While the stock market generally goes up over time — due mainly to rising sales and earnings of businesses — there are some companies that are best kept out of one’s portfolio. That’s particularly true if one is trying to outperform the broader indexes over the long term. There’s one business whose shares have done […]
Companies are often engaged in turnarounds, so it isn’t unusual that iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) is currently pursuing such a path. However, the story here is a bit more complex. The big takeaway for me is that iRobot is starting this turnaround from a particularly weak place. And because of that, I wouldn’t touch the stock […]
The market isn’t rational always and everywhere. Sometimes, shares of excellent companies with bright futures almost inexplicably fail to keep pace with broader equities. When that happens, it’s worth it to buy the dip. Other times, some corporations lag the market for good reasons: Their businesses and prospects look shaky. In those cases, investors should […]
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why he would not want to buy this stock. *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 23, 2024. The video was published on April 25, 2024. Should you invest $1,000 in Plug Power right now? Before you buy stock in Plug Power, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock […]
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses why he is avoiding this unprofitable growth stock.         *Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 16, 2024. The video was published on April 18, 2024.  Should you invest $1,000 in fuboTV right now? Before you buy stock in fuboTV, […]
I invest almost exclusively in dividend stocks, intending to build an income stream that I can, one day, turn on in retirement. While not a hard and fast rule, I don’t like to own companies that cut their dividends. But what I really don’t like is companies that go back on a promise, especially when […]
Image source: Getty Images Investing money is something I’ve aimed to do since completing my emergency fund years ago. And these days, I tend to favor stocks as my investment of choice. Investing in stocks can be a risky proposition. The market can be quite volatile, and through the years, I’ve seen my portfolio lose […]
One of the most anticipated initial public offerings (IPOs) of 2024 was Reddit (NYSE: RDDT), a social media company that is best known for its subject-matter forums, called subreddits. It’s a landing page for people interested in researching a topic but also looking for user feedback and commentary. In general, IPO stocks tend to be […]
There are no two ways about it: SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) stock has been on fire. Part of the attraction is the obvious ties to artificial intelligence (AI), which has lifted many stocks in the space over the past year or so. Then, in mid-February, a regulatory filing revealed that Nvidia owned a small stake […]
I have two big problems with Altria (NYSE: MO). Even with those concerns, I was actually a little excited when the company announced that it was selling some of its holdings in Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). And then Altria management blew a hole in what I thought should have been the next step (investing in […]
With 4.4 million vehicles sold in 2023, Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is one of the largest car manufacturers on the face of the planet. It sells well-known models and has a history that spans more than 100 years. But the stock has been a disappointment. In the past decade, it is up just 37% […]
For every good stock you can buy, there’s usually at least a couple of bad ones you are better off avoiding. Stocks that are falling in value can seem like tempting buys since they look cheap, but often they’re declining for a good reason. If a stock is down more than 80% over the past […]