Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has come into its own as “the” stock to buy for small investors. Smartphones define the 21st century economy. No one makes as many, or as much profit from them, as Apple. Apple has held this position for over 15 years, ever since the late Steve Jobs said he had “one more
Shares of Burlington Stores Inc. climbed 21% — putting them on track for their biggest one-day gain in a year — after the discount apparel and footwear retailer topped profit and same-store sales expectations for the third quarter while saying the current quarter was off to a “solid” start. Net income for the quarter to
As of September, digital ad revenue was expected to climb a robust 11% this year, research firm Madison and Wall reported. Meanwhile, the firm anticipates that the ad sales of online retail platforms will jump 20% versus last year. Moreover, online ad growth should accelerate meaningfully in 2024. Madison and Wall predicts that all media
An always uncomfortable topic, overvalued stocks to sell arouses intense emotions for understandable reasons. Just like when a sports editorialist criticizes an organization, that’s someone’s team that the writer is blasting. So I get it – there’s not just attachment at play but also money and perhaps a significant amount at that. Nevertheless, exiting certain
The global supply of platinum is expected to significantly fall short of demand this year, with the World Platinum Investment Council forecasting a record deficit, along with a rise in industrial demand to an all-time high. The global platinum market is expected to post a deficit of 1.071 million ounces for 2023, with total year-on-year
Dividend stocks often get a bad rap as being boring, stodgy companies that offer stability but little in the way of market-beating returns. It’s true. Many traditional dividend payers tend to be mature, slower-growing companies that fail to keep pace with broader market indexes. That’s why investors often view such companies as portfolio stabilizers, providing
Markets are back in the swing of things, as last week’s close marked a 7% surge since October’s low. Though investors are thankful for these Thanksgiving stocks, you should still trim these turkeys from your portfolio. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats. Likewise, some of these turkeys saw a hefty share
The U.S. initial public offering calendar is empty this holiday-shortened week, but some recent additions to the pipeline suggest December could be livelier and welcome deals from some profitable, decent-sized companies. The IPO market has been limping of late, after a flurry of recent deals flopped either from day one or in the aftermarket. The
Economies around the world are turning to clean energy sources in a bid to slow global warming, and that’s brought hydrogen stocks into demand. Hydrogen on its own is nothing new. Chemical companies have been producing and selling it for years. But using it as an energy source is a new concept. At present, it
Investors are showing signs of shifting from growth stocks to income or value-focused investments amid concerns about higher interest rates. The 10-year Treasury note reaching 5% is prompting a risk-off approach. Inflation persists, and corporate results, along with rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions, are pressuring markets downward. Several formerly high-flying growth stocks may face
It hasn’t been smooth sailing for retirement savers this year, as evidenced by Fidelity Investment’s latest retirement data. Investors are reeling from a mix of higher inflation and market volatility, the company said, and that has resulted in retirement-account balances declining from last quarter and the number of loans and withdrawals increasing. Fidelity uses data
Dividends provide a guaranteed return on capital and investment income to shareholders. This makes dividends an important consideration, especially for people living in retirement. However, dividends can be tricky. A lot of times, stocks that offer shareholders a high yielding dividend do so because the share price is underperforming or trailing the broader market. In
Editor’s note: “This New AI Chatbot Is Ushering In Nvidia’s End” was previously published in earlier in November 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The world’s richest man just unveiled his own AI chatbot. And it may present an existential threat to the world’s most powerful AI company.
Initially concentrated on defense and intelligence, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has broadened its clientele to the healthcare, energy, and finance sectors. Noteworthy profitability and advancements in AI analytics make PLTR stock an appealing choice for investors. Despite the cooling of ‘AI mania,’ Palantir Technologies continues to hold firm, with shares not far below their 52-week highs.
U.S. stocks have jumped back near to their summertime highs, a big rebound as investors enter the holiday season with Black Friday just days away. The shopping frenzy expected on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, kicks off a spending spree for the holidays that could help buoy stocks after their surge this month. “With consumers
Manufacturing stocks are often considered bellwethers for economic shifts and offer unique investment opportunities. As manufacturing activity typically precedes broader market trends, it’s perhaps a more opportune moment to consider undervalued manufacturing stocks. This earnings season has brought encouraging news for the sector, with rising earnings and a promising future outlook. Consequently, investors are looking
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) reported fairly dismal third-quarter results. Worse, the automaker looks poised to continue losing significant market share in both the U.S. and China. Meanwhile, the valuation of TSLA stock remains very high. Not helping, the firm also faces meaningful regulatory threats. Given these points, I believe that investors should sell TSLA stock at this
I should pay more attention when I sign up to write about specific companies. In Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) case, I could write a bullish or a bearish take on NVDA stock. For some strange reason, I took the bearish stance. Excuse me? Anyone who’s followed me over the years knows that CEO Jensen Huang is my
Israel, the United States and Hamas have agreed to a tentative deal that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting, the Washington Post reported Saturday. The release, which could begin within the next several days could lead to the first sustained pause in conflict
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock trounced Wall Street’s expectations in the third quarter. Moviegoers hit the theaters in droves as Barbie and Oppenheimer wowed audiences. AMC attendance was up 38% from the year-ago period pushing revenue to $1.4 billion. That was 45% above last year and nearly 12% better than Wall Street’s expectation of $1.3 billion.