M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Investment Thesis AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) has been a very successful company over the past decades. It benefited from several structural tailwinds, such as the increasing number of cars and mostly rather low gasoline prices. But in the meantime, growth is no longer as dynamic, and the valuation is at the
Folks who held shares of Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock had a rough ride last year. Will 2023 be any better? The outlook is dim, and perhaps a bit grim, as Rivian’s cash position isn’t ideal. Plus, supply chain disruptions could continue to cause problems for the automaker. Frankly, you probably won’t want to load up
Los Angeles, CaliforniaJan. 11, 2023Flights prepare to take off at LAX on Jan. 11, 2023 after an FAA computer problem. Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cognizant — Shares of Cognizant rose 8% after the IT company raised its fourth-quarter revenue guidance. It
The remarkable growth in EV stocks seen during 2021 provided investors with an exciting view of the future. Indeed, the Biden administration deserves credit for helping to promote electrification and creating a strong foundation of trust in the space that helped it gain momentum. However, not all electric vehicle companies represent must-buy EV stocks. There was
It’s funny how Wall Street can have a very short attention span sometimes. When it comes to China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO), it’s fine to focus on the company’s most recent operational update. Yet, don’t be too hasty when trading NIO stock. The company still doesn’t have positive earnings, and Nio’s “prudent” warning about vehicle
Berra1 Investment thesis Talos Energy (NYSE:TALO) announced successful drilling results from two of its Gulf of Mexico prospects. The company also achieved an extension of the maturity of its credit facility from 2024 to 2027, thus improving liquidity and de-risking further the 2026 bonds. Despite the good news, the market’s reaction has been muted. When
There are several reasons why it’s best to steer clear of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) shares. Among these various reasons, a key one that could affect the future performance of GOOG stock is rising competition. High competition is having a greater impact on Alphabet’s cloud computing and streaming segments. However, not even its bread-and-butter search advertising segment
In this article EXPE ISRG TSLA LEVI TOL BBBY POOL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Shoppers enter a building housing a Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. store in New York. Mark Kauzlarich | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Meme stocks — A group of so-called meme
According to a Pew Research poll, 88% of U.S. adults support the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. Only 10% oppose it. Therefore, it’s likely only a matter of time before cannabis is federally legalized. So, investors should have some top cannabis stocks to watch on their radar. Late last year, a bipartisan
Although the housing market soared through the first two years of the post-pandemic new normal, the challenge now is that the paradigm shifted, necessitating a discussion about real estate stocks to sell. Understandably, the topic of dumping publicly traded companies rarely sparks the warm and fuzzies. However, please note that this narrative centers on self-preservation.
JHVEPhoto Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) has enjoyed enormous earnings from the sale of its COVID vaccine and oral COVID treatment, Paxlovid, but the company needs to convince the market of its forward trajectory. Pfizer’s CEO, Albert Bourla, is trying to bolster investor confidence that the company will thrive even as COVID recedes and notes that Pfizer anticipates
While it’s always risky to go against the masses, certain short-squeeze stocks for contrarians to consider may perform surprisingly well. Invariably, even the collective sometimes gets things wrong. Certainly, if everyone bets on the same horse, the subsequent individual reward (if any) would be significantly limited. And that’s part of the reason why going against
A woman shops in a supermarket as rising inflation affects consumer prices in Los Angeles, California, June 13, 2022. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters The pace of consumer inflation is expected to have fallen slightly in December from the prior month because of a sharp drop in gasoline and energy prices, but the annual rate is
Last year was terrible for the stock market overall, but the energy sector actually performed quite well. Indeed, it was the only segment in the S&P 500 that rose in 2022. While the S&P 500 lost 19.44% of its value in 2022, energy stocks shot up a massive 59%. As a result, I think that these
Electric vehicle stocks across the board nosedived last year, and Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) was no exception. During 2022, LCID stock went from around $38.50 to around $6.83 per share. That’s a more than 82% decline in price. Recently, shares in the early-stage luxury EV maker have found support, at around $6 or $7 per share.
Tirachard/iStock via Getty Images Thesis highlight I think Playstudios (NASDAQ:MYPS) has 32% upside. MYPS demonstrated its ability to expand into other parts of the gaming market through the acquisition of other games. In addition, management has stated pretty clearly on their objective to go for profits – which is a key driver for the stock.
In 2022, I was able to greatly reduce my stock portfolio’s losses by shorting several U.S. equities. I found it fairly easy to find favorable stocks to short, as the valuations of many companies were ridiculously high last year, and many stocks were pricing in scenarios that almost certainly would never materialize. For example, I
In this article FROT-NO OSH MS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Boeing 737 MAX 8 sits outside the hangar during a media tour of the Boeing 737 MAX at the Boeing plant in Renton, Washington. Matt Mcknight | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Oak Street Health – Shares
In times of uncertainty, dividend-paying stocks can bring stability to investors’ portfolios. Of course, a dividend yield alone isn’t enough. The underlying business has to be solid and performing well for the company’s share price to have a chance of holding up. Further, with the dramatic increase in yields over the last 12 months, dividend
ArLawKa AungTun Recommendation The buy case for agilon health (NYSE:AGL) is based on the potential benefits of its Total Care Model [TCM] platform for community-based doctors and their patients. This model gives doctors more autonomy and allows them to take a holistic approach to their patients’ health, potentially leading to better care and outcomes. The