Online gambling has supercharged the gaming sector. The amount of money bet on sporting events in the U.S. will surge 45% this year to almost $137 billion, research firm Insider Intelligence estimates. Meanwhile, in the first quarter of 2023, the revenue from iGaming — betting on traditional casino games online — soared 22.7% to $1.48
Whether he’s rebranding social media company Twitter as X, launching the Cybertruck at electric vehicle maker Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), or sending supplies to the international space station via rockets made by commercial space concern SpaceX, Elon Musk is a busy man and technology visionary. He’s also a controversial figure who is known for promoting cryptocurrencies and
It’s worth noting that blue-chip stocks go through their own bull and bear phase. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was under-performing until October 2022. The massive rally in the last three quarters has more than compensated for the bear phase. With strong fundamentals, several other undervalued blue-chip stocks are worth considering for the long-term even as the markets
Want a safe way to participate in this year’s market rally? Consider taking a position in a growth exchange-traded fund (ETF). These are passive rather than actively managed investments that typically track the performance of a particular stock index or basket of equities. Benefits of putting money into ETFs include diversification and broad exposure, both
The retail space can be unpredictable even at the best of times, so these retail stocks are definitely ones to avoid in the current environment. Debt levels have grown to uncomfortable levels for many of the sector’s players, and with rates rising and consumers tightening their purse strings, many retailers are between a rock and
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares took many investors by surprise in 2023. Shares have more than tripled year to date and currently carry a 232 P/E ratio. The forward P/E ratio of 59 makes shares look more palatable, but most of the upside potential came and went for investors. Shares may continue to go higher and reward long-term
The ongoing electric vehicle revolution provides plenty of opportunities for investors. Whether it’s electric car producers, battery manufacturers, software providers, EV charging stocks, or lithium mining companies, there are myriad ways to play growth in this space. However, it’s increasingly my view that many EV charging companies may be better valued and better positioned for
Do you like to get in and out of meme stocks for a quick profit? If so, then it’s fine to hold Yellow (NASDAQ:YELL) stock for a brief period of time. On the other hand, a long-term investment in Yellow will probably only bring you a truckload of pain. Yellow is a shipping, trucking and logistics
In this article PENN AXON LYFT BMBL TWLO SMCI RIVN TTWO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People walk by electric truck maker Rivian’s newly opened storefront in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan on June 23, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Rivian
In the dynamic universe of long-term stocks to buy, the quest for unshakable investments that can weather market uncertainties has become a pursuit for many savvy investors. Here, this article lists seven fundamentally solid stocks that have positioned themselves strategically on the plinth of innovation, resilience, and a focus on navigating and leading the future
By now, you’ve likely heard about ongoing strikes affecting entertainment stocks. After actors joined the writer picket lines, most entertainment stocks fell sharply. The fallout was broad, affecting legacy media franchises and streaming platforms alike. But continuing strikes aren’t all that’s suppressing entertainment stocks, and the future is bleak for legacy companies reliant on cable
Last week, meme investors “discovered” Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD), sending its shares up 70%. The Wall Street Journal would quickly give the company a meme stock crown. For most traditional investors, Rite Aid looks like a terrible bet. The struggling drug retailer hasn’t been profitable since 2017, and a deal five years ago to sell 1,932
I have long believed that consumers, who have skimped on buying goods and splurged on travel for over a year, would start to reverse those trends in the second half of 2023. Recently there were two signs that my prediction is coming true. Specifically, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) reported that the sales of PCs were starting to
Solar stocks had a great year so far, with the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act including multiple incentives for homeowners to jump on the solar bandwagon. Provisions that included tax credits led to a 40% jump in U.S. household solar installation. The tide may be changing though. Recent human rights allegations mean dark clouds are forming
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) shareholders are certainly reaping the rewards of this bull market in the EV sector. Indeed, shares of the EV manufacturer recently surged nearly 90% over just nine sessions. While RIVN stock has since given up some of these gains, it still has almost doubled from its $13.45 level on June 26. Investors
At first glance, the idea of gold dividend stocks to buy might seem unusually risky. For one thing, the experts don’t seem to like it. Perhaps rather infamously, John Maynard Keynes called the gold standard “a barbarous relic.” The Oracle of Omaha Warren Buffett stated that gold is “forever unproductive.” On the other hand, the
The energy market went through a bit of a downturn. Natural gas prices crashed earlier this year amid unseasonably mild weather. And crude slipped to 52-week lows as demand wavered and the Biden Administration delayed plans to refill the country’s strategic reserve. However, oil stocks are turning upward again now, along with the price of
In this article PNC MTB BYND PLTR IFF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Getty Images PNC Financial, Citizens Financial, M&T Bank — Regional bank stocks were broadly under pressure on Tuesday after Moody’s downgraded the credit in several smaller institutions. The ratings agency also said some larger banks were under review for a downgrade.
Recent reports show the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annual rate of 2.4% from April to June 2023, a faster rate than formerly predicted. The economy is shaping out to be even more resilient to avoid a recession this year. UCLA Anderson Forecast predicts two possible paths for the economy. Either growth
After the year-to-date rally, the overall market is approaching overvalued territory. However, the financial sector offers value after a disappointing first half. During the regional banking crisis, some of the best financial stocks declined sharply as investors threw out the baby with the bath water. The sell-off in banks after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank