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Investors have many ways to play the “green wave,” or the pivot to a net-zero carbon world, but alongside EV stocks, hydrogen fuel cell stocks, solar stocks and other renewable energy plays, battery stocks are another strong choice. A big reason is that the pivot away from fossil fuels will not happen without advanced battery

Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), recognized for big data services and government contracts, attracted attention with blockchain and AI advancements. However, despite high-profile deals, PLTR stock’s financial performance disappointed, leading some to see it as a “glorified consultant” rather than a tech innovator. Intense competition from more profitable consulting firms presents a challenge. Despite the easing of

Competition among electric vehicle manufacturers is never-ending, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Some data points might lead investors to believe that China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) is thriving amid the fierce competition. However, prospective NIO stock buyers need to be careful now as the recent news it’s all positive for Nio. Ultimately, there’s a lesson to be

It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value

In the stock market, investors are always looking for growth. After all, a growing company means a growing share price. However, managing risk is equally as important. Many companies offer explosive growth but with no real certainty for investors on the long-term prospects of the company. This led us to create this list of trailblazing

Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in

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

There’s been some great news for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock. The ability to train huge databases and create stories, sound, videos, or software with AI is just starting to change the world. It takes a lot more processing power to handle AI than the last decade’s clouds and PCs were built for. There’s a

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

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

As popular as it may be, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) can’t always be a darling of the financial markets. One bearish-leaning analyst offered a convincing argument that TSLA stock will lose value. So, investors need to be patient and nimble, even if they believe in Tesla’s growth story for the long term. Tesla is an EV

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

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.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock continues to be affected by the U.S. Department of Justice civil suit filed back in January, alleging that the company engaged in monopolistic and anti-competitive actions in order to maintain its dominant position in search and digital advertising markets. The trial, which started in September, is still unfolding. However, in recent days,

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is making a strong run higher again, up 170% from last year’s lows, but they can only go so far. Netflix recent earnings report shows why it is the industry leader. Good content reconnected with viewers and offset any ill will created by raising prices and cracking down on password sharing.  Yet

This year has seen a remarkable surge in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) stocks, driven by a promise of commercialization in the not-too-distant future. Projections suggest the global flying car market could reach $17.84 billion by 2030, expanding to $1 trillion by 2040 and a staggering $9 trillion by 2050. This signals significant potential

Many an investor grows tired of hearing about gains in the so called Magnificent Seven stocks. The market’s growth this year has been dominated by the mega-cap tech stocks. The 2023 main players are Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG/NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). The concentrated gains in a

Analysts are pounding the table for Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock.Shares are down 16% so far in 2023. They have lost more than half their value in the last year. The company is losing money hand over fist. Rivian loses $33,000 per car and delivered just 15,564 in the third quarter. Yet there are people still telling

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has a number of threats to contend with, including regulatory resistance from the European Data Protection Board. Yet, the biggest threat of all might come from a famous electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing mogul. Overall, I still like the growth prospects for META stock, but investors should consider Meta Platforms’ challenges. I must admit, Meta Platforms