The stock market has seen a remarkable surge in recent months, climbing 21% since the end of October. Rallies as strong as this one tend to yield several stock winners, which in this case are primarily GenAI-focused companies.  Some analysts believe this rally could extend through 2024, contingent on several key factors. One of the key
Once people are done fawning over generative AI, investors might think, “what will be the next big thing?” The field of quantum computing may be just that. Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that generally slow down classical computers, such as optimization, cryptography, machine learning, and simulation. While quantum computing technology may still be
As far as recent earnings are concerned, Q4 2023 looked impressive for the advertising giant Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The company reported strong 13% revenue growth, with advertising revenues expected to climb further in 2024, driven by events like the Olympics and Elections. While ads dominate, Google Cloud’s revenue surged from $7.3 billion to $9.2 billion
As you may recall from my past coverage of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), I’ve been bearish about this early-stage electric vehicle stock. However, following the EV maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, my RIVN stock analysis has become even more downbeat. Why? Admittedly, Rivian remains in a much better position than other high-profile EV upstarts. For instance,
Since the late 1970s, when the former options trader and arbitrageur moved into activist investing (then called “corporate raiding”), Carl Icahn has built a multi-billion dollar fortune investing in (and pushing for profitable changes at) undervalued companies. With this track record, it’s no surprise that Wall Street and Main Street investors alike are always curious
Investors in the vulnerable global economy constantly seek the Holy Grail: stocks immune to economic downturns. As the stock markets sway with economic and geopolitical uncertainty winds, finding those rare diamonds can feel like navigating a labyrinth blindfolded. However, seven solid companies weather the storm amidst the chaos and emerge stronger. Below are seven stocks
Uncovering the illusive secrets with stocks to double your money is an endeavor that captures the imagination of many. But the quest for lucrative opportunities becomes increasingly challenging with the constant noise.  There are a multitude of companies with huge growth tailwinds, each representing unique potential for growth and value creation. While inherent risks certainly
After years of warnings about peak oil, we don’t hear too much about that possibility anymore. The world is actually awash in fossil fuels and ongoing advances in exploration and exploitation means accessing reserves will be a continuing pursuit. But the world also needs oil and natural gas. Although alternative fuel sources are growing, they
Much like artificial intelligence, machine learning has become essential for companies all around the world. Better, as more companies wake up to the opportunity, it’s creating massive opportunity for machine learning stocks. Look at Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), for example. The company saved about $1 billion thanks to its “machine learning algorithm for the combined effect of personalization and
While exploring investment opportunities, identifying stocks with the potential for exponential growth takes a lot of energy. Amidst the ongoing flux of markets, certain stocks offer the possibility of transforming modest investments into substantial gains. Here are three stocks to buy, each presenting a compelling case to amplify portfolio returns. These companies span semiconductor equipment,
In 2023, cryptocurrencies saw remarkable growth, with Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) surging more than 155% and 90%, respectively. Several top 100 tokens surged up to 9600%, with many of the most prominent layer-1 blockchains seeing impressive upside (and I’ll get to those shortly). Despite the staggering gains in many top cryptocurrencies, risks abound. We
With new innovation, high demand for better treatment, pharmaceutical companies strengthening pipelines and a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, biotech stocks could offer some of the most explosive opportunities of the year. “What’s more, big pharmaceutical companies with sizable piles of cash and the need to address patent expirations on some top-selling products later this