Covid-19 related stocks started spiking again this week. Driven primarily by reports about new variants and increasing spread. This news has been a shot in the arm for some struggling pharma stocks. Shares of the four biggest Covid vaccine manufacturers are down 20% since January but began ticking upward again on the news. Already pharmaceutical
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Most stock charts continue to look impaired due to inflation and recession concerns and certain EV stocks show similar patterns. Investors are tasked with deciding how much of their portfolio they want to bet on more speculative high-growth areas of the market. And indeed, it’s difficult to find EV stocks with strong fundamentals and technicals.
Ray Dalio’s hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, recently made moves listed in the article. These three stocks match his strategy, attracting Bridgewater Associates’ capital. Dalio’s choices transcend financial figures, embodying his belief in innovation, sustainability and connectivity’s transformative power. These stocks exemplify progress, reflecting his investment philosophy. The first one, leading the solar revolution, is poised to
At the start of August, cybersecurity company Fortinet (NASDAQ:FTNT) issued financial results that missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations. Worse, the company lowered its forward guidance. This sent FTNT stock down 25% in a single trading session, its worst single-day price drop ever. The demise of Fortinet has cast a cloud over the entire cybersecurity sector,
Hydrogen energy is slowly developing its space within the world’s energy grid. Unfortunately, the newfound demand for cleaner energy has not reinvigorated investment into hydrogen energy when compared to solar or wind energy. A lot of this has to do with costs. “Grey hydrogen,” which is derived primarily from natural gas and coal represents 98% of
Crypto stocks, like crypto overall, face a volatile environment that shifts quickly and is affected by domestic and global policy. Stablecoins have taken the spotlight currently. Many developed economies are regulating stablecoins but the United States looks unlikely to follow suit. Regulation of U.S. stablecoins threatens the U.S. dollar and its dominant position. It’s a
In recent years, the argument against dual-class stock investment has heated up considerably. Some feel they should be outlawed completely. In March 2019, I argued that the problem isn’t the share structure but the people running these companies. The share structure doesn’t stand in the way of market-beating returns in the hands of reasonable management
Two months ago multiple lithium producers reported that they may not be able to produce enough lithium to meet the huge, coming demand from electric-vehicle makers. Usually, that’s a great situation. It means companies can sell all of the goods or services they offer. Even more promisingly, huge demand and limited supply indicate huge profits
Lately, comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasize how the measures taken under the Inflation Reduction Act have helped strengthen the labor market. Yellen’s efforts have been instrumental in generating a surplus of over 13 million job opportunities, helping to lower the United States unemployment rate. Inflation figures in June 2022 peaked at
AI stocks and chip companies have been the talk of Wall Street in 2023. Generative AI is the catalyst that has propelled those firms and their shares sharply higher this year. Artificial intelligence (AI) can now produce content, text, audio and images far faster than any human could ever hope to do — even if
The stock market has been on a volatile ride in 2023, as investors grapple with the effects of higher interest rates, slowing consumer and business demand, and geopolitical uncertainties. However, most U.S. equities have benefitted from better-than-expected economic growth in the United States, as reflected by the rise of major indices like the S&P500 and
Warren Buffett is an investing legend because he’s just that good. Since he became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) in 1965, the Oracle of Omaha generated 3.7 million percent returns for investors. This has led to the rise of Warren Buffett stocks he bought and sold recently. To put that in perspective, The S&P 500
The massive euphoria in penny stocks has not repeated since 2021. The reason is tight monetary policies that have dampened overall market sentiments. At the same time, recession fears and geopolitical tensions have played spoilsport. Investors are unwilling to speculate even on attractive penny stocks to buy amidst these uncertainties. Of course, there are individual
Building a seven-figure portfolio takes time, patience, and requires choosing the right stocks for investment. Identifying companies with massive long-term growth potential can set you on the path to amassing $1 million or more over a decade. Of course, an investor’s actual gains depend on portfolio size and investment horizon. However, by focusing on stocks
Navigating the vast ocean of investment opportunities, the quest for the best AI stocks is virtually on every astute investor’s radar. As we ride this technological tsunami, it’s clear that the AI renaissance has propelled a few companies to the stratosphere while others are revving up on the tarmac. Though teeming with innovations, the bustling
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock has made a solid recovery so far this year. Other tech stocks have performed even better during this time frame. Still, a nearly 43% jump in price for GOOG stock is nothing to sneeze at. However, chances are it’s not the stock’s performance relative to other FAANG components that has you wondering
Investors looking to get back ahead should consider these unmatched stocks to buy while they’re inexpensive. The summer of 2023 is a period of unexpected expansion. Unemployment is at its lowest point in nearly 50 years, inflation is decreasing, and wages are outpacing price increases from the Federal Reserve. Consumers and businesses continue to spend
The past few weeks have brought forth a mix of favorable and disheartening news for flying car stocks. While certain companies have secured their initial official certificates from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin flight testing, others have temporarily suspended their testing because of battery-related concerns. As competition in the field continues to heat up,
Investors seeking potential opportunities often gravitate toward high-growth areas of the market. Of late, AI stocks, or companies that are involved in developing the front-end artificial intelligence solutions, or service the back-end technical aspects of this sector, have taken off. Many of the names on this list will certainly be familiar to most investors looking
Market volatility in 2022 has caused many compelling stocks to now trade for less than $1 per share. While the under-$1 territory is often associated with riskier penny stocks, hidden gems with solid fundamentals can be uncovered by discerning investors. As Warren Buffett famously said, “price is what you pay, value is what you get.”