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Once mainly a develop of operating systems for desktop computers, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is mainly a cloud-computing and artificial intelligence technology company now. Yet, even Microsoft has its weak points, and Microsoft stock gets a “B” grade and investors may choose to hold their current share position. Adding some Microsoft shares to your portfolio is fine, but

The stock market has been on a caffeine high since the Federal Reserve promised to cut interest rates. The damaging economic impact of the Fed’s unprecedented ratcheting of rates could be minimized if rate cuts were to begin. Yet the insatiable spending policies of politicians in Washington are keeping inflation high and growing. Fed president

If any company reflects the state of China’s economy, it would be e-commerce and cloud-computing firm Alibaba (NYSE:BABA). Perhaps Alibaba stock is a bullish bet on China’s economic recovery, just as much as a wager on Alibaba as a company. In that light, there are definite risks to investing in Alibaba, though there are also potential rewards.

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) certainly benefited when the artificial intelligence trend swept through Wall Street. You may choose to hold SoundHound AI stock if you’re bullish on AI technology for the long term. In the final analysis, we’re assigning a “B” grade to the stock as the risks and potential rewards are considerable. SoundHound AI occupies an interesting

Tesla‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) announcement of cutting 10% of its global workforce shook the electric vehicle (EV) market and EV stocks. Amid softening demand for electric cars, Tesla suffered an 8% drop in deliveries in the first quarter. That was the first time it shipped fewer cars in over a decade. But it means Tesla can’t justify

You may already be invested in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and perhaps you’re thinking about starting or adding to a share position. Alphabet stock is a Magnificent Seven member, but not without its problems. Overall, we give it a “B” grade and encourage you to consider both the pros and cons. After all, being a full-on

Investor’s Business Daily published an article on April 24 discussing the 10 S&P 500 stocks with the largest losses in market capitalization in 2024. In the second spot is Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, with a loss of $328 billion or 42%. The only name ahead of Tesla stock is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), which has lost $433 billion.

Several months ago, I argued that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) could “stay magnificent” given broader business initiatives at the time. Much of the momentum was due to AI hype, given the vast amount of data Meta has on literally everything. Nine months ago, any company that simply mentioned AI would jump in share price as hope

​​​Inflation is here to stay. While down from the historically high levels hit over the past year or so, inflation rates remain elevated and are wearing on the economy. U.S. business activity slowed to a four-month low this month, which has worried the Federal Reserve. It was looking to cut interest rates at least three

Surely, it’s tempting for investors to place huge bets on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM). The company is a chipmaking giant with expectation-beating earnings results. Overeager traders should pay attention to TSM’s outlook for the global chip market. With that in mind, it’s not an ideal time to buy Taiwan Semiconductor stock. It’s been an interesting year

If you’re only looking for a risk-free, “steady Eddie” financial-sector holding, then you probably don’t want to invest in Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD). Bear in mind, Robinhood isn’t a traditional broker and trading platform. Still, risk-tolerant folks may find valid reasons to own Robinhood stock, so we’re assigning it a “B” grade. Robinhood became famous as a

All stocks have peaks and valleys. However, it requires a strong stomach, or better yet, proper planning and preparation to successfully invest in Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) stock. We’re assigning the stock a “B” grade as Marathon Digital is an intriguing, tech-forward cryptocurrency miner with decent financials. Without a doubt, some investors bought MARA stock after

For the most extreme opportunities in the market this side of an options trade, your best bet may be to consider penny stocks to watch in Q2. And by bet, I’m meaning exactly that – this arena should be treated like a casino. That’s no disrespect to the legitimate enterprises on this list. However, much

Can a Taiwan-based company earn grant funding from the U.S. government? Apparently, it’s possible and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) is reportedly set to receive a sizable capital payout. Prudent investors should exercise caution before investing in Taiwan Semiconductor stock. The bullish argument for Taiwan Semiconductor is quite strong. Still, the market is highly efficient and is fully

Gold continues to push higher, silver is starting to play catch-up, and more investors are beginning to pay attention to gold mining stocks. If you prefer to avoid ETFs, it may be worth considering Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) as a core stock in your portfolio. Agnico is a major player in the global gold mining

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock outlook is not looking so great these days. On a year-to-date basis, shares have fallen nearly 20%. The company’s recent $750 million capital raise that includes convertible, which is debt that will convert to equity upon a certain date. This spooked investors who were afraid of possible dilution. While shares are down,