The financial sector is booming, including small-cap companies like Unity Bancorp. NASDAQ:UNTYBancorp pens NASDAQ: PLBCand Community Trust Bancorp NASDAQ:CTBI. The 2024 results show that consumers remain healthy, business volumes are improving, and higher, longer-term interest rates provide solid investment returns. The prices of these stocks are rising due to business trends and are likely to … Read more
The electric vehicle market appears to be gaining momentum. Beyond market leader Tesla NASDAQ:TSLAElectric vehicle companies are recording new sales records. Six Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers fall into this category. This includes the country’s leaders in this field, such as BYD. OTSMKTS: WILL BE and several smaller Chinese players. Even American automakers such as Ford … Read more
Tesla Inc. NASDAQ:TSLA The company has had an incredible run in shares, with shares up over 68% over the past year as of January 9, 2025, and an incredible 1,139% over the past five years. The electric vehicle giant remains the world’s largest car maker by market capitalization, with a price of $1.24. trillion, that’s … Read more
Innovative small-cap technology companies such as Cerence Inc. NASDAQ: CRNCRighetti Computers NASDAQ: RGTIand AI of airships NASDAQ: AISP are gaining momentum. They are gaining momentum with their business and share prices, indicating the potential for significant profits in 2025. However, these stocks also come with risks. The risk lies in the short-term interest rate and … Read more
Gene editing started 2024 with a bang in the medical sector but ended the year with a whimper. It all started with the FDA approval of the first CRSPR-based gene therapy for sickle cell anemia (SCA) called Casgevy, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. NASDAQ: VRTX. Sickle cell anemia is a disease in which red blood … Read more
In late 2024, MarketBeat reported an opportunity for investors to benefit from ultra-low spreads between value and growth stocks, with Goldman Sachs’ chief global equity strategist expecting a selection of risk-adjusted returns to be those with mostly room for growth – as a particularly strong option for 2025. Value stocks offer investors great growth potential … Read more
In 2024, large-cap technology companies like NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA grabbed most of the headlines and investor attention. However, a number of lesser-known software companies have quietly generated impressive profits and strategically positioned themselves for significant future growth. Investors looking to venture off the beaten path of the tech giants may find significant opportunities in these … Read more
Consumer habits have changed, but costs remain high, leaving big box stores like Walmart. New York Stock Exchange: WMTTJX Companies New York Stock Exchange: TJXand Dick’s sporting goods New York Stock Exchange: DKS in a solid position. Their dominant position allows them to benefit consumers while gaining market share in a tepid retail environment. The … Read more
Vistra company. New York Stock Exchange: VST has become a powerhouse in the energy sector, delivering a staggering 262% year-over-year share price growth and securing a coveted spot in the S&P 500. A strategic shift toward renewable energy, timely acquisitions and strong financial performance contributed to this impressive performance. But a new year means a … Read more
The days of individual price movements in the financial market are long gone, as one asset class such as stocks, bonds or commodities used to move independently without much pressure from others. However, the last few decades have changed everything, especially as more participants join the stock market and data becomes available almost instantly in … Read more