In a year when technology stocks have led the market, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock has been a laggard. Value seekers may consider investing in PayPal now, but the risk-to-reward balance isn’t favorable. There’s risk and uncertainty as PayPal is undergoing a CEO transition. Furthermore, PayPal and other U.S. non-bank fintech firms may have to face scrutiny from the Consumer
InvestorPlace published an article last December about the seven hottest biotech stocks to own in 2023 and beyond. One of the seven was the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI). XBI tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index which represents the biotechnology sub-sector of the S&P Total Market Index. XBI currently has 133
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) had a choppy few months, as the electric vehicle (EV) company saw slipping market share and pricing concerns cut into its share price. The stock is down about 5% over the past month, though shares jumped nearly 10% in the past week. For now, Tesla is undeniably the dominant player among electric EV stocks.
The hydrocarbon industry has slowed amid concerns about the climate crisis and the transition to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Still, oil stocks continue to generate massive free cash flow and commodity prices continue to surge in volatile swings. Oil stocks will continue to have a place in the world despite the radical transformation of our
With surging cryptocurrency prices, investors seek the top tokens available to maximize their returns. Indeed, investors can choose from among thousands of options, each with unique fundamentals setting certain coins apart. Breakout potential looms high for many tokens, fueled by increasing liquidity and a number of imminent macro and sector-specific catalysts. However, these highlighted cryptos
In 2024, UBS expects disinflation and rising unemployment to impact economic output, prompting the Federal Open Market Committee to implement proactive rate cuts. The FEderal Open Market Committee designed the initial cut to prevent the nominal funds rate from becoming overly restrictive amid falling inflation, with subsequent cuts later in the year to counteract economic
Despite some market pessimism surrounding next year and the often prophesied recession, there are still oversold marijuana stocks to buy that offer great value. The companies on this list benefit from the emerging health benefits of these plants and the continued liberalization of what were once illicit drugs in the U.S. I foresee a rise
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.
The long-term trend favors electric vehicle (EV) production even if it’s not a smooth transition. That certainly appears to be the opinion of analysts. That’s why there are currently many EV stocks with strong price targets. That being said, current headlines suggest that electric vehicle sales haven’t lived up to the hype. There are several