The big story in the retail sector is the new look for Walmart (NYSE:WMT) that resulted in better earnings. The result was a soaring share price for the world’s largest retailer. There are many reasons for success...
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) may capitalize on the generative AI trend, but Intel stock has moved the other way so far this year. It’s uncertain if the chip maker will find success in producing AI-compatible chips...
Solar energy companies often create solar panel products so both individual consumers and businesses can harness the sun’s energy. With all the government support solar energy firms have enjoyed over the past decade, nothing...
Transportation stocks have been under duress of late. The Dow Jones Transportation Index is up 5% in the past six months, lagging the S&P 500’s 18% gain. The transportation sphere is typically more sensitive...
Wildfires are raging in Western Canada right now. This is a huge reminder that weather has become much more unpredictable due to climate change. El Niño got going around June. Experts say we tend...
Lab-grown meat has been a growing part of social and political debate for several years now. Given the ethical concerns around factory farming and the reservations some people have toward eating meat, there has...
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has many powerful, negative catalysts at this point. Among the most important items are the automaker’s continued market share losses amid tough competition in the U.S. and China and the obvious hostility...
Investors would be best served by reducing or eliminating their positions in the battered stocks discussed here. The markets have faltered somewhat over the past month, essentially trading sideways. The lull provides an opportunity...
The AI hype train took semiconductor stocks to new heights last year. However, following a spectacular rally over the past couple of years, the semiconductor market is at a critical juncture. Hence, investors would...
It’s now apparent that the streaming wars are over, and Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) has emerged victorious. One point supporting this is that studios owned by rival streaming firms, such as HBO, are selling significant amounts...
Finding stocks to sell in 2024 is straightforward, but actually executing those trades is another matter. As always, bearish sentiment surrounds the Magnificent Seven as the S&P 500 hits all-time highs despite sweeping tech...
With hurricane season rapidly approaching, investors need to be prepared for the potential financial impact. Historically, hurricane season has wreaked havoc on various industries, leading to substantial losses. The insurance industry is particularly heavily...
Flying car stocks may have great potential, but investors should be cautious. Despite the possibility of a stronger rally in the broader market indices leading up to June, the long-term prospects for these stocks...
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) share price enjoyed a resurgence in 2023. Many chip stocks performed well because of the buzz around artificial intelligence. Intel’s share price surged over 94.6% in 2023. Intel’s stock has plummeted over...
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) recently completed its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. The deal expands the oil and gas giant’s presence in the oil-rich Permian basin. However, before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signed...
Meme stocks have the potential to completely change the portfolio health even with a limited exposure of 5% to 10%. The best example now is Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), which surged from under-$5 levels at the...
Earnings season is drawing to a close, with more than 90% of stocks in the S&P 500 index having reported their first-quarter financial results. However, some big names still need to issue their Q1...
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) hasn’t re-hit all-time lows just yet, but give it time. Lucid stock should decrease in price based on its latest results and guidance updates. The issues of weak demand, cash burn,...
The S&P 500 has delivered impressive returns over the past year, especially in 2023, when tech stocks soared, leading the index to a remarkable 25% gain. However, not all stocks within the S&P 500...
When high-flying stocks plunge by 50% or more, there is always a temptation to consider exposure at oversold levels. There are cases of a strong rally after a big sell-off on the back of...
I’d like to begin this article by informing you that I am personally opposed to the overall concept of a metaverse. My bias against it stems from the belief that, as a project, it lacks the substance necessary...
With Advanced Micro Devices‘ (NASDAQ:AMD) competition getting steeper on multiple fronts and the valuation of AMD stock rather elevated, I recommend selling the shares at this point. Also likely to weigh on the stock...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 blue-chip stocks meant to act as a bellwether for the American economy, has been moving in fits and starts this year. So far in 2024,...
What’s more important — thrills, or actual profits? This is a gut-check question that you need to answer if you’re thinking about investing in Reddit (NYSE:RDDT). The countdown has begun, and even if you’re...
The stock market has been on an amazing run. In particular, growth and technology stocks have surged over the past year. With the market in general rising strongly, there have been all sorts of...
To quote an old song, we see a bad moon rising. Electric vehicle demand is slowing, but Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) still has a high valuation and that’s a recipe for trouble. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is evidently...
The restaurant industry is difficult. Competition is fierce. Consumers are picky. Workers are transitory. And profit margins can be razor thin. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants are successful. About...
April was forgettable, to say the least, for the stock market. Not only was it the worst month of the year, but it was also the worst month since February 2023. Hence, investors’ focus...
Once, the saying “Don’t bet against the mouse” was commonplace when advising investors to avoid trading against Disney (NYSE:DIS). Increasingly, that maxim is falling out of favor and replaced with “Don’t bet against Elon...
It has been a few volatile weeks for U.S. equities. After ending the first quarter of 2024 with significant gains, the S&P500 and Nasdaq posted some of their worst months in a while in...
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:XLF) is down by approximately 3% month-over-month, illustrating the interim negativity attached to the financial sector. Interest rate uncertainty paired with inconsistent real economic factors will lead to a...
Bears haven’t caught a break in more than five years, starting with the 2019 flash crash, which triggered predictions of a financial crisis on par with 2008. The early pandemic also looked bleak economically—until...
Trump Media and Technology Group’s (NASDAQ:DJT) share price has more than doubled since mid-April. Trading in Trump Media stock has become so crazy that CEO Devin Nunes has asked House Republicans to investigate short-selling...
Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has spoken, and Wall Street won’t like it. The Fed has decided to hold off on cutting interest rates, citing discouraging developments in the fight against inflation....
Rising inflation pressures spooked equity markets in April. The S&P 500, for instance, shed more than 25% of its value, its worst month since last September. Moreover, The NASDAQ and Dow followed suit, with...
The U.S. Federal Reserve has officially announced that it will ease its quantitative tightening program from June onwards. This decision can be seen as a leading indicator of an interest rate pivot, which some...
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