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When I think of activist investors, Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman always come to mind. While you could argue that Ackman doesn’t practice activism often, the duo’s battle over Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) started in 2012 and continued for several years. There was even a documentary made about the fight between the billionaires.  Ironically, Icahn’s firm Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP)

High-risk penny stocks have long tempted investors with the potential for significant returns. However, it is crucial to acknowledge the inherent risks associated with these speculative investments. If you’re investing in high-risk penny stocks, prepare for an exhilarating journey. It’s crucial to acknowledge the inherent risks involved in these speculative investments. This article will focus

One of the places to find the best stocks to short are by viewing the Short Interest tables of major financial publications like MarketWatch and the Wall Street Journal. It’s there you find the heavily shorted stocks in the markets. As Investopedia states, “Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short

On Tuesday, Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) released its long-anticipated 10-Q report. It was much like watching a campy horror movie: You know things will be bad, but it’s hard to look away. In three months, the electric vehicle startup produced zero revenue, burned through $67.5 million of operating cash, and diluted shareholders by another 60%. Shares

The world’s foremost artificial intelligence stock trading algorithm, An-E, predicts that Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock will gain 7% by June 15. An-E (pronounced Annie) has made this kind of prediction before. Back in December, Wall Street was bullish on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Analysts were convinced JNJ could only go up… but An-E knew better. The

With excitement over the rise of artificial intelligence (or AI) still strong, it’s no surprise that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares have continued to stay strong as well. In recent weeks, NVDA stock has remained on an upward trajectory. Adding to its larger gains earlier in the year, when “AI mania” first took hold, shares in the

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has multiple, positive, potential catalysts but is facing a few important threats, as I pointed out in a column published on May 14. While performing research for this article, I identified two more potential, positive catalysts (the monetization of messaging and new virtual reality products) and one more threat (an order

The Cathie Wood style of investing has certainly fallen out of favor over the last year or two. While some growth stocks have rebounded nicely, many Cathie Wood stocks have been crushed. But that’s what a bear market will do, unfortunately. However, we’re now seeing some areas of growth investing come back to life, specifically

Navigating the tricky world of cannabis stocks has often been a perplexing endeavor for investors. Currently, the sector is grappling with headwinds. These include inflationary pressures, pricing troubles and an ever-developing regulatory landscape. The likely outcome of the lack of progress from the federal government and limited capital availability could alleviate competitive pressures as we

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. We’ve recently seen a surge of interest in finding the next trillion-dollar company. Perhaps it’s the recent successes of current trillion-dollar companies. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has risen 28% this year, while Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged 37%.

It’s definitely risky to invest in global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). However, a small-sized position in AMC stock could pay off big time. Despite the economy’s ongoing challenges, AMC Entertainment is on the cusp of a comeback with successful film franchises and a potential path to profitability. Sure, you can just buy shares of AMC

When you’re looking for the trending stocks and cryptos to buy now, choosing the right buying options is challenging despite the many available choices. Fortunately, some hot trending stocks and cryptos to buy now are worth considering because of their consistent performance. The world of stocks and cryptos is volatile right now. In the case

In 2020, I was doxxed for the first time. The culprit was a negative article about XpresSpa, an unprofitable chain of airport-based massage parlors with bizarre plans for surviving the Covid-19 pandemic. To me, it was a case of big dreams and no strategy. XpresSpa fans, however, weren’t pleased. Within hours of publishing the piece,

Mullen Automotive’s (NASDAQ:MULN) reverse stock-split may have been necessary in order to keep its Nasdaq market listing, but it hasn’t been a positive for investors in MULN stock prior to the split. Since announcing a 1-for-25 reverse split on May 3, completing the split on May 4, shares in the early-stage electric vehicle (or EV)

The speculative fervor around Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has something in common with a short squeeze. At some point it ends in tears for someone, even if the underlying trend is in their favor. There’s no doubt that Nvidia today is priced as a bubble stock. Any stock trading at 162 times current earnings and 26

As you may be aware, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced a series of price cuts in recent months. Even if short-term TSLA stock traders didn’t seem to appreciate the company’s strategy at first, the tide of sentiment appears to be shifting. Now is a great time to start a share position in Tesla,

In today’s ever-evolving financial landscape, finding smart investment opportunities in stocks and cryptocurrencies can be challenging. However, certain stocks and cryptos stand out from the crowd for those seeking lucrative ventures with high growth potential. Whether you’re an experienced investor or just starting your journey, it’s crucial to identify the best stocks and cryptos to

The world’s foremost artificial intelligence (AI) stock trading algorithm, An-E, has issued price predictions on these nine hot stocks. An-E (pronounced Annie) has made this kind of prediction before. Back in December, Wall Street was bullish on Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ). Analysts were convinced JNJ could only go up… but An-E knew better. The algorithm said that

In 2023, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is proving that it’s not just a personal finance app; it’s actually a safe haven during a time of banking-sector turmoil. As some depositors flee less reputable banks and entrust their funds with SoFi Technologies, SOFI stock has a chance to reach double-digit territory during the coming months. It’s understandable that

Even though I am making a “crypto vs. stock investment comparison,” I would like to make it clear that in no way should cryptocurrencies substitute stocks in your portfolio. Instead, both stocks and cryptos should go hand-in-hand, with stocks taking up the majority of your portfolio and cryptos taking up to 5%, or 15% if