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Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock just recently hit a huge milestone, becoming the second company behind Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to reach the $3 trillion market cap status. The prospects of artificial intelligence have Wall Street excited, as MSFT stock is at the forefront of this revolutionary technology. Generative AI is arguably one of the most important technologies since
January has been a bit of a jumpstart for solid-state battery stock QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). The company, known for its batteries that can be charged 1000x without degradation, has short-term potential as a way for investors to ride rallies. But the long-term picture for QS stock appears to be blurry, and investors should this factor before
In 2023, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) surpassed expectations as its share price skyrocketed roughly 300%, making this stock quite the standout in the digital asset market. This will have important implications for COIN investors. That said, even with its recent increase tied to France’s regulatory clearance, COIN stock still rests 55% below its 2021 peak. Coinbase and Bitcoin
For the better part of the past few years, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has fluctuated between a rather tight range of $5 and $10 per share. However, just before the end of last year, this stock touched the high end of this range, signaling some strong potential momentum. And while SOFI stock has given up
Based on the latest headlines, investors might be tempted to ignore the viability of underappreciated value stocks. Primarily, the latest reports indicate that the economy grew at a much more rapid pace than experts anticipated in the fourth quarter. As well, inflation eased, making the Federal Reserve’s ability to engineer a soft landing seem rather
While it doesn’t seem like it when you’re young, aging happens to everyone and therefore, so-called AgeTech stocks should benefit from inevitability. A buzzword for age-related technology, this concept refers to a rapidly growing field focused on developing and applying innovative solutions to improve the lives of senior citizens. The segment encompasses the full range
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In the space of tech and commerce, certain industry titans emerge as the architects of leading innovations. Three companies stand at the forefront, each pioneering groundbreaking advancements in their respective domains. The first one’s prowess in semiconductor technology, the second one’s strides in AI hardware, and the third one’s e-commerce juggernaut status reveal a glimpse
Crypto enthusiasts are becoming more and more positive this 2024, with many saying the crypto winter is nearing. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) paves the way for this optimism, with the launch of highly-anticipated spot Bitcoin ETFs now approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, a wave of capital is expected to continue to flood into this
The stock market recovery over the past couple of years has been anything but evenly-distributed. A handful of high-flying tech stocks dubbed the “Magnificent Seven” have largely powered the rebound, overshadowing many other quality businesses. As a growth investor, it can be easy to feel like you’ve missed the boat. However, that couldn’t be further
By the time the United States Federal Reserve convened for its Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting in December, federal economic data had already pointed to a sustained cooling in consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index, for example, only rose 3.2%, from a year-over-year (Y/Y) perspective, in October, which was approximately 590 basis points lower than the
The remote work environment is still dynamically changing as 2024 approaches. What was once a requirement during the pandemic is now considered standard practice in the business sector. This change has important ramifications for investors, especially when it comes to choosing which firms to sell that are remote work stocks. The hybrid work approach combines
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock will have a critical and interesting 2024. CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the only Cloud Czar founder who still owns his company. The CEOs of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.Com (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG)(NASDAQ:GOOGL) are employees. Their fortunes don’t change by billions when their stock moves. Zuckerberg’s does. But we’re no longer
I read two articles recently about Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock that made me wonder if it’s a buy now, at its lowest point since June 2020. The first headline was, Could Nio stock rise 1,000% in 10 years? The second asked, Will Nio Be a Trillion-Dollar Stock by 2050? That’s pretty heady stuff. I definitely wouldn’t
Identifying the best forever tech stocks can often be a great way for investors to build wealth in the stock market. When you look at some of the largest companies in the stock market, they’ve continued to dominate and outperform the market. These tech stocks to buy and hold are great investments for the long
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has started 2024 just as it finished 2023, hotter than a pistol, up 28% year-to-date and 211% over the past year. Nothing can stop it. ThinkAdvisor.com interviewed investment strategist Harry Dent Jr. about the 2024 market outlook. Dent argued that the S&P 500 could lose 86% of its value in 2024. However,
Finding undervalued AI stocks may seem like a search to find a unicorn as valuations in this space are very elevated. Many of the world’s best AI companies are fetching massive premiums, even relative to other high-growth tech sectors. However, there are still AI-related stocks that have compelling valuations, or are simply overlooked by the
Investors can look at many factors before buying or selling a stock. Valuations, financials, and industry news are some of the information we can consider before investing in corporations. Some investors prioritize momentum in their investing decisions. The logic is that if a stock has been going up for quite a while, the corporation is