If you’re a long-term investor – as in, you like to keep stocks for five years or longer – then you’ll probably do just fine holding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. However, right now it’s not a risk-free investment. Even if Apple has been “magnificent” in the past, the company’s near-term future success isn’t assured. As we’ll discuss,
With GameStop (NYSE:GME) ensconced in a business that looks doomed to contract for the foreseeable future and the company embracing a losing strategy, GME stock looks poised to continue slumping in 2024. Also importantly, the retailer’s new CEO has little experience when it comes to leading brick-and-mortar retailers. In fact, one such company that took
Lithium stocks have disappointed investors in 2023. This has been on the back of a sharp decline in lithium prices in the last few quarters. I believe that the concerns related to lower demand for lithium is overstated and lithium is poised for a sharp reversal rally. In-line with this view, I believe that it’s
Archer Aviation’s (NYSE:ACHR) stock has surged over the past six months, doubling in price since March, thanks to growing interest in flying car stocks. However, it has also attracted a significant number of short sellers and faced criticism. Despite the skepticism, it’s not just “hope and hype” driving the bullish sentiment, and the short side
While targeting small-cap stocks to buy might not be the go-to recipe for predictable and consistent market success, in some cases, you just have to do what you have to do. Think of it this way. Will a quarterback in a championship game huddle up before every play when the team’s down a score late?
The space market has already grown to $447 billion since the start of 2023 and could grow to $1 trillion by 2030, according to figures compiled by the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Applications, including satellite broadband, space tourism and exploration, and military and intelligence applications, are driving the rise of this novel industry. However,
The Nasdaq index continues to be the big winner this year, having risen 27% since Januar7. It also trounced the performance of both the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 index and the Dow Jones industrial Average. The outperformance shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the Nasdaq is weighted heavily towards technology stocks. All of
In this article DRI AEP BIP CTRA XOM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A logo of the Exxon Mobil Corp is seen at the Rio Oil and Gas Expo and Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 24, 2018. Sergio Moraes | Reuters Dividend-paying stocks are looking even more attractive as investors grapple with
When it comes to solar stocks, the pullback has become overkill. Along the way, it’s creating a blood-in-the-street opportunity for these top solar stocks to buy. Even Truist analyst Jordan Levy hinted as much, noting that, “as with most ‘broad-natured’ selloffs…the recent price action creates an opportunity for those investors willing to ride through potential
CNBC personality Jim Cramer is one of the most-watched stock gurus on TV. He hosts the network’s “Mad Money” and “Squawk on the Street” shows. He also was a co-founder of TheStreet.com. That platform makes him a lightning rod for critiques about his stock picks. An exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracked his stock picks
This year has been all about breakthroughs in tech. We learned to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and are now embracing 5G, augmented and virtual reality, quantum computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). The sooner you adapt to the latest developments in tech, the better it is. There was a time when the internet was
Are you looking to add some oomph to your portfolio performance? Well, you’re in luck. While the market has been on a roller coaster ride, some stocks have been steadily performing and building momentum. Momentum stocks allow you to ride the wave of its trajectory and push your portfolio to the next level. You may
Momentum stocks tend to be securities that are rising quickly and have a track record of consistent gains. These also tend to be stocks of well-known companies that have brand recognition and get a lot of media attention. While momentum stocks often provide big gains to investors they can also lose steam, and very quickly.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) stock manages one of the largest U.S. EV charging networks, with over 66,478 stations, including 50,167 in the Blink Network. However, there are red flags. The company is unprofitable, and burning through a significant amount of cash. In its latest quarterly report, Blink reported a $41.5 million net loss on $32.8 million
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been among the best performers on the Nasdaq since the release of ChatGPT at the start of 2023. Despite the recent volatility caused by traders pricing in elevated interest rates for the long term, AI companies will likely continue to innovate and grow their revenues and profits. While AI transforms
The Federal Reserve signaling interest rates could stay elevated for the long term coupled with relentless political infighting in Washington has brought another jolt of volatility to equities. This has led to this list of micro-cap stocks to sell. It appears we are moving into a phase of equities investing wherein traders and analysts are
While not making a full return to pre-pandemic prices, one can say that United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) stock was flying high until recently. Like other airline stocks, shares in this legacy carrier bounced back sharply in late 2020 and early 2021. At first it seemed as if investors were prematurely pricing-in a recovery. But as the
The Tesla logo is seen on a charger station in Virginia on Aug. 16, 2023. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Pioneer Natural Resources — The energy stock added nearly 10%. The action comes after The Wall Street Journal reported that Exxon Mobil is
While still above the low for the year, crude oil prices continue to swing wildly. A little more than a week ago, crude prices were nearly $95 a barrel. As of this writing, they are below $85. That has caused some near-term volatility in the stocks of energy producers. Regardless, investors should be prepared for
Investing in penny stocks has always held a certain charm. The idea of owning vast quantities of shares in a company with moonshot potential for a minimal sum appears as an easy way to prosperity. However, lurking behind this allure lies a world filled with incredible volatility. While some undisputed gems are trading under $5,