The Nasdaq and Dow Jones are two of the most prominent and widely followed indexes, and understanding them is vital for any investor. Each represents different segments of the market and has unique characteristics that can influence investment decisions. Sometimes, these indexes rise and fall in tandem; other times, they act very differently. In this…
The airline industry was once a symbol of soaring growth, but recently, it has been navigating a turbulent environment. Rising operating costs, economic uncertainty, and operational disruptions have created significant airline industry headwinds. The 2024 summer travel season presents a unique mix of potential opportunities, driven by pent-up demand and a rebound in international travel,…
One of the most closely watched economic indicators is the monthly report on retail sales. In June 2024, the May numbers were reported. After being negative in April, retail sales were up 1.2% month-over-month and 2.88% year-over-year. So why didn’t you hear the sound of champagne corks popping? There’s more to the story. While…
As global temperatures rise, so too does the demand for cooling technologies. This demand creates a market for solutions that keep things cool, encompassing everything from residential air conditioners to sophisticated commercial refrigeration systems. Beyond the seasonal demand spikes, the cooling technologies sector, which is part of the industrial sector, offers compelling long-term investment potential…
The Fourth of July is a cornerstone of American tradition that signifies a time for celebration, family gatherings, and festive cookouts. This holiday’s cultural impact resonates deeply within the consumer landscape, often driving a surge in spending on goods and services in the consumer discretionary, consumer staple, and retail sectors. For investors, understanding how this…
In the second half of 2023, I significantly impacted our passive income, causing our household to technically lose its financial independence. Prior to this, we had been financially independent since 2012, when I left my banking job. My goal now is to regain financial independence by December 31, 2027. To achieve this, I need to…
In a holiday-shortened week, shares of AbbVie Inc. NYSE: ABBV are down a little more than 3%. To put that in context, the drop in ABBV stock was more than that of biotech stocks such as Johnson & Johnson NYSE: JNJ, which is down 0.68%, and Pfizer Inc. NYSE: PFE, which is down 1.38%. …
That’s right, the better stock to watch for those investors who value momentum over everything else in the technology sector is not actually NVIDIA Co. NASDAQ: NVDA. Understanding that the artificial intelligence wave is only getting started, especially considering that chip and semiconductor technology will only advance according to Moore’s law. But, if it’s not…
$52.58 -0.59 (-1.11%) (As of 07/5/2024 ET) 52-Week Range $40.19 ▼ $78.53 Price Target $67.30 The market for GitLab NASDAQ: GTLB collapsed in late May when it announced high-severity flaws in its platform. The news was especially shocking coming from a DevSecOps platform, but the impact on the share price has been short-lived. The market is…
RIVN Rivian Automotive $14.79 +0.14 (+0.96%) (As of 07/5/2024 ET) 52-Week Range $8.26 ▼ $28.06 Price Target $19.04 Despite sinking to an all-time low in April, shares of Rivian Automotive, Inc. NASDAQ: RIVN have been on a heater in recent weeks. The electric vehicle (EV) maker, considered one of the stronger alternatives to the king of…