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Starbucks (SBUX) got lazy under former CEO Kevin Johnson Returning CEO Howard Schultz needs to quickly find a path forward The path goes through China Source: Grand Warszawski / Shutterstock.com Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin Johnson retired last week at age 61. I personally prefer to believe Johnson was fired for cause. I

On paper, Amazon (AMZN) appears to be a no-brainer due to “new normal” dynamics. However, inflation continues to be a problem for AMZN stock and other investments. It’s best for prospective buyers to wait out the next few sessions. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com For the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Air Liquide (AIQUY): Global industrial gases giant just clinched new long-term contract deals. Linde (LIN): A $10 billion share repurchase program and high dividend growth boost returns as industrial gas prices soar. Air Products (APD): Buy APD stock for 2.6% yielding dividend and double-digit sales and earnings growth outlook. Source: Peter Hermes Furian / Shutterstock.com

Coinbase (COIN) stock had a very strong 2021 based on fundamental improvement. Changing landscape makes Q1 ‘22 appear less optimistic. Federal Reserve monetary policy will continue to take its toll on Coinbase throughout 2022. Source: rarrarorro / Shutterstock.com Despite a strong showing in 2021, now is not the time to invest in Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) stock.

More positive than negative from Canopy Growth’s most recent earnings report.  Broad fundamentals moving in the right direction. If the firm can balance the transition toward CPG goods then it has reasonably good potential.  Expect shares of Canopy Growth Corp. (NASDAQ:CGC) stock to move moderately up at best moving forward. Bullish investors are mostly hoping

American Airlines (AAL) stock bounced off a low in March Analysts are betting it beats estimates later this month The debt, the debt, the debt Source: GagliardiPhotography / Shutterstock.com American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) stock took off in mid-March. Shares were due to open at $18.16 on April 4, 40% higher than they were on March 7.

Snapchat (SNAP) stock has started to make a recovery after declining 50%-plus since September 2021. Snapchat is still highly overvalued, and the recovery could be a dead cat bounce influenced by the broader market. Investors should avoid investing a significant amount in Snapchat until the first-quarter report. Source: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Snapchat (NYSE:SNAP) saw

The rising interest in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies and lifting carbon prices has created a viable environment for carbon capture stocks. CCUS technologies have been around for several decades in the oil and gas industry to enhance oil recovery. Long-term storage of carbon emissions is a relatively new concept that has gained

Block (SQ) stock traded at a premium to other transaction processors through most of 2021 A hard fall since October has eliminated the premium Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is behind the argument for the premium returning Source: Sergei Elagin / Shutterstock.com Block (NASDAQ:SQ) stock was a pandemic-era star. SQ stock’s price rose rapidly during the first year

Shoals Technologies Group (SHLS) stock offers exposure to the solar industry, but in a different way than many other investments. The share price is far from its peak, but a Wall Street expert offers an encouraging outlook. Investors with strong appetites for risk should bulk up their renewables market holdings with shares of Shoals. Headquartered

On paper, the narrative for Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) stock appears cynically positive. While crude oil is back in the spotlight, that’s also the problem. It might be good for a cautious bet for speculators. Source: Shutterstock Like the coronavirus pandemic, nobody in their right mind supported Russia’s dangerous decision to invade neighboring Ukraine — which

Spotify (SPOT) stock is resembling Netflix, and in 2022 that’s not good. In a world filled with podcasts, the company’s flywheel growth strategy is not a sure thing. Keep SPOT stock on your watchlist for now. Source: Kaspars Grinvalds / Shutterstock.com It’s lonely at the top. That’s how I look at the state of Spotify

Bears are justifiably betting against Opendoor Opendoor (OPEN) has a strong distribution model in real estate Expect continued customer growth Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com After the Nasdaq’s bubble popped slightly, speculators that followed online residential real estate are having second thoughts. Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ:OPEN) is one of such firms trading at lows for the

The headline from one of Clint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry vigilante cop dramas sums up the current zeitgeist among stock jocks and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock I’ve had one concern up to 2022, the amount of marketing dollars that the company spent as it vacuumed up venture capital and how that

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) is up 4.4% in the last month and getting closer to positive 2022 returns  If investors hope to make money in 2022, SPY stock has got to get going If you’re thinking of buying SPY, it pays to figure out who’s delivering the returns  Source: Funtap / Shutterstock

The Biden administration is considering extending the pandemic pause for federally-backed student loans beyond May 1 SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) CEO Anthony Noto believes it will do more harm than good Investors shouldn’t worry about what this means for SOFI stock In early March, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain stated that President Biden might

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard of the metaverse and stocks like Matterport (NASDAQ: MTTR). CNBC contributor Sam Shead explains the metaverse is “a sci-fi concept whereby humans put on some sort of headset or smart glasses that allows them to live, work and play in a virtual world much like the one depicted in

If real estate is part of your investment portfolio, you’ve probably done really well in recent years. But that doesn’t mean that Zillow Group (NASDAQ:ZG) stock will be a solid pick in the next few quarters. Source: OpturaDesign / Shutterstock.com The coming months look to be challenging for Zillow and the housing industry after a

On the surface, GGPI stock benefits from cynical tailwinds. However, cost restrictions impose challenges for all EVs. GGPI might be worth a look, but vigilance is a must. Source: Trygve Finkelsen / Shutterstock Just like with the coronavirus pandemic, no one in their right mind is happy about the geopolitical crisis in Ukraine. But undeniably,

Kidpik (PIK) is an interesting but under-reported company with a subscription business model. Wall Street and/or meme-stock traders might start to take an interest in Kidpik, especially after a game-changing news item. Investors should conduct their due diligence and consider a small stock position in Kidpik. Founded in 2016, New York-headquartered children’s clothing company Kidpik (NASDAQ:PIK)