It may come as a surprise to some that, generally speaking, semiconductor stocks have underperformed in 2024. The PHLX Semiconductor Index, a widely used measure of semiconductor industry performance, has gained 21% this year. This is significantly less than the S&P 500’s total return of 28%. In addition, 36 of the 70 largest companies in … Read more
A second Trump administration will likely impact most, if not all, sectors of the stock market. Few areas are expected to be affected as significantly as the energy sector. Clean energy stocks that benefited from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 experienced declines in the immediate aftermath of the US election. In contrast, many traditional … Read more
The allure of getting rich quick often leads investors down an unpredictable and unstable path. While offering the potential for quick profits, these investments also carry significant risk. Biggest risk? A sharp and persistent decline in stock prices due to unmet expectations. Receive Besides meat alerts: Register Understanding the reasons for overvaluation Before looking at … Read more
The spot price of gold has risen by more than a third over the past year, repeatedly hitting record highs over the past few months. Ahead of the November election – and amid a long period of investor uncertainty over inflation and other concerns, as well as expectations of lower interest rates – gold’s role … Read more
Quantum computing is causing turmoil in the stock market, as evidenced by interest in stocks such as IonQ Inc. New York Stock Exchange: IONQwhich are up 156% YTD (YTD). Computer and technology pioneer IonQ is widely recognized as a leader in the segment thanks to 102% year-over-year revenue growth, a $54.5 million deal with the … Read more
A collage featuring images of US President-elect Donald Trump, a Hindu religious festival, and the Korean pop group BTS. – Reuters From Donald Trump’s second term in the White House to a loaded football calendar, here are five things to watch in 2025: Trump 2.0 In the days following his convincing victory in the US … Read more
The pandemic has sparked a boom in stocks that provide physical isolation, easy access from home and fitness. Many of these stocks made incredible highs during the lockdown, only to fall just as hard during the post-pandemic normalization period. While many of these stocks have sunk into oblivion, leaving behind their owners’ footprints, some stocks … Read more
In a twist worthy of a Hollywood screenplay, Sean Combs—better known to legions of fans as Diddy—has reportedly been removed from suicide watch as he navigates through a storm of serious allegations, including sex trafficking and racketeering. The rapper and music mogul’s life has taken a dramatic plunge since his arrest by Homeland Security on … Read more