The latest round of quarterly earnings announcements has been full of ups and downs for the overall stock market. The S&P 500 index is down slightly since the end of March. One component of the S&P 500 has done more than its fair share to pull the benchmark index down. Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) has […]
It’s easy to find stocks that are lagging broader equities, even in a bull market like the one we’re currently in. It’s harder to find beaten-down stocks that still look worth buying and holding onto for a while. Some corporations are condemned to deliver subpar financial results and stock market performances practically in perpetuity. Thankfully, […]
I owned shares of Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) when the COVID-19 pandemic started. Watching the stock soar over 60% in roughly two years was fun. Seeing Pfizer’s share price fall nearly 60% from its peak wasn’t so fun. Have I been tempted to sell during this major decline? Nope. Instead, I’m buying this beaten-down, high-yield dividend […]
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 […]
Finding “forever” stocks isn’t easy. Corporations that can thrive and pay dividends for long periods are rare, but they do exist. Such companies tend to have several qualities, including competitive advantages and leadership in industries that are likely to continue growing. Let’s consider two stocks that investors can buy and hold for good: Apple (NASDAQ: […]
As the surging popularity of AI stocks has lifted many of them to pricey valuations, some investors have begun looking at Chinese tech stocks to find bargains in this space. However, that approach carries with it some extra risks compared to investing in domestic companies, as Chinese companies often find their businesses taking hits due […]
Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian has discovered one growth stock that is down meaningfully off its high that deserves consideration. *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 AppLovin right now? Before you buy stock in AppLovin, consider this: The […]
Investing in Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) stock has been a frustrating experience in recent times. Its shares have climbed by just 12% in the past five years — seriously lagging the broader S&P 500‘s 77% gain in that time. Don’t be discouraged, though. It’s always best to maintain a long-term mindset when looking at potential investments. […]
Betting on a recovery, investors have sent up Wayfair (NYSE: W) stock 75% over the past year. Most of that gain came during 2023, but the stock has held steady so far this year as investors wait to hear the next update from the online furniture seller. Wayfair stock is still down 82% from its […]
If you’re a deep-value investor, there are a couple of beaten-down stocks you’ll want to pay close attention to now. These aren’t the safest stocks to be holding, as there’s a bit of uncertainty into how their futures may play out. But these stocks are trading at heavily discounted prices, and they aren’t unknowns by […]
The stock market has had a strong start to 2024, but different companies have reflected that rebound in varying degrees in terms of share price changes. Now, it’s important to remember that share price alone doesn’t tell you a lot about a business, other than what investors seem to value it at a given point […]
About a half-billion adults in the world have diabetes. This chronic health condition causes severe hardships to patients and contributes substantially to healthcare costs. It’s no wonder that many companies continue developing innovative products to help diabetes patients manage the disease. One of them is Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ: TNDM), a medical device specialist that […]