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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Upwork NASDAQ: UPWK is a technology firm that operates as an online marketplace, connecting freelance workers and independent contractors with employers. In 2024, the stock price is down 29% due to fears that AI will eliminate many freelance jobs. Now, most analysts covering the stock have a buy rating on it. Let\’s look at Upwork\’s
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A large part of building wealth involves delaying gratification. Therefore, you might find yourself wondering whether to buy your dream home now or wait for a better price. But what if you wait too long and your dream home disappears forever? You might end up kicking yourself later for trying to save money when you
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After years of a downtrend in their price, shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. NASDAQ: WBA have thrown in the towel this time. In a single day, the stock is down over 25% in a sign that can’t be taken in any other way than a ‘run’ message. However, some remain hopeful about the stock
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General Mills NYSE: GIS lies within the consumer staples sector and ranks in the top 10 largest food and beverage companies in the United States by revenue. In 2024, the share price is essentially where it started for the year, with a total return of just under 0%. GIS General Mills $62.49 -0.39 (-0.62%) (As of
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The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) index came in as expected. That didn’t do much to move the market higher, but it may be enough to keep the momentum in equities going. But which equities? If you look closely, some questions remain. Approximately 60% of stocks in the S&P 500 are flat or lower for
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As an investor, understanding financial ratios is important to help assess the current state of a company. For example, we have P/E ratios, debt/equity ratios, EV/EBITDA ratios, interest coverage ratios, and so many more. We then compare each ratio to another company\’s financial ratio to make a more informed investment decision. As someone who worked
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