EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The margin provides investors with a snapshot of a firm’s short-term operational efficiency.
The Nasdaq 100 is a stock market index comprised of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Many investors refer to it as an index of the 100 largest technology companies in America. Owing to its make-up, the Nasdaq 100 tends to outperform other stock market indexes such as the Dow Jones
The Securities and Exchange Commission has fined 16 financial companies $81 million because their employees talked about business over private text messages.
The Federal Reserve appears set to start cutting interest rates in the coming months. That has set the bulls loose on Wall Street as traders rush to profit from the forthcoming easing in monetary policy. That’s a logical conclusion given the economic backdrop today. However, some of those traders are getting ahead of themselves. We’re
If you’re invested in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar. There’s a major event coming very soon, and depending on the outcome, it could change the QS stock forecast dramatically. So, unless you’re just a gambler, there’s no need to take a huge risk and buy QuantumScape shares
Recently, the narrative surrounding the auto industry’s top stock picks has focused on which company can perfect the electric car. That question may be the wrong one to focus on for investors, however. Discussing electric car companies alongside traditional automakers is like comparing luxury restaurants to grocery stores. Customers can get food at both, but
Income-oriented investors often look to dividend stocks to generate a reliable cash flow stream. However, not all dividend payers are created equal. The most dependable dividend stocks belong to an elite group known as the Dividend Aristocrats. These are S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years. This remarkable track record
Hydrogen stocks are capturing the spotlight, heralded as a game-changer in the green energy sector. The enthusiasm is palpable, with industry titans like Bank of America forecasting an $11 trillion market potential. This sentiment is amplified by the Biden Administration’s $7 billion commitment to U.S. hydrogen hubs, underscoring a national pivot towards sustainable, low-cost hydrogen
The economy is set for a rebound in 2024, making it an optimal time to consider the best consumer discretionary stocks to buy. As we set our sights on the year 2030, the end of the decade could spell massive returns. The consumer discretionary sector can often be filled with hidden gems with tremendous growth
Investors are back to looking at value stocks as many see high-flying growth as a bubble poised to burst. Even index investors focused on benchmarks like the S&P 500 are increasingly wary of the risks associated with a handful of stocks carrying the rest. That’s why value stocks represent a dual benefit: they help diversify
Last year was an amazing year for tech stocks. Coming off a disappointing 2022, tech rallied to make up much of its losses and set the stage for further gains in 2022. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite was up 43% in 2023, and many of the top tech-themed exchange-traded funds did even better. If you were
Although the investing adage goes “let your winners run,” sometimes you have to “take the money and run,” and that’s the story here with stocks to sell at 52-week highs. Over the past twelve months, many stocks have experienced incredible run-ups in price. Much of this has to do with market trends, such as the
To operate in the market as an investor, there are many strategies, both technical and fundamental. Savvy investors should rely on both when making investment decisions. If a company is doing well fundamentally, and it’s technically at a good low point in price, why pass up the opportunity to buy something at a discount? Here
Known for being one of the best digital assets miners, Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) has gained plenty of traction over the past year. With the upcoming Bitcoin (BTC-USD) halving anticipated in April, MARA stock has been piping hot, providing impressive returns for investors over the past year. This forms the basis of my MARA stock
Uncertainty over the future growth of China’s EV sector is keeping top plays in the space at low prices. Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) is no exception. Although LI stock has yet to tumble back to its 52-week low, shares in the electric vehicle manufacturer have declined by over 35% over the past six months. Although these
Many U.S.-listed Hong stocks have suffered substantial losses over the previous years as Chinese equities have continuously declined. The trend was exacerbated by last year’s ordered liquidation of heavily indebted property developer Evergrande (OTCMKTS:EGRNY). It deteriorated even further to see outflows from Chinese and Hong Kong stocks reaching their highest since 2014 in January. It
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) is just one of many players in the increasingly competitive field of electric vehicle manufacturers. Those investing in this area need to be highly selective and always delve deeply into the data. Today, we’ll uncover some of the most important data and provide our LCID stock forecast, which isn’t optimistic. Indeed, we’re assigning Lucid stock an
In the 15 years between 2007 and 2022, U.S. fertility rates sank sharply. In fact, from 2007 to 2022, the birth rate tumbled nearly 23%. As of last year, “the average American woman (had) about 1.6 children, down from three in 1950, and significantly below the “replacement rate of 2.1 children” Vox reported. This has led to this
The top shareholders of Ford are William Clay Ford, James D. Farley, James P. Hackett, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and Newport Trust.
Expedia shares tumbled after the online travel giant announced weaker-than-expected bookings and said that a new CEO would take the reins in May. Here’s an important chart level to watch.