The technology industry has been booming over the past year, and many are looking for semiconductor stocks to buy. Semiconductors have been a standout industry. The benchmark ETF for the semiconductor industry as a whole is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), which has returned 69% in the past year, while the S&P 500 has only returned
Financial and financial technology stocks have had a decent run ever since interest rates rose. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks 71 equities in the financial sector, including banking and insurance companies. The ETF has $39 billion in assets under management and has risen 28% over the past
If you’re interested in Warren Buffett stocks to buy, there might be a Canadian target in the future. Berkshire Hathaway (NTSE:BRK.B) finally revealed on May 16 that it bought nearly 26 million shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB), a Swiss-based company that provides various types of coverage, including property and casualty and life insurance. Buffett made it
If you’re wondering which overvalued blue-chip stocks to ditch right now, look no further. The best investors pay attention to a stock’s valuation. Warren Buffett famously avoids buying stocks that are trading at more than 15 times future earnings estimates. Any stock with a higher multiple is too expensive for the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett’s
Investors continue to avoid EV stocks overall. That’s evident when you look at the performance of representative ETFs including iShares Self-driving EV & Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:IDRV) and Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV). Those investments are at best stagnant in 2024 and more likely to have sustained double-digit losses. The EV market continues
Earlier in May, President Biden’s administration announced a series of new tariffs on goods sourced from China. The move will raise the tariff rate on a variety of imported goods including steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles and batteries, solar industry goods and medical equipment. The biggest headline grabbing part of this policy move is
Predicting the future market leaders is essential, given how quickly the technology and finance sectors are developing. Three companies will lead in 2025. By utilizing solid growth strategies, strong financial performance, and creative solutions, these companies are achieving major advancements in application software, consumer finance, and systems software. The first one stands out for its
For a moment between 2020 and 2022, it seemed as if e-commerce would become the future of how people shop and purchase their daily goods. From companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), in-person shopping looked like a thing of the past. However, there are still some benefits to shopping in person that e-commerce
In certain market conditions, stocks may temporarily deviate from their intrinsic value, leading to overvaluation. Eventually, they tend to revert to their true worth. However, buying overvalued stocks often leads to underperformance as prices readjust. To gauge stock value, various metrics are used, including P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios, and comparison of stock price to company
It’s fine to monitor AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock from a distance, the last thing you need is to lose your shirt on a high-risk meme stock, and we’re assigning it an “F” grade today. GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment rallied sharply during meme-stock mania in early 2021. Then, plummeted in 2022 and 2023. Some overeager investors might feel
Two key attributes that I often look for in companies when deciding whether to invest in them are points of differentiation and competitive advantages. Points of differentiation distinguish companies from their competitors. Some of these points result in competitive advantages that enable firms to gain market share. Ultimately, market share gains frequently result in higher
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