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The Russell 2000 Index has long been known as the best way to track the small to mid-cap investing universe. The index measures the performance of about 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded companies in the United States. It boasts a 15-year return of 8.36%. Numerous investors often look to it in order to capitalize

It’s no secret that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is one of the most talked-about plays on Wall Street. There are convincing reasons to invest in Tesla now, but the best policy is to wait until Oct. 18 if you’re thinking about buying TSLA stock. I’ll explain why that date is so important. First, however, prospective investors should

Autologous chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy is 0ne of the most promising, relatively new types of cancer treatments. CAR T involves “reprogramming” patients’ T cells, which fight hostile cells within the body. Specifically, CAR T treatments  work by reconfiguring T cells so that they attack proteins found on tumors. CAR T also attacks other

After a strong summer, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock lost altitude in September. Does this mean it’s time for investors to give up on Archer Aviation? Not necessarily, but you’ll definitely want to keep your share position size small and be realistic with your time frame. Archer Aviation will not commercialize its electric vertical take-off and landing

The case for investing in growth stocks has been muddled for quite some time. For example, 2022 was a terrible year for growth stocks across the board. Rapid rate hikes beginning in March of that year caused their downturn. The negative correlation between rising interest rates and high-performing growth stocks is well known: The price

As reform in federal cannabis laws continues to move forward (albeit slowly), it may be worthwhile to keep an eye on the cannabis stocks to watch. Big developments in this area could drive correspondingly large moves among stocks in the cannabis space, but are any of these names in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors

We are entering week four of the NFL season and online betting just got a little busier with Fanatics and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) offering live streaming of NFL games. They are doing so on their betting apps through Betvision, Genius Sports’ (NYSE:GENI) immersive sports wagering experience. It’s just another reminder to investors that gaming stocks

In the world of artificial intelligence, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a name many investors look to first. That’s not only because the company’s ticker symbol is AI (it helps). It’s because this business’ focus is on allowing developers to design, develop and deploy enterprise AI applications. Thus, in order for the AI revolution to take hold

Take a look at some of the recent headlines for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and it may seem as if things are looking up for the mobile chip company. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that QCOM stock isn’t going to enter “comeback mode” anytime soon. Why? For one, while there has been some promising news, certain

Cannabis stocks are benefitting from a resurgence of interest as it becomes increasingly likely that it will be rescheduled legally. Less stringent legal codes will open up new opportunities, especially tax benefits, to cannabis companies. The loosening of regulations promises to raise all ships, so to speak. However, it will remain wise to avoid those cannabis firms that

It’s been a challenging year in for dividend stocks. A number of notable companies have cut their dividends. And more pain is possible as high interest rates and a faltering economy cause issues for many firms. One particular area of interest is in the commercial real estate area. Investors have indiscriminately dumped just about everything

It continues to be an uneven playing field for tech stocks. While some companies are continuing to knock the cover off the ball, others are struggling and in decline. Of course the current market selloff isn’t helping. But the underlying fundamentals of many tech stocks remain extremely strong and position them for big gains once

The AI economy is changing quickly. So quickly in fact, that investors are having a hard time deciphering which Ai stocks are fascinating and which may be fads? The answer is likely to come from how companies can answer the “so what?” or maybe a better question, “now what?”, as it relates to AI.  

Cathie Wood stocks have captivated investors for years now. Wood is a popular money manager because her investing style isn’t so different from many small retail investors. She likes to go deep with her family of exchange traded funds into exciting sectors like technology and biotech stocks.  It’s no secret Cathie Wood stocks offer the

In the bustling realm of technology, cloud computing shines brilliantly. So, Astute investors are actively scouting cloud computing stocks to buy, fueled by some enticing forecasts. Fortune Business Insights predicts cloud computing’s revenue to escalate from $677.95 billion in 2023 to an astounding $2.43 trillion by 2030. And, reflecting a 20% compound annual growth rate,

Nvidia’s  (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has surged 223% over the past year. This has led to a very high relative valuation, which may concern some investors. Indeed, trading at more than 100-times earnings and 33 times sales, NVDA stock appears overvalued compared to its 2022 levels. Now, for current NVDA shareholders, especially those who bought at the

Writing about travel stocks may seem odd at a time when inflation is on the rise in lockstep with rising oil prices. However, information from the United States Travel Association may make you reconsider.   In July 2023, total travel spending came in slightly above (1.2%) 2022 levels for the third consecutive month and is

AI stocks are controversial for multiple reasons. One of the most obvious factors is that AI poses a threat in many ways. It threatens the job security of various jobs, poses a potential challenge to human intelligence, and presents many other issues. So, it’s certainly bound to cause controversy and spark interesting discussions. However, the AI

Buy the rumor, sell the news is an old saw among investors. But is it accurate? As investors are seeing in 2023, good news can be bad news and vice versa. That’s true of tech stocks as it is to the broader economy.  In fact, tech stocks can be more affected by positive or negative

The Big 3 is in a labor bind…and some investors are starting to bet against General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler owner Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) as the United Auto Workers strike drags on. Ford, GM and Stellantis are among the top 10 most shorted auto stocks as of Sept. 18, according to research from S3