The popularity of artificial intelligence has surged since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, which was developed by the AI startup OpenAI. This has resulted in the company being valued at $29 billion due to increased demand for its AI technology. Accordingly, as we saw in the dot-com boom of the late-1990s, AI stocks are proliferating, with
A practice designed for only the most daring traders, the best short-squeeze stocks to buy now could yield tremendous gains. To be sure, approaching this sector means staring at the possibility of severe losses in the face. Still, because of the extreme risks involved, the rewards could be massive. To understand why, when bulls invest
Whenever a billionaire hedge fund manager speaks, people listen, which is why investors may want to tune into Paul Tudor Jones stock picks. According to a recent CNBC article, the Wall Street living legend believes the Federal Reserve finished raising interest rates. Moving forward, the equities market could grind higher this year. To be sure, the
It may be time to sell some of the top energy stocks, especially as they become overvalued. Sure, according to the International Energy Agency, rising post-Covid demand from China, coupled with tight supply, suggests that a crude oil rebound is possible later this year. However, U.S.-driven factors such as debt ceiling uncertainty and continued interest rate hikes
Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology is igniting a digital renaissance worldwide. The sector is brimming with contenders that could potentially become juggernauts in the space. However, in selecting the best 5G stocks to buy now, it’s imperative to exercise caution. After all, with any technology, such as 5G, the potential for a robust upside is massive.
With geopolitical tensions soaring between the world’s top two economies, the idea of targeting China’s publicly traded securities – even those billed as the best Chinese stocks to buy now – might seem risky. To be sure, there are plenty of reasons to doubt the sector. For one thing, CNN Business points out that the
As of the latest news at the time of writing, CNN reported that debt-ceiling negotiations broke down, which means that investors should at least consider stocks to sell before recession strikes. Sure, it’s possible that Democrats and Republicans can come together to prevent catastrophe. Even so, investors should also be aware of another problem: the
A cursory glance at this list of the world’s largest companies by market capitalization yields some interesting data. There are currently only five companies valued at $1 trillion or greater. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) occupies the 6th spot with a $711 billion valuation based on its public equity. I guess that Berkshire Hathaway is unlikely to be the next
In this episode of let’s talk stocks, we are going to go back into the basics of technical analysis, and we’ll talk about the ascending triangle pattern, which is a continuation pattern. We’re going to take a look at what the pattern looks like, its previous trend, volume, projection, entry points and finally, I’ll give
Most of the tech stocks that were amidst a selloff at the same time last year have rallied impressively in 2023. The two biggest tech companies are close to surpassing their peaks back in 2021, while others like Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) have more than doubled their value from their troughs. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
As we see governments making huge investments to achieve their clean energy goals, everyone is talking about a greener future. Electric vehicle (EV) companies are set to benefit, with several subsidies and tax credits available for them. However, it is also important to keep in mind that there is a looming fear of recession. EV
It’s no secret that Warren Buffett’s favorite stock these days seems to be Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech giant now accounts for about 47% of Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) portfolio. Buffett began buying shares in 2016 and pretty much hasn’t stopped. He added over 20 million more shares of Apple stock in the first quarter. Through
Shares of Troika Media Group (NASDAQ:TRKA) tumbled 25% last Thursday after the firm revealed it had received a Staff Delisting Determination from the Nasdaq exchange. Troika had failed to meet two previous deadlines of reaching a $1 minimum bid price, and no further 180-day extension was granted. That means the popular meme stock now has
In this article DKNG ZION PFE MU FL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pacific Western Bank signage is displayed outside of bank branch in Beverly Hills, California on May 4, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. PacWest Bancorp — Shares rose 14%. The
Earlier this year, it looked like Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) was losing the generative artificial intelligence (AI) arms race to Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). However, Google just scored a win against Microsoft’s Bing search engine. That’s positive news for GOOG stock, and so is a U.S. high court decision that suggests Google will continue to
It certainly feels like we’ve entered a period of rapid change overall. The economy remains volatile as traditional systems continue to be in flux. And technology appears to be taking a quantum leap forward. That massive leap is being catalyzed by changes that will shape the fabric of our society, economy, and lives overall. It
We’ve rolled through a bulk of earnings season, but now we’re hearing from the retail sector. So far, it’s been hit-and-miss, and the retail sector has struggled. That said, there are some of the best retail stocks to buy amid the mess. Consumer spending is the lifeblood of the U.S. economy. Put simply, we live in a
Healthcare stocks are an attractive prospect right now. Nearly 18% of the U.S. GDP went toward healthcare in 2021, which will only continue growing as the population gets older and sicker. This structural trend should be a rising tide that lifts all boats and will likely play out globally. But which are the best healthcare stocks to buy? There
Block (NASDAQ:SQ) is facing an array of intense, ominous threats, and its shares are not exactly cheap. Given these points, I continue to recommend that investors sell SQ stock. The company is somewhat vulnerable to declines in the value of bitcoin, and Square’s involvement in cryptos exacerbates the chances that regulators will look to probe
While diversifying your portfolio and creating balance is important, holding high-quality outperforming stocks is also a great idea. The market always has a few names that not only perform well during the uptrend, but also manage to cushion from volatility and losses during a down cycle. Of course, such characteristics are hard, if not impossible,