Dubbed the Magnificent 7, shares of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) are just a few of the monopolistic mega-caps having their best year yet. As a result, even some of the top Magnificent 7 stock suppliers are having a solid year. With a
The lithium battery market is one of the most important sectors not just for our smartphones and laptops, but also for the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry. Lithium batteries provide the power and performance that EVs need to compete with conventional cars. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global lithium battery market
When a company’s executives and board members voraciously buy their own stock suddenly, it’s worthy of attention. Share purchases by insiders are often viewed as a vote of confidence in a company’s stock. People within an organization have first-hand knowledge of the company’s happenings and performance. Seeing them buy stock can be taken as a
A sign is posted in front of a Broadcom office in San Jose, California, on June 3, 2021. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cisco Systems, Splunk — Shares of Cisco fell 4.2% Thursday after the company said it is acquiring cybersecurity software
The emergence of clean energy solutions has led to the rise of hydrogen stocks to buy now. The companies have strong catalysts behind them, which could attract investor enthusiasm. Many of the companies on this list already built up good momentum and look primed for takeoff. Despite the economy throwing mixed signals, there’s still a
The electric vehicle market is extremely competitive, with dozens of established American companies and an increasing number of overseas competitors, primarily from China. Part of the reason for this hypercompetitive space is the growth potential that the EV market has: Both consumers and governments are starting to favor EVs over gas-fueled cars. The growing increase
With the rising adoption of generative artificial intelligence technology, there’s now an AI gold rush, and semiconductor companies are selling the “picks and shovels.” Hence, all eyes are on the top chip stocks to watch, but are these names also in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to watch.
Pinterest app on a mobile phone. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Dollar General — Dollar General shares fell 2% after JPMorgan downgraded the discounter to underweight from a neutral as the company’s core shopper grapples with persistent inflationary pressures and dwindling savings. Pinterest —
Flying cars, long a sci-fi dream, inch closer to reality with numerous companies advancing in the field. Once seen as speculative, these stocks are now gaining traction as a tangible part of the future of transportation. Beyond novelty, they serve practical purposes such as emergency services, medical evacuations, and cargo delivery. The current market offers
Discovering which meme stocks to avoid can be tricky. These stocks have, for better or worse, become part of the general discussion of the stock market and investments overall. The relatively new class of stocks took off during the pandemic as stimulus checks hit accounts and quarantined youthful investors succumbed to overzealousness. That isn’t to
Investing and trading cannabis stocks has been extraordinarily difficult. I feel for those who took a bet for all the right reasons (which we’ll get into). But the entire space has been incredibly challenged. If we look at the Global X Cannabis ETF (NASDAQ:POTX) as a proxy, it’s clear that investors have felt pain for
The U.S. Federal Reserve Building in Washington, D.C. Win Mcnamee | Reuters Today, the Federal Reserve will publish its latest economic forecasts. There will be an intense focus on the Summary of Economic Projections, which is the Fed’s own estimates for GDP growth, the unemployment rate, inflation and the appropriate policy interest rate. The summary will
Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Instacart — Instacart shares fell more than 5% one day after going public on the Nasdaq. The grocery deliver company’s stock debuted at $42 on Tuesday, 40% above its $30 offering price. Steelcase — The furniture stock soared more than 26%
Uncovering hidden gems in investments can be akin to finding treasure amid uncertainty. The financial markets are replete with companies, some quietly thriving beneath the radar, ready to break free and deliver substantial growth. The article delves into the strategies progression of three under-the-radar stocks poised for significant expansion. First on the list is a
Some meme-stock traders might not be worried about global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment’s (NYSE:AMC) financial issues. However, serious investors should take note of AMC Entertainment’s financial condition. They also need to consider the company’s willingness to shell its shares. With these issues in mind, financial traders might be persuaded not to buy AMC stock. Sure,
The September slump is in full effect as the S&P 500 fell about 2% since the end of August. Still, investors are finding plenty to be excited about in today’s markets. IPOs are back on the menu, as you’ll soon see – but not all new listings are worth investing in. Likewise, meme stock drama
The Carnival Miracle cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line is docked at Pier 27 in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 2022. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Carnival, Royal Caribbean— The cruise lines both gained about 2% after being upgraded by Truist. The Wall Street firm moved
Last year, growth stocks and EV stocks faced challenges. But 2023 has brought a strong comeback, driven by government support and rising fuel costs. Amid this, market differentiation between EV sector leaders and laggards has become evident, with some stocks surging while others decline. Oftentimes, investors have EV exposure through ETFs. But diversification in individual
It’s been hard to go wrong with artificial intelligence stocks this year. A surprise 2023 stock market rally and Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) jaw-dropping earnings results created a boom for many stocks. And just like that, artificial intelligence (AI) suddenly became a buzzword. Investors scooped up shares of small, medium, and large-cap companies that stood poised to benefit
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is what any logical investor would refer to as a red-hot property. The company’s share price has rocketed higher this year, as the company boasted 100%+ year-over-year revenue growth, to more than $13.5 billion. Its shares have surged approximately 230% this year, a remarkable feat in this uncertain market. Among the high-growth,