Every emerging sector has its picks-and-shovels stocks that represent the crucial tools and equipment necessary to take advantage of opportunities. Gold prospectors required picks and shovels during the California gold rush of 1848. That’s the genesis of the phrase and provides a great framework, whereby catering to emerging opportunities is a valid business model itself.
IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) soared from under $4 to over $14 this year. Its quantum hardware and accessible on top cloud platforms garner attention from major players like Amazon Web Services (AWS), which added IonQ’s Aria to its quantum service, Braket. IonQ’s pioneering quantum computing holds great promise but is not without risks. Explore the pros and
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), a renowned global beverage giant, really needs no introduction. In recent years, the company has diversified beyond cola into dairy, plant-based drinks, and more. It recently added new flavors to its VitaminWater line and welcomed Thomas S. Gayner, CEO of Markel Group, as a director, along with Henrique Braun as Corporate Senior Vice
Looking for thrills and opportunities through extreme volatility swings? If so, then Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) stock isn’t what you’re seeking. Yet, given the state of affairs in the world and the economic landscape, investing in Procter & Gamble makes a lot of sense right now. If you live in the U.S., there’s a good
It’s been over two years since Block (NYSE:SQ) has traded in the $200s. Over the past five years, it’s been a losing proposition, with SQ stock losing nearly 39%. Now, one analyst suggests its shares could be dead money for the remainder of the year as the payments company faces one setback after another. Fortunately
Investors are worried that the stock market’s first-half performance in 2023 is reversing. It’s unclear what part of the business cycle we are currently in. That means investors need to be very careful and consider stocks for any market condition. If we are entering a further slowdown or a recession I’d suggest extra conservatism makes
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock has seen a significant year-to-date return of 123%. Despite reaching $49 earlier this year, AI stock has corrected to around $26 per share at the time of writing, presenting a potential entry point. With a 39% short interest in the free float, a short-squeeze rally is anticipated by some speculators. That’s an
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is on the cusp of transforming urban transportation, with the industry’s value projected to surge from $220 million in 2022 to an estimated $1.5 trillion over the next two decades. This signals an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 55%. This explosive growth underscores the potential of UAM to redefine
During the pandemic era, several healthcare stocks skyrocketed. The focus was, however, on biopharma companies with an early-mover advantage related to the vaccine against Covid-19. Sentiments have changed drastically in a post-pandemic era with 2023 being a subdued year for healthcare stocks. However, there is no doubt about the point that global healthcare spending will
Embarking on a steady sail through the riveting investment realm, the name Warren Buffett continues to spark enthusiasm. Steering the mighty ship of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B), Buffett maintains vigilant control over an awe-inspiring $340 billion investment portfolio. While harboring nearly $150 billion in cash, he stands ever-ready to pounce on burgeoning opportunities with a
Last Monday, a landmark U.S. trial against Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) began, and the case represents one of the first antitrust cases embarked upon by the U.S. Department of Justice against a large technology company in years. What does that have to do with MSFT stock? Now, core to the Justice Department’s case is how “distribution agreements”
Eyebrows were recently raised on news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sold 511,000 shares of APPL stock worth $87.8 million before taxes. However, investors should ignore the insider selling and double down on Apple’s shares for continued long-term gains. According to filings with securities regulators, Cook earned $41.5 million from the stock sale after
If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you know that the cost of gasoline is still high. And this is also the season where home heating costs rise in correlation with falling temperatures. These are tailwinds for energy stocks. If you value growth in your portfolio, consider buying great energy stocks at some point.
The resilience of consumer spending amidst rising interest rates is, in part, thanks to an often overlooked yet significant factor, the aging demographic of Americans. As individuals aged 65 and older now represent a record share of total consumer spending, they play a crucial role in stabilizing the economy. Their financial stability and decreased susceptibility
The global economy’s momentum has slowed due to various factors like rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict adds more uncertainty. The IMF predicts global economic growth to be 2.9% in 2024, down from the previous forecast of 3% in July. Not even the breakout year enjoyed by
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified companies, with businesses ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing to healthcare. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years, generating over $538 billion in revenue and $13 billion in net income in the last twelve months. However, volatility and a souring macroeconomic outlook
Consumers rely on energy companies for utilities, transportation, and other essentials. Many companies in this industry don’t have the highest valuations and tend to be safer investments. Energy is one of the last expenses consumers cut. People will still travel in their cars and pay to fill up their gas tanks. People in electric vehicles
Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO, Lisa Su, aims to challenge Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) 85% market dominance in AI processors. AMD’s MI300 line focuses on inference solutions that analyze new data using pre-trained AI models. To achieve this, AMD must dispel the notion that Nvidia processors are better because of its software. But some, like Lamini, find
Electric vehicle sales are set to accelerate. In fact, according to an Ernst & Young survey, nearly half of consumers in the United Sates (48%) plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next two years. That’s a 19% jump year throughout year just in the U.S. So, we wanted to look at some of
The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA), which is tied to the rate of inflation, was a whopping 8.7% this year. It is expected to be around 3.2% for 2024. That’s a big increase for retirees living on a fixed income. While the Social Security increase can be used to help with everyday living