The energy sector can be a hotbed of activity when geopolitical tensions surge. Energy stocks tend to become just as volatile as traders jump into action to protect profits or sieze opportunity. However, not all energy stocks perform equally well during the good times. While the best performers change yearly due to the sector’s volatility,
The NFL playoffs kick into high gear this weekend, with only eight teams remaining. After that, it’s time for the conference championships and then… the Super Bowl. That could be great news for investors looking to wager on DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and other sports betting and casino companies. Sure, it’s a cliché to refer to big
Throughout 2023, demand for next-generation GPUs and CPUs soared as companies sought to power their new AI applications. And as a result, AI chip stocks offered some of the best ways to play the emerging AI megatrend. Take Nvidia (NVDA), for example. That AI chipmaker saw its stock more than triple last year! Worried you
The metaverse has been a hot topic for several years now. Ever since Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg renamed his company to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), investors have taken this concept seriously. We’ve seen Super Bowl ads and all sorts of other mainstream attention for the metaverse concept. Unfortunately for some, this has led to
Last year was a decidedly positive one for most growth stocks. Whether we’re talking about the millionaire-maker tech stocks most investors first think of like the “Magnificent Seven”, or small-cap names, many previous high-flyers took off once again. Moving into 2024, the question is whether this momentum can continue. And while the three stocks on
In the stock market, three giants are steadily on the path to attaining a trillion-dollar market cap by 2028. This has led to this list of upcoming trillion-dollar companies. The first one, the powerhouse behind social media, is leveraging its AI investments to fuel unprecedented growth. The company is at the edge of tech advancements,
Gen Z consists of individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Many articles have depicted this group’s potential to pursue new trends and lifestyles, similar to how many articles have emerged about Generation Alpha. However, many people in Gen Z are reaching the point where they can spend their own money. The youngest people in this cohort
If you’re searching from quantum computing stocks to add to your portfolio, look no further. With disruptive trends in high-tech such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) demanding increased efficiency and speed, quantum computing has become the next hot term investors are talking about with the potential to catalyze the next technological revolution. With quantum computing’s
Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) is living on borrowed time. It may be time to pitch QS stock. The prototype electric vehicle battery exceeds expectations in testing but is far from being ready for commercial use. The delays are causing concern for QuantumScape’s major partner and potential customer. Over the past few years, Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY)
Coinbase (COIN-USD) has become the leading U.S. exchange by trading volume. Over the past 12 months, COIN stock has rebounded by an astonishing 175%. The bullish outlook for 2024 relies on Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surpassing previous highs, with other leading tokens following. Rising crypto prices drive trading volumes, the main source of Coinbase’s revenue and earnings.
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock last year became one of the more popular AI plays out there. Compared to other top AI stocks, C3.ai is a considerably smaller enterprise. The stock has a market cap of just $3 billion, and this year the company should generate just $305.5 million in revenue. At the same time, this enterprise
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has sustained a favorable position for over two months, benefitting from a broader market rally. Despite downgrades, some worry AAPL’s trend may be temporary. Robust operations and investor optimism drove a 48.2% increase in AAPL stock in 2023. The stock’s success was attributed to strong investor interest in dependable, high-quality businesses, particularly
The payments-processing space has become increasingly crowded in the 2020s. Along with that, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has the additional challenge of transitioning a new CEO and a new chief financial officer (CFO) into those roles at the company. Thus, I view PYPL stock as a “sell” as PayPal’s comeback is far from assured. And, if it happens at all, might
Tech stocks can be a great way for investors to achieve outsized returns in the stock market. Over the last decade, there are a number of technology companies that have minted new millionaires. As we transition into a new bull market, now is the best time to position your portfolio for future success. These 3
In 2021, Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares soared to $50 as a new wave of day traders embraced stock speculation. However, by 2023, the tide had turned, with speculators shifting focus, and HOOD stock, now valued at $9, trades modestly above tangible book value. On the other hand, Robinhood transformed stock trading, but in 2024, the
Amidst high inflation, interest rates, and reduced EV demand, the U.S. market recorded a record 1.2 million EV sales in 2023. However, Chinese EV producers came out ahead, reporting stellar numbers and leading the way in terms of market share. For cost-conscious investors, exploring potential next-gen EV leaders is vital in 2024. Despite temporary challenges
The technology space is pulsating with potential, and investors are keenly eyeing AI stocks that promise substantial returns. Three companies stand out as formidable contenders for a staggering 200% rise in this realm. The first one has a solid moat in the cybersecurity domain, boasting a 20% growth rate and a strategic shift towards recurring
As the hype around the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is well and truly over, the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has cooled appreciably. The Bitcoin fear index now sits at a lukewarm 63, down from 76 just a week ago, which would have been interpreted as an “extreme greed”
It’s understandable for investors to feel nervous right now. A few weeks into the New Year and markets are looking rocky. Indexes in the United Sates are in the red to start 2024 and the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%. Furthermore, futures traders now see a 63% chance of an interest rate
The market seems to have pumped the brakes on the electric vehicle (EV) boom, which was in high gear in 2021 and 2022. With investors more euphoric over hotter emerging technologies (it’s hard to name anything hotter than generative AI these days!), the broader basket of top EV plays has been a sagging trade of