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In the AI arms race that has been building in financial markets, investors have honed in on a few specific names to ride this wave higher. The stock that has gotten an increasing amount of interest of late is Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock. This surge in interest has led PLTR stock to more than double on

The surge in long-term treasury yields above 4.75% at the start of the quarter signals optimism about the economy. It also has positive implications for microcap stocks. When treasury yields rise, it often reflects investor confidence in economic growth. Furthermore, this prompts a shift of capital from safer assets like bonds to riskier investments such

A handful of growth stocks have led the market gains achieved so far in 2023. The rally that characterized the first half of 2023 was uneven and highly concentrated in fewer than 10 technology stocks. Each of these has some exposure to artificial intelligence (AI). While the hype surrounding AI died down throughotu the summer,

Outside of a bullish sell-side rating issued for QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock on Sept. 18, things have been pretty quiet with the EV battery developer over the past two months. However, a few weeks from now, the company is expected to release its latest quarterly results. Chances are there will not be any big surprises with

It’s the biggest news for video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock in months. As you may have heard, GameStop has a new chief executive. Is this good or bad for GME stock? The answer is: It’s complicated, as the new CEO is controversial and GameStop’s journey to financial health is far from over. GameStop became the

The Russell 2000 Index has long been known as the best way to track the small to mid-cap investing universe. The index measures the performance of about 2,000 of the smallest publicly traded companies in the United States. It boasts a 15-year return of 8.36%. Numerous investors often look to it in order to capitalize

Taylor Swift is a phenomenon that has captured the attention of millions around the world. But importantly, Swift has captured the wallets of these people as well. In fact, she’s been so successful that many have started referring to her business acumen as “Swiftonomics.” The Eras Tour grossed some $2.2 billion — just in America.

It’s no secret that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is one of the most talked-about plays on Wall Street. There are convincing reasons to invest in Tesla now, but the best policy is to wait until Oct. 18 if you’re thinking about buying TSLA stock. I’ll explain why that date is so important. First, however, prospective investors should

September hasn’t been kind to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, which is down on the month. This decline lacks a clear company-specific cause, and could be attributed in part to a broader stock market retreat. The Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index is down 6% this month, and the S&P 500 has retreated by 4%. Concerns about potential interest

Autologous chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy is 0ne of the most promising, relatively new types of cancer treatments. CAR T involves “reprogramming” patients’ T cells, which fight hostile cells within the body. Specifically, CAR T treatments  work by reconfiguring T cells so that they attack proteins found on tumors. CAR T also attacks other

After a strong summer, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock lost altitude in September. Does this mean it’s time for investors to give up on Archer Aviation? Not necessarily, but you’ll definitely want to keep your share position size small and be realistic with your time frame. Archer Aviation will not commercialize its electric vertical take-off and landing

The case for investing in growth stocks has been muddled for quite some time. For example, 2022 was a terrible year for growth stocks across the board. Rapid rate hikes beginning in March of that year caused their downturn. The negative correlation between rising interest rates and high-performing growth stocks is well known: The price

Cannabis stocks are benefitting from a resurgence of interest as it becomes increasingly likely that it will be rescheduled legally. Less stringent legal codes will open up new opportunities, especially tax benefits, to cannabis companies. The loosening of regulations promises to raise all ships, so to speak. However, it will remain wise to avoid those cannabis firms that

Take a look at some of the recent headlines for Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), and it may seem as if things are looking up for the mobile chip company. However, upon closer inspection, it’s clear that QCOM stock isn’t going to enter “comeback mode” anytime soon. Why? For one, while there has been some promising news, certain

In the world of artificial intelligence, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock is a name many investors look to first. That’s not only because the company’s ticker symbol is AI (it helps). It’s because this business’ focus is on allowing developers to design, develop and deploy enterprise AI applications. Thus, in order for the AI revolution to take hold

It’s been a challenging year in for dividend stocks. A number of notable companies have cut their dividends. And more pain is possible as high interest rates and a faltering economy cause issues for many firms. One particular area of interest is in the commercial real estate area. Investors have indiscriminately dumped just about everything

We are entering week four of the NFL season and online betting just got a little busier with Fanatics and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) offering live streaming of NFL games. They are doing so on their betting apps through Betvision, Genius Sports’ (NYSE:GENI) immersive sports wagering experience. It’s just another reminder to investors that gaming stocks

As reform in federal cannabis laws continues to move forward (albeit slowly), it may be worthwhile to keep an eye on the cannabis stocks to watch. Big developments in this area could drive correspondingly large moves among stocks in the cannabis space, but are any of these names in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors

It continues to be an uneven playing field for tech stocks. While some companies are continuing to knock the cover off the ball, others are struggling and in decline. Of course the current market selloff isn’t helping. But the underlying fundamentals of many tech stocks remain extremely strong and position them for big gains once