The year 2023 has been a massive time for the market’s top tech stocks. The Nasdaq posted record gains for the first half of the year as investors came rushing into both the mega-cap tech titans and newer winners in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). After such huge gains, is it too late to
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Even from its name, the metaverse seems like a science fiction dream come true. A world of infinite possibilities that anyone can plug into from the comfort of their own home. But this dream has hit the crushing reality of high-interest rates and low returns on investment. And many high-risk metaverse stocks have been crushed
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The cooling inflation report has investors feeling confident that the Fed will get less restrictive and slow down the interest rate hikes. After the bloodbath of 2022, it is exciting to see the market moving steadily in the upward direction. The Nasdaq is up 38% this year while the S&P 500 is up 19%. If
As an investor in 2023, the relatively encouraging numbers might lure you into a false sense of security. Underneath the surface are stocks to avoid that have been raising the alarm with red flags for quite some time now. Consider the companies that have experienced a dramatic drop across both lines, for instance. These flashing
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After the impressive rally in the first half, investors are wondering whether technology stocks have staying power. Most likely they do. Thanks to tailwinds such as artificial intelligence, there are still tech stocks to buy. In the short term, the market rally is extended, especially in technology. However, looking ahead to year-end, several tailwinds can
With Q3 of 2023 in full swing, many tech companies have laid off employees due to the poor economy and demand. Q3 is shaping up to be the same as companies like Binance, Niantic, and even Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) continue to cut thousands of jobs. However, the recent artificial intelligence and machine learning wave stands strong,
Prior to 2023, many financial traders had never heard of enterprise artificial intelligence company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). Then, the machine-learning boom got underway and AI stock rallied quickly. That’s exciting, but it’s important to weigh the bullish and bearish sides of the argument if you’re considering investing in C3.ai. C3.ai was deeply immersed in the machine learning industry before
The bear case for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has long been based upon valuation-related concerns. Using traditional valuation metrics, SOFI stock appears pricey to more value-conscious investors. In their view, SoFi seems more like its “old school” banking rivals than it does to other more tech-driven companies in the fintech space. Earlier this month, a sell-side
Up well over threefold since January, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has not only become one of the top-performing, most talked-about stocks. NVDA stock has also become a name that is difficult to figure out. Excitement about, and initial strong results from, booming demand for generative artificial intelligence chips are the main reason behind this semiconductor stock’s jaw-dropping
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When it comes to investing, the best offense is usually a really good defense. While strong growth is important, it is usually not as important as holding defensive stocks that can hold up when a broad-based market downturn happens, such as the one we saw in 2022. Defensive stocks can help to lessen gyrations in
Dividend stocks to buy as a concept offers universal relevance because of the underlying passive income. While nothing is guaranteed in the market, if you acquire shares of established enterprises that reward their shareholders with consistent payouts, dividend investing can bolster confidence. You have reasonable assurances that every quarter (or sometimes every month), you’re going
The current bull market is ablaze with money to be made right now. After a brutal decline in 2022, stocks have come roaring back in the last eight months, led by a resurgence in technology stocks. In 2023, the Nasdaq is already up an incredible 40%, while the benchmark S&P 500 has gained 20%. The
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China’s tech industry regulatory crackdown lasted 32 months and resulted in a $1.1 trillion loss in market value, wreaking havoc on major tech companies. The crackdown was initiated out of concern that the country’s internet giants were becoming too large and powerful. Also, the crackdown disrupted the once-dynamic tech sector and accelerated the decoupling between
With businesses and countries across the world elevating artificial intelligence (AI) to enjoy higher revenue and growth, investors are also on the lookout for AI stocks that have massive upside potential. Self-driving cars, robotics, gaming or machine learning, you name it and AI is present there. It has become a part of every industry and
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For those who are unaware, the “Magnificent Seven” stocks are Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). With the exception of Nvidia, those top tech stocks are largely focused on the cloud (MSFT and AMZN), the internet (GOOG and AMZN), software (MSFT), or hardware (Apple). While the cloud