While the smaller-capitalization trades tend to attract the most speculative attention, for reliable upside prospects, investors may want to consider blue-chip stocks to buy. To better understand the motivation behind targeting these stalwarts, a baseball analogy may be helpful. Some of the best clubs in Major League Baseball enjoy prolonged success thanks to their work
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. We’re officially in a bull market. Last week, the S&P 500 closed 20% above its recent lows and the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) sentiment index hit its highest level since 2021. As
There’s no denying that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a darling of the markets. One fund manager who you will probably recognize reportedly increased his stake in NVDA stock. Does this mean you should buy it, too? Not necessarily, as the weighing machine of the stock market could bring Nvidia back down to earth soon. Artificial intelligence (AI)
In this article RIVN GS CAR XOM NKE DICE BABA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage outside Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Goldman Sachs — Shares declined 2.2% in midday trading.
Bloomberg TV anchor Lisa Abramowicz often refers to “AI hype” and “the frenzy over AI,” implying that investor enthusiasm for the technology is excessive and unwarranted. However, I strongly believe that AI will significantly transform the majority of companies, backed by compelling evidence. As a result, I think that investors can profit tremendously over the
Indirectly, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock could be a way for investors to get exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Plus, a well-known fund manager is reportedly taking long positions in Meta Platforms. With these considerations in mind, you might want to add a few Meta Platforms shares to your own portfolio. Frankly, I’ve been wary of
AI is booming, transforming industries like autonomous driving and image recognition. Companies developing AI products and services are set to experience significant growth. Various AI stocks have seen incredible appreciation of late due to chatbots bringing more attention to this space. However, many investors are focused on leading graphics processor companies such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA),
When Apple (NADAQ:AAPL), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Meta (NADAQ:META), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are all among the companies preparing for layoffs, investors should gird their portfolios for a potential downturn. Tech stocks seem to be taking the brunt of it despite being the top performing sector this year. Yet it’s beginning to spread to other areas of
Even the most conservative investor hopes to find that one stock that can make them millions. That’s why they look at the biotech sector. One “home run” drug or therapeutic to enter the market can send a stock soaring along with an investor’s portfolio. The problem is that many of these long-term biotech stock investments
I’ve earned a lot since the 2022 bear market began. I did this by shorting shares of overvalued companies. These companies are clearly set to fail. It’s easy to spot these firms. They have unrealistic goals, tough competition, big challenges, poor products, bad management, or a mix of these. Picking the right stocks to sell
As the world continues to focus on green energy, there are multiple investment themes that are still at an early growth stage. The global hydrogen economy is likely to play a big role in the energy transition. With growth likely to sustain beyond the decade, it’s still a good time to consider some of the
The bears have been calling for a recession since mid-2021, citing the unnatural shift post-pandemic in monetary policy and the lack of production to support the stimulus-induced demand. If you go by the book, much of that has already come true. We have had two quarters of negative GDP growth and high inflation worldwide due
By now, we’re all well aware of the world’s desire to go green. The U.S. wants to cut emissions by 52%. The European Union wants to cut emissions by 55%. China says it’ll stop releasing CO2 over the next 40 years. To help, we now have President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which will pump about
Simple trading strategies like investing in stocks with high short interest deliver results like a short-squeeze rally. Quick returns in these stocks have little to do with the business fundamentals. Investing in purely speculative stocks has been rewarding in the past, particularly during the meme stock euphoria of 2021. The market of 2023 is completely
In this article WBD PM CAR DICE BABA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage at the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. offices in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Alibaba — U.S.-listed shares fell 2.3% after the
Consumer staples stocks have trailed the market this year, up just 0.2% compared with a roughly 15% advance for the benchmark S&P 500 index. This is somewhat surprising given the essential nature of these companies’ products, which include food, personal care items, cleaning supplies and healthcare products. Yet, on the bright side, this underperformance is
Growth stocks across most tech-related sectors have been on a tear this year, and the trend has only accelerated these past two months. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one name that springs to mind, leading the charge with an eye-watering 280%-plus gain from trough to peak. However, such momentum won’t last forever and the stock market will
As the rollercoaster ride of the cryptocurrency world continues, savvy investors will want to channel their focus on the best blockchain stocks to buy. These stocks offer a smoother, more predictable path into the bustling realm of digital finance. Instead of riding the volatile wave of in the crypto market, it’s a wise strategy to
The stock market is on a winning streak. A lot of good companies have enjoyed welcome recoveries after 2022’s steep sell-offs. But not all of these moves are as defensible. Indeed, in the case of these three overvalued stocks to sell, investors are taking grave chances owning at today’s prices. It’d be easy to think
The rise of 5G wireless technology has sparked a seismic shift in the global digital landscape. With several contenders in the arena, there are a few millionaire-maker 5G stocks with the potential to become massive players. The 5G revolution isn’t just about faster internet speeds; it’s a transformative force that can drive advancements in various