Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock has surged nearly 140% this year because of strong earnings and rising AI interest. The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 boosted AI stocks, leading to a 64% year-over-year increase in AI mentions during Q1 2023 earnings calls as companies embraced AI opportunities. Palantir’s stock surged after surpassing Q1 earnings expectations
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Relax. Your monthly Social Security checks are not in danger because of the looming federal government shutdown. That will be reassuring news to those retirees who, like many of the rest of us, have difficulty understanding the different impacts of, on the one hand, the U.S. government coming up against its debt limit, and on
As the year began, institutional investors fled growth stocks to the relative safety of value stocks. In the second quarter, some of that money moved back to growth stocks. Now with higher interest rates well into 2024 a near certainty, institutional money is likely to flow back into some of the best value stocks. It’s
Healthcare stocks generally offer a lot of upside. The cost of healthcare is incredibly expensive in the United States and the companies that deliver it tend to do very well overall. However, as with any sector, there are bound to be losers – and these healthcare stocks to avoid unfortunately make that list. These companies
Buy the rumor, sell the news is an old saw among investors. But is it accurate? As investors are seeing in 2023, good news can be bad news and vice versa. That’s true of tech stocks as it is to the broader economy. In fact, tech stocks can be more affected by positive or negative
SYDNEY — Qantas Airways QAN, -1.69% said its fuel bill for the first half of fiscal 2024 could increase by 200 million Australian dollars (US$128.82 million) due to higher oil prices and a lower Australian dollar. Australia’s flag carrier said Monday that it expects its first-half fuel bill to rise by 7.7% to A$2.8 billion
In this article AVGO PEG SO CVX BMY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Michael Wirth, CEO of Chevron. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Dividend-paying stocks can help enhance portfolio returns, but investors will need to perform their due diligence as they sift through the names. Investors should carefully assess these companies by paying attention to
What’s your priority as an investor? Maybe it’s income opportunities. Or, you might seek a good value. Perhaps you only buy stocks with strong upward momentum. But if your answer is “all of the above,” then you’ll definitely want to take a look at Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock. Some financial traders might have reservations about investing
In recent years, the cybersecurity market in 2023 has boomed as more and more businesses and individuals begin relying on digital platforms and cloud services. This has led to the emergence of cybersecurity stocks to sell. However, since the U.S. Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates early last year, the global economic outlook has become
The Big 3 is in a labor bind…and some investors are starting to bet against General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford (NYSE:F) and Chrysler owner Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) as the United Auto Workers strike drags on. Ford, GM and Stellantis are among the top 10 most shorted auto stocks as of Sept. 18, according to research from S3
The bottle Barr Hill Gin, $39.99 The back story Some of you may be familiar with the expression, “You’re the bee’s knees.” But what about the Bee’s Knees cocktail? The classic Prohibition-era drink — a mix of gin, honey and lemon — has been finding fans of late. Trendy bars are featuring it on their
The so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks surged in 2023, contributing to a market rebound in an outsized manner. The stocks’ presumed overrepresentation has investors considering other investments in their place. While tech has been the clear winner thus far in 2023, there’s plenty of reason to assume that other sectors will be strong moving forward. That
Many stocks that are flying high right now are flashing warning signs that some investors ignore at their own peril. Other stocks on the downslope are likely to continue sliding lower as their operations, earnings, and sentiment toward their shares worsens. While timing the overall market is difficult, it’s much easier to see when it
EHang Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:EH) represents a new kind of EV stock. It leads the Urban Air Mobility sector in China with its autonomous aerial vehicle technology aimed at disrupting transport and logistics, creating smart cities. Yet, many investors believe this EV stock is overvalued at nearly $18 per share. EHang is a pioneer in the
Dear Quentin, I have been married for eight years. My husband and I have had our ups and downs, as most married couples do. We got married young — he was 26 and I was 25 — which was probably not the best idea, as we had only known each other about a year and
In this article PDD CHTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A paramedic prepares doses of AstraZeneca vaccine for patients at a walk-in COVID-19 clinic inside a Buddhist temple in the Smithfield suburb of Sydney on August 4, 2021. Saeed Khan | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in early trading.
Investing in EV stocks offers investors the opportunity to benefit from the world’s green energy transition. The automotive sector will play a significant role in major economies’ commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Transportation accounts for approximately one-fifth of global GHG emissions. This presents a prime investment opportunity to benefit from the divestment in internal
While hopes for long-term returns may lure investors to growth stocks, some of these very stocks should be avoided. Especially if they’re waving red flags. In fact, I’ve listed seven top growth stocks to avoid because of damaging issues. Growth Stocks to Avoid: Airbnb (ABNB) Source: Diego Thomazini / Shutterstock Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) has a compelling market opportunity.
When a company’s executives and board members voraciously buy their own stock suddenly, it’s worthy of attention. Share purchases by insiders are often viewed as a vote of confidence in a company’s stock. People within an organization have first-hand knowledge of the company’s happenings and performance. Seeing them buy stock can be taken as a
Dear MarketWatch, I am in my mid-50s and live in Massachusetts. I’m looking to move to somewhere that’s roughly an hour from a small city or well-to-do suburban area, and I’d like to be on a waterfront (a lake, pond, ocean or even a marsh). I live a quiet, outdoorsy lifestyle and would like an