Virtual reality stocks flamed out beginning in late 2021, some very dramatically. 2022 was exceptionally tough on all things tech. Rate hikes prompted by rampant inflation caused a swift and about-face for a sector that had been red hot. The hype fell off a cliff, the reality of Fed rate hikes set in, and investor
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The U.S. media advertising market is now rebounding as the fears of a recession fade, while the streaming wars are heating up, and Roku appeared to benefit from these trends in the second quarter. This has put the spotlight on companies like ROKU stock. Further, the valuation of Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock is now quite low,
When you’re concerned about an economic downturn, a relatively safe solution is to stick with famous names like Merck (NYSE:MRK). I recommend holding MRK stock, reinvesting the dividend payments and sleeping soundly at night. Believe me, I fully understand the importance of low-volatility investments in 2023’s fourth quarter. Interest rates could stay higher for longer,
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Trick or treat? It’s a pretty innocent question that greets many people every Halloweem. Most people asking that question can rest assured that they will receive candy. For stock investors, it isn’t that simple. Unfortunately, there are some spooky stocks looking to haunt your portfolio. Some stocks look very promising only to crash and burn
Did you happen to see Barron’s recent article that discussed Bill Ackman’s desire to take X (formerly Twitter) public through his SPARC (special purpose acquisition rights company), a newer twist to SPACs (special purpose acquisition company)? The traditional SPAC raises money in an IPO (initial public offering) and then takes 12-24 months to find a target
In the illustrious theater of Wall Street, where trends meet trades and portfolios parade in panache, the holiday season is the red-carpet event of the year. If you’re an astute investor with a penchant for the spotlight, a selection of retail powerhouses are already vying for the leading role in your portfolio. Nonetheless, identifying the
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is a top tech stock in 2023, with shares outperforming the market. In fact, META stock is up a whopping 165% this year alone. Indeed, a strong earnings beat and a number of other factors are continuing to provide support for this social media giant. It is clearly aiming to head into
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Investors are clearly skeptical about Ryan Cohen’s ability to save GameStop (NYSE:GME). The stock has seen its share of pops, and a big one on news that Ryan Cohen would be stepping in as the company’s CEO. Yet since this announcement, GME stock has since dropped 23% over the last month, suggesting doubts about Cohen’s
With market uncertainty being the name of the game, investors may want to red flag the most volatile stocks to avoid. Usually, securities that show greater-than-average mobility – whether to the downside or up – are speculative, growth-oriented ventures. That might work well during a decisively bullish market cycle. However, when faced with uncertainty, such
With the market seemingly poised for a rotation out of high-risk assets toward more reasonable fare, unloved value stocks may have a chance to finally secure their time in the spotlight. Basically, the good times of any artificial intelligence-based technology firm soaring higher may be ending. Therefore, seeking legitimate bargains may be the key to