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Multiple signs show that, in-line with my previous predictions, e-commerce is bouncing back. One such indicator is when JPMorgan recently predicted that Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) gross merchandise volume (GMV) would surge 11.6% this year. They also cited that the e-commerce giant would become America’s largest retailer in 2024. Analysts expect multiple e-commerce players to grow by
Some of the best battery stocks remain at attractive investment theme through the decade. Last year, the demand for automotive lithium-ion batteries increased by 65% on a year-on-year basis to 550GWh. With global EV adoption still at an early stage, demand is likely to remain robust. Even amidst competition, some of the top battery players
Google the word “greedflation,” and you get more than 1.1 million results. Greedy stocks have become a favorite topic for investors. In Canada, where I live, the citizens are furious with the large grocery store chains — they’ve been growing their profits over the past few years, including before the pandemic, due to a lack
Investors love blue-chip stocks for their safety and stability. Ideally, they provide strong dividends from well-known firms with strong business models that fare well in market downturns. However, some companies are relying more on past results to hold onto blue-chip status than anything they are doing today. With these blue-chip stocks to avoid or sell,
Since the second half of 2022, the economy has been volatile and this has led to many investors looking for safe and stable stocks to invest in. The market was in a rout and no industry has been spared but after all the uncertainty, we are finally looking at better days ahead. There are still
Telecom has been a booming industry for as long as some of us have been alive. From the dot-com boom and bust to the FAANG companies and Cloud Czars, fortunes have been made by letting people interact with each other more easily. The next generation’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) may not be one of
Cyber attacks are on the rise and cost business owners trillions of dollars every year. As cyber attackers get smarter and more businesses find themselves vulnerable, they need cybersecurity software and experts to keep their information safe. Any data leak can ruin customer trust, and the legal fees can add up quickly for companies that endure data
Following the speculative frenzy of 2020 and 2021, numerous penny stocks have lost their gains. Additionally, many former high-performers have also joined their ranks. While some stocks may be oversold and worth considering, most such stocks are not attractive investments despite their low share prices. Investors should exercise caution when considering penny stocks, as they
The biggest theme of 2023 is easily the emergence of artificial intelligence. It’s a little strange since AI in various forms, such as Alexa, has been around for years, but it’s really the development of ChatGPT that has put imaginations into motion. From an investing perspective, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has perhaps been the biggest beneficiary. Its
Almost all retailers have been using AI or machine learning in some form or another for years, but we’ve recently seen some of the top e-commerce stocks utilize the technology front and center to boost their offerings. Although e-commerce is still a growth industry, it’s becoming increasingly saturated. That means these firms have to peddle
Contrarian investing is a simple concept: buy when others are selling and sell when others are buying. The idea is in line with the oft-cited Warren Buffett maxim to be “fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful.” The stocks listed below have plenty of detractors for various reasons, but they are
In the growing electric-vehicle (EV) industry, investing in undervalued battery stocks is key. With the increasing demand for EVs, battery production is crucial, yet challenging due to material shortages. Companies that have already established strong battery production hold a competitive edge over new entrants. Everyone knows about strong electric car companies like Tesla (NYSE:TSLA) and
Nasdaq stocks are back in fashion, with the Nasdaq-100 off to one its strongest first halves of a year on record. This might leave investors feeling that they have missed out. Is it too late to be shopping for Nasdaq bargains? The good news is that while the Nasdaq is up to a huge degree,
The 2023 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Friday. Apple — Shares of the tech giant gained more than 1%, bringing the company’s market value to more than $3 trillion, a milestone first achieved
Pharmaceutical stocks have not shared in this year’s bull rally. Year to date, the S&P Pharmaceuticals Select Industry index is down 1% while the benchmark S&P 500 index has gained 15%. After a strong run during the pandemic when Covid-19 vaccines started being developed, pharma stocks appear to now be taking a breather. With a
Exercise caution amid the electric vehicle (EV) hype, as some battery stocks face intense competition and potential price wars. While many project the global EV market will grow significantly, several companies have struggled and experienced stock declines. The market carries significant uncertainty right now. Fears of an impending recession have not gone away, despite increasing
The sharp increase in interest rates over the past year is a negative catalyst for real estate investment trusts (REITs). But not all REITs have been negatively affected to the same extent. The top apartment REITs have attractive valuations and high dividend yields. This article will discuss three of our top-ranked apartment REITs for income
Certain companies are formidable forces in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) marketplace. They drive innovation, capture market share, and redefine how businesses operate. Among these innovators, a powerful trio has cemented their positions as leaders in the SaaS industry. In the triumvirate of growth and innovation, the first stock, with its comprehensive suite of SaaS offerings, dominates
In early April, prominent Wall St analysts predicted that oil prices could go beyond $100 per barrel as OPEC+ cut output while demand was supposed to surge due to China’s reopening. However, this prediction has failed to come to fruition, as oil prices have barely budged beyond $70 a barrel, down from over $80 in April. This was