Valued at $591.8 billion in 2022, the global semiconductor market is expected to reach $1.88 trillion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.28%. The rising penetration of digital technologies largely propels this growth, rapid adoption of AI and growing demand in the industrial and automotive industries have largely propelled this growth. This data demonstrates that
Hindenburg Research may be the most famous activist short-selling investment research firm in recent history. Where many short sellers run their due diligence, develop a trade thesis and execute behind the scenes, Hindenburg is happy to bring ts research to wider market attention. Hindenburg was instrumental in highlighting Nikola’s (NASDAQ:NKLA) blatant fraud and Adani Group’s
I like tracking Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock given just how important housing is to the broader economy (and I like that they sell lumber!). That’s why its fourth-quarter earnings report is particularly interesting. Home Depot reported a decline in same-store sales of 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with a notable 4% decrease observed
Among the ever-expanding array of investing options, space stocks are blazing brighter than ever before. Although this investment area is new, it is catching the interest and cash of investors who are forward-thinking. Companies that are leading the charge in space exploration and technology are not just promising; they are delivering ground-breaking improvements and concrete
If you’re tempted to invest in electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), you’d better do your research on the company first. You’ll find out that Lucid Group only delivered 6,001 vehicles in 2023, and that Lucid is a consistently unprofitable startup business. Our LCID stock analysis advises caution and recommends against buying shares currently. Bear in mind, this is a time to
The revenue of the global luxury apparel sector is expected to jump from $63 billion in 2023 “to $93.1 billion by 2030,” according to Fortune Business Insights. That increase would represent a fairly impressive compound annual growth rate of 5.74%. Moreover, wealthy people will always spend significant money on their apparel, whether the economy is expanding or contracting, so
After QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) pulled back the veil on its Q4 earnings, shares saw a 5% dip in after-hours trade on Valentine’s February 14. It showed the face of its 2024 objectives while making a slightly better-than-expected loss per share of 23 cents. It didn’t bring in as much money as expected. Read this QS stock
If you’re retired and looking for your investment portfolio to provide an income stream, the biggest thing you’re looking for is consistency. And that’s what you’ll get from quality monthly dividend stocks. Unlike a dividend stock that pays out quarterly, annually or irregularly, monthly dividend stocks provide retirees with a consistent cash flow to help
Sometimes trying to earn high returns through high-yield stocks can be like trying to pick up pennies in front of a steamroller, and that’s the situation here with many of the dividend stocks to sell. Sure, in the near-term you are collecting a large, steady return from such investments. However, the elevated risk of capital
Bargain stocks are making a comeback, as growth stocks are now seen as a bubble on the brink of bursting. Amid this shift, value stocks are attractive bets, offering healthy long-term upside and an income stream at attractive prices. These stocks, overshadowed in a market dazzled by high-fliers, present a unique opportunity for diversification and
Steel prices are trading under pressure in 2024 with VanEck Steel ETF (NYSEARCA:SLX) down about 4% year-to-date. This has promoted commodity investors to draw a list of stocks to avoid in this space. The latest data shows that China’s crude steel output remained unchanged in 2023 compared to the previous year, marking a stabilization after
The latest news to hit Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is that Ford (NYSE:F) is cutting prices on its 2023 Mustang Mach E crossover by anywhere from $3,100 to $8,100, depending on the version. With all the price cuts on EVs, it’s a great time to buy one, but the TSLA stock analysis suggests it’s not so
The Magnificent 7 stocks – Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – have been the darlings of Wall Street for the past few years. And for good reason – they have dominated their markets and delivered outstanding returns for investors. However, their meteoric rise
Both Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have each hit their respective highs in the past year with AMD being up 115% and NVDA 236% over the past year. This has been to due the massive innovation taking place over the past year with the growth of AI. However, AMD stock does not
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) initially focused on serving the defense and intelligence sectors but has since expanded its customer base to include various industries such as healthcare, energy, and finance. The company has made impressive strides to improve profitability, and the new AI platform rolled out last year is accelerating top-line growth. As a result, there are
After witnessing some of the hottest software stocks skyrocket to dizzying valuations over the past few years, many investors wonder if opportunities remain in this high-flying sector. With sales multiples stretching well into the double digits for companies like Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) and Datadog (NASDAQ:DDOG), I believe the easy money has already been made. Many of
Tech stocks have helped some investors become millionaires over the years. However, very few of these stocks generated those returns quickly. Investors can realize the most gains by holding onto reliable companies for several years. Patience rewards savvy investors and it can reward you too. These stocks have already exhibited great runs but still have
Small-cap value stocks stand out as one of the top ways to anchor a long-term portfolio. We all know that small-caps outperform their large-cap cousins over a sufficiently long horizon. The reasoning is obvious – small-caps have more room to grow than bigger stocks, and given enough time, their growth compounds more than mega-caps. But
Cloud AI combines the power of artificial intelligence with the power of cloud computing. That combination offers significant benefits to businesses of all sizes. Those competitive advantages make cloud AI stocks potentially much more valuable. Better, research firms believe that compound annual growth rates over the next 5 years will approach 40% for cloud AI.
Now that the FED is looking to lower interest rates this year, cheaper money and more accessible financing will let investors venture into riskier places in the economy and the stock market. While not that risky of an industry, the biotech space can often be speculative. This is because biotech stocks tend to move according