Trade tensions can take a major toll on China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). The last thing you need to do in 2024 is add problems to your portfolio, so we’re assigning Nio stock a “D” grade and not recommending it today. Nio is focusing on a specific type of EV-battery technology. The company isn’t hedging its bets,
Are you in the market for meme stocks and/or penny stocks? Perhaps MGO Global (NASDAQ:MGOL) caught your eye, as MGO Global is a tiny company that could grow much bigger. However, a moonshot seems improbable and MGO Global stock is too risky for sensible investors to buy and hold in 2024. Surely, it’s not a
As the latest round of “meme stock mania” enters the rearview mirror, the focus with AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) is shifting back to the movie theater chain’s fundamentals. That does not bode well for the company, for its management, and for AMC stock investors. For the company and for management, and end to “meme mania” means
The advent of generative artificial intelligence (AI) took the world by storm in 2023. Semiconductor companies have been ever busy since then. There is a plethora of complex components — hardware and software — that go into making the silicon chips that power large language models (LLMs). Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is arguably the largest beneficiary of
The Biden administration announced in May 2024 that it would not only leave the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum in place but is proposing to triple them. The implications for the United States steel industry is a simple matter of supply and demand. Which is why it’s time for investors to look for
Pharma stocks have two unique characteristics that can make them great investments for many individuals. First, unlike the vast majority of equities, undervalued pharma stocks can rally even when the economy is performing miserably. And secondly, a few data points can rather quickly transform a pharma company that’s been a loser for many years on
A stock market rally is still underway, with the S&P 500 index rebounding in May. Now, this rally has mostly been led by high-growth tech stocks. However, some names with unique value are certainly garnering more attention. You know, the high cash flow producing companies with solid balance sheets that return capital to shareholders. Investors
The last few weeks have been quite eventful for meme stocks. Most notably, social media influencer Keith Gill, who goes by the alias Roaring Kitty, caused GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) stock to jump over 70%. How he did this is quite interesting. Those of you familiar with the Reddit community Wall Street Bets might remember the meme
Growth stocks remain the best way to ensure superior investment returns — and some are killing it right now. Smart management, savvy decision making and long-term catalysts is causing certain stocks to vault higher and outperform the broader market. The stock market continues to be pushed to all-time highs by artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, interest-rate-cut
The downgraded stocks continue to trade near record highs despite the recent pressure from rising bond yields. Investors were digesting the U.S. Commerce Department’s report last week, which indicated that the U.S. economy’s first-quarter growth was slower than initially estimated. The revised figures showed an annualized growth rate of 1.3%, a drop from the advance
With temperatures on the rise, investors are looking into the next beverage stocks to buy before they bubble up. Scientists expect 2024 to be the hottest year on record, with at least a 99% likelihood of it making it to the top two warmest-ever summers on record. Higher temperatures from climate change are expected to
Technology connects billions of people and has changed how we communicate and obtain information. It’s hard to think of a time when people had to trudge through the rain to get to their local library. Now, you can find information on any subject with a few clicks. Many corporations have capitalized on innovative technology and have delivered
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) finally did it. It surpassed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) in market cap to become the world’s second-largest company. Indeed, few people would have thought the maker of popular GeForce gaming GPUs would have eclipsed the iPhone maker in value just three years ago. With three members in the $3 trillion market cap club, the race
Deep in one of the more passionate and hyperbolic corners of the internet exists a community of investing subReddits. What once existed as a public forum for discussing stock prospects and company valuations has now evolved into several different pockets of speculative fervor. After all, it’s very exciting to get together with strangers on the
While it may be comfortable betting alongside the consensus opinion, investors seeking enhanced returns should consider undervalued long-term stocks. If you have the time to spare, these ideas should be relevant for the entire marathon, not just a sprint or two. One of the advantages of targeting enterprises that could expand over an extended period
For those seeking blistering returns in a relatively short amount of time, short-squeeze stocks may be the go-to place. Here, contrarians leverage the power of psychology to the extreme, leading to possibly intense fervor. To recap, a short position starts when a speculator borrows shares of the targeted enterprise from a broker. From there, the
We may have to deal with the unfortunate paradigm that these high prices may be permanent and if so, it’s best to start strategizing for inflation stocks to buy. You see, the Federal Reserve might not be able to work its magic anymore. It’s something that I’ve been going back and forth on in my
It is better to clear out stocks with empty potential to make room for companies that have proven their worth in 2024. While these three stocks have upsides, there is doubt about their continued performance and whether or not their potential outweighs their current challenges and valuations. After seeing what the rest of 2024 will
Tech stocks have continued to drive the bulk of the market’s gains over the past two decades, and I think the trend will remain in place over the coming decades. We have many catalysts, like AI, quantum computing, and other breakthrough technologies, that could reshape the world. That said, betting on these up-and-coming technologies involves
As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it’s crucial to review your portfolio and eliminate any underperforming stocks. Many companies have revised their full-year guidance based on the first half of 2024. This presents an opportunity to sell off overpriced, low-return stocks and take charge of your investment strategy. These three stocks to sell are