Kandi Technologies (NASDAQ:KNDI) reported results for the first quarter of 2023. Kandi reported earnings per share of 1 cent. The company also reported revenue of $22.86 million. This figure was down 8% year over year. KNDI stock is up slightly, 1.6%, as of this writing. On the date of publication, Sarah Smith did not have
Thanks to the advent of fractional share investing, you can take $500 and create a portfolio of numerous stocks. That’s part of the democratization of investing. Yet, for today’s list of the best stocks to buy with $500, I’ve chosen three stocks whose share prices add up to roughly $500, give or take a few
Even though I am making a “crypto vs. stock investment comparison,” I would like to make it clear that in no way should cryptocurrencies substitute stocks in your portfolio. Instead, both stocks and cryptos should go hand-in-hand, with stocks taking up the majority of your portfolio and cryptos taking up to 5%, or 15% if
Last month, I wrote a piece on the three best chip stocks with growth potential for long-term investors. In it, I noted the importance of semiconductors in all aspects of our lives, as well as their role in creating new, more powerful technologies in areas such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the
Not long ago, we warned that Block (NYSE:SQ) would release its earnings soon and that investors shouldn’t be too eager to buy SQ stock regardless of the outcome. As you might expect, Block’s management attempted to put a positive spin on the company’s financial results. Yet, cautious traders should take a closer look and form their
When you’re looking for the trending stocks and cryptos to buy now, choosing the right buying options is challenging despite the many available choices. Fortunately, some hot trending stocks and cryptos to buy now are worth considering because of their consistent performance. The world of stocks and cryptos is volatile right now. In the case
Exact Sciences (NASDAQ:EXAS) reported results for the first quarter of 2023. Exact Sciences reported a loss per share of 42 cents. That is much better than the analyst estimate for a loss of 75 cents per share. The company reported revenue of $602.45 million. This represents 10.8% positive surprise against the analyst estimate of $543.46
There is no doubt on the point that commodities are among the most undervalued asset class. My view is underscored by the fact that commodities (Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index) have delivered returns at a CAGR of 0.99% in the last 20 years. An extended bear market also implies a phase of under investment. This generally translates
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) reported earnings for the first quarter of 2023. Rivian reported a loss per share of $1.25. This was better than the loss of $1.59 that analysts expected. The company reported revenue of $661 million. This is a 1.4% positive surprise compared to the analyst estimate of $652.1 million. You can read the full
Although the federal government – along with a very big bank – helped get in front of yet another bank failure (the third this year), the underlying volatility naturally incentives targeting the best safe stocks for market crash list. Worryingly, the AP reported recently that the banking crisis isn’t over yet. It’s just a matter
Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) reported results for its fiscal third quarter of 2023. Affirm posted a loss per share of 69 cents, which is better than the analyst estimate for a loss of 92 cents per share. The company reported revenue of $380.98 million. This was above the analyst estimate for revenue of $369.97 million. You can
The Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, March 12, 2019. Charles Platiau | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell: Airbnb — Airbnb shares plunged nearly 11% despite a beat on the top and bottom lines. The company
While artificial intelligence is all the rage these days, investors may want to consider the best niche AI stocks to buy now. On the surface, Grand View Research reports that the global AI market size reached a valuation of $136.55 billion last year. Further, analysts project that the segment will expand at a compound annual
While concocting a list of the worst regional bank stocks to sell now naturally sets a negative tone, here’s the reality. Recently, the AP warned that the banking crisis isn’t over yet. Fundamentally, the question of the news agency centers on the magnitude of pain. Frankly, it’s difficult not to at least acknowledge that regional
Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) just reported results for the first quarter of 2023. Upstart posted a loss per share of 47 cents. This is better than the analyst estimate for a loss per share of 81 cents. The company reported revenue of $102.93 million. This is worse than the analyst estimate for revenue of $108.96 million. You
Many investors may be enticed toward undervalued dividend stocks. Indeed, valuation is key for those with a long-term investing time horizon. Acquisition cost and return on investment over time are typically key metrics that matter. Indeed, many dividend stocks provide distributions that are unsustainable. Accordingly, finding companies that have a robust business model, and will be
In recent weeks oil prices have tanked leading to some overvalued energy stocks. Through the first week of May, crude oil prices declined for three consecutive weeks in what amounts to the biggest pullback since November 2022. In the first week of May alone, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil, the U.S. standard,
Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) reported first-quarter results for 2023. Twilio reported earnings per share of 47 cents. That was more than double the analyst estimate of 21 cents. The company reported revenue of $1.01 billion. That was slightly higher than the analyst estimate for revenue of $1 billion. You can read the full Twilio press release here.
It may be hard to believe now, yet as recently as six months ago, one could classify Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) as a “deep value” stock. At the time, META stock was trading less than $100 per share. Compared to 2022 earnings forecasts, this meant you could buy the Facebook and Instagram parent at a low
As anyone who regularly reads my columns knows, I’m generally optimistic about the outlooks of the U.S. economy and American stocks. And I think that investors are greatly undervaluing many growth stocks, particularly in the renewable energy, electric vehicle, and biotech spaces. Further, the valuations of most growth stocks have tumbled a great deal since 2020.