Penny stocks can be your best friend but also your worst enemy. Although individual pennies often provide lucrative returns, a diversified penny stock portfolio tends to underperform the S&P 500. Therefore, it is essential to revise your penny stock portfolio frequently. Furthermore, fundamental aspects suggest penny stocks may end up under the pump early next year.
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Millionaire-maker hydrogen stocks should be on your watch list. These companies have great upside potential via their strong catalysts and the industry’s progressive acceptance of hydrogen as a clean energy source. We’ll discuss three hydrogen stocks that could mint new millionaires due to their explosive growth trajectories and low market caps. The following companies represent
It’s fair to say the market is warming up to the potential lithium metal battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock holds. The stock is up 23% year-to-date and that’s after it lost 60% of its value in late summer. There’s a tectonic shift underway in battery technology as the EV market expands and it seems likely
Spending, on average, generally decreases in retirement. But that doesn’t mean your spending will decline each year. Rather, spending will likely fluctuate greatly in retirement, according to recent research written by Sudipto Banerjee, a vice president with T. Rowe Price. In fact, about one in four retirees experienced at least a 17% to 20% increase
The Federal Reserve appears set to pivot toward lower interest rates in 2024. With inflation coming down and financial conditions looking more measured, it could be time for easier monetary policy. That is great news for investments like tech stocks, which have a significant correlation to interest rates. However, investors may be getting ahead of
The pharma stock leaders can at times seem overly risk averse with their approach to developing new medicines and cures. With the difficulty of clinical trials and the uncertainty of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval, many pharma companies prefer to play it safe rather than bet big. But not everyone is content making minor changes forever. There
Want to get direct exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) market? One simple way is to invest in enterprise AI software company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). However, there are both green flags and red flags with C3.ai, so consider your time horizon and risk tolerance if you plan to own AI stock. Furthermore, don’t buy C3.ai stock
It may be a couple of years since the meme-stock feeding frenzy hit its heights, but we’re still seeing occasional bursts of meme-like activity in number of stocks. GameStop Corp. GME, -1.03%, for example, saw a meme-like rally ahead of its third-quarter earnings earlier this month, and other companies this year have seen spells of
Consumer discretionary stocks represent a product or service that someone may want, but doesn’t need. We’re talking about everything from retailers to restaurants and sources of entertainment. If the products are great, these stocks tend to do well. But if there are better options, then these are consumer discretionary stocks to sell. After all, consumers
If you bought Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares earlier this year, chances are you aren’t complaining. META stock is up by over 168% year-to-date, and has nearly tripled from its 52-week low. But for those who have dived into the Facebook and Instagram parent’s shares more recently, instead of “no complaints,” you may be feeling frustration
If you’re seeking exposure to the cybersecurity and artificial intelligence market, you may be tempted to load up on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock. After all, a famous tech-market investor recently bought millions of shares of Palantir. Don’t hit the “buy” button, though, until you’ve considered a potential issue with one of Palantir’s government contracts. Also, remember
A popular analyst says a new tech-stock bull market is gaining momentum as other companies are now joining the party. “We believe a short covering for the ages for the tech sector into year-end is well underway as the fundamental picture for growth tech stocks is rock solid based on our recent checks in the
Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) is an intriguing EV company many investors have on their radar. Indeed, the company’s high-priced luxury EVs have some of the best specs in the sector. That said, volatility with LCID stock has led to surges and declines (mostly declines over the past two years), forcing certain long-term investors out of the
In an era where digital fortification reigns supreme, three cybersecurity giants stand tall, reshaping the landscape of online protection. The first one on the list showcases a financial fortress with diversified revenue streams crucial to bolstering market valuation. The second one, a sentinel in the industry, flaunts its leadership through accolades and innovations that resonate
In a fiercely competitive electric vehicle manufacturing industry, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) faces hurdles in selling vehicles and achieving profitability. Consequently, RIVN stock may be exposed in 2024, potentially relinquishing recent gains. Though Rivian has seen its stock price rally roughly 50% off of this year’s lows, it’s still trading well below its previous meme-cycle peak.
Options contracts tied to more than $5 trillion worth of stocks, exchange-traded funds and indexes are set to expire on Friday as the latest “triple witching” expiration event collides with the rebalancing of the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. The result could be a high-octane, and potentially extremely volatile, session where tens of billions of contracts
KTSDesign | Science Photo Library | Getty Images It’s arguably the biggest stock story of 2023: a small number of giant technology companies now make up a very large part of big indexes like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100. Five companies (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia, and Alphabet) make up about 25% of the S&P 500. Six
Since unveiling the Cybertruck on Nov. 30, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has fluctuated very little. Many analysts are negative on the Cybertruck, saying that canceling the Cybertruck all-together would boost stock price. Others, like Cathie Woods, are bullish on it. Let’s see who is right. Why the Cybertruck is bad for Tesla The bearish thesis started
It’s amazing to witness a the resurgence of interest in Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) in late 2023. Earlier this year, INTC stock hit rock bottom as financial traders mocked Intel. They relentlessly talked about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) eating Intel’s lunch. But now, Intel’s loyal investors are having the last laugh, and in 2024 I expect that they’ll be
2023 proved to be a wild year, as many investors’ top-performing stocks quickly swirled down the drain amid higher interest rates and tightened economic conditions. But, against all odds, the market outlook improved rapidly in early fall before kicking off an early start to the Santa rally. While it’s too early to say for sure,