Once, the saying “Don’t bet against the mouse” was commonplace when advising investors to avoid trading against Disney (NYSE:DIS). Increasingly, that maxim is falling out of favor and replaced with “Don’t bet against Elon Musk.” Looking at Elon Musk’s many projects with a clear, fair and impartial perspective is nearly impossible today. That’s because political
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is the next electric vehicle manufacturer to report quarterly results. While not for certain that Rivian stock surges once the latest numbers hit the street, a post-earnings rally isn’t out of the question. Peer Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) may have tanked after its latest quarterly earnings release, but Rivian’s deliveries beat could in
As the stock market starts to pick up where it left off before running into April turbulence, value investors should be willing to give undervalued Nasdaq stocks a look. Some are cheaper after the latest round of earnings season, which was met with mixed results across the board. In any case, don’t bet against the
Industrial stocks have been on a tear, and there are various reasons for optimism. The Biden Administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) authorized spending $850 billion across hundreds of different projects around the nation. Disbursement of that money is already well under way, with a great deal of jobs and economy activity arising as
Share dilution is a significant risk that investors face in the stock market. Companies can offload their risks to existing shareholders by issuing new shares, which dilutes the ownership stake and potential returns for current investors. This practice is commonly called equity financing or raising capital through equity issuance. The EV stocks to sell in
EV stocks have become a polarizing topic among investors. Some investors are convinced that EVs are the end-all-be-all of transportation for the future. On the other hand, some are doubtful of the true extent of EVs and still hold short-term sentiments against them. Nonetheless, EVs offer a way for the world to relinquish our reliance
The outlook for cryptocurrencies seems to change like the weather. Only a month ago, the whole world was bullish on crypto as a Bitcoin (BTC-USD) halving event approached, when the available supply of BTC that can be mined is reduced by 50%. Past halving events led to parabolic moves that increased crypto prices. Not this
Energy stocks have been many investors’ favorites for a long time. The energy sector has various sub-industries and companies within them such as oil, natural gas, coal, alternative energy and many more. The energy sector has been and is still one of the most crucial drivers of industrial growth as it provides fuel to various
For many investors, the concept of putting money into healthcare stocks to sell them at a future date might seem like a safe investment. After all, almost every person in the United States is dependent upon the corporatized healthcare system in some way or another. The only real exception to this paradigm is the U.S.
Stanley Druckenmiller, Duquesne Family Office, at CNBC’s Delivering Alpha, Sept. 28, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller revealed Tuesday that he has slashed his big bet in chipmaker Nvidia earlier this year, saying the swift artificial intelligence boom could be overdone in the short run. “We did cut that and a lot of
Almost one year ago, I picked three of the best stocks to buy with $500. The caveat was that their combined share prices had to be equal or near $500. The three stocks were Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD), Targa Resources (NYSE:TRGP) and United Rentals (NYSE:URI). Their combined share prices were $509.37, so the total went over
Finding value stocks to buy — especially if you’re trying to emulate Warren Buffett — isn’t nearly as easy as copying trades from Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B). Something many amateur Buffett aficionados overlook is that, when it comes to finding value stocks to buy, Warren Buffett’s choices are surprisingly slim. With billions in cash, Buffett
Buy in May and go away. That investing maxim suggests investors should walk away from the market in Spring and not return again till October. Historical data supports the May to October period as the worst-performing six-month period of the year. Analysts at LPL Financial found that from 1950 on, the S&P 500 returned just
Although geopolitical tensions are high and defense spending is generally on the rise globally, not all defense stocks companies will benefit. Some defense contractors may face challenges. Those include supply chain disruptions, labor shortages or reputational risks that could impact performance and prices. Moreover, the defense industry is heavily dependent on government contracts and budget
It’s no longer just about OpenAI or ChatGPT. We now have the the rise of powerful rivals in the large language model (LLM) scene. Some of the most capable LLMs are backed by massive technology sector heavyweights. Anthropic AI and its Claude model have been a hot place in which companies want to invest. And
After several months of increasing stock prices, interest in artificial intelligence hit some speed bumps during the Q1 earnings season, and it might be time to think about which AI stocks to sell. There had been a general pullback in market enthusiasm as investors began to accept that the Fed won’t be easing as soon
Bearishness about Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has been on the rise lately, but one Intel stock insider has been bucking the trend. CEO Pat Gelsinger has recently been engaging in some insider buying of the chipmaker’s shares. As Barron’s reported on May 3, Gelsinger last week bought up $250,000 worth of INTC stock in the open market.
If you’re wondering which consumer staples stocks to sell this month, look no further. The consumer is hanging tough. Despite persistent inflation and elevated interest rates, Americans are continuing to spend. The Commerce Department recently reported that retail sales in March rose 0.7%. Data for February reflects 0.9% growth, which was the biggest gain in
Knowing must come before owning. Many passive investors (not to be confused with passive-income investors) just own Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), but they don’t really know what the company is doing. Microsoft is spending billions of dollars on something surprising. With the full story, you may adjust your strategy with Microsoft stock. Certainly, some people are only invested in
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to Annie Duke about the cognitive biases that people have when determining the probabilities of their decision making. Duke is the best selling author of the book, Thinking In Bets, and she’s also a World Champion poker player. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – Why we should make