There’s no denying that Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is a massive beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom. With the potential to accelerate productivity, companies across industries have jumped aboard the AI bandwagon. Still, few seem to appreciate what’s under the sector’s hood. For this, I am getting skeptical and have a bearish outlook on AMD
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) remains the focal point of many investors, given its impressive recent performance. These past few months, investor attention has almost entirely been taken up assessing the growth potential of AI stocks, with Nvidia leading the way. The company’s high-powered H100 AI chips and A100 GPUs remain the market standard, and have allowed Nvidia
Penny stocks often get a bad rap, and that makes sense. There are plenty of scams and examples of less-than-exemplary behavior in many of these names. However, it’s also true that picking winners can be very lucrative. Indeed, finding low-priced stocks with explosive upside potential can provide life-changing returns. I believe now is the perfect
Dividend stocks could offer a higher yield and cushion the sudden rise in the VIX (volatility index) that markets have experienced. Be careful not to fall into what the industry calls a ‘dividend trap,’ meaning companies that inflate their dividend payouts to attract investors when they cannot afford to pay these yields. Like a house
The future of the U.S. economy looks promising, reminiscent of the economic growth experienced in the mid-1990s. Recent data on productivity, boosted by advancements in artificial intelligence and the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, suggests a potential lasting boom. Improved productivity not only allows companies to create more with less but also enables higher
The International Energy Agency predicts that “installed battery capacity worldwide will increase tenfold to sixteenfold by 2030.” McKinsey believes that 120 to 150 new battery plants need to be built between 2023 and 2030 to meet the impending demand. If these estimates hold, battery stocks could see incredible upside. Over the last few quarters, electric
Identifying potential game-changing stocks is a formula for maximizing returns. Below are three stocks that hold the potential to transform and attain exponential growth. Each are creating tidal shifts in their respective industries. The first one is a solid consumer finance stock, offering a potent blend of financial services and cutting-edge tech that are challenging
Sometimes, the best trading advice can come from a list of stocks owned by Congress. If they are buying, you may want to look into it. Politicians seem to have an uncanny, remarkable track record of success. For example, on Nov. 22, Rep. Nancy Pelosi bought 50 Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) 20 Dec 2024 $120 call options even
As earnings season rolls on, analysts are busy updating their price targets and ratings on the stocks that they cover. While many stocks have gotten downgraded after issuing subpar financial results, others are seeing their ratings and price targets get a well-deserved boost from the analyst community. Better-than-expected earnings prints, strong forward guidance, and future
New investors looking to break into the market have more options to choose from than ever before. However, due to current socioeconomic factors, like continued inflation, stocks fluctuate more than ever now, too. For the savvy investor, there are some buy-and-hold stocks you should add to your portfolio. Having said that, these three companies have proven
Low-price stocks typically turn heads with their potential for diversification and the allure of a robust dividend yield. In the quest for investment opportunities, stocks under $10 present a compelling proposition for those looking to build a diversified portfolio. These stocks offer the prospect of significant returns and come with the advantage of dividend payments.
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
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