The Russell 2000 Index tracks the performance of small-to-mid cap stocks across a variety of industries. Those seeking to capitalize on the growth of smaller companies typically can find many capable businesses in the index. Unfortunately for them, the Russell 2000 has continued to underperform all other major indices, including the S&P500 and Nasdaq. In
Bankruptcy is a risk for any individual or corporation that has a relationship with a bank. That is to say, no one is safe from the crushing weight of accumulating debt. However, in the case of publicly traded companies, the effects of corporate bankruptcy trickle down directly to investors. That’s because by investing, you take
Among the emerging industries that have captured the attention of investors is the cannabis sector. The cannabis industry has experienced remarkable growth, giving rise to a new breed of top cannabis stocks to buy for investments in May. Although the results so far from the cannabis industry have disappointed many investors, I feel that the
On May 4, value investing disciples trooped to Omaha, Nebraska, for Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) annual general meeting. Everyone was eager to hear what Warren Buffett had to say about the economy and Berkshire’s operations. The company’s vaunted equity portfolio is a north star for many value investors seeking the best Warren Buffett stocks to
Large-cap stocks tend to offer less volatility. Many of these corporations are leaders in their industries with vast moats. It’s difficult for any competitor to disrupt these businesses. These undervalued large-cap stocks share several characteristics. Each of them has rising revenue, but net income is growing at a faster pace for each of these companies.
Spinoffs are an interesting investment opportunity. These are corporate transactions meant to separate at least two businesses from one another. Many times investors wake to find a new stock added to their portfolios. They don’t know where it came from or even what it does. Recently I found I was the proud owner of Solventum
The semiconductor market has reached a tipping point, which is why savvy investors should be looking for semiconductor stocks to sell at the moment. Semiconductor stocks have been on a stellar run over the past 2 years, thanks to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and data centers. However, the outlook of the
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) began the century as a small company mailing CDs. Today Netflix stock represents the most valuable pure entertainment company in the world. Netflix also earns cloud-like margins. Some $2.3 billion of nearly $9.4 billion in revenue became net income in the first quarter of 2024. This is not a coincidence. Cloud technology powers
S&P 500 companies have reported strong earnings this season, with 79% surpassing profit expectations, according to Bloomberg’s data. However, these results have not significantly bolstered stock performance, with the median stock outperforming the index by less than 0.1% on the day earnings were announced, despite some sectors facing analyst downgrades. This marginal gain marks the
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is positioned as the premier artificial intelligence play, particularly after last year’s dramatic tripling in value. Yet investors wonder how much higher Nvidia stock can go. Yet they are also concerned about its valuation. When Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) underwhelmed the market with its earnings report, Nvidia stock tumbled in sympathy. That suggests
Contrarian investors should be wary of high optimism, not embrace it. That’s easier said than done, especially after Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) delivered decent quarterly results and published strong-looking guidance. The problem is that the market’s enthusiasm has, most likely, already been priced into Qualcomm stock. Furthermore, as we’ll see, there’s been ultra-positive chatter in the financial media about Qualcomm’s
After dropping to a low of $59,117.50, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is back above $63,000, creating big opportunity for some of the best crypto mining stocks to buy. Even better, the digital currency could race even with two nearing catalysts. For one, according to CoinDesk.com, “May 15 marks the deadline for institutional investment managers to file form 13-F
To quote an old song, we see a bad moon rising. Electric vehicle demand is slowing, but Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) still has a high valuation and that’s a recipe for trouble. Tesla CEO Elon Musk is evidently firing an important team at the company. Given these circumstances, the best grade we can assign to Tesla stock right now
You’ve heard about meme stocks, but have you heard of meme funds? With the Destiny Tech100 (NYSE:DXYZ) fund, you can diversify your portfolio into unusual, high-risk assets. It’s not something you want to allocate too much of your capital towards, but audacious investors might want to give DXYZ stock a try. I’m calling it a
A key is seen in front of a computer screen displaying the Airbnb logo in Ankara, Turkey, on Nov. 22, 2023. Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading: Airbnb — The hoteling company issued disappointing forward guidance, dragging shares down 8%. Airbnb said second-quarter revenue
You can’t really have best-in-breed generative artificial intelligence (AI) without a significant amount of data. Impressive large language models (LLMs) have been trained on some quite sizable data sets. Also, predictive AI systems need to be trained on reliable data for optimal results. An AI system is only as good as the data it’s fed
In a market that is sometimes obsessed with consumer names and high-flying tech companies, lesser-known stocks frequently go unnoticed. But among these many missed chances, three sleeper stocks have the potential to outperform the market and rise above their 52-week lows. These three equities present investors with bright growth possibilities and have quietly made big
The tech industry has experienced remarkable growth over the last several years, especially this last year. Due to its rapid innovation, it is one of the most popular industries, attracting retail and institutional investors alike. The benchmark ETF for tracking overall information technology is The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), which has increased by
Most investors are well aware that the S&P 500 was down 1.6% at the end of April. However, the ongoing earnings season and the promise of at least one rate cut later in the year have helped stocks keep momentum. Experienced investors are aware of the fact that market ups and downs are common. Simply put, it is just
The restaurant industry is difficult. Competition is fierce. Consumers are picky. Workers are transitory. And profit margins can be razor thin. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants are successful. About 60% of all restaurants fail in their first year of operation, and 80% fail within five years of opening. Those are