Recent jobs data suggest a cooling labor market. While unfortunate for job-seekers, this trend sparks optimism among investors that the central bank’s rake hiking cycle may have reached its conclusion since its start in 2022. Additionally, The Federal Reserve’s central objective has been to promote labor market improvement in tandem with the broader economy. Often
Many companies have reported very strong, impressive third-quarter results in recent weeks. Among the names in that category were General Electric (NYSE:GE), Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Those companies are likely to perform very well in Q4 and beyond. However, some companies delivered great Q3 earnings which indicate that they are
Dividend investing is a popular choice for retirees. These dividend stocks for retirees offer steady cash flow that can help you achieve the 4% rule without selling any of your shares. High-yielding dividend stocks can still generate good returns. At the same time, these stocks are often less risky than growth stocks. Investors can use
It’s been a fantastic year for eVTOL stocks with a big rally for some of the best names in the industry. There are two reasons for eVTOL stocks surging higher. First, most of the companies are nearing commercialization and therefore robust growth. Further, the outlook for flying car stocks seems to be bright for the
Trying to find the future Magnificent Seven tech stocks could be easy. From a short-term perspective, it’s as simple as finding which tech stocks in the S&P 500 pose the greatest threat to the current picks. For example, when FAANG reigned supreme, it was clear that Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) was rapidly losing its top position to
Biotech is still one of the most exciting sectors on the market. Recession-proof, the sector is still thriving with millions of retiring baby boomers, mergers and acquisitions, new innovation, the introduction of artificial intelligence with drug discovery and demand for new treatments. Plus, with industry heavyweights nearing patent expirations, many are on the hunt for
Content streaming provider Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a FAANG member but not one of the “Magnificent Seven” technology companies of 2023. This doesn’t mean Netflix has lost its glory, though. NFLX stock has a real chance at revisiting its 2021 peak price and then moving even higher from there. Like other entertainment content providers, Netflix has had to
The competition within the lithium sector is increasing as EVs become increasingly popular, leading the sector to see substantial growth. These companies are attempting to see business and financial development, as well as doing their utmost to contribute to sustainability. Here are three top performing lithium stocks to consider adding to your portfolio. Albemarle (ALB)
Knowing what stocks to avoid as a savvy investor can be as important as finding the next big company with impressive returns. Sometimes, it’s best to work with specific companies; it’s best to cut your losses and move on, depending on how the stock looks in the long term and investors’ overall sentiment. It can
Once considered just a personal finance app, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is now a legitimate, chartered bank that poses a real threat to traditional banking institutions. Yet, even if big banks aren’t necessarily fans of SoFi Technologies, at least one mega-bank analyst group had something positive to say about the company. Therefore, the skeptics and short-sellers definitely
With oil prices falling below $80 in early November, it may look like the rally in energy stocks is over. But rumors of oil’s demise may be greatly exaggerated. There is still time to look at energy stocks to buy for growth. On November 7, 2023, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) slightly lowered its 2024
The current state of the United States economy is unique due to its continuing recovery from the significant disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses grapple with a more challenging environment, experts anticipate job cuts and reduced spending. Additionally, to combat high inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times since March 2022,
In October, I warned investors that flying car firm EHang (NASDAQ:EH) had an order book that looked suspiciously weak: During the most recent quarter, EHang delivered just five units, down from 11 in the previous quarter. This suggests that EHang either lacks the purchase orders for its thousand-unit backlog or is struggling to raise enough
Sometimes it makes sense for investors to try and identify good stocks in a sector instead of making a big bet on an overarching trend. Case in point? The electric vehicle market. Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), a maker of electric trucks that has the backing of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), pleased investors late Tuesday by saying in its third
Investor interest in robotics stocks is soaring. The evolution of the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) sets the stage for remarkable growth in the sector. And robotics companies are stepping up as the power players of a new industrial revolution. The Robotics Business Review’s September 2023 report underscores this trend, with robotics funding surging to
One knock against Wall Street analysts is they’re too bullish, especially when it comes to Nasdaq 100 stocks. No matter the market conditions, they seem able to find the silver lining. There are very few “sell” recommendations, with most stock endorsements being a “buy” or “strong buy.” Yet maybe they’re seeing something through those rose-colored
The world’s richest man just unveiled his own AI chatbot. And it may present an existential threat to the world’s most powerful AI company. Elon Musk – the man leading Tesla (TSLA), X (formerly Twitter), SpaceX, The Boring Company, and more – has a new passion: creating AI models. Earlier this year, he started xAI,
Visitors around the Charging Bull statue near the New York Stock Exchange, June 29, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images The S&P 500 is up 14% this year, but just eight days that explain most of the gains. If you want a simple indication of why market timing is not an effective
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), the largest cinema chain in the U.S., is facing not just secular headwinds like the growth of streaming and inflation but also the following three problems that will keep its share price from appreciating significantly in the future. This may have wide-reaching implications for AMC stock investors. The cinema industry has faced
Social media awareness of a given stock creates meme status. Investors know that the attention meme stocks garner can positively affect prices. Communities rally around particular stocks and coordinate their efforts to increase prices. Those same communities also conduct heavy research into shares in many cases. All that to say, the interesting phenomenon has pros