The biggest story in AI right now is one that hardly anyone is talking about. Yet, it involves the world’s richest men, the world’s most powerful companies, and the world’s fastest computers. It is the highest stakes story in AI yet. It will determine the winners and losers of the AI Boom in 2024. And
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For generations, Broadway fans have sought out prime seats for evening performances, firm in their conviction that a night out on the town is exactly that — an opportunity to celebrate the magic of theater, so long as it’s after sunset. And the matinee crowd? That has tended to be senior-oriented, suburban and a bit
Forget the stiff suits on Wall Street; the real market movers in 2024 might be armed with rocket emojis and diamond hands, which is why we need to discuss comeback meme stocks to buy. Sure, I understand the hesitation and to be perfectly blunt, banking on retail consumer sentiment – especially that driven by social
Structural shifts in the financial markets have led to interesting strategic shifts among hedge fund managers. Although the hedge fund business is merely an enclave of the financial markets, its activities provide valuable insights to market participants. Hedge fund trades fuel any investment analysis; however, they should be placed into perspective. For those unaware, hedge
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Income investing strategies stand out as a beacon for investors in the realm of health and stability. This approach, focusing on generating consistent cash flow through dividends or interest, remains a game-changer, especially in volatile markets. Such strategies not only offer regular income, critical for retirees but also diversify portfolios and reduce risk. These varied
There was a time when investors used to avoid heavily shorted stocks. Building-up of short interest indicates a bearish view of the stock, translating into a sustained correction. However, things changed in 2021 when retail investors targeted heavily shorted stocks in anticipation of a big short-squeeze rally. At least for some time, the results were
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Hydrogen is positioned to play a fundamental role in the global energy transition. It provides a pathway for decarbonizing “hard-to-electrify” sectors such as aviation, shipping, and heavy industry, where battery alternatives remain impractical. Fuel cell markets directly linked to hydrogen adoption are rapidly expanding. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global fuel cell market, valued at
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing industry, so it can be intimidating to come to terms with cybersecurity stocks to sell for fear of making a wrong decision. As more people work from home and businesses switch to cloud-based platforms to better serve customers or harness the power of generative artificial intelligence, cybersecurity will become even more
The outsized returns of the S&P 500 this year were driven by the returns of just a handful of stocks. Remove the so-called Magnificent 7 from the equation and the benchmark index’s performance was relatively flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, on the other hand, enjoyed a much more broad-based movement higher. This is what
Almost as predictable as the big jolly man himself, many on Wall Street are eagerly waiting for the so-called Santa Claus rally to further fuel stock-market gains that have already put investors in a holiday mood. As defined by the Stock Trader’s Almanac, the Santa Claus rally refers to the stock market’s tendency to rise
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You may have heard of the “Dividend Aristocrats,” but have you heard of the “Dividend Kings?” While dividend aristocrats have at least 25 years of consecutive annual dividend increases under their belts, dividend kings go the extra. To qualify for this designation, a company must achieve at least 50 years of consecutive annual dividend growth.
When it comes to retail stocks, one area that investors should pay attention to is what they call “Organized Retail Crime,” or ORC for short. In 2023, retailers nationwide have been whining about the level of ORC in their stores. Financial blogger Barry Ritholtz, a very successful financial planner, discussed this subject in a mid-December
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has been on a tear thus far in December. After making a relatively big move during November it continues its assent. As a result, this AI chip contender has hit a new 52-week high. To many, it may seem as if shares could keep rallying, with the stock re-hitting its
It’s a seasonal ritual that countless families enjoy — getting dressed in their holiday finest and heading off to see a local production of the “The Nutcracker,” that candy-coated ballet that celebrates all things Christmas. It’s also a ritual that’s critical to the bottom line of many dance companies, which depend on those solid “Nutcracker”
Wall Street analysts can get a bit optimistic with their price targets. So when I see calls for triple-digit upside, I take them with a grain of salt. But the three stocks I’m profiling today have targets so high I had to do a double-take. Analysts forecast these stocks to soar around 2,800% from current
InvestorPlace contributor Tomas Levani recently recommended Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock, along with two others, as the best flying stocks to own in December. There are more than three? With all the recent talk of an electric vehicle sales slowdown, it seems odd that investors would be interested in flying car companies. Yet they are, or I wouldn’t
It’s been an interesting year for enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company C3.ai (NYSE:AI), to say the least. Even though the market was obsessed with machine learning in 2023, AI stock made big moves in both directions. This is likely to persist in 2024, but if you can handle the ups and downs, then feel free to take