The past couple of weeks have been increasingly volatile for U.S. equities markets. The Nasdaq fell 3.55% last week, while the S&P500 had fallen 3.05%. On the one hand, U.S. equities have likely reached a short-term peak, as trading multiples have become stretched. Yet on the other hand, U.S. Federal Reserve officials and Fed Chairman
With the VIX indicator moving to a six-month high, investors may want to consider gradually pivoting toward defensive stocks. To be clear, I’m not suggesting hitting the panic button. However, it makes sense to respond to a potentially significant dynamic. Besides the rising VIX – otherwise known as the fear index – the benchmark S&P
There’s plenty out there that could potentially drive a broad market pullback, but there are also plenty of individual stocks due for a pullback. Irrespective how the market performs from here, these types of stocks may be in for considerable declines in price. Several of the stocks that have thus far this year been top-performers
Last Friday saw an absolute bloodbath for some of the market’s hottest AI stocks. Market darling Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) nosedived 10% in a single session. Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) tanked more than 23% as the firm stayed quiet on its earnings pre-announcement. Indeed, the reaction seems just a tad overdone. A missed pre-announcement seems to have
Blockchain stocks may be a better way to play the cryptocurrency market than directly engaging. These stocks are of companies that effectively integrate blockchain technology across multiple industries, offering a more diversified exposure to investors. Moreover, you can also sidestep all the regulatory roadblocks, liquidity troubles, and tax implications that aren’t as clear with cryptocurrencies.
Looking for underpriced flying car stocks? You’ve come to the right place. This article dials in on eVTOL stocks worth buying. The term eVTOL, which stands for electric vehicle take-off and landing, represents a revolutionary industry aiming to commercialize flying cars. Although it has yet to prove itself, the eVTOL industry is forecasted to grow
Chinese e-commerce giant JD stock (NASDAQ:JD) reported strong fourth-quarter results, indicating that its new initiatives are meaningfully boosting its business. Meanwhile, the valuation of JD stock is extremely low, while I believe that investors are significantly underestimating the strength of the Chinese economy. Finally, the firm’s huge share buyback initiative suggests that JD.com is confident
Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a Bitcoin (USD-BTC) moment and the situation could rapidly deteriorate for some of the biggest companies in this rapidly evolving technology. Bitcoin miners are energy intensive. Their thousands of computers generate excess heat that must be cooled and dissipated. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates miners consume as much
Dividend stocks have a proven record of stock market outperformance. For nearly 100 years, income-generating stocks on the S&P 500 have beaten non-payers. There has never been a decade when dividend stocks didn’t produce a positive return. And then we have the dividend royalty, companies that have raised their payouts the longest. These Dividend Kings
In February, I recommended five one-month momentum plays to buy as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices surged. The world’s largest cryptocurrency is a surprisingly good gauge of bubbly investor sentiment, and our writers at InvestorPlace.com had found several strong candidates to ride the market higher. Over the following month, these picks would rocket 47%, on average. Even
While technology is not the only area of the stock market that’s currently growing, it continues to be a major force in equities trading. And while the mega-cap tech stocks tend to get all the media and investor attention, there are many lesser known names that are also posting significant increases in their share prices
These stocks that are vulnerable to rate cuts won’t be saved by a potential interest rate cut. Readers can take that statement one of two ways. It’s either a reflection that rate cuts are now expected to occur later than previously expected, and that the firms will run out of time. Or, it implies that
So far this month, Nio (NYSE:NIO) has continued sinking to new lows. At around $4 per share, Nio stock is not merely in penny stock territory. The Chinese EV play is now a full-on penny stock, and it’s likely to stay that way. Why? Mostly, because the company’s dire situation remains unchanged. The many issues
While dividend stocks can be a good option for investors looking for an available revenue stream, not every dividend stock is worth your time. Plenty of deadly dividend stocks are ready to wreak havoc on your portfolio. The worst thing about a deadly dividend stock is the inconsistency. You want to have a reliable payout
The clean-energy revolution is happening, but petroleum demand persists. Check out Dorian LPG (NYSE:LPG) stock if you’re in the market for a, c. It’s a buy-and-hold that you can tell your friends about – or maybe, you’ll just let it be your portfolio’s secret weapon. Dorian LPG is a small-cap company, but you’ll be surprised
Is the rally crude oil about to stall out? After several months of consistent oil price advances, the price of oil has dipped over the past week. It seems some traders are using the tensions in the Middle East as a “sell the news” event. Particularly if there is de-escalation between Iran and Israel, we
While revenge travel may be a fading concept, consumers still value accruing their vacation hours, potentially boding well for certain travel stocks to buy now. According to a Deloitte report, we may be moving into a new era of travel prioritization. Per Hotel Dive’s summary of the analysis, “The report found that travelers are most likely
One of the golden rules in the market (and in life) is that you get what you pay for, which makes the concept of cheap tech stocks a bit questionable. Yes, they may be cheap, priced at under $10. But is that really a good thing? Invariably, when you take a shot in the market,
With the innovation sector broadly suffering a corrective spell, it’s tempting to jump on tech stocks to buy now. However, the million-dollar question has always been, which ones? Yes, some enterprises have suffered big valuation cuts. However, we have to determine if that’s a discount or a value trap. For example, I’m hesitant about pure-play
Quite frankly, with so much attention paid to artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies, there hasn’t been much discussion (relative to prior market cycles) about meme stocks to buy now. However, the practice itself hasn’t gone away. Peruse your favorite social media network and you can find plenty of discussions about coordinated efforts to lift certain ideas.