Tracey Ryniec takes a look at two Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks. Edwards Lifesciences: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/EW?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID PulteGroup: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PHM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
Mark Zuckerberg is betting on the metaverse to be the next big thing for Meta Systems (NASDAQ:FB) stock. Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock.com The company formerly known as Facebook changed its name to Meta in October, taking a name that’s said to reflect the company’s ambitions beyond social media. “In our DNA, we are
In this article F Ford still has more room to run in 2022 after a stellar performance last year, CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Tuesday. Shares of Ford surged another roughly 10% to more than $24 on the second trading day of the year. They hit a fresh 52-week high — building on Monday’s nearly 5%
In this article BAC 7203.T-JP F WMG UAA KO A general view of the Halewood Ford transmission assembly plant after Ford announced a 230 GBP investment on October 18, 2021 in Halewood, England. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Ford Motor – Shares of Ford surged more than 12%
It’s no secret that Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock had a tough year in the markets. When the dust finally settled, PLTR shares had fallen by 20% over the course of 2021. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com But for the fundamentals-focused contrarian investor, Palantir is looking better and better. To be sure, Wall Street has soured on Palantir
Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) is a prime example of how badly things can go when you believe overconfidence can make up for poor execution. At least, that’s the takeaway from the real estate listing platform’s failed attempt to dominate the iBuyer business. Unfortunately, it’s not management that’s paying the price. Instead, that would be the investors who
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of Americans financially. In a survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE), three in 10 Americans said paying off debt is their top financial stressor, while 55% were worried about having enough cash tucked away in savings. Though the federal government has introduced numerous measures to provide
According to Wall Street Journal, the total value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in 2021 was $5.7 trillion, 64% higher than the year prior. As we consider the year ahead, I thought it would be fun to speculate about some of the biggest M&A deals of 2022. According to WSJ, 59,748 deals closed in 2021
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla surged 7.4% in the premarket following news that it delivered 308,600 vehicles during the fourth quarter, well above the consensus estimate of 263,026. The quarter’s deliveries were 70% above year-ago levels and about 30% higher than the prior quarter.
Semiconductor firms remain as important as ever. Investors have come to realize that names like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and AMD stock represent a vitally important industry. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve learned the importance of semiconductors — and how their supply can have serious effects on the economy. Source: flowgraph / Shutterstock.com That aside, though,
Looking back on 2021, the S&P 500 finished another year on a high. At the close of the 12-month period, the index had provided 27% returns to investors for the year. However, fears of another slowdown from new variants of the novel coronavirus or inflation will have several investors in a risk-averse mindset. In that
A few weeks back, I broke down the pros and cons of buying ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) as it sits at fire-sale prices. The verdict? Investors were not wrong in sending WISH stock, a one-time meme stock favorite and busted growth story, from as much as $32.85 per share to around $3 per share. Furthermore, I opined there
Matterport (NASDAQ:MTTR) is one of the most fascinating new tech companies to emerge from the recent special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) boom. The firm is pioneering a new business model that involves offering geospatial services to landlords and retail business operators. As is often the case for names with emerging, new technologies, MTTR stock has
In this article AMD NCLH RCL M WFC TSLA The logo marks the showroom and service center for the US automotive and energy company Tesla in Amsterdam on October 23, 2019. John Thys | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — Shares of the electric vehicle company
Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) has tumbled over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, as UPST stock has fallen, the macro picture for growth stocks has improved. Source: Postmodern Studio / Shutterstock.com As time has gone on, I’ve also become even more bullish on this company’s longer-term growth outlook. Consequently, I recommend that long-term investors buy shares of Upstart
When you start to see “shareholder action alert” legal notices popping up, you know it’s a bad sign. Apparently, some folks aren’t too pleased with fitness equipment maker Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) lately. Among the most aggrieved are long-term holders of beaten-down PTON stock. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com On multiple occasions, we tried to warn prospective bottom-fishers not
Limit Orders vs. Stop Orders: An Overview Different types of orders allow you to be more specific about how you’d like your broker to fill your trades. When you place a limit order or stop order, you tell your broker you don’t want the market price (the current price at which a stock is trading);
Emerging fintech firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is consolidating at the $15 a share level. After breaking out in October, only to peak at over $20 in November, SOFI stock is near $15 again. The Federal Reserve’s rate heightening policy spooked fintech investors. A sell-off in mega-cap electronic payment processing firms did not help matters, either.
Facebook Inc. did more than a simple name change when it took on the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) moniker. It also put an emerging trend (the metaverse) on the map. Doing so didn’t give FB stock much of a boost. Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock.com It did help spark enthusiasm for several more speculative cryptos and stocks, as
Electric vehicles are taking over the world. You know that. I know that. The market knows that. We all know that. Source: Shutterstock Consumers want to drive electric vehicles these days, with 60% of today’s prospective car buyers wanting to buy an EV. Lawmakers want you to drive an EV, too, as more than 200