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The Russell 2000 Index has long been known as the best way to track the small to mid-cap investing universe. The index measures the performance of about 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded companies in the United States. It boasts a 15-year return of 8.36%. Numerous investors often look to it in order to capitalize

September hasn’t been kind to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, which is down on the month. This decline lacks a clear company-specific cause, and could be attributed in part to a broader stock market retreat. The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index is down 6% this month, and the S&P 500 has retreated by 4%. Concerns about potential interest

It’s no secret that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is one of the most talked-about plays on Wall Street. There are convincing reasons to invest in Tesla now, but the best policy is to wait until Oct. 18 if you’re thinking about buying TSLA stock. I’ll explain why that date is so important. First, however, prospective investors should

Autologous chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy is 0ne of the most promising, relatively new types of cancer treatments. CAR T involves “reprogramming” patients’ T cells, which fight hostile cells within the body. Specifically, CAR T treatments  work by reconfiguring T cells so that they attack proteins found on tumors. CAR T also attacks other

After a strong summer, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock lost altitude in September. Does this mean it’s time for investors to give up on Archer Aviation? Not necessarily, but you’ll definitely want to keep your share position size small and be realistic with your time frame. Archer Aviation will not commercialize its electric vertical take-off and landing

The case for investing in growth stocks has been muddled for quite some time. For example, 2022 was a terrible year for growth stocks across the board. Rapid rate hikes beginning in March of that year caused their downturn. The negative correlation between rising interest rates and high-performing growth stocks is well known: The price

Cannabis stocks are benefitting from a resurgence of interest as it becomes increasingly likely that it will be rescheduled legally. Less stringent legal codes will open up new opportunities, especially tax benefits, to cannabis companies. The loosening of regulations promises to raise all ships, so to speak. However, it will remain wise to avoid those cannabis firms that

Take a look at some of the recent headlines for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and it may seem as if things are looking up for the mobile chip company. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that QCOM stock isn’t going to enter “comeback mode” anytime soon. Why? For one, while there has been some promising news, certain

In the world of artificial intelligence, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a name many investors look to first. That’s not only because the company’s ticker symbol is AI (it helps). It’s because this business’ focus is on allowing developers to design, develop and deploy enterprise AI applications. Thus, in order for the AI revolution to take hold

We are entering week four of the NFL season and online betting just got a little busier with Fanatics and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) offering live streaming of NFL games. They are doing so on their betting apps through Betvision, Genius Sports’ (NYSE:GENI) immersive sports wagering experience. It’s just another reminder to investors that gaming stocks

It’s been a challenging year in for dividend stocks. A number of notable companies have cut their dividends. And more pain is possible as high interest rates and a faltering economy cause issues for many firms. One particular area of interest is in the commercial real estate area. Investors have indiscriminately dumped just about everything

As reform in federal cannabis laws continues to move forward (albeit slowly), it may be worthwhile to keep an eye on the cannabis stocks to watch. Big developments in this area could drive correspondingly large moves among stocks in the cannabis space, but are any of these names in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors

It continues to be an uneven playing field for tech stocks. While some companies are continuing to knock the cover off the ball, others are struggling and in decline. Of course the current market selloff isn’t helping. But the underlying fundamentals of many tech stocks remain extremely strong and position them for big gains once

In my previous Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) article, I expressed why investors should be cautious when investing in the AI-driven stock. PLTR stock rose nearly 140% this year due to strong earnings and AI growth. However, concerns about overvaluation loom large over this meme-stock-turned-AI-champion. My view on this company remains the same. Indeed, Palantir posted its third

When it comes to long term investment, it’s important to consider the business fundamentals. I would only hold high quality blue-chip and growth stocks in my portfolio. However, markets provide some attractive opportunities to make quick money in speculative stocks. As an active investor, it makes sense to grab these opportunities to boost portfolio returns.

The AI economy is changing quickly. So quickly in fact, that investors are having a hard time deciphering which Ai stocks are fascinating and which may be fads? The answer is likely to come from how companies can answer the “so what?” or maybe a better question, “now what?”, as it relates to AI.  

The 2022 bear market saw oil stocks shining due to rising oil prices spurred by inflation and geopolitical events. However, 2023 has seen oil prices halve from their 2022 highs, impacting oil stocks negatively. While the best oil stocks have faced volatility, their modest declines showcase their enduring stability compared to trendier energy investments. Crude

The transition toward electric vehicles has begun rapidly, and several investors have a positive outlook for EV stocks. While countries across the globe are rapidly working on incentives to increase EV adoption and achieve their target of zero carbon emission, in reality, a very small percentage of EVs are on the road. It might take

Cathie Wood stocks have captivated investors for years now. Wood is a popular money manager because her investing style isn’t so different from many small retail investors. She likes to go deep with her family of exchange traded funds into exciting sectors like technology and biotech stocks.  It’s no secret Cathie Wood stocks offer the

Growth stocks aren’t going anywhere. While markets might be trending lower, the major growth stocks that have outperformed in recent years continue to move fast. These growth stocks also take steps to ensure that they continue to grow and expand at a brisk clip. Many of the best-known growth stocks have major catalysts either in