Semiconductors have become so ubiquitous and important in our modern lives that people refer to the tiny electronic wafers as the “oil of the 21st century.” McKinsey & Co. has labeled the 2020s the “semiconductor decade” and forecast that the global industry will be worth $1 trillion by 2030. The entire sector has been riding
In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming industries, Oracle stock (NYSE:ORCL) is poised to emerge as a dominant player. Oracle, a legacy software company, has been aggressively positioning itself to capitalize on the AI revolution.  Oracle’s compelling AI prospects rest on its robust cloud infrastructure to accelerate AI workloads. Its Gen2 cloud infrastructure,
Amid the AI fervor cooldown, investor enthusiasm for the top AI chip maker has waned somewhat. However, anticipation for Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) next move higher persists. With earnings expected next month, recent sell-side analysis, particularly Raymond James’ Srini Pajjuri, have continue to put forward a bullish stance on the chip name. Pajjuri and others have increased
Visa’s data processing and service units generate the most revenue Reviewed by Akhilesh Ganti Visa Inc. (V) is a digital payments brand globally, providing services to individual consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments. The company offers authorization, clearing, and settlement services for financial institutions and merchants. Visa does not issue credit or debit cards, instead,
Commodity prices have been rising faster than stock prices recently, offering potential opportunities for commodities stocks to buy. Commodities are normally used to hedge against inflation, and higher prices can bring profits for miners and producers. Normally, commodity prices reflect the dollar’s relative value as its purchasing power diminishes due to inflation. However, with a
Earnings season is a high-stakes time. Fortunes can be won or lost depending on whether a company beats or misses Wall Street expectations. For some companies, the stakes are particularly high. Analysts and investors have put some companies on notice after recent earnings flops that a turnaround is needed. Many high-profile concerns have struggled this year amid declining demand and sales,
Reviewed by Akhilesh GantiFact checked by Yarilet Perez Forex is a real global marketplace, with buyers and sellers from all corners of the globe participating in trillions of dollars of trades each day. The fact that foreign exchange trading has become such a global activity means that macroeconomic events everywhere play a greater role in
Reviewed by Julius MansaFact checked by Vikki Velasquez Vanguard: An Overview The Vanguard Group is among the largest investment companies in the world. At its core is a commitment to providing individual investors with low-cost solutions to gaining wealth. Vanguard is known for its mutual funds and is also a major player in the business of exchange-traded