Is the stock market’s current bull run real, or are we in the midst of a bear market rally? That’s the debate raging right now as equities soften after posting their longest winning streak in two years. Investor sentiment towards stocks turned bullish after the Fed held interest rates steady earlier in November and the
After declining throughout October, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock jolted higher at the start of this month. The bump was thanks to a well-received quarterly earnings release. PYPL stock zoomed from just over $50 per share, back to the mid-$50s per share, in the days following this release. In more recent trading days, however, PYPL’s post-earnings rally
In the dynamic world of investing, dividend stocks have always been a consistent way for investors to generate income. These stalwarts not only offer a steady income stream but also demonstrate the power of compounding returns. Imagine a scenario where your portfolio receives a consistent boost, safeguarding your investments against the unpredictable waves of market
There aren’t many companies that get as much attention as Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). The iconic business is loved and supported by millions of Americans. However, because DIS stock trades at its lowest level since June 2014, the attention it’s getting in 2023 isn’t the kind CEO Bob Iger wanted for his return engagement in the
Crypto traders are celebrating right now, with Bitcoin (BTC-USD) reaching an 18-month high of $35,000. The main driver to this surge comes from expectations of the US regulators’ potential approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. This represents one of the most important milestones for the crypto space. The speculation has propped up some of the other
Visitors around the Charging Bull statue near the New York Stock Exchange, June 29, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images The S&P 500 is up 14% this year, but just eight days that explain most of the gains. If you want a simple indication of why market timing is not an effective
Biotech is still one of the most exciting sectors on the market. Recession-proof, the sector is still thriving with millions of retiring baby boomers, mergers and acquisitions, new innovation, the introduction of artificial intelligence with drug discovery and demand for new treatments. Plus, with industry heavyweights nearing patent expirations, many are on the hunt for
Knowing what stocks to avoid as a savvy investor can be as important as finding the next big company with impressive returns. Sometimes, it’s best to work with specific companies; it’s best to cut your losses and move on, depending on how the stock looks in the long term and investors’ overall sentiment. It can
In October, I warned investors that flying car firm EHang (NASDAQ:EH) had an order book that looked suspiciously weak: During the most recent quarter, EHang delivered just five units, down from 11 in the previous quarter. This suggests that EHang either lacks the purchase orders for its thousand-unit backlog or is struggling to raise enough
Whether it is with energy stocks, or any other sector, investors are often told to look for companies with strong balance sheets. Balance sheets include assets on one side and liabilities on the other. Generally speaking, more assets than liabilities is an easy litmus test by which to gauge financial health. It’s logical. Own more
Dividend stocks can provide steady cash flow for long-term investors. These corporations often distribute cash to investors every quarter so they can reinvest into more shares. However, some dividend-paying companies have seen their financials struggle over the years. These companies become vulnerable to dividend cuts which can have devastating effects on shareholders. Not only will
Even though the broader market has been in a prolonged bear cycle, the crypto market has been very resilient this year. I believe there are still plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The key is finding low-market-cap cryptos before they gain widespread traction. Stalwarts like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) should form the
Newspapers and retail stores, including Blockbuster, Circuit City, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Sears are among the most famous casualties of tech changes in the last 20 years. Other firms that have fallen on hard times due to new technologies include Nokia (NYSE:NOK), GameStop (NYSE:GME) and many movie theater owners. Now, with the popularity of
In investments, the pursuit of stocks that promise to be gems in the rough is a thrilling endeavor. But how do you identify the stars among the multitude of options? Wall Street’s whispers point us toward three companies. Each harbors secrets that might double your wealth by 2025. These giants are not relying on luck;
Let’s not sugarcoat it – the topic of stocks to sell sucks. Obviously, with any talks about removing securities from your portfolio, you’re dealing with other people’s money and their aspirations. On the other side of the table, many jobs are on the line if the target enterprise stumbles further. But you got to ask
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world as we know it. From chatbots like ChatGPT that can converse with humans in natural language, to deep learning models that can analyze massive amounts of data and make predictions, AI is revolutionizing various industries and sectors. In this article, we will look at three AI stocks that
5G stocks aren’t just riding the wave of a technology trend, they’re at the helm of a revolution in the communications sphere. Think of 5G as the transformative step from the slide rule to the personal computer, a robust paradigm shift. With speeds almost 100 times faster than 4G and a tenfold increase in connectivity
The electric car market in the United States is highly competitive. But it might be even more fierce in China… and that’s bad news for Shanghai-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO). Nio, which makes the ET5 electric sedan and EC7 SUV, has a LOT of rivals that it’s fighting for market share. There’s Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) of
A late October Entreprenuer.com article discusses reasons why brands remain on social media. In reality, consumers mostly ignore sponsored content and advertising. Entrepreneur contributor Bryanne DeGoede is the Managing Partner of BLND PR, a boutique agency that works with Fortune 500 companies. She points out that many consumers go to social media to check out
Wayne Gretzky once said, “I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” For our purposes, it simply tells us to invest based on what will happen in the future, rather than relying on current events to determine where to put your money. Look at clean energy stocks, for example. Even