The semiconductor sector has been a standout performer in 2024, but recent trends suggest that its momentum might be slowing. So, let\’s examine the overall state of the sector, focusing on the Van Eck Semiconductor ETF NASDAQ: SMH and two leading names: NVIDIA NASDAQ: NVDA and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company NYSE: TSM. By analyzing these […]
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PANW Palo Alto Networks $337.64 -4.45 (-1.30%) (As of 07/8/2024 ET) 52-Week Range $201.17 ▼ $380.84 P/E Ratio 49.08 Price Target $326.29 Network cybersecurity provider Palo Alto Networks Inc. NASDAQ: PANW stock has recovered from its fiscal Q3 2024 earnings report. While the results weren\’t bad, shares took a tumble on its forward guidance. However, the
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$28.15 -0.40 (-1.40%) (As of 07/8/2024 ET) 52-Week Range $13.40 ▼ $52.48 Price Target $32.66 Affirm Holdings Inc. NASDAQ: AFRM is a leader in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) industry. They provide installment loans to consumers, enabling them to split purchases into smaller payments. This is a win-win for merchants as they make more sales and customers as
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The market cycle affects more than just stocks and sectors. As investors know, during economic booms, consumer discretionary stocks tend to outperform all others, especially the ‘boring’ consumer staples names. However, there is another metric that investors should always keep an eye on as far as cycles go: the volatility index (VIX), also known as
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