Investors typically turn to blue-chip stocks for safe investments that provide safe returns through higher-than-average dividends. Some blue-chip stocks are top-rated and among the world’s most well-known companies. However, their stock prices can sometimes become overinflated despite less-than-ideal performances. While these three blue-chip stocks have seen success in the past, they’re underperforming right now due.
We can all agree that the Federal Reserve’s never-ending battle in curbing inflation has been incredibly exhausting. The latest in this saga is that the Fed believes it will have to keep interest rates “higher for longer,” which will likely result in significant volatility in the stock market. With these economic pressures expected to sustain
Betting on buyout buzz is high-risk and potentially high-reward. Takeover talk is already swirling around Powerschool Holdings (NYSE:PWSC), and a sell-the-news event could decimate Powerschool stock. So, don’t load your portfolio with shares if you’re serious about protecting your wealth. Based in California, Powerschool offers cloud-based education software for kindergarten through 12th grade. The Covid-19
Enterprise AI stocks tend to represent companies that focus on solving complex business problems by leveraging powerful algorithms. Consumer AI, on the other hand, tends to be less complex and deals primarily with user interface and experience overall. Stocks representing companies in both realms represent incredible opportunities. However, this article will focus on stocks representing
The logo for Salesforce is displayed on the Salesforce Tower in New York City on March 7, 2019. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Salesforce — Shares plunged more than 14% after first-quarter revenue of $9.13 billion missed consensus estimates of $9.17 billion, according to LSEG. Adjusted earnings
There are many must-own stocks beyond the mega-caps that aren’t household names but have solid potential going forward. These stocks are using megatrends and tailwinds and have solid upside catalysts that could quickly propel them higher. Thus, I think it is worth having some exposure to these stocks, or you may miss out if these
The initial public offering (IPO) market is officially back, featuring several analyst favorite stocks. After two extremely difficult years for new entrants, the risk appetite has dramatically improved with the U.S. stock market hitting record highs in recent weeks. Colin Stewart, Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) global head of technology equity capital markets, has forecasted a resurgence
Uncovering cheap stocks might result in large profits in a changing market. These three businesses have tremendous development potential and are all trading for less than $15 per share. The first deliberately shifts its focus to the connected home arena. The company uses its knowledge of temperature control and home automation to win over a
Identifying stocks to sell has become a critical strategy for investors, as the economy shows no signs of the slowdown that the Fed is hoping for. The Fed is expected to keep rates as they are due to ongoing inflation and indications of a resilient economy. Demonstrating this resilience, the industrial and services sectors have grown
The stock market was not very impressed with Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) first-quarter earnings report. Because it was looking for some kind of blowout number due to tailwinds from artificial intelligence (AI), when the chipmaker didn’t meet those lofty goals AMD stock sold off. Although its shares have since regained that lost ground, there is
Fintech firms make money more accessible and help people grow their wealth. These companies help people open bank accounts, brokerage accounts and more. The evergreen demand for money suggests that the best fintech companies can remain relevant for many generations. Some banks have been around for centuries, but investors can look at newer companies for
At first glance, sustainable stocks to buy sounds like a nice concept but that ultimately won’t make you money. If we look at capitalism in the most cynical sense, the ethos strives to maximize profitability while minimizing costs. And it costs money to be sustainable. However, that may be a poor way of framing the
Due to the current state of global tensions and the overall willingness of the U.S. government to continuously increase defense spending budgets, the defense industry is likely not worth betting against in the short term. That being said, despite two active wars, which America is directly supporting, the defense industry has seen somewhat modest gains as a whole. Part of this can be
On Wall Street, reality may blur with the virtual, while investors search for top metaverse stocks. The metaverse refers to a virtual world where users can interact, play and socialize in an immersive and interactive environment. With the rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, the metaverse is poised to revolutionize the
The e-commerce behemoth Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has already earned a spot in many investors’ portfolios, and for good reason. The stock has gained nearly 19% since the start of the year, built off the back of a good earnings report and the broad tech rally guiding the market upwards. While Amazon has a number of secular
Despite beating earnings per share estimates for three consecutive quarters Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock fell nearly 9% to $144.27 leading to a 14% decline in three months, contrasting Nvidia’s 22% rise. The reasons for this slump include ASML Holding’s missed orders forecast and Nvidia’s perceived role as an inflation hedge. AMD expects to sell
In a recent deep-dive research report on the state of the MedTech (medical technology) sector, Oppenheimer highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector, noting its capacity to save an estimated $200 billion to $300 billion annually through enhanced workflow management. Inspired by these findings, this article explores the three best MedTech stocks
If you’re hesitant to buy stocks while broader stock markets are close to all-time highs, perhaps consider buying stocks abroad. At this juncture, Chinese stocks are becoming a temptation from a valuation perspective. Some Chinese internet giants are fresh off one of their worst multi-year spills in recent memory. And though the names may not
One of the most prominent ways to quiet the bears is to point to the performance of the S&P 500. After all, this collection of 500 prominent U.S.-listed companies incorporates a diverse spectrum of business models, company missions and economic output as its basis of value. However, one of its most valuable categories — information
Not all technology stocks are equal. While certain areas of the tech sector like microchips, cybersecurity and anything related to artificial intelligence (AI) are booming right now, others are struggling. Electric vehicles, smartphones and e-commerce platforms that rely on consumer discretionary spending. Looking at these company’s current financial results emphasizes that there are plenty of