Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Spot ether exchange traded funds are set to begin trading on Tuesday. Crypto enthusiasts are hopeful it will broaden the investor base for Ethereum, a blockchain technology many argue has a far wider use case than bitcoin. These ETFs will invest directly in ether, which is the cryptocurrency used in
The stock market is constantly evolving, with many companies grabbing the headlines in the wake of new innovations. Over the last year, the focus on strong buy stocks tied to artificial intelligence is showing signs of a slowdown. While these companies, in most cases, deserve the spotlight, sometimes it can become a little overblown. Currently,
While it is true that many financial stocks have rebounded in the market this year thanks to high profitability levels and increased demand, some have not enjoyed this same turn of fortune. The financial industry remains one of the most profitable industries in the world. However, there are many reasons that could cause financial stocks
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is finally in the grip of the AI fever. The iPhone maker traded at 52-week lows of $164 mid-April. In three months, Apple stock surged by 35% and trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 30.3. I believe that valuations are stretched, considering the company’s revenue and earnings growth trajectory. A correction
Representation of Ethereum, with its native cryptocurrency ether. Dado Ruvic | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission appears to have given the green light for exchange traded funds that hold ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. Trading is expected to begin as soon as Tuesday. Several fund issuers submitted additional registration statements on Monday afternoon, and
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) represent one of the best ways to get exposure to investing in real estate without having to take on the risks and capital expenditures of purchasing your own property. When buying into a REIT, investors are essentially giving their money as a loan to a capital management firm, which then
The market has sustained a prolonged rally in recent months, supported by optimism and improving economic indicators like robust consumer spending. However, in recent days we have seen a shift as many overvalued stocks have started pulling back, with investors increasingly favoring value over high-flyers. This applies to industrial stocks, too. The industrial sector, while
With many expecting Trump to win the election in November, his economic policies could significantly impact stock prices. For one, Trump’s proposed corporate tax rate cut from 21% to 15% would immediately increase Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) earnings. There are, however, a few negatives including tariffs, immigration policies and the already weakened consumer demand that bode poorly
In this article BAC BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024. David A. Grogan Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its gigantic Bank of America holding for the first time in four and a half
Quantum computing is a burgeoning field in advanced computation technology that has the capabilities to outpace the computing prowess of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI came into the spotlight early last year with OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT. Now swaths of companies are trying to leverage large language models (LLMs) to build their own generative
The end of the pandemic served as a springboard for the economy, launching us into a new bull market. I can’t blame people for being optimistic after seeing the meteoric rise of several big-name stocks. AI continues to dominate tech, carrying the rest of the sectors. As a direct result, the S&P 500 closed above
For a while now, AI has been taking the world by storm. It’s become the hottest sector on Wall Street, consumed most media headlines and dominated as the topic of conversation. And after reporting the results of its quarterly executive survey on artificial intelligence, Bain & Company – one of the world’s largest consulting firms
The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS) has slumped by more than 40% year-over-year (YOY), illustrating that investors have abandoned solar stocks. However, as an incurable contrarian, I believe the RAYS ETF’s downturn signals a buying opportunity within the solar industry. What’s my premise for the abovementioned claim? Well, the solar industry is forecasted to grow
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric (NASDAQ:FFIE) stock once had promise. Now it’s a penny stock. Founded 10 years ago in Los Angeles, in 2015 it promised to invest $1 billion in a new factory to take on Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and other industry pioneers. It promised a new type of battery and showed off a concept race
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks are gaining traction as the cloud computing revolution reshapes the way businesses operate. Leading this transformative wave, SaaS companies offer subscription-based access to essential applications and services. This model provides numerous advantages for businesses, including scalability, cost-efficiency, and automatic updates. As more companies migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for
In this article NVDA MDB COST Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Dilara Irem Sancar | Anadolu | Getty Images The stock market is in a rough patch as of late while investors grapple with macro pressures, upcoming elections and geopolitical tensions. However, investors and their portfolios can hold up in the tumult – if
After taking a backseat in the first half, the healthcare sector is finally coming to life. The rising odds of a Trump presidency have improved prospects for the industry, validating the case for increasing positions in healthcare stocks to buy now. Regardless of who wins in November, the long-term story for healthcare stocks remains very
I believe the next few quarters will bring a harsh dose of reality for many AI stocks. Many of these stocks have decoupled from their underlying business fundamentals. Hype and speculation, rather than revenues and profits, are driving their valuations. We’ve already seen the bubble start to burst for some AI startups. Their stock prices
CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) stock was cratering after being discovered responsible for a disastrous technology outage that grounded flights and disrupted financial systems around the world. The extent of the damage from the worldwide information technology outage on July 19 is still being assessed. However, the hit to CrowdStrike’s reputation and stock have been immediate. On
In this article MTCH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Match dating application is displayed on an Apple iPhone. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Match Group (MTCH) Business: Match Group provides dating products worldwide. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Match, The League, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge and PlentyOfFish. Match’s services