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Editor’s note: “QuantumScape: The ‘Forever Battery’ Stock With Millionaire-Maker Potential” was previously published in March 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Imagine having a $10,000 investment that grew to over $40 million dollars. Well, let me let you in on a little secret. The best way to become

What are well-heeled investors buying nowadays? As we’ll discover, some of them are taking share positions in machine-learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI). There’s conviction in AI stock as it provides direct exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) market, which has strong upside potential. 2023 might be remembered as the year when machine learning was thrust into

Last month, it appeared as though the market was warming back up to Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock since it was trending higher. Largely, because of growing speculation that the electric vehicle maker would report strong production guidance in its then-upcoming quarterly earnings release on Feb. 28. But just ahead of earnings, shares moved lower. After

Stocks are trying to stage a rally on Thursday, even as worries persist over Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS), regional banks, interest rates and more. Going into the last day of the week, investors are looking at hot stocks for tomorrow. Drilling down into specifics, the Federal Reserve will soon be in focus, as it’s expected to

When you think about artificial intelligence (AI), New York-based enterprise automation software maker UiPath (NYSE: PATH) probably isn’t the first company that comes to mind. Yet, UiPath is actually immersed in AI, and the company has a notable partnership with the almighty Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). So, while it won’t always be a smooth ride, expect PATH

After starting off the year with a big move higher, the latest wave of fear and uncertainty has knocked Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) lower in recent weeks. With this, like with other FAANG stocks, growth and value investors alike are once again calling a bottom with AMZN stock. On the surface, the argument some are making about

Last week ended with a bang and this week started with one. The regional banking crisis has reintroduced a wave of volatility into the financial system, something we’re seeing all across the board. Now more than ever it has investors looking at the hot stocks for tomorrow. SVB Financial (NASDAQ:SIVB) failed late last week and

To most investors, the term “funding secured” should be music to their ears. In 2018, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares jumped 11% when CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he would take his firm private for a… high… $420 per share. And many businesses today owe their existence to their fundraising skills. According to Thomson Reuters, 31% of

Are you afraid to invest in the banking sector in 2023? There’s no need to be, as app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is quite different from its competitors. Naturally, SOFI stock will have its ups and downs this year. Yet, there are multiple reasons to expect SoFi Technologies to deliver outstanding value to its shareholders. Don’t

Do you like fast action in the financial markets? Or, do you prefer a “slow but steady wins the race” approach to investing? It’s time for a gut-check, as Troika Media Group (NASDAQ:TRKA) stock is definitely a fast mover, and gets a “B” rating for its growth potential and high-risk level. Maybe you’d prefer to stay

Analyst ratings can be a valuable investment research tool, but you may not want to lean on them entirely to make investment decisions. A good example is with shares in China-based electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE:NIO). Analysts remain bullish on NIO stock. However, based on the latest developments with the company, it is hard to

If you had $200 billion lying around, why wouldn’t you want to have your own bank? That’s probably what Twitter CEO Elon Musk thought when he floated the idea of buying SVB Financial’s (NASDAQ:SIVB) subsidiary Silicon Valley Bank on March 11. Other tech and crypto moguls have since offered up plans of their own. If you

The Covid-19 pandemic crushed travel and casino companies. However, pent-up demand following the reopening of the economy boosted travel and helped drive business to major casinos. Despite growing fears of an impending recession, several Wall Street analysts are optimistic about the casino space. This is largely due to the continued momentum observed in Las Vegas.

Among the primary participants in the emerging AI-assisted movement is machine-learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI). While you certainly don’t want to over-leverage yourself on AI stock, it makes sense to consider owning a few shares; the artificial intelligence market is likely to grow over the coming months and years. The popularity of OpenAI’s ChatGPT platform helped

If you wanted to build a profitable bank, how would you do it? The founders of SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) certainly had the right idea. Instead of lending to businesses (which tend to chase after the lowest-possible interest rates), why not loan cash to rich kids instead? Or at least the kids you think will become rich

In December 2022, InvestorPlace.com contributor Joel Baglole picked out Seven Surprising Stock Picks for Contrarian-Minded Investors. His picks would prove masterful. Not only did he pick out Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) – one of the top performers of the stock market this year. He also chose Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Zillow (NASDAQ:ZG) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), a wide

From a capital raise to expenditure reductions and even a possible share split, it seems like Exela Technologies (NASDAQ:XELA) is trying anything and everything to save XELA stock from extinction. However, while prospective investors can watch with amusement from the sidelines, there’s no need to take a share position in Exela Technologies. Texas-headquartered Exela Technologies specializes

No one can guarantee that it will be easy to make money as an investor of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). There will be bumps along the road, no doubt. Yet, there’s room for significant upside eventually, as QuantumScape’s relentless drive to innovate will drive the future growth of QS stock. A lot has

Warren Buffett is arguably the most successful investor of all time. Through his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), the so-called “Oracle of Omaha” has amassed a huge investment portfolio that is today worth $333 billion. Warren Buffett is a classic value investor and discerning in his stock picks. He searches out companies that have a moat around their business and a

There are plenty of electric vehicle (EV) startups out there to choose from. So, why should you invest in Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ:PSNY)? The answer is that PSNY stock is likely to gain substantial value during the next couple of years due to Polestar’s improving financials and ambitious plan to sell tens of thousands of EVs. Just