It’s fair to say the market is warming up to the potential lithium metal battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock holds. The stock is up 23% year-to-date and that’s after it lost 60% of its value in late summer. There’s a tectonic shift underway in battery technology as the EV market expands and it seems likely
The pharma stock leaders can at times seem overly risk averse with their approach to developing new medicines and cures. With the difficulty of clinical trials and the uncertainty of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval, many pharma companies prefer to play it safe rather than bet big. But not everyone is content making minor changes forever. There
The Federal Reserve appears set to pivot toward lower interest rates in 2024. With inflation coming down and financial conditions looking more measured, it could be time for easier monetary policy. That is great news for investments like tech stocks, which have a significant correlation to interest rates. However, investors may be getting ahead of
Want to get direct exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) market? One simple way is to invest in enterprise AI software company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). However, there are both green flags and red flags with C3.ai, so consider your time horizon and risk tolerance if you plan to own AI stock. Furthermore, don’t buy C3.ai stock
It’s been a mixed year for electric vehicle stocks. Global adoption of EVs has continued amidst economic and inflationary headwinds. I believe that temporary headwinds are a good opportunity to accumulate quality EV stocks. Within the broad EV segment, there are some good opportunities among undervalued battery stocks. Let me first talk about the reason
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock definitely hasn’t been a winner in 2023. Does this mean it’s time for bargain hunters to start investing in PayPal? Don’t be too eager, as a famous e-commerce platform just dealt PayPal a blow that the payments processor might not recover from. Don’t assume that 2024 will be better for PayPal stock than
If you’re seeking exposure to the cybersecurity and artificial intelligence market, you may be tempted to load up on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock. After all, a famous tech-market investor recently bought millions of shares of Palantir. Don’t hit the “buy” button, though, until you’ve considered a potential issue with one of Palantir’s government contracts. Also, remember
Backing Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the leading chip manufacturer in the generative AI boom, has proven lucrative in 2023. The company’s H100 and A100 chips are in high demand. And while these chips may face competition from AMD’s (NASDAQ:AMD) promising new chips, NVDA stock is launching its H200 chips, an upgrade to the H100. These chips are
Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) is an intriguing EV company many investors have on their radar. Indeed, the company’s high-priced luxury EVs have some of the best specs in the sector. That said, volatility with LCID stock has led to surges and declines (mostly declines over the past two years), forcing certain long-term investors out of the
Founded in 2009, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) aims to empower businesses with artificial intelligence. CEO Thomas Siebel, who offers over 40 customizable AI applications across various industries, sees the AI opportunity as transformative as the internet or smartphones. Recent fiscal 2024 Q2 results reveal notable growth in customer engagements and revenue, prompting investor consideration. This has considerable
KTSDesign | Science Photo Library | Getty Images It’s arguably the biggest stock story of 2023: a small number of giant technology companies now make up a very large part of big indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100. Five companies (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet) make up about 25% of the S&P 500. Six
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
Since unveiling the Cybertruck on Nov. 30, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has fluctuated very little. Many analysts are negative on the Cybertruck, saying that canceling the Cybertruck all-together would boost stock price. Others, like Cathie Woods, are bullish on it. Let’s see who is right. Why the Cybertruck is bad for Tesla The bearish thesis started
On Dec. 7, shares of GameStop (NYSE:GME) tumbled 5% after CEO Ryan Cohen proposed using his company’s $900 million in cash to buy stocks. It’s “one of the most inane moves we have ever seen,” criticized Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. “GameStop’s management believes it will achieve better returns by buying equities aside from its own.”
It has become possible that electric aviation is a current reality, and it will change the air travel industry. The technological advances and environmental considerations in this area provide a very good investment opportunity. The electric aviation stocks have only started but provide opportunities to achieve sustainable growth. Something that is music to the ears
2023 marked significant ups and downs before kickstarting into a Santa rally that’s continued through today. While many companies adapted to shifting economic winds by tightening their belts and focusing on financials, others weren’t so successful and stand among the worst-performing stocks of 2023. Higher interest rates put a lot of pressure on high-flying growth
Hydrogen stocks might not have been the best of performers during the year. However, it’s been a year of announcement in terms of some of the biggest hydrogen projects in the world. I would say that a strong stage is being set for stellar growth in the hydrogen economy beyond the current decade. Hence, this
Certain renewable energy stocks have shown resilience in the face of cost increases in 2023. Between solar and wind energies, the former outshined the latter by large in January-August 2023 as it saw substantial growth. Utility-scale solar increased by 36% and small-scale by 20%, adding 9GW of solar capacity. In comparison, wind-generated a mere 2.8GW,
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to investing is identifying doomed stocks within your portfolio and getting rid of them. For long-term investors, this can be even more challenging because they choose stocks to buy and hold for a long time horizon. To ensure you don’t hold on to stocks beyond their expiration
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) shares have been holding steady at around $7 per share since the start of the month, but as I recently argued, another near-term selloff for QS stock remains very possible. Why? A recent bearish sell-side rating, for one. There has also been growing awareness of insider selling by members of the EV battery