Some good news is finally starting to creep into the markets with inflation easing in October. However, GDP growth remains a concern. That’s a key reason why growth-focused penny stocks are trading at depressed valuations. This is still not a market where investors can aggressively take positions in high beta stocks. Accordingly, I would remain
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Technology stocks are showing some signs of life with the Nasdaq Composite up nearly 10% over the past four trading days. The renewed interest in growth stocks has been triggered by lower-than-expected inflation readings. The hope is that the Federal Reserve will begin to ease its aggressive rate-hiking campaign. However, the recent data is far
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In this episode, Preston and Stig talk to renown author, mathematician, and investor, Dr. Edward Thorp. Thorp’s personal net worth is $800M, and he has achieved a 20% annual return for 30 years in the stock market. Before becoming one of the best hedge fund managers on the planet, Dr. Thorp literally wrote the book
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused major disruption in commodity markets, and global supplies are tightening as a result. These countries have a pivotal role in wheat production, accounting for over one-quarter of global exports for the commodity. Moreover, the demand for food and biofuel surged post-pandemic, driving wheat prices to an all-time high. Hence,
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As we look ahead to next year, we must consider which stocks to sell and which opportunities to pursue. This year has been about de-risking portfolios, and that trend will likely continue for the foreseeable future. Stocks have been under duress for several months now, and the trend isn’t going away anytime soon. The Federal
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In this article JEF LPX PARA 2330-TW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The entrance of Paramount Studios is seen at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, California. Mark Davis | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing — Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor jumped 6.4% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway
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This might seem as the most inappropriate time to talk about crypto stocks. Investor confidence has plunged with the collapse of FTX (FTT-USD). Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has now consolidated well below the $20,000 level. This fact alone signals just how impactful the bankruptcy of FTX has been for the sector, triggering yet another leg downward for most
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After making a double-digit move lower in October, don’t expect things to calm down with Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) stock this month. On Nov. 17, the Chinese e-commerce giant will report results for the preceding quarter, ending Sept. 30. In addition, investors will be keeping an eye on Alibaba’s results for “Singles Today,” which was Nov.
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Never a dull moment during the new normal, the last five business days have created some considerable catalysts for the best stocks to buy this week. From some glimmer of hope in macroeconomic data to geopolitical dynamics to of course the recent midterm elections, investors own plenty of news items to digest and eventually respond
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When Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg changed Facebook’s name in Oct. 2021, it was supposed to breathe new life into one of the biggest tech stocks on the planet. Unfortunately, that’s not what happened at all.  Since late last year, the stock plummeted from about $320 to a recent low of $88.09. Even now,
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Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) is among the best-known platforms where people can buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other cryptocurrencies. However, troubles in the world of crypto have put negative pressure on COIN stock. The end result, though, should be much higher prices for Coinbase shares over the coming years. That’s because more credible exchanges will rise
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Tracey Ryniec and Sheraz Mian take a look at a hot fitness center operator and a cheap big bank. Planet Fitness: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PLNT?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID JP Morgan Chase & Co: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/JPM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
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The electric vehicle industry has been a riches-to-rags story in 2022. Many EV stocks soared in 2021 on the expectation that the Biden administration would prioritize the electrification of the auto industry. That happened. But so did inflation. And that took the air out of the second EV bubble burst before it could really get
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