Curious about my chances of being replaced by an artificial intelligence chatbot, I went ahead and asked ChatGPT 3.5, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini to give me examples of stocks with poor ratings or sell signals. Both Gemini and ChatGPT gave me non-answers, explaining that I should do my research and what common pitfalls to
Month: June 2024
Data is big business. Consumers can look at data to make decisions about their finances, fitness routines, and any other part of their lives. Corporations also assess data to determine which actions to take and the best opportunities to pursue. While data can lead to new business discoveries and personal breakthroughs, there’s also a lot
Stocks decline for any number of reasons. It’s impossible to predict those declines all the time but relatively easy most of the time. Avoid investing in stocks that represent weak companies. Anytime a business’s prospects are weak, the stock should also be weak. That’s obvious advice but advice that has proven unreliable of late. Special
Investing in dividend growth stocks is a popular strategy for those seeking a dependable income stream and potential capital appreciation. As we step into June 2024, identifying the right stocks with a solid history of reliable dividend growth can be fairly challenging. In fact, all major indices are hovering near all-time highs. However, several names
The sluggishness in retail sales signals it’s time to assess retail stocks to sell.U.S. retail figures came in flat last month compared to March, significantly behind analyst estimates. Moreover, retail sales, excluding automobiles and fuel, dipped 0.1%, while a notable 1.2% decline in online sales pointed to a pullback in consumer activity. This worrying trend
In retirement, stability and downside protection are the main investment objectives. You need retirement-proof stocks that guarantee stable growth with minimal volatility to succeed. Otherwise, picking unstable stocks might expose your portfolio to extreme gyrations and in some cases, steep losses. Therefore, as you consider your retirement funds, it is of utmost importance to review
It’s too bad for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) bulls that investors can’t live in a bubble. If they could, they would lock in the 45% gain for AMC stock over the past month. Sadly, we don’t live in a bubble, and AMC stock isn’t a five-star investment. It’s the exact opposite. It’s a dud, but not
In 2023, tech stocks have become more popular. Many of the most popular names in the market have surged as hopes of interest rate cuts continue to drive interest. However, the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption could be the most important factor to consider. Many top “Magnificent 7” stocks are certainly seeing this driver
While macro-related issues are a factor, it’s company-specific issues that play a more significant role in causing shares from top companies to become blue-chip stocks to sell. Some company-specific issues can be out of management’s control. However, many of these types of issues stem from poor decisions by a company’s C-suite. For instance, management teams
For investors with a high-risk appetite, there can be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on buying controversial stocks. There could be potential riches to be made on stocks receiving bad news or experiencing controversies they are expected to overcome. When it comes to controversial stocks, many reasons might motivate investors to sell. Ideological differences, the
The stock market’s been on an epic run over the past several months, and analysts expect even bigger gains ahead. Much of that enthusiasm is tied to potential interest rate cuts later this year. Thus, this scenario pushes investors to take on more risk in the equity market. However, to avoid catching a falling knife,
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs
In this article TXN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Texas Instruments Inc. logo is seen on scientific calculator packages in Tiskilwa, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Texas Instruments (TXN) Business: Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company. The company designs, manufactures, tests and sells analog and embedded processing chips
Tourists line a street in Venice, Italy, on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Venice collected €37 million in overnight tourist taxes in 2023, with hotels charging guests anywhere between €1 and €5. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy — When boat drivers start complaining about the tourists overrunning this famous lakeside
Wall Street actually largely ignores and tremendously underestimates great stocks fairly frequently. And the phenomenon has become even more widespread than usual over the past few years. That’s because most large investors believe that the vast majority of small and medium companies are in great danger of failing due to today’s relatively high interest rates.
The economy faces uncertainty due to decreased consumer spending and a slowing job market. The impact of raising interest rates 11 times from 2022 to 2023 is seen through consumer spending, which saw 0% growth from March to April and a 0.1% decrease when excluding gas and vehicle sales. These statistics don’t account for inflation,
Magnificent 7 stocks have been all the hype in recent quarters, and for good reason. I think most of that hype is more than justified. The market is now mostly driven by AI and the data center boom, and most people in white-collar jobs can attest that AI has greatly improved their productivity. That said,
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On-shoring trends are gaining significant momentum as the government looks to companies to build more resilient supply chains closer to home. With this in mind, I think it is a good time to invest in industrial stocks before this trend accelerates more. The government is throwing substantial stimulus into on-shoring programs via a range of