Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has been on an AI roll lately. It released its conversational AI model Gemini back in early December of last year. Since then, it has rapidly iterated and integrated Gemini across many Google products. Just two weeks ago, Google unveiled Gemini 1.5, which it claims is superior to competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4. We can’t
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As the stock market evolves, the era of meme stocks seems to be a thing of the past. Popular meme stocks such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) have tanked in value, shedding most of their gains during the retail trading frenzy. Moreover, the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on cutting interest rates, and prioritizing
Most small-cap stocks are still in a bear market. When a rising tide does not lift all boats, everybody drowns. We have never seen anything like this “new bull market” before in history, where the top names in the S&P 500 are so disproportionately driving total returns, while most stocks are nowhere near their 2021
There’s a lot of hype, even euphoria, surrounding the top semiconductor stocks these days, specifically those with exposure to the generative artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Undoubtedly, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) pulled off yet another impressive quarter, helping lift the broader basket of AI chip stocks and most of the technology sector. While I remain upbeat over Nvidia
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) stocks stand as a towering testament to market influence and financial prowess. Leading the financial stage as the largest asset manager on a global scale, BlackRock boasts a whopping $10 trillion in assets under management at the end of the fourth quarter (Q4) last year. The financial behemoth serves various clients, from institutional
If you have an extra dollar or two looking to throw around in some high-risk, high-reward stocks, you’re in the right place! Obviously, these stocks are unlikely to make you a millionaire, given a small starting budget. However, these pennies stocks certainly have the potential to deliver multi-bagger returns, if these companies continue to execute
Generally speaking, investors buy tech stocks for their exposure to growth and not dividends. When the tech sector gets hot, it grows very quickly producing rapid returns. 2023 was a prime example of that broad truth. Investors will continue to buy tech stocks primarily for that exposure. Yet, text stocks also provide the stability of
Lithium stocks can still reward investors with strong gains due to the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage solutions. Governments worldwide are implementing policies to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. So, the shift towards electric mobility and renewable energy storage is expected to accelerate, perhaps faster than
Investing in just about any Magnificent 7 stocks earlier in 2023 would have made anyone significant returns. The Nasdaq, which tracks many major technology equities, rose by 43.4% in 2023, beating all other major indices. The S&P500 and the Nasdaq are up nearly 7% since the start of the current year. Undergirding the rally are the legacy
SoFi’s (NASDAQ:SOFI) fourth-quarter results, announced on Jan. 31, were quite impressive, as they showed that the fintech firm is growing quite rapidly and has managed to effectively monetize its popularity among millenials and Generation Z. The fintech’s profitability, however, remains low, while the valuation of SOFI stock is still quite elevated. This is a key
Pharma stocks and massive potential are synonymous. With horrible diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease still a mile away from developing a cure, drugs that address these conditions command outrageous prices. Hence, any company creating a new drug to manage it and subsequently get FDA approval results in stock prices soaring faster than SpaceX’s
Earnings season is still underway, and companies like Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) may not be getting the attention they deserve. Indeed, following the incredible results put forward by tech giants such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the bar has clearly been raised across the board. In the EV sector, investors want to see outsized growth, with each earnings report
Investors know that the world of biotech stocks is home to a great percentage of opportunities that can triple and quadruple their capital. It’s also fairly easy to identify such stocks using screener tools that can tease out such opportunities. Investors willing to pursue these opportunities are clearly those who have a penchant for risk
Some direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been under pressure from rising costs, supply chain disruptions, and increased competition. In the United States and globally, for that matter, interest rates are currently elevated. The effective federal funds rate is around 5.33%, and with inflation accelerating more than analysts predicted in January, the U.S. Federal Reserve does not seem
Some Chinese semiconductor stocks could deliver great returns for investors. These companies are deeply entrenched in the semiconductor industry, playing pivotal roles in the design, manufacturing and supply of essential components for a wide array of technological applications. From consumer electronics to automotive technologies and industrial machinery, the reliance on semiconductor products continues to grow.
There are winners and losers in most things, be it a baseball game, a political campaign or the stock market. As some stocks go up, others go down. Identifying which stocks to sell and knowing when to pull the trigger is a key factor to being a successful investor. And while it’s difficult to give
In this article BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett tours the grounds at the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha Nebraska. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shares rose on Monday after Warren Buffett’s conglomerate posted strong earnings for the fourth quarter over the weekend. Berkshire class B shares jumped
There may still be some uncertainty over interest rates, but that shouldn’t stop you from considering high-quality growth stocks. For one, even as the Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance regarding rate cuts as inflation continues to cool, rate cuts will stay a matter of “when,” not “if.” Also, and more importantly, said uncertainty works
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) may be on the way to breakthroughs in 2024, but it’s a long climb before reaching profits and significant revenues. Investors need to tiptoe towards QS, especially those who are risk-tolerant speculators. This is a key part of this QS stock analysis. Grey clouds are overhead because of the company’s financial situation, even with
Some people like to copy the portfolio of legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A) (NYSE:BRK-B). However, I encourage everyone to think for themselves. Buffett’s portfolio may include shares of Mastercard (NYSE:MA). Nevertheless, a thorough MA stock analysis will reveal that the shares aren’t necessarily a great value right now. And by the way, Mastercard isn’t ideal