The robotics sector is on the brink of an extraordinary boom, with MarketsandMarkets projecting its value to skyrocket from $17.0 billion in 2023 to $32.5 billion by 2028. This steep ascent is just the beginning. Clearly, these numbers vividly illustrate that robotics stocks are becoming a magnet for forward-thinking investors. Moreover, robotics transcends mere technological
SEC Chair Gary Gensler testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing titled “Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission,” in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images The Securities and Exchange Commission, lead by Chair Gary Gensler, is voting Wednesday on new rules to curb
Investors don’t have to dive far into the EV market outlook for evidence that electric vehicle stocks are in trouble. Headlines like this one from Bloomberg quickly indicate that the sector is in ‘shambles.’ Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – the market leader – has seen its share prices drop to levels that it hasn’t tested for two months. It’s been a
Marathon Digital (MARA) stock has faced a challenging start to the year, with shares dropping more than 20%. Some of this move can certainly be tied to Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) performance, especially considering the high expectations for this token following the SEC’s approval of spot ETFs. Indeed, Bitcoin prices directly affect Marathon’s valuation, because Marathon’s entire
Can Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock have a “magnificent” performance this year, like it did in 2023? Apple’s investors should have realistic expectations on Wall Street. Despite being a large company, Apple still faces uncertainty in certain areas. We’ll address Apple’s challenges in a moment. If you already own Apple stock, you’ll likely want to continue holding or possibly
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock didn’t have a great 2023, but 2024 is looking up. China’s e-commerce giant supports online transactions domestically and internationally. The company operates through a variety of subsidiaries, including Taobao, Tmall, AliExpress, and Alipay. Unfortunately, Alibaba has received little positive press recently. From shelving its cloud computing unit’s IPO to falling behind in market capitalization to competitors,
In today’s ever-evolving economic landscape, where the threat of recession remains remarkably relevant, the allure of consumer staples stocks has become increasingly prominent. Looking back at the previous year, we witnessed a scenario where stubborn inflation left the Federal Reserve with no option but to ratchet up interest rates. Notably, even as the stock market
Retail sales climbed a very impressive seasonally adjusted 0.8% in December when compared to November. And retail sales jumped 5.6% in December year-over-year (YOY), coming in significantly above inflation which is running below 4%. Additionally, the University of Michigan’s index of consumer sentiment rose 21% YOY this month to 78.8. Moreover, the index’s gain in
In stock investments, seasoned investors often seek high diamonds in rough — undervalued stocks with the potential for astronomical returns. A millionaire’s calculated bet can be reflected in these seven stocks, each representing a unique sector and promising significant growth. Leading the pack is the first stock, flaunting remarkable top-line growth and an impressive track