2023 was a very tough year for solar stocks overall. The Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates several times made borrowing much more expensive, resulting in lower profitability for solar firms. Solar ETF performance was pretty dismal overall with some stunning losses. 2024 began with the expectation of a turnaround on hopes for interest
Curious about my chances of being replaced by an artificial intelligence chatbot, I went ahead and asked ChatGPT 3.5, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini to give me examples of stocks with poor ratings or sell signals. Both Gemini and ChatGPT gave me non-answers, explaining that I should do my research and what common pitfalls to
Penny stocks are risky yet highly lucrative if selected correctly. Moreover, penny stocks are often idiosyncratically driven, meaning they possess diversification potential. Considering the above, I delved into the penny stock landscape to pick three best-in-class penny stocks for my readers. Methodologically, I focused on fundamental aspects, quantitative valuation multiples and technical analysis. Moreover, I
With market conditions showing signs of strain, investors are feeling the heat, suggesting that it may be time to look at electric vehicle (EV) stocks to sell. Indeed, EV stocks have been a hot topic in financial circles. As we stride into the latter half of 2024, the EV sector seems vulnerable like never before.
In the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI), the spotlight often shines on mega-cap companies. However, beneath the dazzling headlines lie sleeper AI stocks poised to disrupt the industry and deliver significant returns to investors. As we navigate deeper into 2024, these emerging companies are not just riding the AI wave—they are creating it.
Stocks decline for any number of reasons. It’s impossible to predict those declines all the time but relatively easy most of the time. Avoid investing in stocks that represent weak companies. Anytime a business’s prospects are weak, the stock should also be weak. That’s obvious advice but advice that has proven unreliable of late. Special
System integrators combine multiple technology products, usually made by a variety of companies, on behalf of clients. Among the world’s best-known system integrators are Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and India’s Wipro (NYSE:WIT). Many companies around the world are looking to utilize AI. Indeed, according to a recent survey by Gartner, 46% of chief information officers globally are
As you approach retirement, it’s crucial to carefully consider your investment portfolio and make strategic decisions to safeguard your financial future. While some stocks may seem attractive, certain investments can pose significant risks to your retirement savings. In this article, we will explore seven stocks that retirees and those nearing retirement should avoid. These stocks
In retirement, stability and downside protection are the main investment objectives. You need retirement-proof stocks that guarantee stable growth with minimal volatility to succeed. Otherwise, picking unstable stocks might expose your portfolio to extreme gyrations and in some cases, steep losses. Therefore, as you consider your retirement funds, it is of utmost importance to review
The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,
Tech stocks have attracted many investors due to their high returns and enticing growth opportunities. Many corporations in the industry can scale quickly and generate meaningful revenue growth for many years. When firms combine high revenue growth with surging profit margins, they can massively reward patient investors. It’s hard to find tech stocks that offer
While macro-related issues are a factor, it’s company-specific issues that play a more significant role in causing shares from top companies to become blue-chip stocks to sell. Some company-specific issues can be out of management’s control. However, many of these types of issues stem from poor decisions by a company’s C-suite. For instance, management teams
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs
For investors with a high-risk appetite, there can be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on buying controversial stocks. There could be potential riches to be made on stocks receiving bad news or experiencing controversies they are expected to overcome. When it comes to controversial stocks, many reasons might motivate investors to sell. Ideological differences, the
The stock market’s been on an epic run over the past several months, and analysts expect even bigger gains ahead. Much of that enthusiasm is tied to potential interest rate cuts later this year. Thus, this scenario pushes investors to take on more risk in the equity market. However, to avoid catching a falling knife,
In this article TXN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Texas Instruments Inc. logo is seen on scientific calculator packages in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Texas Instruments (TXN) Business: Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company. The company designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips
Tourists line a street in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Venice collected €37 million in overnight tourist taxes in 2023, with hotels charging guests anywhere between €1 and €5. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy — When boat drivers start complaining about the tourists overrunning this famous lakeside
Magnificent 7 stocks have been all the hype in recent quarters, and for good reason. I think most of that hype is more than justified. The market is now mostly driven by AI and the data center boom, and most people in white-collar jobs can attest that AI has greatly improved their productivity. That said,
Technology is evolving in three key areas right now: artificial intelligence (AI), fifth-generation (5G) wireless, and cloud computing. Taken together, these technologies are expected to revolutionize life as we know it in the coming decades.And while many technology companies play in each sandbox, a handful of companies are dominating and pushing the tech forward. For investors looking to grow their portfolio, it is important to know which companies
There’s been a lot of bad news from iconic blue-chip companies lately. Poor financial results, lowered guidance and executive departures have dominated the news cycle and sent the share prices of many well-known companies sharply lower. As always, the market does not like bad news or surprises. The negative news has also called into question
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