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Penny stocks were the talk of the town back in 2021, especially those in the technology and biotech sectors. However, so far in 2023, most penny stocks have remained dormant with barely any price action to the upside. That mostly has to do with rate hikes and funding issues. Investors are rightfully uncomfortable with unprofitable
The travel and tourism industry continues to recover following the devastating blow of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The U.S. travel sector has taken off again, but the journey toward stock-price recovery is still filled with turbulence. Nevertheless, it’s imperative to separate the wheat from the chaff and avoid a long list of doomed travel
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, small aircraft that land and take off like helicopters, are being labeled by some as flying cars. Indeed, they are small like cars and will function in much the same way, since they will take a small number of passengers short distances. Moreover, because eVTOLs use electricity for
The world of biotech stocks is notoriously difficult to predict. History is littered with companies that appeared destined for superstar status only to crash and burn. A brutal FDA approval process is partly responsible for that truth. 90% of clinical drug development leads to failure. Developmental costs are another important factor. High failure combined with
Quantum computing is still a relatively nascent technology. If developed properly, this technology will revolutionize a myriad of fields, including artificial intelligence (AI), cryptography and optimization. For investors who want to get in on the early innings of this powerful technology, we asked Bing ChatGPT for its top high-potential quantum computing stocks. Taking a step
After underperforming for many years, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has performed very well in 2023. Up by more than 26% since January, investors have been cycling back into INTC stock, in the hopes the chip maker pulls off a successful multi-year turnaround. But while bottom-fishers profited from this rising optimism during the first half of the
A handful of large-scale financial traders reduced or eliminated their positions in SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. Should this be a deal-breaker for prospective investors? Not necessarily, as a high-court ruling could have a major, positive impact on SoFi Technologies and its stakeholders. It’s been fascinating to watch the market dislike SoFi Technologies for a while, and
Investing in cheap semiconductor stocks offers significant potential for growth driven by increasing demand for automotive, energy storage, robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The global semiconductor market has seen tremendous growth in recent years, projected to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2030 (McKinsey, 2022). This is a result of high single-digit to low double-digit
The battery market is experiencing steady growth these days. The reason behind this boom is the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and the growing need to store renewable energy. With this scenario in mind, investing in battery stocks could be a very wise strategy for investors who want to take advantage of this upward trend.
The United States economy has been resilient thus far, as the job market and corporate earnings have been strong. As such, aggregate earnings for S&P 500 companies rose 0.1% in the first quarter, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of a 5-6% decline three months ago. Consumer spending has remained remarkably strong despite this inflation, and demand for
In retirement, investors need income and stability. While bonds provide income, they might lack adequate appreciation to grow an investor’s nest egg. In contrast, cheap retirement stocks are important portfolio components that provide potential appreciation and income. According to Hartford Funds, dividends have comprised a large share of market returns. Therefore, investing in retirement stocks must
While passive income typically represents a solid goal for most investors, the below doomed dividend stocks to avoid confirm that there’s no such thing as a risk-free sector. It’s like buying a used car. In arguably most circumstances, going the secondhand route is smart because it saves you money. However, you must do your homework.
Although acquiring shares of companies listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average tends to be a smart wager, shifting economic circumstances might raise a cloud of suspicion over certain doomed Dow stocks to avoid. To be 100% clear, this list represents a mental exercise based on forward circumstances that may or may not materialize. It’s
Millionaire maker tech stocks boils down to one central theme: banking on the inevitable growth of the broad innovation space for potentially significant, even lifechanging returns. Of course, there’s a huge difference between selecting the right sector versus picking the right individual securities. To be quite blunt, to assume that investing in tech stocks as
While many of the best cybersecurity stocks suffered amid the 2022 bear market, we’re seeing a big rebound in this group now. Part of that is due to the current big rally within the Nasdaq and tech stocks. However, a major contributing factor has to be growth. I don’t just mean “growth” in the typical
Identifying reliable dividend stocks can be challenging, but they offer potential long-term investment opportunities. Companies with a track record of consistent dividend growth in stable or growing industries are particularly attractive. Dividends have historically played a significant role in overall market returns. However, it’s important to acknowledge that no stock’s future earnings can be predicted
One thing that you always have to be aware of with dividend stocks is the yield. Yes, high-yielding stocks are appealing. But often, a dividend stock has an outsized yield because the stock price tumbled, robbing you of returns. What you want are safe high-yield dividend stocks. Safe high-yield dividend stocks may not have a
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) made headlines by becoming the first chipmaker to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization. With its stock surging more than 10,870% over the past decade, some investors may consider taking profits. However, the question remains whether Nvidia has the potential to double its market cap and reach $2 trillion in the coming years.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is up 78% in 2023. Investors should be happy. We’re not. AI chip rival Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is up over 206% this year and pulling away. The reason has little to do with its chip designs. They’re nearly as good as Nvidia’s, according to some reviewers. The problem is software. Nvidia’s AI