At the rate things are going, a recession is likely. All thanks to the Federal Reserve, which once tried — laughably — to convince us inflation was transitory. Now, as they try to get that “transitory” inflation under control, they’re aggressively hiking interest rates, which has only imperiled the U.S. economy. Prices are still sky-high.
If any company could be considered the poster child of the Big Tech wreck of 2022, it’s Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). The carnage of META stock was considerable, though some investors may choose to stand by CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse-centered vision for the company. All things considered, however, it’s wise to stay out of the trade
Do you want to know my favorite feeling as an investor? It’s when my stocks crush the market. Sure, I like to think of myself as a good guy. I root for others. I want the best for everyone. But I’m also a natural-born competitor. I played college basketball. It’s coded into my DNA to
2023 could easily be the year when Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock roars back. For years, Alibaba and other technology companies have faced a difficult regulatory environment in China. Plus, it seemed that Ant Group, Alibaba’s fintech affiliate, was in the crosshairs of Chinese authorities. Yet, the crackdown may be coming to an end, or at least relaxing
In a development that was little noticed in the U.S., Vadym Skibitsky, described as “Ukraine’s deputy military intelligence chief,” in early January suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin could be forced out of power within months. Specifically, Skibitsky stated that Russia would launch a huge offensive in the spring, adding, “If Russia loses this time around, then
A sign is posted in front of a Google office on April 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. Google parent company Alphabet will report first quarter earnings today after the closing bell. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Netflix — The streaming stock
Like many other growth stocks, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has kicked off the new year with a bang. Since the first trading day of 2023, NVDA stock has rallied by over 21%. Numerous factors, not just the overall direction of the stock market, have played a role in the chip maker’s big jump in recent weeks. Yet
When I look at this list of dog-eared stocks to sell, I can only shake my head. I like to believe that I’m an optimist when it comes to the stock market – in any market, there are opportunities to buy and add to your portfolio, but some of the names on this list are
Without a doubt, 2022 was a tough year for Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock. Will this year be any better? It’s hard to be bullish about Amazon now, given the company’s vulnerability to a shaky macroeconomic environment. Before you assume that there’s a prime dip-buying opportunity here, take note of Amazon’s problems and challenges. Then, you’ll probably want to
My guest today is Adam Seessel. Adam is the founder and managing member of Gravity Capital Management and also the author of a great new book titled Where the Money Is – Value Investing in the Digital Age. The traditional value investing strategies are rendered ineffective when it comes to tech companies like Amazon, Apple,
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The changing of the calendar has brought a new sentiment to Wall Street. Many of 2022’s biggest losers, such as meme stocks, SPACs and penny stocks, are suddenly enjoying strong rallies once again. With the Federal Reserve looking like it may stop hiking rates within the next few months, some optimism is returning. However, this improving
Last year was terrible for some of the best cloud computing stocks, and for the Cloud Czars whose cash flow built it. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, GOOG), Amazon.Com (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) combined to lose trillions of dollars in market cap. Meta lost more than half its value, and Amazon nearly that. Even
As much as the market loves electric vehicle upstart Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN), investors – even those focused on speculative trades – should realize that other, arguably more compelling stocks to buy exist. Don’t get me wrong, I love Mullen, too. So much so that I might buy a portrait of CEO David Michery so that
While electric vehicles are the future, interested investors may actually perform better with lithium stocks that will make you rich in 10 years. Fundamentally, the world doesn’t need that many auto brands, meaning consolidation will materialize. However, the underlying industry will always need lithium, thus boding well for companies extracting this critical resource. Further, the
There’s an unrelenting competition to dethrone Tesla, as the world’s most notable EV company. In fact, there are dozens of EV firms and electric vehicle stocks ying for Tesla’s crown. In the U.S., legacy automakers continue to pour significant resources into diversifying their respective product mixes toward electric vehicles. The same is true for other
The return-to-work drumbeat is picking up steam across corporate America. Businesses of all sizes are encouraging workers to get back into the office, citing all kinds of reasons, from increased creativity to better morale. In March 2022, a survey conducted by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) found that 50% of companies wanted workers back in the office five
The S&P 500 was trading up against resistance, as was the Nasdaq. But because it had resolved higher out of a multi-week consolidation window, bulls were feeling good about their prospects. It also has them looking at the hot stocks for tomorrow to see if they can find an edge. Unfortunately, neither index was able
In the first few weeks of 2023, the rise of risk-on assets (including cryptocurrencies) confirms that you don’t want to make any assumptions about short-squeeze stocks. True, on an elemental basis, securities that attract an unusual volume of bearish pressure point to negative sentiment. Otherwise, the specter of unlimited liability would keep most rational traders