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Lithium producers and lithium stocks have been badly hit as Chinese lithium prices plunged an incredible total of about 75% between November 2022 and November 2023. However, in the wake of the tremendous decline of both the mineral’s prices and lithium stocks, multiple firms are starting to be bullish on the sector. For example, research

The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits. In the long term, this can be managed, but CEO Bob Iger looks like he’s out of time.

The last bear market ended a little over a year ago. Since then the S&P 500 has rallied 27% higher. However not all stocks participated. In fact, it was the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that carried the broad market index throughout most of the year. Despire the unsureness we have seen this year, there

Riding the coattails of the so-called smart money isn’t a bad strategy. Just don’t blindly follow the stock buys and sells of billionaire investors. You need to do your own due diligence into whether the shares are worth putting your money at risk. Just because there are stocks the elite are buying doesn’t mean they should

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)stock had a good year. Despite the antics of CEO Elon Musk, and the supposed “collapse” of the EV market, investors doubled their money. Tesla has nearly doubled sales over the last two years, and it remains profitable. The company has scaled production on three continents and continues to expand. At its current growth

Whether you’re for or against the concept, green energy uptake is growing exponentially. Although a transition to renewables faces significant challenges, it is worth considering that the program is in early-stage adoption, meaning hurdles are entirely normal. Let’s examine a few data points to add substance to my claim. Renewable energy is blessed with end-market

Another week, another round of economic data. Yesterday, October job openings in the United States were again revised downward and fell to their lowest number since March 2021, underscoring the idea that the economy is indeed cooling. Ultimately, this will give the Federal Reserve some breathing room or even give the central bank reason to

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock rallied into its earnings report on Wednesday. However, the stock has plunged following the release as investors appear to be pricing in a weaker-than-expected outlook for the company. For AI-related companies like C3.ai, guidance can often be more important than the company’s numbers. That’s because investors don’t necessarily care what the company

What do you do if you’re running a struggling retail company that is bleeding red ink as sales continue to fall? Apparently if you’re Ryan Cohen, the CEO of GameStop (NYSE:GME), you decide that it’s time to take some of your cash and invest it in other stocks. Huh? Yes, GameStop’s Cohen, the co-founder of

Disney (NYSE:DIS) might be famous for providing family-friendly fun, but owning DIS stock over the past two years surely hasn’t been much fun. Before you go bargain hunting, be sure to get the lowdown on Disney’s executive-level drama. Then, you’ll probably choose to park your investable capital elsewhere for the time being. Don’t get the wrong

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may still be the undisputed 800-pound gorilla of artificial intelligence chips. But Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is looking like it could be a formidable threat. In fact, AMD is coming for Nvidia’s crown. AMD shares rose about 7% Thursday after the semiconductor powerhouse, run by Dr. Lisa Su, launched its MI300X chip, which

Most business economists are optimistic that the U.S. economy will avoid a recession in 2024. This is true despite potential challenges in the job market due to higher interest rates. The Federal Reserve has a strategy of using elevated interest rates to control inflation while sustaining economic growth. This is central to this positive outlook,

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), which has been described as the world’s largest asset manager, is truly a whale in the world of finance. Does this mean you should invest in BLK stock in December? If you’re seeking exposure to the world of cryptocurrency, you should certainly put BlackRock on your watch list and consider a share position.

After a year of being hyped as the ultimate AI winner, Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock is up over 200%, rising from $7 in January to a little more than $18 today. I have long been skeptical of Palantir. Its claims have long been well ahead of its financials. PLTR stock has a market cap of over

In one year’s time, the stock of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), which currently operates 950 movie theatres and is the market leader in the U.S., plunged from nearly $90 a share to $7, losing about 90% of its previous value. What battered AMC’s stock could be distilled into one phrase: Covid-19. Afraid of catching a deadly disease,

The revised growth figures for the third quarter underscore the strong American economy. It records a rapid annualized growth rate of 5.2 percent, the highest since 2014. In stands in stark contrast to the lackluster performance in the U.K. and Europe. President Biden’s 2022 Inflation Reduction Act largely accounts for the current strength of the

There are good entertainment stocks, and then there are lousy entertainment stocks, such as AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC).  The headline told the story. AMC Stock Falls After Disney’s Box Office Flop. Shares Are on Track for Their Worst Year Ever. I don’t know about you, but “ever” is long.  As Barron’s pointed out, the movie business

The space age is here and it is here to stay. Our soils and sky are not enough for us and that is why we decided to go a little further and explore all that unknown that is waiting for us. There are several companies doing an incredible job and leveraging technology to achieve wonderful

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has seen a more-than 170% this year. With a focus on social media profitability and AI integration, this stock has gained momentum. Consumers and investors responded positively to the company’s introduction of the Quest 3 VR headset, generative AI chatbots, and updated Ray-Ban smart glasses.  The company reported strong results and

Investing in artificial intelligence stocks has produced impressive gains on a year-to-date basis. Indeed, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is one such stock that’s produced outsized returns for investments this year. Accordingly, for many momentum investors, this is the stock to own. However, at some point, investors may question this sector’s growth trajectory or the valuations of companies benefiting from this trend.