The S&P 500 was trading up against resistance, as was the Nasdaq. But because it had resolved higher out of a multi-week consolidation window, bulls were feeling good about their prospects. It also has them looking at the hot stocks for tomorrow to see if they can find an edge. Unfortunately, neither index was able
There’s an unrelenting competition to dethrone Tesla, as the world’s most notable EV company. In fact, there are dozens of EV firms and electric vehicle stocks ying for Tesla’s crown. In the U.S., legacy automakers continue to pour significant resources into diversifying their respective product mixes toward electric vehicles. The same is true for other
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Today’s a really special day for me. That’s because today, I get to unveil the best kept secret on Wall Street – a secret that could help you make big money in any market. The story here is pretty simple. About a year-and-a-half ago, my team of Caltech quants and I started to get a
Both novice and experienced investors should explore some of the appealing, undervalued stocks owned by BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) holdings. The investment company is among the world’s leading asset managers and has survived every recession since its founding in 1988. Not only that, but in less than 35 years, the company has built up its total assets
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In any market condition, it’s important to hold dividend stocks in one’s portfolio. These stocks provide regular cash inflow and, if valuations are attractive, meaningful capital gains. With market conditions remaining relatively bearish, some of the best dividend stocks trade at attractive valuations. These stocks can potentially deliver robust total returns. I also want to
The search for undervalued growth stocks is on, with the stock market seeing nice upside so far to kick off 2023. While not much in terms of the macroeconomic environment has changed, there are reasons for improved optimism among investors. Indeed, the declines seen in many sectors last year could pave the way for outsized
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is implementing a big round of layoffs. This is, apparently, supposed to be a sign of Microsoft showing fiscal discipline. At the same time, the company is in talks to spend $10 billion on an an artificial intelligence chatbot. These developments should be a cause for concern among MSFT stock traders. Microsoft is facing
Last year was rough for the stock market, but that doesn’t mean that all stocks should be avoided. Many names have fallen sharply over the last 18 months, and that has given investors an opportunity to focus on blue-chip stocks that have excellent, long-term outlooks. These safe stocks have a long history of success and
What will 2023 look like for California-headquartered neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI)? If you’re counting on a rapid recovery for SoFi Technologies, don’t hold your breath. SOFI stock is a buy but only for a tiny position as lower prices are probably on the horizon. Therefore, it’s wise to wait patiently and refrain from investing
It’s been a roller coaster ride for airline stocks in recent weeks. Most notably, the Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) debacle made investors think about other airline stocks to buy. On Jan. 11, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) grounded all domestic flights after its Notice to Air Missions system failed. The glitch in the system kept planes
Without a doubt, inflation is decelerating in America, as the country’s Consumer Price Index actually declined 0.1% in December compared with November. If inflation continues to sink, several sectors whose performances are heavily influenced by consumers’ spending power and/or interest rate levels should outperform going forward. In this column, I will identify a number of those sectors
After a summer of labor disputes and a winter storm that forced cancellations from sea to shining sea, investors were finally beginning to believe that long positions in airline stocks were ready to take off. However, last week’s grounding of all U.S. flights is a reminder that all is not well in the airline industry.
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Quantum computing stocks hold incredible promise for long-term investors. In terms of what the future of computing will look like, and the future performance of computers, this is a space many long-term investors continue to hone in on. Rather than traditional binary-based bits, these quantum computing companies rely on qubits that can store and calculate
Electric vehicle stocks have witnessed a deep correction in the last few quarters, but the best EV stocks to buy will recover from the factors that held them back. Factors include overvaluation, supply chain concerns, inflation, and a potentially weak macroeconomic environment in 2023. Intensifying competition has also impacted valuations, but it is the nature
Is a recovery taking shape for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)? You may be asking that question, as TSLA stock has experienced a double-digit rally since the start of the year, despite recent developments that few would regard as “positive.” Yet despite its strong performance in recent weeks, if you’re thinking of jumping in, think otherwise. Although some
Eventually, there may be compelling reasons to bet your hard-earned capital on solid-state lithium-metal battery manufacturer QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). Right now, however, QS stock gets a “D” rating due to the risks involved. The short squeeze potential shouldn’t appeal to sensible long-term investors. Besides, QuantumScape’s financial profile might improve someday, but it’s not particularly impressive right now.
In order to really hone in and understand what a portfolio is, let’s take a look at a business example so we took a look at a regular business and how that business can look at its inventory as a portfolio. For example, if we start breaking the business down into a few segments, you’ll