The Street’s worries about PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock are way overdone. Eventually, these concerns, pushing the shares down 80% from their August 2021 high of $289, will become much less intense, enabling PYPL stock to soar far above its current levels. Specifically, investors’ trepidation about PayPal’s falling profit margins and its competition from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will eventually be unfounded. As a result,
Month: January 2024
You deserve to start off 2024 with fresh, high-confidence stock picks. Unfortunately, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock has multiple problems and the bull case for just doesn’t hold up. The EV market is fiercely competitive, with significant changes from 2020 and 2021, when investors were more speculative and forgiving of consistently unprofitable companies. Given recent interest-rate hikes, investors are now more
Shares in “Magnificent Seven” component Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock surged by nearly 54% during 2023. However, a growing number of stockholders have made an exit. After hitting a new all-time high in mid-December, AAPL pulled back slightly. The market has been using various developments and discussion about the company as an excuse to take profits. This
U.S. stock indexes were falling for a second straight session on Wednesday to extend the sell-off in high-flying technology stocks amid concerns the recent rally has come too far too fast. Investors were also awaiting the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting in December. How are stock indexes trading The S&P 500 SPX dipped 30
As we ring in a new year, many investors may be thinking about how to reposition their portfolios for 2023. Last year wasn’t necessarily a banner year for many battery stocks. Indeed, many companies have faced challenges in terms of production and metal prices. However, this group merits attention in 2024. Why? Well, the long-term
Meme stocks are not what they were back in 2021 when they took the market by storm, crushed Wall Street short-sellers and put hedge fund Melvin Capital out of business. But meme stocks haven’t gone away. Over the past two years, retail investors who keep trying to execute a short squeeze on the shares pushed
Space stocks are accelerating towards making up a trillion-dollar economy, and 2024 is the year many could go stratospheric. Space stocks are more than just a tourist pipe dream, a sentiment that burned investors of the ill-fated Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE). Instead, investors bullish on space’s future should look to companies providing real value today while
Money-management firm Fisher Investments late Tuesday denied a report that it’s in sale talks with private-equity firm Advent International. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported Tuesday that acquisition talks were underway. No further details were revealed, and the Journal reported that it’s possible no deal will be made, or that
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Investor Steve Eisman of “The Big Short” fame is questioning the level of bullishness on Wall Street — even with the market’s tepid start to the year. From enthusiasm surrounding the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks to expectations for multiple interest rate cuts this year, Eisman believes
With the world going green, keep an eye on hydrogen stocks. Over the last few days, the Biden Administration announced new guidelines on hydrogen tax credits. According to The Verge: “The tax credit, called 45V, can save companies up to $3 per kilogram of production if they can meet the tough new standards proposed. They’ll have
The Dow is an index of 30 blue-chip stocks that are meant to be representative of the U.S. economy. It’s largely comprised of well-known companies whose brands are household names. While the Dow had a good year in 2023, rising 14% and hitting new highs, it trailed both the S&P 500 (up 25%) and Nasdaq
Just like a fresh musical act that stormed up the charts, the curse of the sophomore effort clouds the hottest stocks to watch in 2024, if we’re being perfectly honest. After dodging the recession bullet last year, the Wall Street gods might not grant us good tidings over the next 365 days. Still, that doesn’t
Yields on 1- through 30-year U.S. Treasurys went higher on Tuesday as traders reflected on the factors that drove the Secured Overnight Financing Rate to a record high last week. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y jumped 8.9 basis points to 4.337%, from 4.248% last Friday. Yields move in the opposite direction
Reddit, often touted as “the front page of the internet,” has effectively evolved into a bustling hub for stock market enthusiasts. Several investing subreddits stand out among the various forums it offers, drawing in millions with their rich discussions on different market trends and predictions. These forums’ influence has become incredibly profound, so it’s common
Most meme stocks rallied in 2023. However, the meme stock outlook is grim, given the narrative that 2023 was merely a recovery year for high-beta stocks. Roundhill’s recent decision to shut down its MEME ETF communicates what I’m trying to get across. The ETF had experienced more than 200% in year-to-date gains when Roundhill decided
The year 2023, in terms of technology, was an incredible year. It was the year in which artificial intelligence and other sectors within technology were boosted. This new year we can also take advantage of a good tech rally with companies that have great potential. Here are three millionaire-maker tech stocks that you can analyze
As the calendar flips to 2024, the streaming world looks more expensive and less expansive than a year ago. Changes are everywhere: Most of the major streaming services have raised prices over the past year; Amazon is adding commercials to Prime Video in January; corporate consolidation is looming; and there are significantly fewer shows being
Automation and AI stocks are starting to play a significant role in smart money planning in the rapidly evolving world of technology. The teamwork of AI and automation is making a strong push, leading to surprising growth and new ideas. Automation and AI tools are permeating our daily lives. They’re increasing productivity through the creation
Happy New Year! As you’re recovering from ringing in 2024 on Monday, Jan. 1, keep in mind that many offices and services will be shut down — including U.S. financial markets. So if you’re wondering what’s open and what’s closed for New Year’s Day, then here’s a rundown of what you can expect. Is the
A seismic shift is underway in the semiconductor industry, where innovation meets the promise of astronomical growth. Imagine a landscape of three juggernauts poised at the precipice of an explosive market surge. Their strategies and innovations hint at the creation of trillion-dollar titans. The first one has an unwavering revenue trajectory and a diverse product