Whether you’re a bull or a bear, there’s no denying that 2020 has been a banner year for Co-Diagnostics (NASDAQ:CODX) stock. The price action reflects a frenzy of trading activity in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Source: Shutterstock The moderate pullback in CODX stock since mid-May is understandable. After all, shares were under
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To call Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock a “runner” would be no exaggeration, at least from a long-term perspective. Up more than 2,000% since 2015, the shares have enriched patient investors with market-beating returns. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com The first half of 2020 has tested AMD stock traders’ patience, however. The share price has
Boeing (NYSE:BA) has fallen 36% this year. As a result of its collapse in 2020, Boeing stock has now underperformed the markets as a whole in every period Morningstar tracks over the past 15 years. How the mighty have fallen! And I’m one of the casualties of the decline. Long bullish on the company, in
The good news is that airline stocks are soaring this week. Just yesterday JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU) and most of its cohort rallied 15%. American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) tipped the scales with a whopping 41% spike in just one day! JBLU stock is up another 5%-plus today — which is actually DOWN from the 10% gains it had
There’s a lot of economic pain in the United States these days, but you wouldn’t know that from looking at Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). The real question, however, is how does Amazon stock build on its momentum? Source: Mike Mareen / Shutterstock.com Just look at the numbers. While the S&P 500 is down 3.4% so far this
Many will argue there’s a very large disconnect between the stock market and the economy. And in a very different way that’s certainly true with Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET). But rather than using the opportunity to take profits, is now the time to bet on a return to normalcy for ET stock? Let’s look at
Just a few weeks ago, social media stocks were experiencing a moment in the sun as the novel coronavirus bolstered the case for online connectivity. Facebook’s (NASDAQ:FB) FB stock was one such beneficiary, rising to all-time highs in mid-May. Source: rvlsoft / Shutterstock.com But a lot can change in a week, and change it did.
It has been more than a month since BP (NYSE:BP) reported terrible first-quarter results that included a 67% decline in adjusted net income along with a 10% drop in sales. Thankfully, or not, depending on how you look at the situation, the company maintained its quarterly dividend for BP stock at 63 cents, good for
MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) stock represents an investment in one of the country’s leading gaming companies. MGM has a world-class group of properties in Las Vegas. It also has numerous regional casinos around the country, and it has a strong foothold in Macau as well. Source: Jason Patrick Ross / Shutterstock.com As you might expect, investors
One of the big investment themes for the coming decade is related to 5G. And this movement could mean great things for 5G stocks. The global 5G services market is expected to grow at a constant annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.9% between fiscal year 2021 and FY2027. Furthermore, the 5G infrastructure market is expected
With so much attention paid to the novel coronavirus and the pandemic’s economic and geopolitical implications, multiple industries have fallen by the wayside in terms of visibility. But at some point, our modernized societies must turn back to the innovations and technologies that have driven them in the pre-pandemic era. Therefore, the case for battery
In a world of mandatory lockdowns and social distancing, MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM) stock isn’t exactly a market darling. The hotel, resort and casino operator’s share price has reflected these hard times. Source: Jason Patrick Ross / Shutterstock.com Does this mean that cautious investors should avoid MGM stock completely? And, should current shareholders abandon ship in
Data released from the National Institute of Health’s study of Gilead‘s (NASDAQ:GILD) treatment for the novel coronavirus, remdesivir, was quite positive. Indeed, a South Korean doctor who was involved in carrying out the study said that the reduction of mortality seen in novel coronavirus patients taking the drug was “meaningful.” That statement alone makes GILD
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock investors just can’t seem to catch a break. Between the trade war, the novel coronavirus and now fears over a potential U.S. delisting, the stock has been bombarded with negative headlines over and over. Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com None of these headlines have anything directly to do with the company
American Airlines (NYSE:AAL) dropped 8% on May 28 after reporting earnings. Clearly investors have not yet come to terms with all of the woes that the industry is facing. This also put pressure on Southwest Airlines (NASDAQ:LUV), which fell 3% on Thursday and some more this morning. But it hasn’t all been bad news in
There’s a lot I don’t understand about science and virology. But I understand marketing and the power of a great brand. So even in the midst of a global selloff in equities, I remained bullish on Disney (NYSE:DIS). And since my last article, DIS stock is up 20%. Source: spiderman777 / Shutterstock.com However, skeptics will
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and other carriers aren’t out of the novel coronavirus woods yet, not by a long shot. But a jump of 18.24% last week by DAL stock can’t be glossed over either. Source: NextNewMedia / Shutterstock.com The recent strength of DAL stock epitomizes what’s happening in the equity market today. Stocks, including
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) just got its head back above water. In fact, since May 11, RCL stock has exploded from $37.78 to about $52. Even now, it’s still a very solid opportunity. And if it can stay afloat, as the economy recovers, I strongly believe it can refill its gap around $108. Source: Laszlo Halasi
[Editor’s Note: “5 Bank Stocks to Buy Now Because This Isn’t 2008 Again” was originally published in March 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information.] When the economy slips into a recession and the stock market tanks, investors are naturally inclined to sell bank stocks. After all, during the last
Although Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has rallied nearly 50% over the last couple of months, Microsoft stock is likely to climb further in both the short term and long term. Source: NYCStock / Shutterstock.com In the short term, the company’s more heralded catalysts – the growth of its overall cloud business, video games, Teams and the work-from-home