The work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon has faded tremendously, as many companies, large and small, are ordering their employees to spend at least a few days per week in the office. For example, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), Apple...
In December 2022, I discussed three overpaid CEOs and why investors should sell their underperforming stocks. One of the CEOs was Chad Richison, the founder and chief executive of Oklahoma-based Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC), a...
Anything is possible on Wall Street. For all we know, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock might stage an improbable turnaround in 2024. LCID stock is only rated “D” due to lack of evidence supporting an unlikely scenario. Without...
In a previous column, I noted that each political party has sectors of the economy that they tend to support more than the opposing party. Furthermore, when Republicans and Democrats are in office, they usually reward...
I firmly believe that 2024 will be a big year for semiconductor stocks. As important as it is to consider the best equities in the space, it’s equally important to identify F-rated semiconductor stocks...
The COP28 summit highlighted our society’s awareness of climate change and how we should address it. Its core theme focused on how the global economy should transition away from fossil fuels and meet the...
With investors moving back towards a “risk-on” stance in recent months, you may think that risky stocks could lead to outsized rewards this year. Yet while more favorable economic and market conditions could extend...
Despite the growth of Electric Vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S., the electrification transition has faced challenges. Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) is among the leading EV players many investors are watching. LCID stock delivered 1,457 vehicles...
In the forcible crypto world, overlooked currencies continue to gain value, creating complexity for investors. Amid recent gains, discerning and selling cryptos with little upside is vital. Despite widespread optimism in the cryptocurrency space,...
The shares of battery maker QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) rocketed higher earlier this month on news that its solid-state battery can be charged over 1,000 times without degrading. Unfortunately for the long-term outlook of QS stock,...
Many investors try to buy stocks that are benefiting a great deal from current trends and those poised for a significant lift from future trends. The inverse of that statement is also true. Specifically,...
With the “risk on” mentality of late 2023 fading fast thus far in 2024, it may be a good time to decide what are the meme stocks to sell. Mostly, because even if the...
The stock market remains volatile to start the New Year. Investors and analysts continue to look for clues as to whether the downturn seen during the first trading week of the year is a...
The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) is in a death spiral. This will have important implications for DIS stock holders. Bob Iger can’t fix it. Nelson Peltz can’t fix it. It’s inevitable. How can I...
At the end of December, Bloomberg reported that almost $17 billion in software-related distressed debt was trading significantly below 100 cents on the dollar. This suggests that 2024 could be the year to sell...
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), an EV battery tech company, saw a surge in stock in November and early December. Despite a 25% year-to-date gain, this solid-state battery maker faces challenges. While prototype batteries exceed design targets,...
Green energy has gained much traction in the past few decades, and big oil is taking the hit. The historic United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP28, had just penned a deal...
It was a tumultuous 2023 for the housing market, marked by rising mortgage rates and stagnating sales and inventory. So, investors are closely eyeing real estate investment trusts (REITs) to sell in anticipation of...
Growth stocks performed well in 2023. Many stocks rallied as investors felt the optimism and lower inflation readings made people anticipate interest rate reductions in 2024. The rally picked up many stocks that had...
With markets turning south to start 2024, now is not the time for investors to take risks. With stocks falling, investors need to avoid risky bets and play it safe until we get a...
In the tech world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a game changer, driving innovations and reshaping industries. The excitement around this technology has led to predictions of a massive AI industry,...
The U.S. economy is navigating a delicate balance between achieving a significant cooldown of inflation and avoiding a recession. Policymakers have managed to guide the economy toward a “soft landing,” but challenges persist as...
Delving into realm of penny stocks, often leads investors into a volatile and risky terrain. Attractive for their low cost, these stocks are fraught with hazards making them a difficult choice for both newcomers...
All in all, it’s certainly not a horrible time to be a brick-and-mortar retailer in the United States. That’s because the labor market remains strong, while consumers appear to be ready to spend more...
You deserve to start off 2024 with fresh, high-confidence stock picks. Unfortunately, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock has multiple problems and the bull case for just doesn’t hold up. The EV market is fiercely competitive, with significant changes from 2020...
Meme stocks are not what they were back in 2021 when they took the market by storm, crushed Wall Street short-sellers and put hedge fund Melvin Capital out of business. But meme stocks haven’t...
The Dow is an index of 30 blue-chip stocks that are meant to be representative of the U.S. economy. It’s largely comprised of well-known companies whose brands are household names. While the Dow had...
Most meme stocks rallied in 2023. However, the meme stock outlook is grim, given the narrative that 2023 was merely a recovery year for high-beta stocks. Roundhill’s recent decision to shut down its MEME...
Recently, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell reignited the market. “Inflation has eased from its highs, and this has come without the significant increase in unemployment — that’s very good news,” Powell said. Indeed, the Fed...
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock exits 2023 in great shape. With a market cap of over $800 billion, it’s the only industrial in the “Magnificent 7” we are told every investor should own. Revenue for this...
In 2024, the U.S. economy faces the unexpected threat of a recession, according to Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) strategists. The bank predicts a hard landing for the economy, challenging the belief in a sustained soft...
It’s been a wild ride for investors this year. The venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average, the broad-based S&P 500, and the tech-oriented Nasdaq 100 all hit new all-time highs in 2023. It’s a major...
Over the past two months, macro news and company developments have helped to boost formerly weak sentiment for Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock, but you may not want to jump to this conclusion. Despite recent bullish...
What will the coming year look like for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS)? It’s hard to know since QuantumScape tends to provide infrequent updates on its operational progress. Furthermore, the financial...
As a critical mass of risk-hungry traders now believe “the coast is clear,” now may be the perfect time to consider which meme stocks to short. What do I mean by “the coast is...
After another year of poor performance, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) investors are perhaps looking to 2024 as the year LCID stock finally embarks on a comeback. There are many ingredients in place to fuel a...
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