The holiday sales season tends to be a “make or break” window for retail stocks. Many companies inch along throughout the year, posting similar stats quarter over quarter (QOQ). And then, they get their holiday season surge. Because of this cyclical business, companies that can’t hit a home run during December usually crash hard once
Most business economists are optimistic that the U.S. economy will avoid a recession in 2024. This is true despite potential challenges in the job market due to higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve has a strategy of using elevated interest rates to control inflation while sustaining economic growth. This is central to this positive outlook,
As we head into 2024, stocks with growth potential deserve a spot in your portfolio. While remaining overweight on blue-chip stocks, I would consider at least 40% exposure to explosive growth stocks. Let’s discuss seven stocks to buy for growth and value creation. XPeng (XPEV) Source: THINK A / Shutterstock.com One of the top stocks
Speculative meme tokens are unlikely to yield positive surprises. If taking risks, investors are better likely to find deals in other speculative areas of the market, such as penny stocks. Indeed, there are a few companies to be snuffed out with solid business fundamentals and a decently-skewed risk/reward profile. However, most meme tokens in the
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), which has been described as the world’s largest asset manager, is truly a whale in the world of finance. Does this mean you should invest in BLK stock in December? If you’re seeking exposure to the world of cryptocurrency, you should certainly put BlackRock on your watch list and consider a share position.
What comes to mind when you think of niche stock? For some, it is one that flies under the radar of most investors. It could be a stock with little or no analyst coverage. It could be a company with technology that meets the needs of a smaller total addressable market (TAM). In fact, Cambridge
Some stocks just can’t catch a break. Shares of many blue-chips are now languishing in the doldrums with no catalysts or momentum to carry them higher. This is largely due to poor management of the companies behind the stocks. Also, it can be due to negative investor sentiment, sector rotation, and economic forces. Whatever the
The year 2023 was not great for telecom companies or their hardware providers. After heavy spending in 2021 and 2022, many firms dialed back investments this year. On the consumer side, sales of smartphones dipped after last year’s record pace. Despite the dip, several 5G stocks have risen up and gained a ton of value.
The holidays aren’t usually hot for tech stocks, except for well-known eCommerce companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). However, that represents a buying opportunity for investors. Shoppers seek consumer discretionary and similar stocks for their holiday portfolio and leave quality tech stocks aside. This is making way for the best tech stocks to buy. What’s more, 2024
Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed for The New York Times during the financial markets collapse in 2008 titled, “Buy American. I Am.” At the time, the housing market was in free fall, Lehman Brothers had just imploded, and the stock market tumbled 20% on its way to losing more than half its value before hitting bottom. Buffett’s
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is falling. Consumers aren’t buying them at the same torrid pace as before, even with manufacturer price cuts and government subsidies. Although a record number of EVs were sold, the rate of increase is falling. So then, which is the best EV stock? A CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) report found EV
Many bargain-priced mid-cap and micro-cap penny stocks are trading at highly-discounted levels right now. With the recent cooler-than-expected PCE inflation read, markets are now pricing in just a 2.5% chance of another Fed rate hike. These numbers include a 60% chance of a cut as early as March. Accordingly, I believe now is an opportune
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock is in a better place than many other EV plays, but that doesn’t make it a buy. Rivian’s relative strengths notwithstanding, the company is far from being on a smooth ride to growth and profitability. Although experiencing fewer issues, the Rivian’s troubles could soon start weighing on shares. This stock, after
There are good entertainment stocks, and then there are lousy entertainment stocks, such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC). The headline told the story. AMC Stock Falls After Disney’s Box Office Flop. Shares Are on Track for Their Worst Year Ever. I don’t know about you, but “ever” is long. As Barron’s pointed out, the movie business
In stock investments, certain companies capture the attention and capital of elite investors. Exploring the bustling landscape of millionaire’s baskets reveals a trio of enterprises. These companies stand as pillars of strategic growth and financial prowess. They are enticing the wealthy investors to pour their money into these promising stocks. The first stock on the
With the global economy recovering from a post-pandemic world, investors are on the lookout for lucrative stock market opportunities. However, amidst the most promising prospects, there exists a cohort of underperforming stocks. In order to be strategic, take these underperforming stocks to drop and bid them adieu. Several factors can contribute to underperforming stocks ranging
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has several very promising partnerships, and it should continue to grow rapidly, driven by the overall strength of its AI and auto businesses. Still, the company is facing at least two very tough challenges, and the valuation of NVDA stock is quite high. Given the latter two points, I believe that there’s a
Quantum computing stocks should be on your radar. The vast potential of quantum technologies means we’ll likely witness dramatic progress in AI, IoT, and clean energy technologies. These computers will give us the needed horsepower, but the tech is presently under a competitive research and development environment. Regardless of the speculative nature of quantum computing
The stock market is certainly looking a lot better heading into year’s end, thanks to a big rally during November. The benchmark S&P 500 gained 5% in the month and is now up 20% as we head towards New Year’s Eve. However, while a lot of stocks are benefitting from the current upsurge, many are
The space age is here and it is here to stay. Our soils and sky are not enough for us and that is why we decided to go a little further and explore all that unknown that is waiting for us. There are several companies doing an incredible job and leveraging technology to achieve wonderful