Semiconductors are a huge part of our lives and integral to all the devices we use daily. There will always be a demand for semiconductors, which will continue to rise as long as technological advancements exist. As per the Semiconductor Industry Association, the global sales of semiconductors in 2022 reached $573.5 billion, the highest-ever annual total.
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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is likely to move higher this year, and not only because the company is an e-commerce giant. For one thing, Amazon recently acquired a business that offers a range of healthcare services. Also, Amazon is engaged in a collaboration that will help developers conduct work related to artificial intelligence (AI) on the
Last year has proven to be one of the most challenging years for the U.S. economy. An inflation shock took hold, driving the annualized inflation rate from 1.4% in January 2021 to 7% to close out the year. Moreover, the recently released inflation data suggest that inflation will continue to weigh down the economy for the better
In this article AMC MNST SPOT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Monster Beverage Corp. drinks. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Rivian — Shares of the electric vehicle maker tumbled more than 9% after the company posted mixed fourth-quarter results and an underwhelming
So far this year, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has beaten its big tech rivals, when it comes to capitalizing on the rise of artificial intelligence (or A.I.). However, while this did spark a big rally for MSFT stock in late January/early February, this factor is now not enough to keep shares moving in the right direction. Near-term
In recent years, the tech industry has been dominated by five companies collectively known as FAANG stocks. These companies include some of the most impressive U.S. tech players. Many on this list have seen multi-decade growth rates smaller tech companies can only dream of. This impressive growth has led to valuation surges, which ultimately peaked
If growth stocks are the heart of a portfolio, blue-chip stocks are the soul. A portfolio cannot be envisioned without the allocation of at least 40% to 50% of funds toward blue-chip stocks. A stable business with healthy cash flows, low beta and regular cash dividends are some of the reasons to look at attractive
Could Exela Technologies (NASDAQ:XELA) stock literally become a penny stock (as in, worth just a penny per share), or even go to zero? Don’t assume that everything will be all right with Exela Technologies, as the company is prone to fraying fundamentals and ongoing noncompliance with exchange-listing requirements. Based in Texas, Exela Technologies apparently specializes in
Much as I had anticipated, shares in Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) experienced a sharp drop, after the electric vehicle maker reported its latest quarterly results and updates to guidance on Feb. 22. On the trading day following the earnings release, LCID stock dropped by double-digits. Shares have stabilized since then. They have coughed back the remainder
In this episode, Preston and Stig continue the discussion with best selling author, Dr. Wesley Gray. Preston and Stig ask Wesley to describe some of the finer points found in his book, Quantitative Value. Wesley also discusses his step-by-step approach to finding the best values in the world, all while minimize risk and maximizing returns
Do you think AAPL (APPLE) is a hot stock? Today we are going to look at setting up a trade on AAPL after earnings wth OPTIONS. Trading options can be a bit tricky, but we will break down this vertical spread hybrid and convert our vertical into a back-ratio spread. This can bring us a
Autonomous driving and AI-powered vehicles are a growing trend in the automotive industry. The technology promises to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and allow humans to hand over driving responsibilities to robots. As it grows, so too will investor interest in related stocks and companies. Many of these companies are developing advanced driver assistance systems
Investing in fintech growth stocks is an excellent strategy for those seeking high returns in the stock market. Fintech companies use technology to disrupt the traditional financial services sector, creating innovative solutions that increase efficiency and accessibility. This disruptive potential can lead to impressive growth, making it an attractive sector for investors with a more aggressive risk
Home Depot (NYSE: H.D.) stock lost 6% of its value on Feb. 20 after the home improvement retailer suggested its 2023 revenues would be flat year-over-year due to restrained consumer spending due to persistent inflation. If you’re Warren Buffett, it instantly became one of the stocks to buy due to investor overreactions. “Our ability to deliver growth on
In this article NVAX RIVN MNST FSLR AMC HP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A worker installs First Solar Inc. photovoltaic solar panels at the Agua Caliente Solar Project in Yuma County, Arizona. Joshua Lott | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. First Solar — The solar
Shares of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) surged 23% on Monday after a Delaware court announced it would delay the conversion of APE units into common stock. The theater chain is now barred from amending its certificate of incorporation until at least April 27. These moves have obviously frustrated arbitrage traders. Share conversions are a normal course of
With monetary policy possibly about to take a turn for the worst for risk-on assets, investors should consider the best utility stocks to buy. Unfortunately for Wall Street, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index came in hotter than economists anticipated. In turn, this dynamic suggests that the Federal Reserve may raise the benchmark interest rate
The stock market has rallied meaningfully in recent weeks. And while the macroeconomic outlook remains challenging, investors have started 2023 with a more optimistic posture. As such, there aren’t quite as many dirt-cheap stocks today as there were last fall. However, there are still bargains out there for investors that are willing to do some sleuthing.
With inflation, low earnings, and expectations of higher interest rates, tech stocks have cooled off. However, this is the prime time to look for the best tech stock to buy on the pullbacks. While losses have been considerable this year, it’s not permanent. In fact, I still believe most of these companies will start reporting much
The search for top hyper-growth stocks may be less of a priority for many investors. Indeed, while today’s dynamic and fast-paced economy demands that investors always seek opportunities to maximize their returns, these hyper-growth stocks can be more fickle to assess. That’s because while these companies have higher growth rates than the market, they also carry higher risk.