Investing in long-term stocks sounds easy. Investors simply buy a given stock, and hold it for a very long period of time, raking in the rewards. This so-called buy and hold investing style has worked wonders for many prominent investors, and is among the most profitable strategies out there, contrary to what traders and speculators
With the first three months of the year behind us, it’s now earnings season. Accordingly, investors looking for strong buys have a list of companies to choose from. At least, a list of companies that outperformed expectations on the earnings front. Markets tend to immediately reward companies that report earnings with positive surprises. Of course,
Visitors take photos in front of the Meta (Facebook) sign at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on December 29, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent popped 9% after announcing better-than-expected top-line results. Meta posted $28.65 billion
The Microsoft logo displayed on their stand during the Mobile World Congress 2023 on March 2, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft — Shares of tech giant Microsoft gained more than 8% Wednesday after a better-than-expected earnings report a day
The recent Bitcoin (BTC-USD) might have cooled down, with the price dropping well below $30,000. But I believe this rally is unlikely to be the last of it for BTC — conditions seem perfect for another rally in the near future, which could be hugely beneficial for crypto stocks. First, the Bitcoin halving event in
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Rate hike sensitive stocks have had a tough time recently, but once those hikes end, stand back and watch these names fly. An event that the markets eagerly look forward to is the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The stance of monetary policies has a significant impact on the broader markets and several sectors. Anticipating
At first glance, the first-quarter 2023 results from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) don’t seem all that bad. However, many investors’ initial reaction was to sell TSLA stock. In the wake of this, opinions vary concerning the future trajectory of the Tesla share price. Fortunately, there is a dip-buying strategy that could work well
Is Wall Street’s opinion of Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) optimistic or pessimistic? There’s an odd divergence between the ambitious consensus price target on PLUG stock and the multitude of downgrades. Still, hopefully, today we can wade through the sea of opinions and come to a conclusion about Plug Power. Plug Power is probably the most famous publicly
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Investors wanting to enjoy steady and consistent income should consider dividend aristocrats. In fact, even in these chaotic times, dividend investing will ensure that your money continues to grow, no matter what. With economic worries and the stock market subject to volatility, it could be a wise move to invest in these three dividend aristocrats
AI investing has been one of the year’s most dominant themes. All with some of the top tech firms looking into AI as a way to boost growth, reduce costs and improve product offerings. This is not a flash-in-the-pan technology. Not by any stretch. In fact, I’ve been following AI for a long time, covering Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)
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Source: Robert Way / Shutterstock.com Nio (NYSE:NIO) is facing rapidly increasing competition. Meanwhile, the company’s margins are also being pressured by an accelerating price war in the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market. But that’s not all. Nio’s addressable market is quite limited and the firm lacks strong competitive advantages. Given all of these points, I
It’s time to be looking for stocks for an uncertain economy. Because, as investors, we face a highly complicated macroeconomic outlook. For one, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at the fastest pace in decades. Yet, inflation remains elevated. Two, the war continues to drag on in Eastern Europe. Three, tensions are mounting with
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The massive short squeeze rally in GameStop (NYSE:GME) and several other meme stocks in 2021 will go down in the books of financial history. While the speculative euphoria has calmed, short squeeze stocks continue to grab the attention of investors. Furthermore, selected high short interest stocks continue to surprise with a 100% or 200% rally
Low-priced stocks are attractive in the sense that it allows investors to build a diversified portfolio even with a small capital. It’s also untrue that low price stocks are purely speculative. With careful screening, investors can find dozens of stocks under $10 with sound fundamentals. An added attraction is when low-priced stocks represent companies that
In certain circumstances, high-yield dividend stocks can be great opportunities. However, often, they are well within the “stocks to avoid” category. Mainly, because of their high risk of being so-called “dividend traps.” A stock that is falling because of either a dividend cut, or the growing likelihood of a dividend cut. This creates a double-whammy
Investors have shown keen interest in biotech after Johnson & Johnson’s (NYSE:JNJ) impressive earnings beat that topped Wall Street’s expectations. The earnings beat reignited enthusiasm for biotech stocks, prompting investors to search for the next big players. The pharmaceutical giant’s adjusted earnings and revenue beat expectations, with strength reported in units including pharmaceuticals. J&J also