Semiconductor-producing companies are vital to the global economy because most electronic equipment, such as smartphones, vehicles, televisions, refrigerators and medical care devices require the technology. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) is a popular metric for tracking the industry as a whole. Over the past year, it has returned 43%, and over the past five years,
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The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for companies and investors alike. When the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a market crash in early 2020, the Federal Reserve responded aggressively by slashing interest rates to near zero. Many companies took advantage of ultra-cheap borrowing costs to load up on debt and survive the massive economic
The meme stock craze is, thankfully for many, behind us. What was an incredible run in 2021 has given way to outright declines for most heavily-traded and heavily-shorted meme stocks. In fact, no companies have held their 2021 highs, moving even higher last year or this year, on subsequent rallies. For many investors, this flash
Fintech stocks are a fickle bunch. Marred by misaligned operational models and falling prey to rising interest rates, many fintech stocks are in the gutter compared to last year. Still, a handful of them are emerging victorious. For fintech firms able to navigate today’s tricky economic climate, early investors could emerge from the other side
The Fluor Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Fluor Corporation — The engineering and construction company gained 2% after UBS upgraded Fluor shares to buy. The Wall Street firm is bullish on Fluor after reaching agreements to complete
At first glance, things seem rather bleak for the retail stocks category. Consumer spending is set to decline as the economy weakens. Inflation has caused folks to tighten their belts. The resumption of student loan payments will further crimp household budgets. And soaring interest rates make it harder to obtain affordable consumer credit. That’s all
E-commerce companies have struggled mightily coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. After skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021 as people the world over were forced to shop exclusively online, e-commerce stocks came crashing back to earth over the last two years as interest rates rose and people returned to in-store shopping. Consequently, the Dow Jones Internet
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it will keep interest rates higher for a longer period of time than expected. Therefore, traders and analysts will have more time to scrutinize the financials of companies, making speculative stock plays less tenable. Speculative stocks are those that have seen a price increase due to trader speculation as
A recent news story got me thinking about print media stocks making a comeback. Axios recently reported on Punchbowl News’ revamped website. The move by the congressional news startup is meant to generate more revenue by making its content more available to those who aren’t D.C. insiders. D.C.-based media companies have seen their valuations rise
Before I give you a short list of penny stocks to sell, it’s good to remind investors what we mean by penny stocks. This category used to be reserved for stocks that were trading for less than one dollar (i.e. for pennies), but has been expanded to include any stock trading for less than five
The pullback in lithium stocks is overdone. In fact, you may want to use the latest weakness as an opportunity to buy. After all, with electric vehicle demand only set to accelerate, the world must get its hands on more lithium supply. The problem is that demand far outweighs supply. Even lithium producers have warned
Student debt repayments have officially restarted after the long pandemic pause; now, what does that have to do with the restaurant stocks to sell? Throw in high inflation and soaring interest rates, and consumers will find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, let alone eat out. That’s reflected in credit data, as credit card
Electric vehicle sales are quickly accelerating, and consequently, electric vehicle stocks are ready to rev their engines. In fact, according to Bloomberg, Americans bought 977,445 EVs year-over- year (YOY) through June. “It took 10 years for the U.S. to sell its first million fully electric vehicles, two years to reach the second million, and just
Mid-cap companies are ones that typically have a market cap between $2-10 billion. They can be an essential addition to an investment portfolio in that it increases exposure to a broader range of companies with different market capitalization. Investors should look to investing in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies. Companies with a robust business model
In this article NVS CALM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage outside Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, Jan. 30, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Intel — Shares popped 2.5% after the chipmaker announced it would be operating its programmable chip
As economic certainty wanes, investors are looking for stocks to buy for a recession. From the first one’s consistent revenue growth to the second one’s data-driven success, the third’s focus on lower carbon intensity, the fourth’s impressive financial performance, the fifth’s strategic healthcare moves, the sixth’s consumer-centric strategies, and the seventh’s expansion into new territories,
Dividend companies are a vital part of any investor’s portfolio. They offer a wide range of positives, including a steady income and the ability to keep growing your portfolio, primarily through reinvesting dividend payments into the underlying company to increase your overall return. Companies with reasonable growth projections, solid fundamentals and attractive dividends are great
Outside of a bullish sell-side rating issued for QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock on Sept. 18, things have been pretty quiet with the EV battery developer over the past two months. However, a few weeks from now, the company is expected to release its latest quarterly results. Chances are there will not be any big surprises with
What’s the next hyper-growth industry? It might be autonomous aerial vehicles (AEVs). To get ahead of the crowd, consider putting EHang (NASDAQ:EH) stock on your watch list. We’re giving EH stock an “A” grade, not only for EHang’s progress in the flying car market, but because the company recently invested in next-generation battery technology. EHang is
It’s the biggest news for video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock in months. As you may have heard, GameStop has a new chief executive. Is this good or bad for GME stock? The answer is: It’s complicated, as the new CEO is controversial and GameStop’s journey to financial health is far from over. GameStop became the