Artificial intelligence grabbed most of the headlines last year, but weight loss stocks were equally noteworthy. It grew slowly for several years but really went stratospheric last year. The wider availability of Ozempic and Wegovy set the world on fire. A class of drugs known as glycogen-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapies for diabetes and obesity, demand
The positive future of the U.S. government is highlighted by the Federal Reserve’s confidence in a strong economy and declining inflation rates. The robust job market, unexpected job additions, and the chairman’s optimism about sustained productivity growth contribute to a favorable outlook. While challenges remain, such as managing wage pressures and potential disruptions, the overall
While the Biden Administration did pass the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which provides tax incentives and subsidies to clean energy projects, hydrogen stocks ended 2023 on a sour note. Case in point, the Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:HYDR) fell 36.5%. If you glance at how the ETF has performed over the last twelve months, its price has fallen by more than 55%.
Quantum computing is a new field of computing which utilizes quantum mechanics to produce machines that can handle far more calculations than traditional computers. The goal of quantum computing is to produce qubits, which are a measure of computing capacity. So far, the industry hasn’t managed to sustainably achieve enough qubits to supplant other types
Last week, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and the latest non-farm payroll (NFP) data dictated the stock market’s performance. During heightened volatility, a handful of stocks stood out due to intense price momentum, which may continue into the coming week due to company-specific events. Regional banks attracted renewed scrutiny after New York Community Bancorp’s
Do you have what it takes to be a successful Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) investor? You have to be able to handle share-price volatility and CEO Elon Musk’s unpredictable comments. As we get into our Tesla stock analysis today, we’ll have to address Tesla’s challenges. We’ll also identify a possible buying opportunity for some (but not all) investors. Musk’s recent
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is a top semiconductor stock that many investors think can eventually rival Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the long run. However, with AMD’s market capitalization of $275 billion, compared to Nvidia’s $1.55 trillion, we see quickly that the market doesn’t view these companies as comparable. Now, AMD has posted some rather strong results, showcasing 10% year-over-year
In 2020, I discussed how federal pension laws restricted the amount of company stock that could be held within an employee’s defined benefit plan to 10% of the assets. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about defined contribution plans like 401(k)s, which have created glaringly obvious retirement risk stocks to avoid. In 2018, two finance
Last year, technology stocks ruled and telecoms like AT&T (NYSE:T) got left behind. So, what will an AT&T stock analysis predict for 2024? While the company’s earnings outlook didn’t impress Wall Street, value seekers and yield hunters should still consider a share position in AT&T. AT&T is a telecommunications giant, but the company isn’t revered
Over the past two months, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock came back to earth, losing 23.2%. It now trades in the $16.50 range. Bulls wonder if their PLTR stock analysis has sprung a leak. I don’t know many other tech stocks that have fundamentally pulled up their socks over the past 24 months like Palantir has,
PayPal’s (NASDAQ:PYPL) Jan. 30 announcement that it was cutting 9% of its global workforce (about 2,500 employees) did not surprise investors. Much of the PayPal stock analysis, since Alex Chriss was appointed as CEO of the digital payments company last August, revolved around the changes required to make it a more agile company. “Today, I
With low interest rates on the horizon, now is a great time to consider the best home builder stocks for 2024. The homebuilding sector continues to show promising signs, and discerning investors are eyeing the potential to generate outsized returns. During the pandemic, investors saw a balloon in home prices across the country. This was
As demand for consumer electronics cools, investing in 5G technology stocks in 2024 hinges on understanding long-term company offerings. With individual spending no longer focused on shiny new phones, companies cannot rely on consumer trends to remain profitable. This makes 2024 a year for innovation and integration across the telecommunications space. 5G’s connectivity and blazing
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google recently unveiled its new “Gemini” artificial intelligence model, claiming it to be the company’s most advanced AI yet. This new model has been integrated into Google’s conversational AI assistant Bard, which was criticized for being underwhelming when it first launched. With the powerful Gemini under the hood, could Bard be poised to
The eSports gaming stocks have captured the attention of investors, positioning themselves as a significant investment arena. Once considered a niche pastime, eSports has evolved into a global phenomenon with remarkable staying power. Notably, as per Statista’s projections, the global eSports market is set to reach a revenue of $4.3 billion in 2024. Further, the
Momentum stocks are some of the most popular choices for investors, and for good reason. When high-quality businesses see their stocks prices continue to reach new heights, chasing momentum winners can pay off big. While overbought momentum stocks bring inherent risk, reasonably-priced momentum plays still offer sizable upside. With many stocks already off to a
The Fed crushed expectations of lowering interest rates by holding the current rates steady. However, there are several signs of the economy improving and this could mean lower rates in the coming months. But if you want to build a resilient portfolio that survives the ups and downs of the economy, you need to consider
The artificial intelligence (AI) craze of 2023 fomented a surge in many semiconductor stocks, even those not directly contributing to the rise of generative AI models. In 2024, I believe there will be a continued focus on chipmakers who can take advantage of this burgeoning market. Wall Street, of course, prefers some semiconductor stocks over
Telecom stocks tend to get a bad rap. Big but boring legacy names tend to be seen as pure dividend producers. They offer limited growth prospects at best and value traps at worst. But times are changing. And the era of telecom stocks being relegated to low-risk/low-reward portfolios is over. Most of the emergent innovation
NVDA (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the world’s most valuable companies. My Nvidia stock analysis reveals that as well as it’s doing, this company still has plenty of room to grow. This past year has truly been transformative for Nvidia, with the stock skyrocketing more than 200%. Growth will continue as accelerated computing and generative AI