Some consider market patterns akin to astrology, but seasonality can play a substantial role. Research shows that the S&P 500 typically struggles throughout the summer months (July and August). The index limps into September before closing strong in November and December. To that end, investors should read the tea leaves of the past few months
Among the firms best positioned to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) are ones selling software for sales teams and have updated their software with AI. There are two reasons for the latter conclusion. One is that AI will revolutionize and greatly improve the sales process. Specifically, the technology “can do everything from predicting which prospects
Some of the most speculative ideas are the targeted short-squeeze stocks. To better understand what’s going on, it’s helpful to think of a timed chess match. If you have all day to think about your next move, you will be less likely to blunder your pieces. However, when you have only five minutes in the match,
Communications stocks are arguably more important than ever. Whether it is broadband internet, text messages, telephone calls or voice mail, communications dominate our daily lives more than at anytime in human history. The companies that build the infrastructure, equipment, and technology that enables today’s sophisticated communications are, for the most part, essential to our modern
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, investors constantly search for robust avenues to grow their wealth. Enter financial services stocks—a sector brimming with potential and diversity. From banking stocks to fintech innovators, the scope is broad, offering a bouquet of options for investors with varying risk appetites. The dynamism in this segment is underscored by the
Despite mortgage rates that are at 8% in some areas of the country, the housing market remains relatively strong. While some investors will dismiss investing in the sector as reckless speculation, Warren Buffett is buying the sector. That’s not the only reason there may be a bullish setup for the best homebuilder stocks. Earlier
While most financial advisors will probably tell you not to fight the tape (which is solid guidance, I must say), sometimes you need to throw the book away and consider stocks to buy on short-term weakness. At this point, your advisor may suffer a panic attack, so use your discretion regarding the below ideas. For
Housing market crash fears are on the rise again. Sure, despite the big jump in interest rates, housing has stayed fairly resilient, thanks to scarce inventory. In fact, housing prices were actually up year after year in July, even as existing home sales dropped to a six-month low. And due to the lack of housing inventory,
Recently, Goldman Sachs has become increasingly confident that the United States economy will stick to the soft landing projection among analysts’ and economists’ forecasts. In a research report, Goldman Sachs revised its estimated probability of a U.S. recession occurring in the next 12 months. They moved it down to only 15%. This percentage decrease also
As a rule of thumb, investors ought to consider securities with strong volume and chart mobility as opposed to sleeper stocks. It’s like baseball. Some teams may thrive on “chaos” that may work out during the playoffs. However, their inconsistency during the regular season prevents them from doing their thing. So it is with sleeper
The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not easy to reach. Still, not easy doesn’t mean impossible. It might be challenging,
A man passes by a GameStop location on 6th Avenue in New York, March 23, 2021. View Press | Corbis News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. GameStop — The video game retailer surged 5% after posting an increase in sales for its latest quarter. GameStop reported revenue of
Heading into autumn, traders are looking for the next big short-squeeze stock. A common fallacy is that we should turn to former meme and short-squeeze stocks in hopes that lightning will strike twice. But the magic is long gone for these former high-flying entities. These three stocks’ best days are already behind them. Here’s my
After a blistering first half of the year, the outlook for the stock market has gotten murky. All three major U.S. indices declined in August, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.4%, the Nasdaq losing 2.2%, and the benchmark S&P 500 sliding 1.7%. Even September is off to a rocky start, which is sending
Technology stocks have emerged as champions of global economic growth in a world driven by relentless digital innovation. Tech firms have continuously crafted innovative solutions through years of tenacity, elevating global productivity. Today, key tech stocks aren’t merely participating in the digital transformation but pioneering the charge with unwavering resolve. Despite turbulence facing the industry
The healthcare industry comprises multiple sectors, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare equipment, each offering a unique and potentially risky opportunity. News regarding FDA approval and positive results for therapies, pharmaceuticals, and trials greatly influences the outlook for companies, especially ones with small market cap share price. Healthcare companies can see a massive surge in their
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) second-quarter results on Aug. 23 should have been a triumph for AI enthusiasts. The Silicon Valley chipmaker beat revenue estimates by 20.3% and net profits by 29.5%. These stunning figures would ordinarily
The Tesla logo is seen on a charging station in Virginia, Aug. 16, 2023. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Roku — Shares popped 3% after the streaming company announced it would lay off 10% of its staff, consolidate office space and look to
There’s always a palpable buzz about stocks the smart money is buying. These aren’t mere fleeting trends; they’re astute decisions of people with incredible financial acumen. However, given the market headwinds, it would be easy to believe that taking a defensive attitude is the only sensible course of action. Meanwhile, it’s essential to distinguish between
I disagree with Cathie Wood’s stock picks much if not most of the time. For example, I believe that her huge bullishness on Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is completely misplaced, given the clear opposition of the U.S. government and most large American banks to cryptos. And I also think that her optimism about Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is overdone in light of the