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sThe economy has gone through its fair share of ebb and flow throughout the past year. Concerns are mounting that the economic consequences of the Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policies might intensify in 2024. Investors hope for a “soft landing” for the United States economy and hope to avoid a severe recession. Although no longer

The hunt for the next trillion-dollar companies invariably ignites investor excitement. Moreover, the AI-led excitement in equities this year pushed tech stocks to new highs while others reversed the losses from the past year.  Notably, some stocks have even doubled since their 2023 lows, demonstrating strong resilience. This trend has investors actively searching, hoping to find

The U.S. media advertising market is now rebounding as the fears of a recession fade, while the streaming wars are heating up, and Roku appeared to benefit from these trends in the second quarter. This has put the spotlight on companies like ROKU stock. Further, the valuation of Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock is now quite low,

In the illustrious theater of Wall Street, where trends meet trades and portfolios parade in panache, the holiday season is the red-carpet event of the year. If you’re an astute investor with a penchant for the spotlight, a selection of retail powerhouses are already vying for the leading role in your portfolio. Nonetheless, identifying the

Did you happen to see Barron’s recent article that discussed Bill Ackman’s desire to take X (formerly Twitter) public through his SPARC (special purpose acquisition rights company), a newer twist to SPACs (special purpose acquisition company)? The traditional SPAC raises money in an IPO (initial public offering) and then takes 12-24 months to find a target

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock has seen a significant year-to-date return of 123%. Despite reaching $49 earlier this year, AI stock has corrected to around $26 per share at the time of writing, presenting a potential entry point. With a 39% short interest in the free float, a short-squeeze rally is anticipated by some speculators. That’s an

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is on the cusp of transforming urban transportation, with the industry’s value projected to surge from $220 million in 2022 to an estimated $1.5 trillion over the next two decades. This signals an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 55%. This explosive growth underscores the potential of UAM to redefine

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified companies, with businesses ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing to healthcare. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years, generating over $538 billion in revenue and $13 billion in net income in the last twelve months. However, volatility and a souring macroeconomic outlook

Electric vehicle sales are set to accelerate. In fact, according to an Ernst & Young survey, nearly half of consumers in the United Sates (48%) plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next two years. That’s a 19% jump year throughout year just in the U.S. So, we wanted to look at some of

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a dominant force in the world of tech. When investors think of mega-cap tech stocks, MSFT stock is one that simply has to be in the discussion. In that regard, and considering the stock’s weighting in major indices, it’s likely that most passive investors already have significant exposure to this name.  In

As many growth-oriented names have experienced solid recoveries so far in 2023, you may be on the lookout for growth stocks to watch. But while there are plenty of trending stocks with exposure to high-growth industries like artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs), which of these names are in the “Green Zone”? TradeSmith offers

With e-commerce growth already strong and poised to accelerate in the U.S., and the AI revolution likely to greatly boost spending on cloud infrastructure, now is a superb time to buy Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock. Moreover, Amazon is expanding its footprint in the American healthcare sector, indicating the conglomerate believes it can build a huge, profitable

Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) has rebounded nicely in 2023, with ROKU stock up more than 85% year-to-date. If you bought shares of the streaming platform’s initial public offering in September 2017 at $14, you’d have a compound annual growth rate of 32.3%. If you’re a glass-half-full person, you’re delighted with your returns to date. If you’re more

One way to get portfolio exposure to both fossil fuels and clean energy is by owning Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) stock. To a certain extent, XOM’s success depends on the ups and downs of the petroleum industry. Not everyone wants to ride out the oil market’s waves, so consider the risks and potential rewards before investing in

With Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock poised to benefit tremendously from the rapidly rebounding digital advertising market and the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), Alphabet’s shares are definitely worth buying at this point. What’s more, the company is growing rapidly, while the valuation of GOOG stock remains attractive. The U.S. Digital Ad Market’s Comeback and the

As reform in federal cannabis laws continues to move forward (albeit slowly), it may be worthwhile to keep an eye on the cannabis stocks to watch. Big developments in this area could drive correspondingly large moves among stocks in the cannabis space, but are any of these names in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors

It continues to be an uneven playing field for tech stocks. While some companies are continuing to knock the cover off the ball, others are struggling and in decline. Of course the current market selloff isn’t helping. But the underlying fundamentals of many tech stocks remain extremely strong and position them for big gains once

In my previous Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) article, I expressed why investors should be cautious when investing in the AI-driven stock. PLTR stock rose nearly 140% this year due to strong earnings and AI growth. However, concerns about overvaluation loom large over this meme-stock-turned-AI-champion. My view on this company remains the same. Indeed, Palantir posted its third

The AI economy is changing quickly. So quickly in fact, that investors are having a hard time deciphering which Ai stocks are fascinating and which may be fads? The answer is likely to come from how companies can answer the “so what?” or maybe a better question, “now what?”, as it relates to AI.  

When it comes to long term investment, it’s important to consider the business fundamentals. I would only hold high quality blue-chip and growth stocks in my portfolio. However, markets provide some attractive opportunities to make quick money in speculative stocks. As an active investor, it makes sense to grab these opportunities to boost portfolio returns.