SPAC Mania is firmly in the past. 2021 saw a record 199 SPAC deals closed before nearly halving, marking just 102 last year. And 2023? Only 84 thus far, but with only a few weeks left, we won’t be seeing double digits this year. What happened? In a nutshell, SPAC exuberance was a wholly ZIRP-era
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is having a good year despite analyst reservations. Shares are up 47% in 2023 and are within just a few percentage points of the all-time high it hit in July. The tech giant is also a member of the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that drove the S&P 500‘s performance for
Tech stocks are tricky now because the technology market is in a state of flux. This year brought a big reset for tech stocks after record sales for many product categories in 2021 and 2022. As the economy reopened, people spent more on in-person products and experiences while growth of online spending slowed. This had
As a member of the “Magnificent Seven,” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) earned the market’s favor throughout 2023. However, this doesn’t guarantee similar results for Apple’s investors in 2024. Overall, the outlook for AAPL stock is good and we’re assigning it a “B” grade, but there’s no urgency to buy it now if you don’t want to. It’s amazing to consider how
Tech stocks filling the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have fueled significant gains for long-term investors. In fact, many of the largest companies by market cap operate in this industry. If you buy and hold the right tech stocks, it’s possible to see astounding gains long-term. However, some tech stocks offer better opportunities than others. When
Lithium producers and lithium stocks have been badly hit as Chinese lithium prices plunged an incredible total of about 75% between November 2022 and November 2023. However, in the wake of the tremendous decline of both the mineral’s prices and lithium stocks, multiple firms are starting to be bullish on the sector. For example, research
The tightening of monetary policies has helped curb inflation to some extent. At the same time, global GDP growth has decelerated, and that’s a key concern for policymakers. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is already projecting two interest rate cuts next year. I would not be surprised if the policymakers are more aggressive in pursuing expansionary policies
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stands out as an early mover in a high-potential industry. Consequently, the sky is the limit for ACHR stock — but then, it could also have a crash landing. Even if you strongly believe in Archer Aviation’s future prospects, you’ll definitely want to have an exit strategy in place. Archer Aviation manufactures flying taxis, more
In the technology space, where innovation births the future, three juggernauts emerge as titans shaping the tech stocks landscape of tomorrow. These companies aren’t just names on the stock market but monumental pillars anchoring the next era of technological evolution. Imagine a world where 4 billion individuals actively engage with a company’s platforms every month.
The investment arena witnessed a seismic shift in early 2023, with AI stocks to buy taking center stage. AI, a catalyst of unprecedented innovation, became a transformative business force effectively reshaping the high-growth investment landscape. For investors with a keen eye for future trends, top AI stocks are becoming an irresistible magnet, thanks to their
It’s that time of year. Many investors are looking for stocks to sell for a tax loss. After all, the stock market has a whole has rallied sharply in 2023. Active traders likely have considerable realized capital gains on their books. These can often be offset for tax purposes with the sale of securities at
As you may already suspect, there are not a lot of stocks up 1000% year-to-date, but several stocks trading on major exchanges are up 1000% from their lows set earlier in the calendar year. There are also a few fairly-liquid over-the-counter listed stocks that qualify for this category, whether by gaining tenfold since January, or
The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock actually represents three companies, each with unique problems and opportunities. There’s the entertainment division, the ESPN division, and the parks division, which must maintain a pristine reputation to deliver long-term profits. In the long term, this can be managed, but CEO Bob Iger looks like he’s out of time.
Michael Milken attends Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Dinner At Daniel on November 19, 2019 at Daniel in New York City. Paul Bruinooge | Patrick McMullan | Getty Images Famed investor Michael Milken expects the Federal Reserve will move slowly on monetary policy — if history is any guide. In fact, the Milken Institute founder expects the
In this article HPQ BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett tours the floor ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in HP to 5.2%, according to a regulatory filing released Monday night. The conglomerate previously had a nine-day
The last bear market ended a little over a year ago. Since then the S&P 500 has rallied 27% higher. However not all stocks participated. In fact, it was the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that carried the broad market index throughout most of the year. Despire the unsureness we have seen this year, there
Tracking insider share buying and selling can be valuable for retail investors. It’s extra important when the insider is none other than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This is important information to consider, but it’s not a valid reason for you to divest your entire stake in META stock. After all, Meta Platforms stock provides
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its chief executive, Elon Musk, are closely watched and followed by investors and commentators. Yet, not everyone is bullish on TSLA stock. In fact, at least one analyst anticipates a share-price crash — but that’s fine as long as you’re not over-invested in Tesla now. To give credit where it’s
Energy is a highly cyclical industry, meaning efficient portfolio management dictates frequent sector rebalancing within an alpha-seeking investor’s asset mix. Although energy companies have delivered stellar results in recent years, global supply and demand factors are smoothing out. Moreover, consumer sentiment is waning, which introduces demand-side risk. Despite the United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:BNO)
Talk about the ultimate holiday shopping extravaganza. Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) surged more than 20% Monday to about $21 following several reports suggesting that current investors Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have submitted a proposal to buy the rest of the company for $5.8 billion, or $21 a share. Will a
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