Even with a small exposure, speculative stocks can greatly impact the portfolio. With the markets anticipating rate cuts, higher trading and speculative activity is likely. It’s a good time to bet on speculative ideas for 100% returns in the next three to six months. An important point to note is that not all speculative stocks
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Tech stocks comprise many of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. This sector features many high-growth companies that can scale their revenue and profits over time. Many corporations within the industry have annual recurring revenue models. However, a major weakness of most tech stocks is that they amass high valuations. Many investors get excited
Over the last two weeks, stocks – tech stocks in particular – have been hammered hard. Between July 11 and 25, the S&P 500 slid more than 4%. And the Nasdaq Composite shed nearly 8% in that same timeframe. But in the past two days, the selling pressure on Wall Street has turned into buying
Semiconductors power many devices that you use every day. You can find this technology in your computer, car, refrigerator, and other everyday items. Chipmakers have reported rising revenue and earnings for years, but artificial intelligence has taken these companies to new heights. Artificial intelligence is a booming industry that’s projected to maintain a 36.6% compound
Stock splits continue to be one of the major themes in the market this year. Shoemaker Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) just announced a six-for-one stock split that will take effect on Sept. 9 this year. It follows a 10-for-1 stock split by microchip developer Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on July 15 that lowered its share price to $170
Today, we will discuss three recent analyst upgrades on Wall Street. Earnings season is in full swing, and the market is navigating volatility and uncertainty. The current market choppiness highlights the need for diversifying portfolios to include robust shares that may get analyst upgrades. On July 24, stocks sold off following underwhelming reports from Tesla
When we hear of human augmentation, it’s easy to picture something out of a sci-fi movie. But actually, we interact with human augmentation devices and capabilities on a day-to-day basis without it being apparent. Devices such as smartphones and fitness trackers are examples of such devices. Human augmentation simply means tools that improve our physical,
Are investors getting worried? After hitting a new all-time high 10 days ago, the S&P 500 has lost 5% of its value. The tech-laden Nasdaq 100 is worse, down over 7%. Having come so far so fast, investors are hedging their bets. There could be a valid reason to do this. A favorite indicator of
The extended bull market we are in has not been one where a rising tide lifts all boats. The S&P 500 is up 15% year-to-date and is 52% higher since October 2022 when the latest run-up began. While a lot of the gains for the benchmark index can be tied to how well the Magnificent
While many have stated that former President Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick in JD Vance was him doubling down to appeal to Rust Belt voters, there might be a different angle as to why Trump selected Vance. That’s because, for around five years, Vance was a venture capitalist, meaning his role as vice president could also result in
Quantum mechanics could very well unlock the next stage of modern computing. Scientists can leverage the complex physics of subatomic particles to develop advanced computing systems. In particular, physical matter has both particle and wave-like qualities. Quantum computing exploits this behavior using specialized hardware. Moreover, unlike in classical computing where there are two states of information
Social networks have changed how we interact with the world and consume information. It’s easier to see what people are up to when they regularly post about their lives on these platforms. Many businesses have noticed the soaring amount of hours people spend on social media each day. Companies have created accounts on many of
It’s been a hot summer for much of the country, but it’s getting frosty if you’re in the technology sector. Traders are starting to rotate out of overvalued tech stocks as they believe that lower interest rates may make some other sectors more attractive. Does that mean the tech trade is over? It wouldn’t
Just as the ancient Roman Empire was powered by human labor deployed in agriculture, the modern era relies on semiconductors to power the digital age. This makes investing in semiconductor stocks an easy proposition, as it is investing in the civilization itself. Globally, the semiconductor stocks market is headed for a 10% CAGR by 2029
High-yield dividend stocks allow investors to generate steady cash flow while holding onto their shares. However, most of these same stocks tend to underperform the stock market. While a 5% yield may look good, it won’t be nearly as attractive if the stock drops by 50% in five years. Many telecom companies offer high yields,
This year, Dow stocks have been all over the place, prompting concerns from investors and analysts alike. Unlike the other two major U.S. stock indices, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, which are up by a considerable percentage this year, the Dow 30 continues to perform inconsistently. Judging by their performance this year, it might be
With economic uncertainties and fluctuating market conditions and stocks to sell Thus, one must be vigilant about protecting portfolios from potential downturns. Here, the focus is on three high-risk stocks, making them prime candidates for selling before the next market collapse. The first is a prominent electric vehicle (EV) industry player, demonstrating growth but is plagued by
Measuring a company’s fair value, especially for overhyped stocks, is more difficult than it seems at first glance. It has to account for future growth, and that growth has to have a valid basis. But even if that is accounted for, it is difficult to price in market irrationality alongside speculation. Both price-to-earnings (P/E) and
When Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock rolled out its AI-generative search feature named Search Generative Experience (SGE), it was perhaps the biggest change to its Google product ever. On top of being perhaps the biggest change, it is certainly the most controversial. One might wonder what extra usefulness is being added to the user experience (aside
The first lesson in investing is that returns are not guaranteed — especially in stocks. Companies constantly fluctuate in value as the wheel of the stock market turns, and daily trades come in by the millions. With so much chaos, predicting if a stock will increase by 3 or even 10 times might seem closer
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