The Sphere is seen during its opening night with the U2:UV Achtung Baby Live concert at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas on Sept. 29, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Sphere Entertainment — Shares of the media and entertainment company climbed 10%
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In the ever-evolving investment realm, the theme of flying car stocks is catching on. Groundbreaking advancements in the sector are propelling the best flying car stocks. Moreover, these pivotal moments have effectively paved the runway for the commercialization of flying cars, with takeoff expected in the next 18 to 24 months. While we’ve seen impressive
The fourth and final quarter of 2023 is upon us and the year-end holidays are fast approaching. That could mean a boost in the sales of many businesses, from retailers to airlines and e-commerce companies. In mid-September, accounting firm Deloitte released a report forecasting that holiday retail sales will rise between 3.5% and 4.6% this
With a few exceptions, pharmaceutical stocks have underperformed the broader market this year. The S&P Pharmaceutical Index is down 3% year to date versus a 12% gain in the benchmark S&P 500. Several reasons account for the underperformance, ranging from a focus on technology stocks to the patent expirations for several blockbuster drugs. One such
A recent article in Barron’s about Chinese households opting to save rather than spend suggested that the country would have difficulty pulling out of the economic tailspin it’s been in since the pandemic began in early 2020. That’s terrible news for Chinese stocks. “An increasingly common belief is that China’s struggling economy, faced with headwinds
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Rivian Automotive — Shares popped 3.3% in the premarket. Evercore ISI upgraded Rivian Automotive to outperform from in line, and raised its price target, saying the electric truck maker could be the next Tesla and BYD. The Sphere is seen during the opening night with U2:UV
It always makes sense to take a look at your portfolio for weak stocks so sell. Fall nights are getting a little cooler as we barrel into the fourth quarter. While portfolios still have more work to do in 2023, it’s not too late to start considering what your portfolio will look like in 2024,
After a strong summer, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock lost altitude in September. Does this mean it’s time for investors to give up on Archer Aviation? Not necessarily, but you’ll definitely want to keep your share position size small and be realistic with your time frame. Archer Aviation will not commercialize its electric vertical take-off and landing
Goldman Sachs economists estimate that a government shutdown would decrease growth by roughly 0.2% per week due to federal workers going unpaid. However, these economists anticipate growth to rebound by the same amount in the quarter following the shutdown as federal work resumes paired with employees receiving back pay. This has led to the rise
The past few years have seen several breakthroughs in the field of weight-loss drugs, as the FDA moved to approve two new medications that promise to help people shed pounds without major side effects. These drugs, called Liraglutide and Semaglutide, work by mimicking a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels, and they can
The case for investing in growth stocks has been muddled for quite some time. For example, 2022 was a terrible year for growth stocks across the board. Rapid rate hikes beginning in March of that year caused their downturn. The negative correlation between rising interest rates and high-performing growth stocks is well known: The price
Energy stocks are heating up and it’s time to consider which ones are the best to buy. It was only a matter of time before the price of oil surged above $90 a barrel. And if the current geopolitical landscape doesn’t change, the predictions for $150 oil may come to fruition in 2024. One
Although no one investment resource represents the end-all, be-all of the guidance spectrum, analyst-backed stocks with upside can be lucrative. In this case, we’re not talking about conservative targets of 8% growth a year. No, we’re dialing up the risk-reward factor to 100% (or greater) return potential. Yes, even analyst predictions can get a little
In the bustling world of investing, dividend stocks to buy for income stand out for those searching for dependable returns. It’s no secret that dividend aristocrats, those esteemed stocks with a rich legacy of payouts spanning over 25 years, are lauded as the epitome of financial reliability. These stalwarts have weathered stormy economic climates, delivering
Through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A/NYSE:BRK-B), Warren Buffett runs a massive investment portfolio, currently worth $340 billion. He also holds nearly $150 billion of cash in the portfolio in case, as he likes to say, opportunities arise. Buffett’s investments are highly concentrated in a handful of notable names such as Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Bank of
Sports betting stocks are definitely stocks to consider, if diversification is important to you. The sports betting industry is often overlooked by investors, despite offering great investment opportunities. The industry consists of great consumer discretionary stocks with strong outlooks, also making them value plays in their own right. Due to these factors, sports betting stocks
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives for a U.S. Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence Insight Forum at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2023. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — Stock in the electric vehicle company added more than 2% in midday
The American stock market has struggled in September 2023, a historically volatile month. The combination of higher interest rates and oil prices has taken the wind out of the market’s momentum. However, many equities are mispriced as investors fret about the future and focus on tech and growth companies. This fact presents investors with some
Cannabis stocks are benefitting from a resurgence of interest as it becomes increasingly likely that it will be rescheduled legally. Less stringent legal codes will open up new opportunities, especially tax benefits, to cannabis companies. The loosening of regulations promises to raise all ships, so to speak. However, it will remain wise to avoid those cannabis firms that
In line with my previous predictions calling for an e-commerce rebound in the second half of this year, it appears that the e-commerce sector is recovering. In a note to investors in July, investment advisor Bernstein wrote, “with (foreign exchange) headwinds abating and a more durable online consumer, count us in that camp of anticipating further eCommerce recovery.” The firm