Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has to deal with fierce competition, including from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). One big-bank analyst has an optimistic outlook for Rivian, so perhaps the skeptics ought to give RIVN stock a chance. I’ve previously discussed how Rivian Automotive is outpacing rival EV startups in 2023. On the other hand, Citigroup analysts recently
In the world of artificial intelligence, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a name many investors look to first. That’s not only because the company’s ticker symbol is AI (it helps). It’s because this business’ focus is on allowing developers to design, develop and deploy enterprise AI applications. Thus, in order for the AI revolution to take hold
High-interest rates are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Financial services stocks promise to be some of the most affected by the Fed’s pronouncement. Though markets dipped hard this week and portend further downside, some financial services stocks haven’t yet had a complete reckoning. Rate hikes affect multiple aspects of typical financial services companies.
Amid a still-stubbornly high backdrop of inflation, the narrative for utilities stocks to buy stands as a cynical bright spot. Basically, everyone must pay their bills associated with core services. Otherwise, no pay, no play. Fundamentally, utilities stocks benefit from a natural monopoly. Legally speaking, an enterprise could potentially compete with a utility powerhouse. However,
The IPO market in 2023 has been anything but hot. After a record-breaking year in 2021, the appetite for new listings has cooled down significantly, first in 2022 and continuing into the current year. Several factors have contributed to this slowdown, such as rising interest rates, inflation fears, geopolitical tensions, regulatory uncertainties and what some
As we near the end of 2023, it’s worth noting that this year has been more favorable for stocks than the previous one. However, several hyper-growth stocks have recently experienced a slowdown. Investors are navigating various uncertainties, including the possibility of a recession, elevated interest rates, and an upcoming presidential election. For those looking for
As I’ve noted previously, artificial intelligence (AI) will be tremendously positive for most companies. That’s because the technology will enable companies to provide their customers with better service, more efficiently make and transport products and acquire new customers much more efficiently and effectively. However, AI will badly hurt other firms because the technology will make