Retail stocks continue to underperform. Year to date (YTD), the S&P Retail Select Industry Index is up 0.35% compared to a 7% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Over the past 12 months, the S&P retail index has risen 7% versus a 27% increase in the S&P 500. The main reason for the poor
I like tracking Home Depot (NYSE:HD) stock given just how important housing is to the broader economy (and I like that they sell lumber!). That’s why its fourth-quarter earnings report is particularly interesting. Home Depot reported a decline in same-store sales of 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023, with a notable 4% decrease observed
The tech sector has been filled with corporations that outperform the market or do most of the heavy lifting for index funds. These companies invest in innovative technology and optimize their existing digital infrastructures. Investors have made fortunes in this industry, and there’s plenty of additional upside if you have a lengthy time horizon. It’s
Social media stocks can come and go just as fast as the memes their platforms support. While the early days of social media stocks provided potential for huge growth akin to the dot-com bubble, many of these publicly traded companies are now faltering thanks to expanded regulatory action, increased competition and dwindling customer demand. The
Earnings season for the fourth and final quarter of 2023 is drawing to a close, with many big names having already reported. Earnings season has been strong so far. In fact Q4 has proven to be the strongest quarter of 2023. With 79% of companies in the S&P 500 index having reported their financial results,
Stock trader Gregory Rowe (R) works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 14, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images After a brief respite, the Magnificent 7 stocks have again hit new highs on the heels of Nvidia’s blowout
Electric vehicle (EV) stocks took a hit in Q4 of 2023 as the long-term outlook for EV demand decreased. Many stocks that surged over the past three years now face price corrections as consumer values change. Despite the environmental benefits of EVs, most consumers lack access to robust charging networks that would make owning an
As you may recall from my past coverage of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), I’ve been bearish about this early-stage electric vehicle stock. However, following the EV maker’s latest quarterly earnings release, my RIVN stock analysis has become even more downbeat. Why? Admittedly, Rivian remains in a much better position than other high-profile EV upstarts. For instance,
Since the late 1970s, when the former options trader and arbitrageur moved into activist investing (then called “corporate raiding”), Carl Icahn has built a multi-billion dollar fortune investing in (and pushing for profitable changes at) undervalued companies. With this track record, it’s no surprise that Wall Street and Main Street investors alike are always curious
Reddit logos Dado Ruvic | Reuters Reddit’s initial public offering will include a quirk that allows some of its most active users to buy the stock. That could make the deal riskier for other investors. On Thursday afternoon, the social media company’s S-1 filing revealed that some Reddit moderators and other users would get the
In this article MELI CVNA SQ PODD LYV INTU BKNG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration, the logo for the US tech firm “Block” is displayed and reflected in a number of digital screens on March 03, 2023 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images Check out the companies making
With new innovation, high demand for better treatment, pharmaceutical companies strengthening pipelines and a resurgence of mergers and acquisitions, biotech stocks could offer some of the most explosive opportunities of the year. “What’s more, big pharmaceutical companies with sizable piles of cash and the need to address patent expirations on some top-selling products later this
With the stock market reaching new record highs, the list of stocks to sell grows. Driven in part by expectations around artificial intelligence (AI) developments, several companies have become significantly overextended relative to their underlying financial performance. While broader economic and monetary conditions support ongoing gains across indices, not all firms will be wise long-term
Stanley Druckenmiller is a former hedge fund manager and famed investor whose moves are carefully watched on Wall Street. From 1981 to 2010, he ran Duquesne Capital, a hedge fund that had more than $12 billion in assets at the time it was closed. Druckenmiller also managed money for George Soros as the lead portfolio
Valued at $591.8 billion in 2022, the global semiconductor market is expected to reach $1.88 trillion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 12.28%. The rising penetration of digital technologies largely propels this growth, rapid adoption of AI and growing demand in the industrial and automotive industries have largely propelled this growth. This data demonstrates that
Hindenburg Research may be the most famous activist short-selling investment research firm in recent history. Where many short sellers run their due diligence, develop a trade thesis and execute behind the scenes, Hindenburg is happy to bring ts research to wider market attention. Hindenburg was instrumental in highlighting Nikola’s (NASDAQ:NKLA) blatant fraud and Adani Group’s
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) initially focused on serving the defense and intelligence sectors but has since expanded its customer base to include various industries such as healthcare, energy, and finance. The company has made impressive strides to improve profitability, and the new AI platform rolled out last year is accelerating top-line growth. As a result, there are
Cloud AI combines the power of artificial intelligence with the power of cloud computing. That combination offers significant benefits to businesses of all sizes. Those competitive advantages make cloud AI stocks potentially much more valuable. Better, research firms believe that compound annual growth rates over the next 5 years will approach 40% for cloud AI.
Going against a trend and shorting hot stocks doesn’t usually work out well. As the saying goes, the market can remain irrational longer than you can stay solvent. For months (it feels like years, though), bears have been calling for an imminent Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) crash. But, on the contrary, shares kept climbing and knocked many
Warren Buffett stocks always spark immense curiosity in the investing world. The Oracle of Omaha’s investment moves are closely watched, with his quarterly filings offering valuable insights. In the latest update, Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK.A,NYSE:BRK.B) 13F filing reveals a quiet fourth quarter marked by more selling than buying. Berkshire Hathaway, known for its wide-moat investment approach, reported
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