Before we dive into the wild world of tech penny stocks, we’ve got to acknowledge some housekeeping notes. First, we’re dealing with one of the most speculative arenas in the equities space. Yes, these securities may be “cheap” but that doesn’t mean they can’t get any cheaper. Second, high-risk ideas usually come with “administrative” realities,
            
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It’s a notable week for tech earnings. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) all are set to report their latest results. But the biggest highlights of the week are the numbers due out from the two most valuable companies on the planet: Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple
            
          When building a retirement portfolio, we all want investments that can stand the test of time. The ideal stocks to hold the long-haul deliver stable returns while providing regular income via dividends. As our portfolios grow over the decades, these dividends can compound into an exponential source of passive income. Of course, we also need
            
          Election season is upon us once again. While nothing has been officially sewn up just yet, it appears that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are overwhelming favorites to secure their parties’ nominations once again. Assuming this comes to pass, it will set up a rematch of the 2020 presidential election. As of
            
          Shares of electric vehicle startup Fisker (NYSE:FSR) surged 20% last week after the firm revealed it had refinanced $185.5 million of convertible debt. One-third of the company’s liabilities disappeared overnight after its primary backer agreed to convert the debt into 159 million new equity shares. This comes as welcome news to fans of the firm.
            
          Penny stocks tend to be risky. Most companies end up with a low share price due to some major fundamental problem with the business, such as a bad balance sheet or low levels of profitability. However, there can be diamonds in the rough. If you’re looking for a low-priced penny stock bargain for January 2024,
            
          This earnings season is particularly mixed, making the list of stocks to watch before earnings especially impactful if you’re interested in directional trades. Even if not, keeping a close watch on some major stocks ahead of their earnings date can help give you a better idea of how the overall market landscape is developing –
            
          The positive future of the U.S. economy is highlighted by its robust 3.1% GDP growth, which was the strongest among major advanced economies last year. The Fed’s confidence in maintaining benchmark interest rates at a 23-year high reflects a healthy economy with strong employment data. With GDP growing at an annualized rate of 3.3% Q4,
            
          Warren Buffett is often hailed as one of the greatest investors, with a track record that has consistently outpaced the broader markets. Could artificial intelligence (AI) emulate his success? I recently discovered an intriguing AI model called the “Buffett Bot” that was trained to mimic Warren Buffett. As AI continues making strides across industries, it’s
            
          As a leading global digital payment leader for 20 years, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stands out among the rest. PYPL stock has gained international recognition as a top fintech stock to own for the long term. Of course, since PayPal’s dramatic rise following the pandemic, this stock has been among the worst-performing large-cap tech players in recent
            
          On Jan. 22, the Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the day above 38,000 for the first time in history. The strong performance of the index and historical highs suggest that 2024 will be very strong. It also leads investors to wonder which stocks among the 30 listed on the Dow are worth buying and which are
            
          Being labeled as a “best idea” for 2024 by Baird, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is certainly an EV stock that has caught the attention of many investors. Of course, RIVN stock has been on a wild ride in recent years, hitting a high of more than $170 per share in 2021 before setting down the sub-$25
            
          As the market pushes to new all-time highs, analysts are singing the praises of several blue-chip stocks. As the new year has gotten underway, analysts across Wall Street have raised their ratings and price targets on the stocks they expect to outperform in 2024 and beyond. Many stocks have also been upgraded heading into their
            
          Investor’s Business Daily regularly runs a feature called Top Funds’ Latest Sells. Specifically, the newspaper publishes a list of equities in which many more of the best-performing stock funds are selling than buying. In general, stock funds tend to determine the direction of individual names. Moreover, top funds often have access to much more information
            
          In the AI space, three prominent companies stand poised to reshape the market by 2027. Each company, a titan in its domain, weaves strategies of disruption. They are charting a fundamental course that promises to redefine AI. This has led to this article on AI stocks to dominate. The first one’s meteoric rise, fueled by
            
          Investor appetite for risky stocks has come back in recent months, but there are plenty of opportunities out there for bearish investors looking for meme stocks to short. Even as factors like cooling inflation and an expected lowering of interest rates by the Federal Reserve point to a full exit from the more challenging times
            
          Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has been making some big moves lately, and not in a good way. That is, following the chip maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, INTC stock has experienced a double-digit post-earnings price decline. The factors driving this sell-off have some losing confidence in the chip maker’s turnaround catalyst. To these more fair-feather fans
            
          Chinese stocks to avoid are becoming clearer as doubts about the Chinese economy loom large. Indexes from Hong Kong to New York Continue to weigh Beijing’s efforts to prop up its economy while traders there are seeing which Chinese stocks to avoid. Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) issues continue to complicate matters in China, where the leading U.S.
            
          Every tragic story has a turning point, where the protagonist begins an inevitable fall. For Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, that point was the Cybertruck. Cybertruck was announced over four years ago, and I have been down on Tesla ever since. The reason is China. Before the Cybertruck Tesla truly had no rivals. It was the first
            
          After ChatGPT and Generative AI, quantum computing may be the field of research to bring about the next technological revolution in the 21st century. Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that normally slow down classical computers, such as optimization, cryptography, machine learning, and simulation. This has led to this list of quantum computing stocks