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Between last Friday and this past Monday, August 5, stocks nosedived on the back of July’s weak jobs report. The unexpectedly high unemployment number rekindled fears that the Federal Reserve has held rates too high for too long, inadvertently ushering the U.S. into a recession. Investors got spooked and began selling hand over fist, sending

The technology sector continued to plunge on Monday following a surprising hawkish tilt by the Bank of Japan, which caused the Japanese stock market to crater by a double-digit percentage. Still, investors seeking AI-enabled growth at a double-digit percentage discount may finally have an opportunity to do some buying. Undoubtedly, it feels quite difficult to

In 2024, AI stocks remain crucial as generative AI and machine learning continue to be key drivers of investor interest. Despite market fluctuations, AI stocks have shown resilience, even in these uncertain times. And while many top AI names have seen significant declines from their recent peaks, it’s important to zoom out. The stocks I’m

The latest decision by the Federal Reserve to hold rates steady is not doing any favors to the stock market overall. The decision to do nothing is stoking fears of a recession, sending broad market indices lower in the process. That said, tech continues to lead the way, and the relative safety of the Dow

In light of Micron Technology’s (NASDAQ:MU) high leverage to the ongoing AI boom, very rapid growth and low valuation, I recommend that investors buy the shares of the memory-chip maker. Also importantly, many on Wall Street appear to be quite bullish on MU stock despite its anemic valuation. High Leverage to the AI Boom On

If you live in a city or large metropolitan area, finding an electric vehicle charging station is likely no problem. Most hookups are located on both coasts. Head into the interior, though, and it becomes more dicey. Selling EVs to people with few battery charging options will make them a tough sell. And it is

Dividend stocks allow investors to generate income without selling their assets. This setup presents several advantages. Dividend payouts can help with living expenses, and if you aren’t retired yet, you can reinvest each dividend back into the stock.  The good hallmarks of a promising dividend stock include rising financials, an impressive dividend growth rate, and

The Dow Jones is one of the oldest benchmarks in investing. Introduced in 1896, the index remains a popular benchmark for measuring the economy. There’s certainly more to measuring the economy than a single benchmark, but investors have used it as a gauge for many years. The index has undergone many changes since its introduction

The best cruise stocks are navigating a sea of opportunity as the sector continues its emphatic recovery from pandemic lows. Cruise liners, especially the market forerunners, have done an exceptional job of returning from the pandemic nightmare. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a marked increase in bookings and consumer demand for travel and

Cybersecurity issues are only getting worse, creating opportunities for some of the best cybersecurity stocks. Unfortunately, many of us, including businesses and governments around the world, still aren’t prepared. And it’s not as if the CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) issue helped much. Even with fixes in circulation, there’s an issue, as CNBC said: “As organizations scramble to

Lithium stocks have been battered in the last few quarters with the big plunge in the metal price. Sentiments for lithium have turned bearish on macroeconomic headwinds and oversupply concerns. I, however, believe that long-term fundamentals remain positive for lithium, and the meltdown is a good opportunity to buy lithium stocks at a low valuation.

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is a U.S.-based electric vehicle producer gearing up to release its second-quarter 2024 earnings after the bell on August 6. Based on its key financial and operational indicators, Rivian stock is a ‘Hold’ going into the upcoming earnings report. Production and delivery figures have met expectations, yet profitability still needs to be