The Indian government announced during the annual budget on Feb. 1 that the country will increase infrastructure spending by 33% to 10 trillion rupees ($122.29 billion) in the next fiscal year. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Indian markets have been volatile as the Adani crisis continues to dominate headlines, but analysts say this could
With new advancements in computer technologies and utility, several tech stocks soared on the implications for the broader artificial intelligence trend. In particular, the ability of AI and machine learning protocols to meet users where they are – that is, to speak their (human) language – sparked intense curiosity. Essentially, we may be standing on
In this article GDDY DVN TRIP ABNB Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The TripAdvisor homepage Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Airbnb — Shares of Airbnb jumped 10% after the company released fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ expectations. The company reported earnings per share
Although the new year seemingly got off to an encouragingly robust start, recent data suggests that investors should target viable stocks to buy for a slowing economy. At first, such a notion seems odd, particularly in light of the blowout jobs report for Jan. However, this dynamic also implies that more dollars chase after fewer
It’s no longer a question of if we’ll get hit with another cyberattack but when. Over the weekend, several NATO sites were attacked. Reddit was the victim of an attack that saw hackers steal employee login details over the last few weeks. Cities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies are constantly threatened. And experts warn 2023 could see a sharp
Investor sentiment has improved this year on expectations of less-aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve to tame inflation. However, the ongoing macro uncertainty continues to create confusion about which sectors or companies to invest in. In the wake of a possible economic downturn, investing in healthcare stocks could be a good idea. Healthcare
Finding stocks to sell that analysts are pessimistic about is a tough one. That’s because analysts are in the business of making their investment banking clients (or potential clients) look good. Consequently, you’ll often see many investment firms with hold ratings on particular companies. Of course, that indicates a negative view of a stock, but
In this article NVDA CAR PANW PLTR CDNS FSLR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nvidia has found success in China by selling automotive chips to the country’s electric car companies. But the U.S. semiconductor giant has been restricted from sending some products to China. So far, electric vehicle makers do not seem to be
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is undoubtedly one of the world’s best investors. Accordingly, Warren Buffett stocks that are added to or divested of in a given quarter are ones that many pay close attention to. That’s because Buffett’s long-term record of generating superior returns has made him a household name among investors. With market
The plant-based food trend is taking North America by storm, driving up demand for plant-based foods stocks. In fact, the vegan food market has massive global growth potential, with Allied Market Research saying it could grow at an impressive rate of 6.4% every year for the next 7 years. With some product categories like plant-based meat
Heavily shorted meme stocks have become a major draw for speculators in the stock market. These stocks are characterized by their high volatility, popularity, and short interest by investors. The rise of these meme stocks has been fueled by the power of social media and its ability to influence the masses. These heavily shorted meme
The stock market’s strong 2023 start is at risk of failing, suggesting that investors consider stocks to sell. Last week, the S&P 500 fell by 1.05%. The uptrend lost momentum when the index approached around 4,200. The market top could encourage investors to take profits. When strong momentum and positive sentiment lifted weak companies with
While it’s usually not the wisest move to trade against Wall Street experts, sometimes, they overlook certain ideas, presenting contrarian opportunities among stocks to buy. To be sure, the politics of the investment analysis world dictates that experts lean more bullishly; otherwise, it’s difficult to establish relationships with corporate movers and shakers. And this also
In this article AMKR CDNS PLTR ANET Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A customer boards an Avis Budget Group Inc. shuttle bus at the Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, Colorado, U.S., on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in after-hour trading. Avis
At a time when inflation remains an issue, geopolitical risks are rising and the threat of recession looms large, insisting on quality, safety and dividends when picking stocks is more important than ever. In this article, we will look at three Dividend Kings. These picks offer solid yields and safe payouts along with very impressive
The Morningstar U.S. Market Index lost 19.4% in 2022, its biggest annual loss since 2008. So if you were looking for U.S. stocks to buy heading into 2023, you would have faced a big dilemma. On the one hand, many of the largest stocks in the country were cheaper in January than a year earlier.
Earlier this year, electric vehicle battery manufacturer QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) seemed to be on the cusp of a comeback. QS stock was unstoppable for a little while, even though there was no company-specific catalyst. Reality could set in quickly, though, so it’s wise to maintain a safe distance from QS stock for the time being. To modify
When markets closed last month, it became official: Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) had scored its best-returning month in its 9-year history. The 27.8% return in January was a welcome reversal for the struggling fund. The ETF had lost around 80% of its value since 2021. And it made some of Ms. Wood’s most
Quantum computing is among the most high-potential technologies you can invest in this year. These computers offer massive performance improvements over classic computers, especially as transistors become smaller and smaller, approaching the size of an atom. The transistors that CPUs currently use will present a significant problem in the future, as they will reach a
The energy storage industry is well-positioned for success in 2023, as a wave of positive changes in the energy landscape means more investment, innovation, and growth. Clean energy transition and decarbonization initiatives are driving increases in renewable energy investments, leading to groundbreaking research and development into new efficient storage capabilities. Meanwhile, demand is steadily increasing