Automation is a trend that’s been ongoing for decades. As companies seek greater productivity, automating undesirable tasks will continue to happen, and AI and machine learning will help us get there. Recently, machine learning mainly involved predictive models classifying data for forecasts, with limited corporate spending. The Nasdaq surged 31% in 2023 due to generative
A Dick’s Sporting Goods store stands in Staten Island on March 09, 2022 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Fabrinet — Fabrinet surged 21% after its fiscal fourth-quarter results late Monday topped analysts’ estimates. The advanced manufacturing services company posted non-GAAP earnings of
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock has made a solid recovery so far this year. Other tech stocks have performed even better during this time frame. Still, a nearly 43% jump in price for GOOG stock is nothing to sneeze at. However, chances are it’s not the stock’s performance relative to other FAANG components that has you wondering
The past few weeks have brought forth a mix of favorable and disheartening news for flying car stocks. While certain companies have secured their initial official certificates from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin flight testing, others have temporarily suspended their testing because of battery-related concerns. As competition in the field continues to heat up,
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock, a lesser-known but potentially significant aviation stock, operates in the emerging air mobility sector. Despite a strong year-to-date surge, JOBY stock’s potential could remain high due to the early-stage market. Based in California, Joby Aviation specializes in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Backed by major financial supporters, holding a modest
The Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), its stock price surged over threefold in 2023, driven by high demand for AI chips. However, Asian chip makers, responsible for Nvidia’s chips, are seeing their lowest earnings in years. Investors optimistic about Nvidia’s ongoing impressive performance should take heed of the challenges the global advanced chip industry is currently facing. Nvidia’s
Investors seeking potential opportunities often gravitate toward high-growth areas of the market. Of late, AI stocks, or companies that are involved in developing the front-end artificial intelligence solutions, or service the back-end technical aspects of this sector, have taken off. Many of the names on this list will certainly be familiar to most investors looking
High-yield dividend stocks can provide investors with an extra cushion in difficult markets. After all, you continue to get paid even if share prices fall. Of course, the higher the yield the greater the risk overall. Many companies that pay above 5% are considered high-yield/high-risk. However, if you simply look for firms that have long histories of
When it comes to investing in dividend stocks, some investors focus mainly on yield. This can sometimes lead to investing too heavily in stocks that, while offering a high yield, could end up becoming dividend traps, whether from cutting/suspending their dividends, and/or from shares declining in value, outweighing the large payouts. Other investors focus on dividend