Some stocks have been sitting on the sidelines amid this hot AI-driven market rally. Only time will tell when the market’s gains will broaden and help the year-to-date (YTD) losers; value-focused investors have a lot to love about the “left-behind” cohort. AI works its magic in more than just firms building AI models or GPUs
Crude oil prices have hovered between $75 and $85 a barrel since the start of this year, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East due to Israel’s war with Hamas. This has led to a continued slump in energy stocks, which have badly trailed the overall market for the better part of a year
Nio (NYSE:NIO) recently delivered solid 2023 delivery numbers and January performance. However, the market appears to remain relatively cold for this high-potential, high-risk Chinese EV maker. Geopolitical risks remain, and the fact that NIO stock is a U.S.-listed ADR provides its own set of headwinds. That said, the company is growing, and growing fast. And
If QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), a solid-state battery producer, successfully brings these batteries to the market, investors might be in for some significant profits. Indeed, solid-state batteries have been touted as the future. These alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries are safer, can charge faster, and hold more charge (leading to more range). Thus, for those banking on
The automotive sector offers a promising landscape for investors, particularly those eyeing top auto stocks to buy. Despite the headwinds over the past year, the current market dynamics and emerging trends create an opportune time to wager on auto stocks. According to the leading auto services provider, Cox Automotive’s projections indicate a shift with higher
Having gained almost 16,000% for early shareholders, there’s little doubt that electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) ranks among the most groundbreaking enterprises in business history. At the same time, much of its success has been attributed to the company scooping up the low-hanging fruit. Now under a more mature market environment and with competitors moving
Among electric vehicle makers, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is at the back of the pack. This will have important implications for RIVN stock holders. The company and its stock are in a rapidly deteriorating situation with no clear signs of recovery evident. Since last fall, Rivian Automotive has announced poor financial results, mounting losses, missed delivery
If you’re searching for ultra-reliable dividend stocks to buy, look no further. Investors understand that securing one’s future reliability is paramount. It’s very difficult to build a retirement portfolio without accounting for volatility and mitigating its risks. Thus, investors choose to put their capital into reliable stocks. And few asset classes are as reliable as
The AI revolution is well underway, and the market has been generously rewarding the innovators an pioneers of this game-changing technological shift. However, many of these AI stocks are now trading at lofty valuations, leaving little room for further upside. For those willing to dig a little deeper, there remain a handful of under-the-radar AI
Identifying potential risks before they materialize into financial downturns is a must-have skill in the stock market. As the market shifts and companies face adversities, a vigilant eye on potential pitfalls is needed. Here is a dissection of the vulnerabilities of three prominent stocks. The first one, a retail giant, grapples with declining sales in
Throughout the history of financial markets, there is ample evidence of irrational investor behavior leading to euphoria. Be it the Tulip Mania of 1634 or the Housing Bubble and the subsequent financial crisis, markets tend to react on the extremes. Even today, I can spot quality stocks deeply undervalued and ignored. On the other hand,
The world of biotech stocks offers a unique blend of high risk and potentially high reward. Companies operating in this space are constantly pushing the boundaries, making them primed investment opportunities in 2024. Investors are drawn to the biotech industry not only for their potential to deliver substantial profits, but for the promise of contributing
As of this writing, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) trades for $3.33 per share. In other words, LCID stock, which came to be via a special purpose acquisition company merger, trades for around a third of the debut price of its SPAC predecessor. Comparing current prices to LCID’s all-time closing high ($58.05 per share), the gap is
Every investor wants to find the next Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). For value-conscious investors, however, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) might actually be better than Nvidia in some ways. After all, QCOM stock allows you to participate in the artificial intelligence hardware market’s growth, but without chasing a stock that already went parabolic. With Qualcomm stock you’ll get a decent dividend and exposure to
So far this year, AI stocks are all the rage, and major indices like the S&P 500 are hitting new highs. However, things have been playing out differently in the world of penny stocks. This in turn highlights the need to know which penny stocks to sell. Although the market is a whole lot more
With so many investment ideas floating around, it’s a big challenge to buy and hold for the long term. There is always a temptation for a switchover. In a dynamic world from a technology perspective, it makes sense to have a portfolio that’s for the short or medium term. However, millionaires from the markets are
NIO (NYSE:NIO) stock doesn’t look great following recent earnings. The main reason is Nio’s lack of foresight to drive profitability and its abysmal market share in the Chinese EV market. Competition is heating up and the largest players are reducing prices to steal even more market share. We are already seeing the collapse of small
OpenAI’s recent unveiling of its text-to-video generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) model may just have been the biggest thing to happen in the wild world of AI since ChatGPT. Undoubtedly, the technology will garner various emotions (awe, excitement, maybe even horror?). It’s hard to imagine that generative AI can create incredibly realistic videos that will
It’s said that “knowledge is power.” The education sector is therefore the backbone of growth for any country or economy. Plus, the education sector will continue to grow at a steady pace, which will create substantial opportunities for education stocks, most notably undervalued education stocks. The U.S. education market was valued at $1.4 trillion in
With the broader indices such as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surging higher, there’s little sense for investors to hold on to these struggling stocks to sell. The potential for losses is very high with this list of companies, and I therefore advise investors to exercise caution. While it’s tempting to hold onto stocks