The restaurant industry is known for its fierce competitiveness, but therein lies a golden opportunity for savvy investors. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), which arguably has been an industry bellwether for the longest time, is known for its strategic growth in the coffeehouse sector. Its focus on enhancing same-store sales and expanding store networks globally has been crucial
The future of the U.S. economy appears optimistic, marked by its resilience and outperformance relative to other major economies. Fueled by a strong fiscal policy response to challenges like the pandemic and inflation, the United States is poised for continued growth, with higher wages and sustained economic strength on the horizon. These penny stocks to
Some of the top electric vehicle (EV) charging stocks to buy have been down in the dumps. But that’s to be expected with slowing EV sales. However, don’t be so quick to write these stocks off just yet. Once the Federal Reserve starts cutting interest rates again, we could see a resurgence of EV sales.
BP (NYSE:BP) reported excellent Q4 2023 results on February 6. It continued the cavalcade of excellent fourth-quarter reports from oil and gas stocks. However, despite oil and gas companies’ cash flow bursting at the seams, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) is down 1.7% compared to a 6.0% gain by the S&P 500. BP
If you’re looking for some of the hottest opportunities on the market, consider some of the best momentum stocks to buy. After all, momentum investors try to ride the highs no matter what happens. Even when a hot stock reaches above levels the markets believe are too high, those investors continue to buy. Many times
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) shares are trending higher again, for a very obvious reason. Spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices are bouncing back, after several weeks of price declines. What does this mean for the MARA stock forecast? Some may be skeptical that the Bitcoin rally, and hence the latest MARA rally, is sustainable. However, as I’ve
February triggered a rollercoaster ride through the stock market’s twists and turns. Amidst the cacophony of growth stocks to sell, three names echo the market with a hint of fundamental caution. Once labeled castles of value potential, these growth stocks stand at a dangerous crossroads. From the bustling aisles of automotive retail to the lofty
Two of the most successful companies in U.S. history are centered around beverage products. Of course, I’m talking about Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP). The two firms’ sodas have become well-known and popular in much of the world, with KO, in particular, becoming quite ubiquitous globally. As a result of these trends, the market capitalizations
The trade in artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to get frothy. So far in 2024, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) that is comprised of all the major chipmakers involved in AI is up 20% versus a 6% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Many stocks that are associated with AI have seen their share
There are dozens of penny stocks that are famous among investors and are widely discussed on social media platforms. Being in the limelight, many of the penny stocks are already overvalued or trade at fir valuations. However, a careful screening of stocks under $5 can provide investors with attractive under-the-radar penny stocks. These are typically
The electric vehicle (EV) market is probably headed toward a slump in 2024. During Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Q4 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk warned the famed EV maker could experience slower growth in 2024. Musk’s warning probably be heeded by a number of other EV players. Interest rates remain elevated, and the Federal Reserve does not want to
Finding good, bargain-priced stocks is difficult in a market regularly hitting new all-time highs. Although you can buy many cheap stocks, they are cheap for a reason. Broken business models and failed leadership often send stocks into the gutter. The trick is to find businesses where the business only suffers from a temporary setback but
Recent developments underscore the turbulent scenario investors are grappling with in the cannabis sphere, shedding light on the cannabis stocks to sell. While the U.S Drug Enforcement Administration mulls over changing marijuana’s Schedule 1 status and the Health and Human Services leans towards relaxing federal restrictions, a sliver of hope emerges. In that scenario, it
If I told you in November 2021 that Tesla wouldn’t be one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks one month into 2024, it would be the worst performer, you’d have thought I’d lost my grasp of reality. After all, Tesla shares had just hit an all-time high of $414.50 and looked like they would keep
Midway through the current earnings reporting period, companies have been delivering results exceeding market expectations. As we forge ahead, now is the right time to discuss which stocks to watch this week. A trend observed during this earnings season is the increase in stock buybacks, a strategy executives employ to goose stock prices. So far
As this bull market heats up, frothy valuations are beginning to show up. Some companies are garnering unwarranted attention by just mentioning AI in their earnings call. Avoid getting caught up in the hype by considering undervalued growth stocks showing impressive results today. Identifying undervalued growth stocks means searching for companies with strong potential for
We’re now two-thirds through fourth-quarter 2023 earnings season. With the majority of companies in the S&P 500 report latest results, 75% posted better-than-expected profits and 65% surprised to the upside with their sales. Overall, earnings are up 2.9% from a year earlier, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth among U.S. companies. Further, Q4 of
There are many types of companies in the financial markets, firstly from different sectors, and secondly, they can vary according to their capitalization size. Their capitalization can go by various factors, either the time they have been in the stock market, their attractiveness, or the great appetite of investors for the company, among many others.
Any AI stock forecast has to consider that the space had a fantastic year last year but 2024 is starting off as a bit of a mixed bag. While the industry leaders are off to the races again, smaller AI stocks trying to establish themselves are having a slow start. Put C3.ai (NYSE:AI) in the
Last month, the writers at InvestorPlace.com and I recommended four stocks to buy for the coming “AI Wars.” Governments worldwide know that artificial intelligence has incredible potential, and everyone is racing to come out ahead. The United Kingdom has promised to pour $1.3 billion over the next five years into AI and supercomputing, while China