Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has regained some positive momentum in recent weeks. Indeed, it has surged upward from around $400 to flirt with the $500 level once again. However, as we’ve seen several times over the past year, NVDA has repeatedly gotten rejected and sold off each time it reaches this crucial technical and psychological price
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) faces liquidity challenges, which the previous industry strikes and seasonal vulnerability have exacerbated. Given the fixed cost structure for AMC stock and still high operational costs, profitability will likely be impacted during periods of low revenue. This seasonal fluctuation affects both liquidity and AMC’s overall financial health. Despite hopes for profitability by
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After declining sharply between August and October, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock has essentially traded sideways. Some are considering buying in hope a turnaround is taking shape. After all, earlier in November, Reuters reported that the company was laying off a tenth of its workforce. While layoffs are unfortunate, they sometimes mark the beginning of a turnaround.
Financial technology company Block (NYSE:SQ) stock is not without risks, but its outlook is strong enough to warrant consideration from investors. The combination of strong third-quarter financial results and a rally in cryptocurrencies have some feeling positive about Block for the first time since the end of 2021. With SQ stock up 26% in the
In a year when technology stocks have led the market, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock has been a laggard. Value seekers may consider investing in PayPal now, but the risk-to-reward balance isn’t favorable. There’s risk and uncertainty as PayPal is undergoing a CEO transition. Furthermore, PayPal and other U.S. non-bank fintech firms may have to face scrutiny from the Consumer
Large-cap growth stocks continue to lead the market higher. Yes, technology stocks are the main drivers of the market this year. However, several other non-tech names have also enjoyed big rallies and rewarded stockholders with gains. For investors hungry for growth after the savage bear market of 2022, large-cap growth stocks continue to provide the
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The hydrocarbon industry has slowed amid concerns about the climate crisis and the transition to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Still, oil stocks continue to generate massive free cash flow and commodity prices continue to surge in volatile swings. Oil stocks will continue to have a place in the world despite the radical transformation of our
Although the equities sector has enjoyed a strong run recently, it might not be bad idea to consider wide-moat stocks. Sure, they’re not the sexiest investment category to target. However, the concept of a continued rise in the capital market might be stretching credulity. For one thing, we must consider the technical dynamic. Indeed, the
With surging cryptocurrency prices, investors seek the top tokens available to maximize their returns. Indeed, investors can choose from among thousands of options, each with unique fundamentals setting certain coins apart. Breakout potential looms high for many tokens, fueled by increasing liquidity and a number of imminent macro and sector-specific catalysts. However, these highlighted cryptos
Undervalued growth stocks give investors a greater margin of safety. This margin of safety can help investors ride market corrections and generate significant upside during market rallies. These undervalued growth stocks are unappreciated and have the potential to generate enticing long-term gains. Some of these stocks have already appreciated significantly over the past five years,
With the world pushing for more sustainability, hydrogen has become an increasingly attractive alternative. A solid 7.1% compounding annual growth rate is predicted for the hydrogen industry by 2040, with the potential for faster growth in the following years. Harnessing the power of hydrogen more efficiently and sustainably could be extremely beneficial, as hydrogen has
The metaverse came and the metaverse went. Its ascent and steep decline correlates closely to the increase in inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Now that it appears that peak rates are at hand, the metaverse is back. That means investors are again looking at metaverse stocks and cryptos. Investors are
Semiconductor stocks have had an interesting 2023. There have been some major bright spots for the industry, such as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications requiring massive amounts of computing power. On the other hand, there’s been a lot of negatives for semiconductor stocks. Consumer electronics demand has slumped following the 2021 and 2022
Investing after the age of 50 is an interesting time. Retirement doesn’t seem so far away, but this isn’t the time to be thinking too short term. And yet with 10 or 15 years until retirement, it’s still smart to look for long-term stocks. But as the saying goes, the best offense is a
Without question, one of the ugliest topics in the equities space involves the concept of stocks to sell. You mention that and you’re bound to receive flak. It’s understandable. Akin to a sports editorialist criticizing a particular club, fans of that organization naturally take offense. Given that tribalistic sentiments only accelerate when money is involved,
InvestorPlace published an article last December about the seven hottest biotech stocks to own in 2023 and beyond. One of the seven was the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI). XBI tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index which represents the biotechnology sub-sector of the S&P Total Market Index. XBI currently has 133
Lithium stocks still have plenty of gas in the tank amid the world’s transition to electric vehicles. But despite this apparent tailwind, there is good reason to believe that these developments have not yet been fully priced into the valuations of these companies. The stocks discussed in this article have company-specific catalysts and positive developments
Many investors are experiencing the impact of high inflation and high interest rates for the first time. It’s a time when following the daily market news can drive you crazy. First, good news is bad news, then good news is good news. That’s not just true of the meme stocks; it’s true of many long-term