There are many ways to approach penny stocks, but one that has gained popularity in recent years focuses on stocks in this category that are prime candidates for a “short squeeze.” A typical short squeeze candidate has a high level of short interest, or percentage of outstanding float sold short. With the short side of
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has once again knocked it out of the park with its quarterly results, but didn’t have a post-earnings rally. Are investors focusing heavily on a negative aspect of the latest results/guidance? Is there some sort of market-related factor that is outweighing this positive news? In other words, is the market’s muted reaction
Embarking on the thrilling expedition of stock investment often leads investors down well-trodden paths, pursuing the giants that dominate headlines. However, the true adventure lies in unearthing the hidden-gem stocks waiting to surge into the limelight. These three enigmatic entities quietly amassing potential for an astounding 500% growth leap. These names, tucked away from the
Food stocks are a good investment option for investors who like to follow Peter Lynch’s advice to “buy what you know.” With the holiday season kicking off, it’s a time for families, friends and food—and maybe not in that order. As the last two years have shown, food stocks have a defensive element that is
Finding a great small-cap stock to buy isn’t always easy. We know that, over the long run, small-cap stocks as a whole outperform large-cap cousins. But that’s on an indexed basis, and picking individual stocks poses a substantial risk if you pick them wrong. These seven small-cap stocks, though, represent the best of the bunch.
Although the usual line remains the same – electric vehicles are the future – several hyped EV stock picks have suffered the curse of the market jinx. With various pressures such consumer demand erosion and a sector-wide price war clouding the burgeoning industry, electric mobility is arguably facing its first true test. Not many places
At first blush, focusing on low-volatility stocks may appear an overly pessimistic strategy. After all, the benchmark S&P 500 gained almost 8% in the trailing month. On a year-to-date basis, the venerable index is up nearly 19%, very close to its record high. Nevertheless, it doesn’t hurt to prepare for negative outcomes. Yes, thinking positively
Draw Fibonacci retracement and extension grids to identify hidden support and resistance that may come into play during the life of a trade.
Few other phenomena scare bearish traders than an unexpected momentum shift that forces an awful decision, thereby imbuing the concept of short-squeeze stocks with unignorable leverage. After all, when bulls get things wrong, they generally risk their principal. In contrast, the bears risk their principal and then some. Since securities can rise indefinitely, pessimists face
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As we end the year and look ahead to 2024, it’s instructive to consider which growth stocks are likely to outperform moving forward. Third-quarter earnings season provided some clues as several technology companies issued impressive results and gave bullish outlooks for the coming year. Many of these tech names are not the usual suspects. While
As Baron Rothschild would tell you, “Buy the blood in the streets, even if the blood is your own.” Or, as Warren Buffett says, “Be greedy when others are fearful.” At the moment, given the bloodshed in lithium stocks, it’s time to get greedy. Sure, lithium is slipping on falling prices and supply fears. We can see the chaos
With Apple in the top spot, these are the biggest companies in the world by market capitalization.
Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,
The complete collapse of OpenAI over the weekend caught everyone by surprise. The privately held artificial intelligence (AI) outfit fired its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman leading several top people at the firm to quit in protest. Hundreds of employees demanded the board of directors resign. Financial backer Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was also caught flatfooted. Having
Look beyond technology stocks, and there are plenty of bargains to be found in the market right now. Because the rally in equities this year has been highly concentrated in only a few tech names, many top-quality stocks are undervalued and primed for a breakout. Lots of notable names have been left out of the
Last year, the data analytics market size was valued at $271.83 billion, and the sector’s valuation is expected to soar to $745.15 billion by 2030. Clearly, companies are relying more and more on mining trillions of data points to provide them with valuable insights about their businesses and customers. The information that they obtain, in
The search for the best travel stocks is heating up. With September showing an impressive $104 billion in travel spending and a steady 3.5% growth year-to-date (YTD), the sector shows potential for growth even in challenging economic conditions. In particular, air travel demand stood out with a robust 10% increase. As we approach Travel Tuesday
Iconic “Big Short” investor, Michael Burry, has shorted these chip stocks to sell. The latest round of 13-F filings revealed that Burry’s Scion Capital Management shorted Blackrock’s (NYSE:BLK) iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) with 100,000 Put options. The nominal value of Burry’s short position stands at approximately $47 million, which is nearly half of Scion’s liquidity. As such,
In the US business landscape, strategic mergers and acquisitions often set the stage for remarkable returns for shareholders. In the wake of economic shifts, three key M&A plays emerge as focal points, poised to redefine market dynamics and investor strategies. This has led to this article on merger deals to pay attention to. The first