Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Carlo Allegri | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading Monday. Tenable Holdings — The exposure management solutions provider rose 3% before the market opened following an upgrade to overweight from neutral at JPMorgan. The bank said the company is positioned to see better business fundamentals in the
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Weight-loss drugs are taking the U.S. by storm. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is forecasting that the market for weight-loss medications could reach $100 billion in annual sales. The new class of drugs, known as “incretins,” has been shown in clinical trials to suppress appetite and reduce food intake. This, in turn, leads to dramatic weight loss
Some penny stocks go on to deliver huge returns for their owners. Most, however, do not. After all, companies usually end up in penny stock territory because something dramatic has gone wrong with their business model. At times, these issues can be resolved. In others, however, little chance of a revival exists due to a
In early August, I wrote about how shares of T2 Biosciences (NASDAQ:TTOO) could rise to $1 or more in a short-term frenzy. Meme investors had singled out the stock, and heavy options trading meant shares were at risk of getting squeezed. Retail investors delivered. Within two weeks, TTOO’s stock had risen from 30 cents to
Beach goers take to the water to cool off amid high temperatures Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Huntington Beach, CA. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Huntington Beach, California Over 2,500 investors and financial advisors have descended on Huntington Beach, California — a.k.a. Surf City USA —for a financial conference. A
In this article BABA TWNK MRNA IMTX Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Visitors at the Tesla booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, July 6, 2023. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — Shares of the electric vehicle maker jumped 6% after
The search for the best travel stocks has recently gained momentum, and for good reason. Post-pandemic, travel and tourism sectors have rebounded impressively. After witnessing a major slump, where travel took a backseat for many customers, we now observe an impressive resurgence. However, the upswing isn’t incidental, as financial reports highlight robust financial health with
The market is giving investors mixed signals. But this is a time when what’s happening on Main Street differs from what’s happening on Wall Street. There are crystal clear signs that the consumer is losing steam. This makes it time to look at consumer stocks to sell. Companies are reporting that consumers are pulling back
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of tech firms. However, don’t assume that MSFT stock will deliver magnificent returns like it did in 2023’s first half. Sure, Microsoft’s investors will get exposure to the artificial intelligence market. Yet, current and prospective shareholders should be aware of a significant competitor that Microsoft will
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Nowadays, as technology continues to advance, so does the need for semiconductors. Fortunately, the daring companies within this sector are responsible for creating the most efficient, powerful, and capable semiconductors. Let’s look at the three best semiconductor stocks to buy this month, from companies that will grow your portfolio. Qualcomm (QCOM) Source: nikkimeel / Shutterstock.com
Investing in companies you know and understand is the best advice I learned when I started to invest. Familiarity with due diligence made the stock-picking process faster and more manageable. And, helped me to avoid investing into stocks to sell. However, knowing the company name alone isn’t the only deciding factor to invest in stocks
Some financial traders might dream of multi-bagger returns when they invest in electric vehicle battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). I’ve warned people about QS stock before, and I’m still pessimistic. However, taking a share position could make sense if the price is right. Even a low-confidence stock can rally sharply in certain circumstances. For example, a
In this article WMT DELL HAS MDT VZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., October 22, 2019. Brendan McDermid When markets get choppy, dividends offer investors’ portfolios some cushioning in the form of income. Dividends provide a
In this photo illustration, the Warner Bros. Discovery logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Occidental Petroleum, Halliburton, EOG Resources — Shares of oil and gas companies were higher Tuesday after Saudi Arabia earlier extended its one million barrel per day voluntary crude oil production cut
While overshadowed by other major tech stocks‘ performance, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is no slouch in year-to-date gains. CSCO stock has rallied by more than 18.5% since January. Cisco is also not a slouch in potential growth catalysts. Sure, look at forecasts, the enterprise hardware company will report middling earnings growth over the next few years.
Just as there are REITs to buy, there are REITs to sell in September. Some of these stocks are no longer in favor due to changes in how we fundamentally navigate through society. One example is the shrinkage of mall foot traffic in favor of e-commerce. Others deserve this title since they’re inherently risky with
For the long term, I like the growth prospects of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, financial traders need to time their entry points carefully with TSLA stock. That’s a challenging task when Tesla’s chief executive is unpredictable. Some questions remain unanswered in 2023, it seems. Is Tesla’s strategy to lower its EV prices, or
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The Tesla logo is seen on a charging station in Virginia, Aug. 16, 2023. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday. Roku — Shares popped 3% after the streaming company announced it would lay off 10% of its staff, consolidate office space and look to
Did cybersecurity companies win second-quarter earnings season? It certainly appears that way after nearly all of the leading cybersecurity companies beat Wall Street forecasts, sending their share prices up 10% or more as a result. While mega-cap tech stocks posted mixed Q2 results, and disappointing retailers complained about in-store theft, cybersecurity firms hit one homerun
One of the more impressive winners in this year’s AI-driven rally has been Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Palantir stock has surged nearly 140% since the beginning of the year on the back of impressive earnings and even more impressive expectations upgrades. Of course, most investors know that the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 sparked a rise in
Last week, I mentioned in my article how C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is a significant player in AI, but its high valuation draws investor scrutiny despite its potential. This is a company that’s certainly polarizing, and for good reason. As far as companies viewed as battlegrounds in the artificial intelligence discussion, AI stock certainly makes the list
In this article BLMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Outback Steakhouse truck sits parked outside a restaurant in New York. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Business: Bloomin’ Brands owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurant portfolio
ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station at Walnut Creek City Hall parking lot with car, trees, and clear sky in the background, Walnut Creek, California, April 18, 2023. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Smith Collection/gado | Archive Photos | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. WestRock — The stock gained 5%
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) had a turbulent 2022, plunging from a high of roughly $380 per share to the $88 level, and then more than tripling in early 2023. At around $300 per share at the time of writing, META stock has certainly become one of the come back stories investors like to see. Those who
With inflation persistently bringing costs higher and a recession looking likely, it’s easier to find retail stocks to sell rather than buy. Any company that was struggling with stagnating growth or shaky financials is probably entering a tailspin in current conditions. Retailers tend to feel the sting of a recession more acutely than other companies
Unlike some other artificial intelligence stocks that have zoomed higher in 2023, there’s far more substance than hype with Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI catalyst. In turn, there’s been some justification for the triple-digit run-up in the price of NVDA stock this year. However, the keyword here is “some justification,” Why? This stock’s more than threefold increase
A looking into what is driving the recent spike in cannabis stocks.