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While Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) focuses on artificial intelligence in 2023, the company isn’t just jumping on the AI bandwagon. UPST stock earns a solid “B” grade because Upstart is deploying its technology in a useful and interesting way. Financial traders should weigh their tolerance for risk before considering an investment in Upstart. What Upstart seeks to achieve

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a banking sector disruptor that’s garnered a lot of attention on Wall Street. Opinions vary, but one notable theme among analysts is that SOFI stock looks overvalued. I tend to agree, and while I like SoFi Technologies as a company, I recommend that prospective investors wait for the share price to come

Shares of Massachusetts-based T2 Biosystems (NASDAQ:TTOO) surged another 30% this week on meme stock interest. According to financial data provider Fintel.io, retail ownership has now risen over six-fold since last month. In a sense, T2’s rapid ascent comes as no surprise. Shares of the highly shorted healthcare firm have risen 110% since the start of

As the EV landscape shifts, investors considering Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock for its recent strong performance have been rewarded. Momentum has taken LCID stock on a bumpy, but upward ride this year. And while Lucid has seen its valuation come down from its peak in Q1, there are reasons some investors remain very bullish on

In 2014, Massachusetts-based T2 Biosystems (NASDAQ:TTOO) went public at $11 per share. Expectations were high for the young startup. Its sepsis-detecting products targeted a $20.3 billion industry, and T2’s Magnetic Resonance Platform (T2MR) was potentially game-changing. Shares would quickly rise to a pre-split $23. The product, however, would prove a dud. In 2020, most of

Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) stock is puzzling. Th company continues to grow its hydrogen fuel cell business but it has yet to see a profit. The second quarter report is typical. Bloom announced on Aug. 3 that second quarter sales were up nearly 24%, compared to the same quarter a year ago. But there was still

The biotech industry proved itself resilient in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. With research from Mckinsey, venture capitalist (VC) companies increased investments from 2,200 in 2016 to 3,100 in 2021 in biotechnology (biotech) startups. These startups have advanced medicine overall, improving cell therapy, tissue regeneration, genetic medicine, and more. With increasing innovation, we see

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) shareholders are certainly reaping the rewards of this bull market in the EV sector. Indeed, shares of the EV manufacturer recently surged nearly 90% over just nine sessions. While RIVN stock has since given up some of these gains, it still has almost doubled from its $13.45 level on June 26. Investors

The International Energy Agency expects to see electric vehicle sales of around 14 million by the end of this year. Governments across the world are trying to increase EV popularity. National policies and incentives will likely help with sales.  The U.S. expects to deliver a 50% market share for electric cars by 2030. The European Union

Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock is among the names that have seen impressive moves in recent weeks. In fact, shares of PLTR stock surged over 10% because a veteran Wall Street analyst initiated coverage and had some positive remarks. The market’s momentum further boosted gains. While many analysts on Wall Street have been bullish about the stock,

The market’s strong rebound this year is driven by excitement over AI advancements, boosting major indexes. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock dropped 4.9%, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell 2.7%, and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) slipped 2.4%, partly due to credit rating agency Fitch downgrading the U.S. debt rating. Quarterly results of another AI-focused firm fell short of expectations, contributing to the

Artificial intelligence and data analytics are two of the most revolutionary technologies of our time, and at the heart of this revolution is Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). This software giant has carved out a significant slice of the market with its innovative data integration and AI-driven platforms, but is PLTR stock a wise investment choice after

After more than a year at sub-$10 per share prices, including a brief trip to penny stock territory, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares are back in the double-digits. Chalk this all up to a well-received earnings late last month for SOFI stock. However, almost as quickly as they spiked back into the low-teens, shares in this

This week, special counsel Jack Smith brought four charges against Donald Trump. The indictment against the former U.S. president alleges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election, severely undermining the electoral process. For the first time in our nation’s history, we are preparing to put a former president on trial for attacking the

Income investors should focus on stocks that pay solid yields but also those that have sustainable payouts and strong business models. The Dividend Kings are an excellent place to look for stocks with sustainable dividends, as they have raised their dividends each year for more than 50 consecutive years. The following three Dividend Kings have

It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the U.S. that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. It is so hot that some cities have gone an entire month without temperatures falling below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Coincidentally, 2023 has been the summer for sizzling stocks.  The S&P 500 is up nearly 10% since the

For all the focus on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ:AMD) strategy in the AI space is steadily gaining momentum. While it has yet to benefit significantly from its high-end AI accelerators, the company is set to ship these in Q4. Moreover, large-scale cloud service providers have been considering these accelerators as alternatives to Nvidia.

It’s time to buy battery stocks. With the world going green, we’re seeing a massive shift to electric vehicles. Coupled with government incentives, stricter emissions regulations, advancements in technology, and global leaders demanding millions of EVs in the next decade, anything EV-related has been explosive. That includes demand for electric vehicle batteries. “As the global

Here’s some eye-popping math for you. From its July 26 closing price of $9.38 to its final price of $13.27 on July 28, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock rallied approximately 41.5%. Today, I’m going to recommend that QuantumScape’s investors got lucky and should strongly consider taking profits. There may be even a short-selling opportunity here. That’s how irrational

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock could be on the move as the company is due to report earnings Aug. 8. Analysts expect about 24 cents/share of earnings on revenue of $3.7 billion. Those are huge gains from a year ago, when there was a loss of 3 cents per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. Things

I don’t know if you’ve been following the Elon Musk rebranding of Twitter. He’s now calling it “X” and plans to turn the social media platform into a super app where you can do just about everything. “In the months to come, we will add comprehensive communications and the ability to conduct your entire financial

Recently reported results of several electric vehicle (EV) makers indicated that EV sales have been resilient so far this year, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. Government incentives and price cuts by most EV makers have driven higher volumes. Citing data from Motor Intelligence, a Wall Street Journal report highlighted that U.S. EV sales increased 50% to

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock has had an interesting year. The company has done very well making plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery-powered cars backed by gasoline engines. A PHEV avoids many trade-offs plaguing other electric cars. Lithium ion batteries are heavy. They have less energy density than gasoline, even with the weight of an engine added. Li’s

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has had a spectacular run, but there is no guarantee that its success will continue. Competitors like Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) are rapidly innovating and introducing more advanced chips that may eventually surpass Nvidia’s offerings. In this article, we will delve into the potential risks that may limit Nvidia’s growth, and evaluate

For many investors, the sudden rise of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is a mystery. Telling them it’s about AI only deepens the mystery. This means many people are getting in on a good thing without knowing what the good thing is. Since the start of 2023, NVDA stock is up over 210%. They’re worth 48% more than

Over the past few years, Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) performance has been a roller-coaster ride. AMZN stock plummeted by 50% from January to December 2022 as market concerns grew about the impact of inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, in 2023, the stock has been on fire, substantially undoing a big chunk

Wind and solar will continue to get the lion’s share of the headlines as it relates to the world’s clean energy transition. However, it may also be time for investors to consider investing in clean water stocks as part of a balanced clean energy portfolio.   Concerns about water quality will drive the growth in

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), a tech giant globally known for its robust portfolio of services and products, has had a remarkable surge in its performance. We’ve all heard about the “Magnificent 7,” and it’s clear that MSFT stock owners have meaningfully outperformed relative to the S&P 500. Microsoft’s financial health has been consistently robust, with the company

Among electric vehicle stocks, Nio (NYSE:NIO) is one that makes big moves, on news both directly and indirectly tied to the China-based EV maker’s potential prospects. A prime example of this is with the reason behind the latest spike in price for NIO stock. Already trending since the start of the month, NIO stock made

In the modern age, people are ready to get excited about flying car industry stocks.  Excitement continues to build around flying car stocks following recent positive news in the sector. California startup Alef Auto got FAA certification to test its Model A vehicle. That vehicle could become the first vehicle that can both fly and