As of July, political analysts are forecasting a red wave in November and Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office. If you remember, from his first stint as President, Trump implemented several different economic policies. Much of his focus is on returning employment and manufacturing to the United States. So, as investors, which companies can
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SoundHound AI stock (NASDAQ:SOUN) has courted controversy since the company went public in the year 2022. SOUN has not been without some troubles, with some short sellers claiming the business has “fake revenue, fake bookings, and fake AI”. Furthermore, being one of the first companies that offered purely voice AI solutions, SoundHound is now among
Inflation is trending downward and approaching the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and unemployment is heading higher. The Fed is widely expected to begin cutting interest rates at its September meeting. In a recent article, Morningstar projected that the central bank’s target range would sink. It would go down from its current 5.25%-5.5% to 4.75%-5% at
In this article BAC BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett walks the floor and meets with Berkshire Hathaway shareholders ahead of their annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024. David A. Grogan Berkshire Hathaway trimmed its gigantic Bank of America holding for the first time in four and a half
You can only count on death and taxes as the sure things in life, so finding consistently reliable dividend stocks is worth taking notice of. I’m not talking about dividend stocks that have regularly rewarded shareholders for 10 years, 25 years or even 50 years. Those are certainly fantastic stocks to own. But income stocks
Congress has an uncanny knack for making remarkably well-timed stock trades. They pinky swear they are not buying and selling stock based on insider information culled from their regulation of the companies. Yet the politicians tend to dramatically outperform the S&P 500. One of the best at this is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Her
The metaverse, a virtual world where people can interact with one another using headsets and avatars, has been eclipsed by all the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). However, the metaverse has not gone away. A number of leading metaverse stocks continue to work diligently on its development. While it doesn’t get as much media attention
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks are gaining traction as the cloud computing revolution reshapes the way businesses operate. Leading this transformative wave, SaaS companies offer subscription-based access to essential applications and services. This model provides numerous advantages for businesses, including scalability, cost-efficiency, and automatic updates. As more companies migrate their operations to the cloud, the demand for
The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS) has slumped by more than 40% year-over-year (YOY), illustrating that investors have abandoned solar stocks. However, as an incurable contrarian, I believe the RAYS ETF’s downturn signals a buying opportunity within the solar industry. What’s my premise for the abovementioned claim? Well, the solar industry is forecasted to grow
CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:CRWD) stock was cratering after being discovered responsible for a disastrous technology outage that grounded flights and disrupted financial systems around the world. The extent of the damage from the worldwide information technology outage on July 19 is still being assessed. However, the hit to CrowdStrike’s reputation and stock have been immediate. On
With many expecting Trump to win the election in November, his economic policies could significantly impact stock prices. For one, Trump’s proposed corporate tax rate cut from 21% to 15% would immediately increase Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) earnings. There are, however, a few negatives including tariffs, immigration policies and the already weakened consumer demand that bode poorly
As we navigate through the third quarter of 2024, the market is emerging from a period of significant gains. Over the past few months, a bullish rally has propelled tech stocks to new heights, leaving dividend stocks in the shadows. Yet, a recent shift in investor sentiment is becoming apparent. There is a growing trend
The stock market is soaring to new heights, but not every company is coming along for the ride. In fact, some stocks are careening toward oblivion as we speak with business models that simply don’t work. These stocks may not survive until next spring. Of course, their rock-bottom share prices might tempt many risk-on investors.
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) investors are pretty happy these days. The Peter Thiel-founded data analytics firm has seen its share price rally nearly 68% since the start of the current year. There are multiple catalysts keeping Palantir’s shares surging. However, investors should tread carefully going forward. Not only is PLTR’s valuation way too high, but people may
Crypto stocks have rebounded after recent outflows amid low market sentiment. This week, inflows reversed losses despite overall market downturns, aligning with cryptocurrency and broader stock market trends. These blockchain stocks are closely tied to Bitcoin (BTC-USD), altcoins, and blockchain developments, showing improved performance despite mid-week fluctuations. However, these stocks have certainly also reflected lingering
The S&P 500 has continues to edge higher. A softer-than-expected inflation report for June fueled hopes that the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates in September. Several major investment advisory firms sifted their forecasts for Fed rate cuts and stock downgrades. The CPI report showed only a slight 0.06% increase in core inflation, excluding food
The blue economy is on the rise, which makes investing in ocean tech stocks more appealing over time. Ocean tech stocks are companies creating products and solutions tied to the oceans regarding energy, water treatment and marine discovery. These firms provide new and creative answers to environmental problems and support the conservation of the ocean’s
Over the last few trading sessions, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) fell by more than 12% from $6.20 a share to $5.49. For those who don’t follow SoundHound AI stock, the company makes AI voice assistants that can be used on everything from the phone in your hotel room to the drive-through at a fast-food restaurant. Its
Check out gold if you’re looking for some of the best stocks to buy now. After testing an all-time high of $2,480.75, the metal could easily test $2,500 or even $3,000 this year. All this is in hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, thanks to growing confidence that inflation is
Contrarian investing is hard. It is difficult to go against the crowd. Stocks at 52-week lows are companies the stock market harshly rejects. By diving into the shallow end of the pool, it requires fortitude to believe conventional wisdom is wrong about a company. The market is saying the business is failing and has little