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Software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks are gaining traction as the cloud computing revolution reshapes the way businesses operate. Leading this transformative wave, SaaS companies offer subscription-based access to essential applications and services. This model provides numerous advantages for businesses, including scalability, cost-efficiency, and automatic updates. As more companies migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for

CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) stock was cratering after being discovered responsible for a disastrous technology outage that grounded flights and disrupted financial systems around the world. The extent of the damage from the worldwide information technology outage on July 19 is still being assessed. However, the hit to CrowdStrike’s reputation and stock have been immediate. On

Over the last few trading sessions, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) fell by more than 12% from $6.20 a share to $5.49. For those who don’t follow SoundHound AI stock, the company makes AI voice assistants that can be used on everything from the phone in your hotel room to the drive-through at a fast-food restaurant. Its

Contrarian investing is hard. It is difficult to go against the crowd. Stocks at 52-week lows are companies the stock market harshly rejects. By diving into the shallow end of the pool, it requires fortitude to believe conventional wisdom is wrong about a company. The market is saying the business is failing and has little

Investors are always on the hunt for the next big thing. Much like the internet revolution and the current AI boom, savvy investors look to get in early on the ground floor of the next world-changing trend. I believe a few under-the-radar companies have the ambition and growth potential to possibly be those next breakout

The S&P 500 has continues to edge higher. A softer-than-expected inflation report for June fueled hopes that the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates in September. Several major investment advisory firms sifted their forecasts for Fed rate cuts and stock downgrades. The CPI report showed only a slight 0.06% increase in core inflation, excluding food

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is an unassailable juggernaut – or, maybe not. After Tesla stock’s recent rally, it might feel as if the company is invincible and the stock is unstoppable. However, that’s a dangerous mindset and an ill-considered Tesla investment could put your portfolio at risk. Besides, there’s a key event coming up very soon

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) investors are pretty happy these days. The Peter Thiel-founded data analytics firm has seen its share price rally nearly 68% since the start of the current year. There are multiple catalysts keeping Palantir’s shares surging. However, investors should tread carefully going forward. Not only is PLTR’s valuation way too high, but people may

With many expecting Trump to win the election in November, his economic policies could significantly impact stock prices. For one, Trump’s proposed corporate tax rate cut from 21% to 15% would immediately increase Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) earnings. There are, however, a few negatives including tariffs, immigration policies and the already weakened consumer demand that bode poorly

Congress has an uncanny knack for making remarkably well-timed stock trades. They pinky swear they are not buying and selling stock based on insider information culled from their regulation of the companies. Yet the politicians tend to dramatically outperform the S&P 500. One of the best at this is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Her

One of the most well-known Chinese EV makers in the market, Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock is a name I’ve been bullish on in the past. Indeed, we’re all aware that the EV market is going to grow, and China has led the way. One might think that this pure-play BEV maker based out of China should

It’s one of the most divisive social-media companies in the U.S. Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), typically shortened to Trump Media, is certainly controversial. However, if you’re willing to keep an open mind and focus on the profit potential, there just might be a worthy buying opportunity with Trump Media stock. That said, it’s important to

While the Magnificent 7 stocks were seemingly all that anyone talked about last year, they have been pretty quiet in 2024. And yet, they still impact the performance of the S&P 500 even more so than they did last year. According to a CNBC analysis, the group of stocks comprising the Magnificent 7 makes up

With the announcement of Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new approach to artificial intelligence (AI) called Apple Intelligence, three of the biggest cloud computing stocks are about to reach the next level of consumer exposure. That’s because Apple is now moving toward offering on-device, artificial intelligence through a partnership with OpenAI for its ChatGPT platform. While the AI

Investors sitting on the sidelines watching stocks battling short sellers face a conundrum. On one hand, short reports include in-depth research, data and facts to support a bearish thesis, often centering on overvaluation or outright fraud. Just look to Hindenburg Research as one such example of short sellers usually doing it “right.” In these cases,

E-commerce, logistics and cloud-computing behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has been a favorite pick thus far for many investors this year. Amazon stock has giant rallied 28% on a year-to-date basis, and this is after a meteoric 81% rise in 2023. Cloud computing through its Amazon Web Services business and the expansion of its existing advertising business

The stock market is surging to record highs, and despite skeptics calling it a “bubble,” one clear catalyst has emerged that will likely send stocks even higher in the coming months: strong earnings. As go earnings, so go stocks. Going back to 1990, the correlation is as clear as day … When earnings are rising,

In the last decade, investors have made a fortune from tech stocks. Despite headwinds in the broader economy, the technology sector’s resilience remains unwavering. The tech industry consistently develops and engages with relentless advancement across hot sub-sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and social media. The upswing in AI innovation, in particular, has contributed to higher

Intel’s (NASDAQ:INTC) early July rally is starting to peter out. However, Intel stock may not be gearing up to cough back any of these latest gains. Shares in the chipmaker, which a few weeks ago hit a new 52-week low of $29.73 per share, are currently holding steady at price levels in the mid-$30s per

The expectations are sky-high for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and other artificial intelligence hardware manufacturers in 2024. Since the prevailing sentiment surrounding Qualcomm is highly optimistic, contrarian investors shouldn’t be too eager to buy Qualcomm stock now. InvestorsPlace contributor Chris MacDonald reported on the analyst community’s highly ambitious projections for Qualcomm. At the same time, the CEO’s share sale seems to