Ignatiev | E+ | Getty Images Company: Mercury Systems (MRCY) Business: Mercury Systems is a manufacturer of essential components, products, modules and subsystems. The company sells them to defense prime contractors, the U.S. government and OEM commercial aerospace companies. Essentially, Mercury Systems makes the electronics that go into defense applications. Because it pays for its
Some stocks have skyrocketed year to date. Indeed, shares of some technology companies more than doubled over the last six months. This rally has been fueled by improving investor sentiment and excitement about artificial intelligence. These hypergrowth stocks appear to be carrying their momentum into the year’s second half, continuing to rally to new heights.
A lot of microchip and semiconductor companies have exploded this year with their share prices doubling and even tripling. Up more than 210% since January, chip designer Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was the best-performing stock in the benchmark S&P 500 index during this year’s first half. Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), another leading chip company, are
July thus far has been a great month for electric vehicle stocks, and Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock is no exception. Already trending higher at the start of the month, NIO stock has kept climbing, making its way back to double-digit prices for the first time in months. Some of the latest rally for the China-based EV
A pedestrian passes an AT&T store in New York, U.S. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. JPMorgan Chase — The bank stock climbed 2.7% after reporting better-than-expected earnings due to higher interest rates and strong bond trading from the investment bank side. The company reported an adjusted $4.37
As we brace for a potential recession looming on the horizon, many investors are recalibrating their portfolios in search of low-risk stocks. If you’re in sweats thinking about financial risk, and your concern rests with capital preservation, you might want to avoid high-flying growth stocks. To be fair, growth stocks should hold a pivotal spot
No one doubts that electric vehicles are the next big shift. But not all companies who make them are created equally. In fact, it’s best to avoid plenty of EV stocks. We’ve known for quite some time that EVs would be an integral part in the push toward net zero. And that’s meant plenty of
The stock market has seen a strong rally in 2023, with the Nasdaq Composite up nearly 30% year-to-date. This has led to overvaluation in many growth stocks. It’s important for investors, even long-term ones, to periodically review their portfolios and identify overvalued stocks. Despite corporate America’s efforts to spin the narrative, here are three stocks
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In this article BLK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Andrew Ross Sorkin speaks with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink during the New York Times DealBook Summit in the Appel Room at the Jazz At Lincoln Center on November 30, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images BlackRock‘s move into crypto fits
In this article MSFT JBLU JPM UNH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this arranged photo, a UnitedHealth Group health insurance card is seen in a wallet in this picture illustration October 14, 2019. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. JPMorgan Chase — Shares fell slightly even
The past year provided a peek into the future of biotech and healthcare. Megafirms like Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) led the way, partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), to develop AI-powered solutions to medical problems. While these mainstays take advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning, they aren’t the only opportunities for savvy investors. A
Venturing into the intricate world of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks can be an intimidating task. While some firms are spearheading innovative breakthroughs, other doomed AI stocks are falling behind. This article will cast a spotlight on three such stocks that are currently facing challenges, making them less appealing to investors. These companies, while notable in
Over the past month, there’s been growing awareness about Quaclomm’s (NASDAQ:QCOM) potential to benefit from the growing integration of artificial intelligence applications. However, has this had an impact on the price of QCOM stock? Not really. Since chatter about this possible catalyst emerged, shares in the mobile chip maker have traded sideways. While up by
Amazon delivery package seen in front of a door. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Alphabet — The Google parent company added 4.4% after launching its large language model, Bard AI, in Brazil and the European Union. Cirrus Logic — The chipmaker fell more than
There was never a better time than now to invest in solar energy. As the world gears up to increase the use and adoption of renewable energy sources, companies in the sector are set to gain. Per the International Energy Agency, the world’s annual pace of solar panel installations will quadruple by 2030. The Inflation
When it comes to investing in pharmaceutical stocks, an intriguing area for future growth is gene editing. This is an exciting field that may provide a solution to some of our most vexing diseases, such as cancer and diabetes. And in 2023, many companies are closer than ever to a solution. So, although I
A rising stock market makes speculation look more enticing. During bullish markets, traders look for speculative companies that can deliver large gains. Some sectors, like electric vehicles (EVs) attract more speculators than others. But not all gambles are worth taking, especially any investments in unstable EV stocks. It can be hard to choose among investments
Despite the overall positive market conditions, it’s advisable to consider selling certain stocks. The S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Index have performed well in the first half of 2023 with technology stocks leading the way. However, the market rally is expanding to include other sectors. With the Federal Reserve approaching the end of its