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Everyone knows that AI stocks have been the big momentum trade in the first half of 2023. The question is, can it remain the momentum trade in the second half of the year? Bulls are hopeful that that remains the case, as stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have helped power the entire space higher. It lit
The electric vehicle industry is booming, creating trillions of dollars of value. However, among some of the top electric vehicle stocks to consider, there are a few bad apples, or what we’ll refer to as doomed EV stocks. Further, the lending landscape has changed over the past year and a half. The excessively low lending rate
During the worst of the Covid-19 crisis, white-collar workers had little reason to fundamentally bid up high-potential coffee stocks: they could brew their own cup of Joe at home. However, with workplace normalization steadily becoming a reality, the return of the daily grind could make America’s favorite psychoactive stimulant relevant again. Indeed, the label best
There are several reasons that investors should be cautious about buying or holding biotech stocks at this point. First, the Street is generally bearish on the sector lately. In July, Barron provided evidence of that trend when it reported that the shares of a number of biotech stocks had fallen in the preceding week immediately after
Fintech stocks have been trending higher. All as investors become confident that with cooling inflation, the Federal Reserve will soon pause, then begin to pivot on interest rate hikes. This comes despite the fact that the Fed, so far, appears to be prepared to keep raising rates, until the rate of inflation comes down to
In the colorful stock market landscape, doomed tech stocks are an ominous yet unavoidable presence. Tech stocks have effectively managed to swim against the current, showcasing an uptick, despite forewarnings of a couple of interest rate hikes in 2023. Investors, eager for signs of recovery, toasted the revival of the tech bull market. However, the
In the grand theater of the stock market, bargain stocks have often played a leading role in captivating discerning investors. Those who understand the essence of buying robust businesses at bargain prices can attest to this strategy’s exponential wealth creation opportunity. The best companies may take a hit during recessions, yet investors with an eye
The tech sector has been the best-performing sector in 2023. And I hope that your portfolio includes one or more of the “Magnificent 7” stocks that have posted most of the gains. This sector also includes artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, many outpacing the broader market. However, a quick look at analyst sentiment suggests there are
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an invaluable tool for investors seeking opportunities in the stock market. Its ability to analyze large amounts of data and recognize patterns makes it an ally in identifying high-potential stocks. I asked ChatGPT which biotech stocks it recommends for investment in July and it provided the following three companies. Let’s
Whenever a sector has multi-year tailwinds, there are several new entrants. With the fear of missing out, investors take a plunge in several stocks in the sector and a euphoric rally ensues. However, what follows is a period of correction and consolidation. It also becomes increasingly clear that there will be leaders and laggards in
Many people view hydrogen as the power source of the future because it emits no greenhouse gases when burned. The only waste produced is water vapor, making it among the cleanest energy sources available. So, it’s much cleaner than fossil fuels such as crude oil, natural gas, and coal. Companies around the world are working
At the end of June, investment giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released a mid-year outlook report. A hallmark of the company’s diligent research, these reports highlight key areas that the BlackRock team sees impacting global investors for months and years to come. BlackRock’s “big picture” takeaway included an outlook contrary to much of today’s return to market exuberance. Specifically, the
A pedestrian walks by a Domino’s Pizza restaurant in San Francisco, Feb. 23, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Domino’s Pizza — The stock popped nearly 11% after Domino’s announced U.S. consumers can now order its products through Uber’s Uber Eats and
EV stocks represent to companies involved in the manufacturing of electric vehicles or their components, like batteries and autonomous systems. While major car manufacturers like Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are developing electric models, I do not consider them electric car companies, as their primary products are not electric vehicles. The most promising EV
In general, dividend investors have a conservative approach. The focus is on blue-chip stocks with a good track record of dividends. However, some high dividend-yield stocks do not represent blue-chip companies. Yet, the valuation and yield are attractive enough for investors to consider some exposure, with these companies having average to good fundamentals. This column
Video games continue to be the fastest growing segment of the entertainment industry. Worldwide revenue generated from the sale of video games is forecast to reach nearly $400 billion in 2023, and to grow more than half a trillion dollars by 2027. In addition, the number of people who regularly play video games has surpassed
The earnings season is about to begin and the monthly electric vehicle delivery numbers have already given us an insight into how fast the industry is growing. Whether you believe in the future of EVs or not, they are here to stay and will be on the road across the world. 2022 was a solid
Spurred in part by analysts (like me) “discovering” it, Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock is one of China’s hottest 2023 plays. Since the start of this year, shares in Li are up 75%, five times more than the S&P 500. Investors now pay over six times revenue for a company that has yet to make a
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT. Since its advent, ChatGPT has fortunately not been the only chatbot to be released. Revolutionary chatbots released to-date include Sydney, Jasper, Perplexity AI and You Chat. For this article, I decided to ask Bing’s chatbot Sydney for its