A near-perfect storm of negative catalysts caused Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock to plunge after reporting its first-quarter results on May 30. The shares are likely to stay weak for some time due to the Street’s current aversion to software names in general and Salesforce in particular. Nonetheless, the company’s valuation is quite undemanding at this point,
Steer clear of stocks to avoid in order to effectively protect your investment portfolio. Moreover, the essence of investing is identifying the next high-flying stock and knowing which stocks to avoid. Additionally, in the past year, we’ve seen how investors have rushed into stocks with overstretched valuations in the fear of missing out. Also, several
It wasn’t too long ago that software stocks were more desirable than semiconductor stocks. With recurring revenue and near-unlimited scalability, software companies offering networking, cloud and data technology were synonymous with exponential growth potential. While that isn’t wrong, not all companies were able to forecast and profit from the emergence of AI. While larger cloud
Three equities stand out among the constantly shifting market trends as possible candidates for top stocks to sell. Even though each has seen some success in the past, current events point to alarming market and financial weaknesses that might cause their stock prices to decline significantly. First, we need help with the constant rise in
After last year’s monstrous 53% gains the Nasdaq 100 is at it again in 2024. Year-to-date (YTD) the popular index is up another 13%. That might not sound like a big deal but it comes after a big drop in April when its tech-heavy components suffered significant share price depreciations. The index is rallying once
The nature of the stock market is that at any given time, there will always be stocks to avoid buying and others to load up on ASAP. A good percentage of stocks follow a cyclical price pattern, which means they fall in sync with the wider economy’s performance. However, the wider economy doesn’t have to
Fintech remains a treasure in the investment world, and many are looking into fintech stocks to buy. They have promising and innovative solutions, with the potential for substantial returns. As traditional banking systems face increased disruption, the spotlight is shifting towards emerging fintech companies. Some companies are hidden gems, while others are market giants due
Some investors have already decided which oil stocks to sell after last week’s oil price plunge. In the aftermath of OPEC+’s move towards easing its production cuts, it melded with earlier calls that suggested many oil stocks had already become overvalued. With the hope that the war in Gaza might be near its conclusion, tensions
Nothing so focuses the attention on day trading like the profits generated by the wild swings of GameStop (NYSE:GME). But what GameStop lacks is what blue-chip stocks offer, and that makes them ideal for day trading, too. Protection against the pain of ruinous losses from being on the wrong side of a GameStop swing is the most obvious.
Investing in penny stocks can be a thrilling way to explore the potential for substantial gains. Despite their inherent risks, these stocks often appeal to adventurous investors looking to diversify their portfolios without breaking the bank. Penny stocks are particularly attractive due to their potential for rapid growth. This makes them a compelling choice for
The biggest headwind in the way of making millions from the market is not volatility or poor stock selection — it’s impatience and exiting massive value creators early. In a world of meme stock investing, the horizon is possible in a few weeks or months. However, for wealth creation, nothing works like buying and holding
In the constantly changing world of investments, determining which stocks to buy can be a frustrating task. However, market turmoil should not be a reason to ignore certain salient features of companies that promise stability and growth in their business. In this article, we present three such stocks that have shone not only because of
After a calamitous plummet in 2022, the Nasdaq Composite all defied odds in 2023 and remains on a steadfast rally in 2024. The tech-heavy index has climbed 14.4% as of the end of last Friday’s trading session. The artificial intelligence “craze” as well as robust earnings reports from a host of companies inspire confidence in
GameStop (NYSE:GME) pulled a fast one on investors. Originally scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, Jun. 11, the video game retailer reported results early. It released the results last Friday in an attempt to sandbag investors. The clock is ticking on GameStop stock, though. Reporting poor earnings ahead of the weekend is a
Investors in AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock received a welcome surprise from the movie theater operator after it released first-quarter earnings that impressed more than one analyst. Coupled with the revival of meme stock trading enthusiasm and AMC stock has kept a lot of the gains it has made over the past month. With the potential
Fast-casual restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is known for purveying overstuffed burritos. Yet, some customers are reportedly getting less than what they expected — and Chipotle stock may be too richly valued for some investors’ taste. Granted, there’s a major event coming up soon that will affect the Chipotle share price. On other hand,
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has done a 180. The market by-and-large remains bullish as shares have held onto the lion’s share of their gains from recent months. Tesla zoomed back higher during April and May, thanks to progress rolling out its full self driving technology in China and updates about the robotaxi and lower priced model
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a bona fide AI growth story, and Palantir stock is an AI play with substance, not just one built upon hype. As seen with recent results, the enterprise software company is firing on all cylinders, capitalizing on the rise adoption of generative artificial intelligence. For now, this strong growth story is
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE), which is often shortened to Faraday Future, focuses on the luxury electric vehicle market. Faraday Future is not problem-free, but making progress in key areas. Faraday Future stock receives a “B” grade, suitable for risk-tolerant investors. A major challenge in evaluating Faraday Future as a business is that the company is
With numerous chip stocks overheating at the hands of the generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) boom, the start of summer seems like an opportunistic time to take a few chips (forgive the pun) off the table. With all of the hype surrounding lower rates, perhaps some high-flyers in the semiconductor industry have gone a bit