Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the hot trend in technology and the main driver of the stock market. Companies large and small are racing to roll out new AI features for both consumers and businesses, monetizing their products and gaining market share in the process. The market for AI shows no signs of slowing
There are some high-end retail stocks for investors to avoid amid the luxury goods segment being tested in 2024. There are some struggling brands that investors should steer clear of due to their declining fundamentals and uncertain growth prospects. The high-end retail stocks discussed in this article fall under the category of uncertainty. If investors
U.S. indices are hitting new all-time highs seemingly every week. Traders are enthusiastic, but some analysts are warning of a potential market bubble. In fact, if the Federal Reserve fails to deliver anticipated rate cuts, the market could be in for a significant correction. But fear not. For investors with a greater time horizon, there
U.S. equities were lower at midday Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 to kick off the shortened trading week as tech stocks lost ground.
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Since averaging under 7% at the start of February, 30-year mortgage rates have climbed more than a half percentage point. Another jump has taken the average to an 11-week high.
Michael Burry is an investing legend and one of Wall Street’s biggest bears. The investor is best known for betting against the U.S. housing market during the subprime mortgage meltdown that led to the 2008/09 financial crisis, an event chronicled in the book and film “The Big Short.” However, while Burry continues to issue warning
During stock market ups and downs, identifying the next big players breeding massive value growth potentials is similar to finding a pearl in a vast ice lake. Among the multitude of options, certain market giants stand out; they are ready to embark on monumental rallies. These companies are strategically edging themselves for an unparalleled lead.
Microchip and semiconductor company Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is back in the dog house with analysts and investors after issuing disappointing earnings and delaying construction on a major new plant. Year-to-date, INTC stock is down nearly 10%. That compares with a 20% gain in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) since the start of the year. While most chipmaker and semiconductor companies’
The conventional wisdom is that hiring older, more experienced S&P 500 CEOs is the best way to ensure solid results, financially and in the markets. However, recent data from executive search firm Spencer Stuart suggests that conventional might not be the best way to handle the future changes all industries go through. “What worked at
A shrinking population has finally caught up with Japan’s economy, knocking it down to fourth place among global economies. But what does a Japanese recession mean for U.S. companies? Two decades ago, a receding Japanese economy would have spelled disaster for many American brands and consumers. However, much global manufacturing has shifted from Japan to
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) skyrocketed more than 20% in aftermarket trading after reporting their Q4 and full year 2023 results. The company added $196 billion in market cap gains, reportedly the largest in stock market history. This is a key part of this META stock analysis. META stock reported Q4 2023 EPS of $4.33 per share on
At some point, even a technology juggernaut like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) will disappoint investors. It’s inevitable. The company would need to broadcast – and then eventually hit – ever rising financial targets. However, nobody can keep lighting the afterburners indefinitely. Based on an objective NVDA stock analysis – particularly in the derivatives (options) market – I
In the vast opportunities, certain stocks emerge as hidden gems, promising solid returns and the potential to redefine and deliver historic gains. The article lists three game-changing stocks and the companies at the edge of their industry progress. As the stock market fluctuates and industries progress, these companies are the pioneers, ready to capitalize on
Cocoa prices just hit a record high of nearly $5,800 per ton. All thanks to supply concerns, and an outbreak of cacao swollen shoot virus, which can decrease cacao yield, and has already compromised a good chunk of supply. Ghana and Nigeria are seeing dry weather conditions, which threatens soil moisture levels, and production yield. This backdrop
The Nasdaq is currently sitting at all-time highs. Thus, there’s no shortage of high-priced tech stocks at the moment. While it’s easy to find tech shares that are high priced, finding untapped gems becomes that much harder. Tech stocks have soared over the past year as the artificial intelligence era begins. The Magnificent 7 have
Regional bank stocks zoomed higher in late 2023, in anticipation of interest rate cuts in 2024. So far this year, however, there have been more indications that the Federal Reserve’s “higher for longer” stance on interest rates will persist. While initially having a positive impact on net interest margin, in more recent months, high rates
Dividend stocks not only offer the potential for capital appreciation but also provide a steady income stream. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices research, dividends have contributed about 32% of the total equity return since 1926. Moreover, they argue that dividends signal quality and reflect confidence in a company’s outlook. Typically, dividend-paying stocks have stable
In the past, I was wary about electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN). However, my MULN stock analysis has gradually switched from full-on bearish to cautiously optimistic. As more positive news items come in, the bullish argument for Mullen Automotive is only getting stronger. For instance, Mullen Automotive’s majority-owned electric-truck manufacturer, Bollinger Motors, now qualifies for tax