Analysis

Amidst a race with its competitors to produce the next smash-hit weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk's (NYSE: NVO) stock crashed by 19% on Dec. 20, after the company reported results from a late-stage clinical trial that it framed as a success.

Nike (NYSE: NKE) is the leader in the global apparel and shoe market, with a 16.4% share in sportswear, according to Euromonitor. It's a household name that most investors have not only heard of but are likely customers of as well.

It's been a tough past couple of years for Sirius XM (NASDAQ: SIRI) shareholders. The stock is trading down by more than 50% since the end of 2022, reaching yet another multiyear low just a few days ago following the release of disappointing 2025 revenue guidance -- the company expects its top line

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a dominant theme in the stock market during 2024, and tech giants are poised to spend a record amount of money developing the technology over the next 12 months.

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has been an outstanding investment over the past three years, as shares of the semiconductor giant have shot up an impressive 240% during this time and outpaced the 27% gains clocked by the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index over the same period.

Research from consulting firm McKinsey estimates the annual economic impact of AI could exceed $23 trillion by 2040. Today's global GDP is approximately $100 trillion, so the implication is that AI could drive tremendous growth for the world's economy over time.

There routinely are high-quality names on sale. For example, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) and Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) are among the world's most prominent tech companies. Yet their stocks are priced right for buyers today.

NextEra Energy, a leader in wind, solar, and energy storage, benefits from IRA incentives and growing demand for clean energy, presenting a promising future for investors.

Tesla's stock valuation soars on the wings of future growth narratives, particularly in autonomous driving, despite current earnings not fully justifying this premium.

While expansionary fiscal policy and tightening monetary policy may counterbalance each other, Japan’s economic growth in 2025 is projected to significantly outpace that of 2024.

Micron stock price crashed by 16% after the company announced the first quarter results for the new fiscal year. The market reacted badly mainly because the soft guidance itself reiterated the negative perception about memory chip stocks being notoriously cyclical.

For Uber investors, 2024 was like a rollercoaster ride. In October, the stock was up 50% year-to-date, but in the last two months it went down nearly 30%. There are two main reasons for the dive.

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial markets, investors must stay ahead of market trends to make informed decisions. Whether managing a portfolio or strategizing investments, understanding which sectors are poised for growth or decline can provide a competitive advantage.

TradingKey - More recently, there has been another emerging technology that is grabbing investors’ attention and that’s “quantum computing”. But what exactly is quantum computing? 

One of the best ways to invest in the stock market is to buy an S&P 500 index fund. Buying an index fund ensures a diversified portfolio, so you're sure to own at least a small pie

Picking up the latest hot growth stock can be smart, but only if it's at the right price. Following the crowd after a stock has made a huge move sometimes doesn't work out, so there are a few considerations to take note of before making the move.

So you say you want to invest in top-10 oil stock ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) -- but you'd first like some assurance that the stock will go up after you buy it, and not down? Then today may be your lucky day!

Share prices of the artificial intelligence (AI)-focused data fusion specialist are up 332% year-to-date through Dec. 19. The stock soared as its revenue growth accelerated over the last five quarters and its profit margins expanded significantly.

Income-seeking investors looking for ultra-high-yield dividend stocks can find what they're looking for in the healthcare and finance sectors. Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA) and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NYSE: PFLT) offer yields above 10% at recent prices.

The two businesses that investors should buy right now are Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), two of the most dominant internet enterprises in the world.