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Though it may not seem so, this year’s stock market trends have yet to materialize fully. Artificial intelligence drove 2023’s stock market trends; in years past, electric vehicles, meme stocks, and even blockchain tech drove market movements. And, of course, macroeconomic cycles and monetary policy shoulder their share of the burden when it comes to

Battery stocks play a critical role in the burgeoning EV revolution. Moreover, McKinsey’s’ forecast shows the battery market is expected to grow to a whopping $400 billion by 2030. This represents a hefty 30% bump from 2022, outpacing estimates and electrifying investor prospects. Amid a robust U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve’s current hold on rate

Al Jazeera has called 2023 “the year of the layoffs.” As the news organization pointed out recently, it started badly in 2023, when Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) cut 10% of its global staff. CEO Marc Benioff might be a big believer in stakeholder capitalism, but 2023 proved that even he wouldn’t stand for an excessive work force. 

Not every touchdown during Super Bowl 58 happened on the field. Advertising slots are very competitive during the big game and cost companies millions of dollars to run. These corporations only have 30 seconds to make a lasting impression on viewers as they wait for the game to resume. Commercials can bring awareness to new

The Chinese government’s intention to crack down on mindless EV expansion by the country’s major manufacturers has a positive and negative effect on the Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock outlook.  Fortune reported in January that Bejing would come down hard on manufacturers undertaking projects to build additional capacity in the country when demand for EVs is simply

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) surprised the stock market recently by announcing it would pay its first-ever quarterly dividend. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp said the payout will be 50 cents per share, or $2 per share on an annual basis. That works out to a yield of about 0.4% at current prices. It’s not

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) surprised many investors in 2023 with exceptional gains and financial reports to back them up. The company became a frontrunner in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and still has plenty of runway left.  NVDA’s success brought more attention to other semiconductor stocks and firms that specialize in AI. Any hint of a tailwind in

Three of the favorite words to meme-stock investors are “short-squeeze stocks.”  These are stocks where short sellers, betting for a fall in the company’s share price, are squeezed out of their short positions due to an unexpected, rapid increase in the share price.   The higher the short interest, the greater the potential short squeeze. As

After a slow start to the year, the SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock outlook is more positive than you might have believed. While shares are down more than 16% since the start of trading in January, here are three reasons investors should hold on to their SOFI shares. The SoFi Stock Outlook As most people probably know,

Unsurprisingly, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to soar higher and boasts a market cap above $3 trillion. The tech giant’s ascent has inspired many investors to pursue stocks that can someday reach the $1 trillion milestone.  Finding long-term investments and letting time take its course can be a winning strategy. However, you have to pick the right assets

Certain companies stand at the edge in the global markets, capitalizing on emerging trends with massive gains. From the relentless push for cutting-edge semiconductor technology to the burgeoning demand for renewable energy resources and electric vehicles, investment opportunities are constantly shifting. In the ongoing market backdrop, three companies hold a decisive moat. The first one

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock jumped 25% last Tuesday after the data analytics firm announced a surge in AI-related demand. U.S. commercial revenues rose 70% year over year, driven by a 55% increase in customer count and rising contract values. “AI has radically recalibrated customer expectations for software,” said chief technology officer Shyam Sankar during the company’s

Now is a great time for investors to scoop up shares in lithium stocks. The spot price of lithium carbonate and spodumene seems to have hit the bottom. Prices are beginning to return to the upside. Also, inventories are decreasing, which means there could be a positive short-term catalyst in store for investors. These developments

From a quantitative standpoint, shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are a strong sell. The company scores an F in the MarketMasterAI stock-picking system, and my most recent February algorithm update only gives NVDA stock 3.5% upside over the next six months. Companies historically sell off after enormous run-ups, and Nvidia’s 400% rise since 2021 lands it

With all the talk centered on climate change and the proposed solution of the electrification of everything, it was easy to forget about hydrogen stocks. Over the years, the sector has produced mixed results, with some enterprises performing well while others – especially those focused on fuel-cell technologies – have floundered. Still, hydrogen stocks remain

If you’re on the market for blue chip stocks to buy, look no further. Investors can find a good blend of stability and growth by searching for blue-chip stock ideas. These equities can keep up with the market and outperform it in some cases.  Blue-chip stocks also bode well for long-term investors. They are often

The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small- to mid-cap companies, has not had a good start to 2024. So far, the Russell is trading flat while the S&P500 and Nasdaq have appreciated 6.26% and 8.51%, respectively since equities trading began this year. However, with many Russell 2000 stocks down, this may be the time for investors

Midway through the current earnings reporting period, companies have been delivering results exceeding market expectations. As we forge ahead, now is the right time to discuss which stocks to watch this week. A trend observed during this earnings season is the increase in stock buybacks, a strategy executives employ to goose stock prices. So far

Technology stocks continue to lead the market higher. Especially companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI). So far in 2024, the technology-laden Nasdaq index is up 7%, building on last year’s 43% increase. In fact, it is nearing it all-time high. Despite the bull run, the current rally in technology stocks looks to have legs. With

Quantum computing stocks represent the next frontier for computing and the potential for scientific breakthroughs. Due to the disruptive potential of these companies, I anticipate that there’s a solid chance for them to mint new millionaires. However, first people must make a substantial investment in them. This article will reveal these quantum computing stocks that