“Sell in May and go away” is a common adage in investing. It’s based on the historical pattern of stocks underperforming from May to October when investors tend to stay on the sidelines. While timing the market is sketchy work at best, following the herd might be the best option for some investors. All that’s
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Across the board, this earnings season has been particularly strong. Because of the hype about all things artificial intelligence (AI), this is especially true for powerhouse AI firms like Nvidia (NVDA). The titan just reported its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday and absolutely smashed investor expectations. In fact, as Forbes’ Derek Saul noted, “This was Nvidia’s
With Q1 earnings behind most electric vehicle (EV) companies, it is time to reassess the market and investor positioning, identifying promising EV stocks to buy. The latest market growth forecast by BloombergNEF remains positive. This holds true despite the high entry cost and EV saturation in China. North American EV sales are forecast to grow
With many market strategists turning slightly bullish amid this bull market, investors may wonder if there’s still any deep value left for the rest of us. Undoubtedly, not all companies have pulled their fair share of weight in the 2024 market surge. Some investors may have ditched the lagging stocks for some hotter names, some
Within the clean energy economy, hydrogen is increasingly a major source of decarbonization. It’s not surprising that hydrogen stocks to buy have been in the limelight. As the global hydrogen economy grows, some of the best companies are in a position to create massive value. The global hydrogen market was valued at $222.4 billion in
Value stocks give investors a margin of safety from market turbulence. These stocks can continue to gain value, and some even have the potential to outperform the stock market. However, most value investors prioritize positive returns and cash flow over crushing the stock market. Granted, it’s still possible to generate meaningful returns with value stocks.
The tech sector has propelled the stock market higher for many years. It’s the largest component of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. Most Magnificent Seven stocks are tech companies, and this cohort has been carrying the stock market for many years. However, some tech stocks are more likely to outperform the stock market than others. Investors
It’s never a good feeling to be caught holding a firm’s shares in freefall, especially as the rest of the market continues rising. We’re in a rather healthy bull market, but the broad stock market rally has left some firms behind. Indeed, selling in a state of heightened fear is almost always a poor idea,
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High-yield dividend stocks are some of the best investments you can make in the current environment. Most top growth and tech stocks are all trading at nosebleed valuations. Thus, I’d put these companies solidly in “hold” territory right now. In my opinion, it would be prudent to exercise caution when considering new positions in these frothy areas
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Yale School of Management Scott Mlyn | CNBC As this year’s proxy season draws to a close, defeat after defeat for activist investors in proxy fights this year – most prominently at Disney and Norfolk Southern – raises the question: Are activist investors increasingly getting de-activated, losing their credibility and power? These self-styled
Under $20 stocks are the way to go, as J.P. Morgan forecasts a “soft landing” for the U.S. economy this year, and with persistent inflation, Middle East tensions, and the upcoming U.S. election, investors will certainly want to err on the side of caution. The economy as a whole is under pressure, at least until
It’s been an incredible year for growth stocks. As measured by the Nasdaq 100 Index, growth stocks have rallied 35% over the past 12 months. And starting from the Fall 2022 lows, the Nasdaq 100 has now rallied more than 70% in total. But investors haven’t completely missed out on easy money with these growth
Upon a quick look at the stock market, one can spot multiple retail stocks that appear undervalued. However, investing in retail stocks can be challenging due to their cyclical nature and competitive end markets. Despite this, successful execution can result in significant returns. I conducted research on the retail sector to identify potential investment opportunities. To
Here are three obscure stocks that have tremendous room for growth. Every company has sound financial standing and forward-thinking strategy plans for future expansion. The first company has experienced significant improvements in its market measurements and has broadened its customer base by making smart acquisitions. Substantial shareholder value and future performance are reflected in the second company’s
Don’t let short-term volatility shake you out of a good long-term investment. That’s a principle to keep in mind if you’re holding a share position in Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). There will be ups and downs, but this doesn’t change the bullish thesis and Palantir stock earns a fairly confident “B” grade. Not long ago, we encouraged investors not
Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT launched the artificial intelligence (AI) era on November 30, 2022, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been among the hottest AI stocks not named Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Shares that were under $100 back then were trading at $472 on May 20. That’s double the gain of one of its main industry competitors, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). However,
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock continues to face headwinds. The Elon Musk electric vehicle maker has seen shares fall nearly 30% since the start of the year. High interest rates coupled with sliding consumer demand for new electric vehicles have hit into the company’s deliveries growth figures. Despite a recent CPI report for April pointing to a
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) stock was among the laggards in the race for the vaccine against COVID-19. Unsurprisingly, NVAX stock plunged from highs of $320 in 2021 to recent lows of $3.5. However, with the company announcing a deal with Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY), the stock skyrocketed by 280% last month. With the likelihood of the return of the
Since the start of May, investors have warmed back up to shares in iPhone maker and overall tech behemoth Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Several factors have played a role in sending Apple stock from around $170 per share, back on its way toward its 52-week high of just under $200 per share. We aren’t concluding that the