The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates again, making it the third straight cut in its last three meetings this year. Now there are many consequences that will flow from this latest twist as they make their way through the economy. One thing is for sure: stocks that contribute to this transition are likely to … Read more
At the end of 2024, the development of quantum computing technologies seemed to have reached a breakneck pace. The race to develop this promising, game-changing technology only seems to be accelerating. Big tech players Alphabet Inc. dominated some of the headlines. NASDAQ: GOOGFor example, in early December the company announced the release of its Willow … Read more
Investors are interested in Micron Technology NASDAQ: Manchester United One thing to celebrate is the fact that its shares fell after its 2025 first-quarter earnings report. The move is a knee-jerk reaction to mixed results and forecasts that point to short-term weakness and long-term strength caused by the shift to artificial intelligence. Micron technologies today … Read more
One topic that family members may want to avoid this holiday season is debating whether to drive an electric car or an internal combustion engine (ICE) car. While this is in jest, there is some truth to it: Each side tends to dig deeper when a discussion gets heated. The problem with the electric vs … Read more
As the year draws to a close, 2025 faces many issues, such as potential new trade tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, and the inauguration of a new US President. Each of these themes is creating volatility in the stock market, so investors will indeed need to tread carefully in the coming months to avoid potential pitfalls and … Read more
Semtech today $66.57 +1.42 (+2.18%) (As of 10:58 a.m. ET) 52 week range $18.16 ▼ $70.27 Target price $68.70 Semtek company. NASDAQ: SMTS manufactures analog and mixed chips that provide optical data transmission, readout and advanced high-speed communications solutions. Its products are used in consumer electronics, infrastructure, industrial applications, data centers and Internet of Things … Read more
The U.S. economy is heading into 2025 with strong tailwinds, according to several indicators, including a strong labor market and moderate inflation. Many of the securities that have been the main beneficiaries of this economic bonanza are large-cap (or even mega-cap) titans in the technology industry. Companies such as NVIDIA Corp. NASDAQ: NVDA have shares … Read more
solder today $41.63 -0.38 (-0.90%) (As of 12/13/2024 ET) 52 week range $29.18 ▼ $61.53 Target price $53.74 soldering NASDAQ: FAST presents significant investment opportunities in 2025, including potential share price growth and acquisition prospects. The stock’s reversal is driven by sustained outperformance, approaching profitability and favorable analyst sentiment. The company’s in-demand customer engagement platform … Read more
The start of December 2024 brought a story that some investors already expected to see, but not as it happened. Despite rising cocoa prices and a seeming lack of interest in consumer staples stocks, Hershey Company. New York Stock Exchange: HSY rallied on unexpected news. For those versed in value investing, news of a potential … Read more
FinWise Bancorp today $19.53 +0.93 (+5.00%) (As of 4:17 p.m. ET) 52 week range $8.72 ▼ US$20.50 P/E ratio 18.42 Target price US$17.50 FinWise Bancorp NASDAQ: FINV has become a success story in the fintech banking sector. FinWise Bancorp’s share price has more than doubled over the past year, rising from a low of around … Read more