In recent times, the fascination with quantum computing has surged, driven by technological advancements and a notable uptick in investments. More and more companies and institutes are performing a comprehensive exploration of the quantum-computing landscape and searching for use cases. Along these lines, investors are seeking to better understand quantum computing stocks and how they
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Founded in 2009, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) aims to empower businesses with artificial intelligence. CEO Thomas Siebel, who offers over 40 customizable AI applications across various industries, sees the AI opportunity as transformative as the internet or smartphones. Recent fiscal 2024 Q2 results reveal notable growth in customer engagements and revenue, prompting investor consideration. This has considerable
Investors looking for solid companies that offer a reliable source of growth may want to avoid the companies I’m listing below. They’ve all struggled with reduced cash flow, lower-than-expected full-year guidance, and possible bankruptcy. Investors may see these companies as a “Buy” due to their reduced share price, but in my opinion, it’s difficult to
In a fiercely competitive electric vehicle manufacturing industry, Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) faces hurdles in selling vehicles and achieving profitability. Consequently, RIVN stock may be exposed in 2024, potentially relinquishing recent gains. Though Rivian has seen its stock price rally roughly 50% off of this year’s lows, it’s still trading well below its previous meme-cycle peak.
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has been among the most clear-cut winners of the surge in AI stocks. Indeed, the run PLTR stock has seen over the past year has put many top AI plays to shame. This is a company that’s still well off its meme-cycle highs. However, strong momentum is backing this company, and retail
Black Friday spending (however that’s defined these days) was better than expected. And many of the best-performing companies in late November will be retail stock winners as the year comes to an end. But this holiday shopping season is a reminder that two things can be true at the same time. One truth of
Space stocks are helping us live in a more connected world via satellite technology. These companies are helping to close gaps for remote regions. Oftentimes, internet access is uncovered or impossible, such as at sea or in very remote areas. Also, space stocks are pioneering secure communications for government agencies and large corporations with robust
No matter how rapidly nations and companies push for carbon-neutral and alternative fuel initiatives, oil and gas stocks have a spot in investor portfolios. Current outlooks project higher oil pricing through 2024. Though the forecast creates pain at the gas pump, it’s a boon to oil and gas stocks as higher prices help keep production
The S&P 500 has put together an outstanding year in 2023, up more than 22%, with 11 trading days left until 2024. As a result, there are approximately seven stocks up 100% or more in 2023. Now, if you broaden the search to include all U.S.-listed stocks with a market capitalization of $2 billion or
Every day, we hear about the tremendous innovation from artificial intelligence advancements. AI is transforming many industries, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, molecule discovery and fraud detection, to name a few. This has led to an AI boom. You can participate in this new era through several AI stocks as these applications develop. In
After sinking to a low stock price of $4.50 at the start of 2023, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has made a decent comeback at $9.52, a respectable jump of 111%. It therefore has outpaced the S&P 500 that has spiked 20% this year through the start of December 2023. Nonetheless, analysts question whether SoFi’s stock is
The popularity of value stocks relative to growth has waned in recent years, but many investors still like to focus on value investing, or investing in stocks considered undervalued based on traditional valuation metrics like price-to-earnings (or P/E) and price-to-book. Yet while there are scores of value and deep value opportunities out there, you may
The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. The S&P 500 is up over 20% in 2023, with less than three weeks to go in the year. Yet those gains were not distributed equally. Three beaten-down stock picks are ready for a rebound in 2024. For a good part of the year, virtually
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
On Dec. 7, shares of GameStop (NYSE:GME) tumbled 5% after CEO Ryan Cohen proposed using his company’s $900 million in cash to buy stocks. It’s “one of the most inane moves we have ever seen,” criticized Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter. “GameStop’s management believes it will achieve better returns by buying equities aside from its own.”
The list of companies that have stopped advertising on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) because Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic post continues to grow. It’s become so long that you could construct an excellent portfolio from all the names abandoning the social media platform and its volatile billionaire owner. Interestingly, most companies that have
The new class of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound are having a profound impact not only on the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries but also on areas of the economy ranging from gyms and weight loss clubs to fast food restaurants and clothing retailers. Earlier this year, the nutrition and weight management company
Tech stocks have had a stellar 2023. And with technologies such as AI taking off, traders have been rushing into more speculative investments in hopes of catching the next big thing. However, some tech stocks have run dramatically ahead of their fundamentals. It’s time to sell these three tech stocks and lock in their big
There’s no denying that Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is a strong competitor among artificial intelligence chip makers. On the other hand, the company’s future growth and success may already be factored into the AMD share price. Therefore, we’re assigning a “B” grade to AMD stock with a cautiously optimistic outlook. If you’re seeking exposure to the
Of 13 analysts following Blackrock (NYSE:BLK) stock at Tipranks, 12 say buy it. This despite their own prediction of a meager 3.5% gain in BLK stock next year. They remain true even though, until very recently, Blackrock was going precisely nowhere on the year. BLK stock is now up 6% for 2023 but was down