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The near- and medium-term outlooks for growth stocks have greatly improved in recent weeks. That’s because it appears that the Street has, at long last, realized that relatively small increases in interest rates don’t necessarily portend doom for all growth names. Providing evidence for this assertion, the interest on the ten-year Treasury Note had climbed
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:MSOS) has surged by nearly 30% year-to-date, showcasing the rejuvenated demand for cannabis stocks. Salient to the ETF’s year-to-date performance has been the increased popularity of high-beta securities. Moreover, many anticipate that marijuana will soon be downgraded to a Schedule II category substance from its current Schedule I status,
Al Jazeera has called 2023 “the year of the layoffs.” As the news organization pointed out recently, it started badly in 2023, when Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) cut 10% of its global staff. CEO Marc Benioff might be a big believer in stakeholder capitalism, but 2023 proved that even he wouldn’t stand for an excessive work force.
Former president and 2024 Republican contender Donald Trump may potentially be in the hole for $355 million after losing his latest court case. But his newly announced line of Trump-branded sneakers is proving to be a financial hit, at least in the short term. Now, the question remains if the shoe will be a long-term
If you are an investor like me, you don’t want to miss out on any opportunity to load up on blue-chip stocks to buy when they are down. While blue-chip stocks can help build a solid retirement portfolio, many also generate steady income for the years to come. If you’re looking for blue-chip stocks to
Rewind a few weeks ago and the general consensus was much more optimistic regarding potential rate Cuts in March. then the Federal Reserve all but shut down that notion after unanimously voting to leave rates on changed at their early February meeting. This is leading to ever-changing interest rate expectations. The Federal Reserve will need greater
Just days ahead of potentially pivotal results from Nvidia Corp., Goldman Sachs has lifted its year-end S&P 500 target to 5,200, but with much of that hinging on Big Tech’s ability to keep delivering strong profits. “Our upgraded 2024 EPS forecast of $241 (8% growth) stands above the median top-down strategist forecast of $235 (6%
In this article COST META CMG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Chipotle Mexican Grill is seen in Manhattan, New York. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters Inflation worries and concerns around the timing of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts have shaken the market, but attractive stocks are available if you know where to
The cannabis sector is one that’s certainly seen its boom-bust cycle play out in relatively impressive time in recent years. Now firmly in the “bust” category among many growth investors, will a resurgence in this space take hold? And, further, what catalysts could justify a sector-wide surge? Aside from U.S. federal legalization progress, I’m skeptical
The stock market has had a good rally since the third quarter of 2023. Despite a downturn in January, major market indices, including the S&P500 and Nasdaq, are trading upward, adding to the significant gains accrued last year. This has, in turn, led to a rapid rise in the valuations of several stocks. If investors
European regulators are reportedly set to slap Apple Inc. with a fine of more than $500 million, saying the tech giant unfairly hindered its music-streaming rivals. The Financial Times and Bloomberg News reported Sunday that European Commission antitrust regulators are preparing to impose a roughly $500 million euro ($539 million) fine against Apple AAPL, -0.84%,
Uncovering hidden gems with exponential growth potential in the investment space is the ultimate quest. Amidst the myriad options, three stocks stand out as edgy candidates, each under $20. They are brimming with potential for exponential growth. The first one on the list is a stalwart in wireless telecommunication services. This company has a resilient
Dividend investing has proved to be among the most successful ways to accumulate wealth on Wall Street. Buying dividend stocks that grow their payout produces returns far above what non-dividend-paying stocks generate. Yet you should only buy those companies that can support their dividends. Southern Copper (NYSE:SCCO) just announced it was slashing its payout 20%.
With all the talk centered on climate change and the proposed solution of the electrification of everything, it was easy to forget about hydrogen stocks. Over the years, the sector has produced mixed results, with some enterprises performing well while others – especially those focused on fuel-cell technologies – have floundered. Still, hydrogen stocks remain
Haunted by high prices and low inventory, the U.S. housing market can sometimes feel like a horror movie to prospective home buyers. Now there are fears that one villain is back from the dead: the 7% mortgage rate. After mortgage rates surged in March 2022, when the Federal Reserve embarked on a series of interest
In this article JBLU Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT JetBlue Airbus A321LR is displayed at the 54th International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 20, 2023. Benoit Tessier | Reuters Company: JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Business: JetBlue is a New York-based airline company serving over 100 destinations across the United
The Nasdaq is off to a scorching start in 2024. The Nasdaq 100 Index is making new highs seemingly almost every week, and glamor stocks in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors are blasting off. This has left some investors worried about a potential bubble. There are definitely some significantly overvalued Nasdaq stocks
Down 25% so far this year, the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock outlook isn’t fantastic. The company looks to be at the beginning of a long-term decline as the company loses market share amidst growing competition in the electric vehicle space. Tesla was the sole mass producer of fully electric vehicles for over a decade. Tesla sold
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock jumped 25% last Tuesday after the data analytics firm announced a surge in AI-related demand. U.S. commercial revenues rose 70% year over year, driven by a 55% increase in customer count and rising contract values. “AI has radically recalibrated customer expectations for software,” said chief technology officer Shyam Sankar during the company’s
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