On Friday, Credit Suisse’s (NYSE:CS) bosses accidentally triggered a panic after attempting to reassure staff and customers in an email. Rather than calm nerves, the memo created hysteria over the Swiss bank’s liquidity. Shares would plummet 12% when markets opened on Monday and credit spreads would widen from 140 basis points to over 500. As
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Last Friday, Tesla (TSLA) unveiled its humanoid Optimus robot during its annual AI Day presentation. The robot itself – which looks eerily similar to the bots in iRobot – didn’t do much. It took a few steps, waved to the crowd, pulled off a dance move. And that was that. Most folks were disappointed with
The technology-component shortage is, unfortunately, a global phenomenon. And Singapore-based Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) stock isn’t immune to supply-chain issues. Founded way back in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa provides semiconductor and electronic assembly solutions. The company is known for developing interconnected solutions, which boost performance and power efficiency, reduce formfactor and promote assembly excellence,
In this article, I’m giving long investors information about safe stocks to buy and hold for a long time; if not to own forever. Many investors haven’t been through a bear market, much less one that is accompanied by 40-year high inflation. This leads some analysts to poke a hole in the idea of the classic
Has the bear market ended? I wish I knew. But since there’s no way to know with complete certainty, investors must be prepared for multiple outcomes going forward. It’s why I suggest always keeping a list of must-buy stocks. More than just knowing what stocks to buy, investors should know when they want to buy
A year ago, undervalued electric vehicle stocks would have been an oxymoron. The sector was flying high on hope, hype and a ferocious appetite for growth stocks. This year has been a different story, as investors fled to safety and supply chain snags tripped up many in the industry. But there are some bullish signs
There are approximately 50 long-term Warren Buffett stocks to choose from. These range from the highest market value of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) at $2.5 trillion to the lowest — Liberty Latin America Class C (NASDAQ:LILAK) — with a value of around $1.5 billion. If you’re familiar with Warren Buffett’s investing style, you know that the Berkshire
The S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) has not performed well in 2022. It is down 22.4% so far this year, including dividends. But the market is made up of individual stocks, and not all stocks have done so poorly. In fact, a few have even managed to generate positive returns in this difficult environment. One such
It’s been a year of windfall profits for oil and gas companies. Indeed, it isn’t surprising that energy stocks have performed well through 2022. Surging oil prices due to supply and demand dislocations have made these companies extremely profitable. That said, oil has started to correct from its highs on global growth concerns. I believe
Editor’s note: This column is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2022 contest. Thomas Yeung’s pick for the contest is POSaBIT (OTCMKTS:POSAF) stock. Investors should have cheered when my pick for the best stocks of 2022, POSaBIT Systems (OTCMKTS:POSAF), announced earnings on Aug. 25. Revenues of $8.2 million were up 66% year over year and the company raised its full-year
The stock market is now creating an opportunity for investors. Long-term tech stocks to buy abound, following some seriously negative sentiment and declining stock prices over the last month. The Federal Reserve heightened market fears when it raised interest rates by 75 basis points. Moreover, it cited the risk of inflation embedding itself into the
The stock market is rolling over as the third quarter comes to a close. The S&P 500 is down 21% year-to-date (YTD) as of this writing. Quality dividend stocks become even more valuable during bear markets, as their consistent earnings and high dividend yields help offset declining markets. This is why income investors should consider
“It’s not over yet,” he shook his head. “Bear Stearns isn’t the end of it.” It was 2007, and my late father – an accomplished stock trader – was watching the red candle charts across his computer screen. One of America’s largest banks had just lost billions from its subprime mortgage funds, and even Wall
While investors as a rule should rely mostly on their due diligence before making decisions, certain experts may help improve the probabilities of success, thus bolstering the case for cheap Warren Buffett stocks. Known as the Oracle of Omaha, Buffett represents a living legend, providing a wealth of great ideas amid troubling times. Fundamentally, what
A bear market is a prolonged period of declining stock prices. The term originates from the fact that the stock market often drops as much as 30% in value during such a period. While most investors react to the bear market by holding back, the more aggressive ones can take advantage of those circumstances and
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have been on a phenomenal run over the past several years. Investors with considerable risk appetite have piled into these stocks in hopes of robust returns. Hence, in recent years, cheap EV stocks have been few and far between. However, the carnage in the stock market this year has cleared out
For most of 2022, the fintech sector has underperformed the markets. The reasons are relatively straightforward: Tightening quantitative policy led by a hawkish Federal Reserve looking to rein in inflation has quelled overall risk appetite. This has led to a faster than average exit of investor capital from riskier sectors, fintech included. However, there are
What a year. EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) stock, my pick for InvestorPlace’s Best Stocks for 2022, is down 19%. And yet I still find myself in fourth place. It’s just been that kind of year. I’m good with that. EPR could still enjoy a nice run in the fourth quarter and take the crown. Stranger things
Oil stocks are doing great in the current market environment. With demand still strong and supply constrained, these companies have plenty of opportunity to make money hand over fist even if prices dip below $80 per barrel. Moreover, cheap oil stocks offer a great way to diversify your portfolio. I believe that even though they
With the major indices flashing red for the year, contrarian investors may want to turn to these S&P 500 sleeper stocks before the rest of the crowd wakes up. Fundamentally, bear market cycles provide excellent wealth-building opportunities. Effectively, new market participants can load up on high-potential equities, waiting for a boon to materialize. At the same time,