Investing in healthcare stocks can provide steady growth and diversification for your portfolio. However, not all healthcare stocks are created equal, so it's important to do your research. Two stocks to consider are Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Teladoc Health. Vertex has a strong product lineup and is expanding into new areas of the rare disease drug market.
Open FlipSnap's stock suffered a 33% drop in after-hours trading due to disappointing revenue and income numbers, signaling struggles against competitors. Although Snap's growth may stabilize in the next few years, it may not be enough to generate millionaire-making gains for investors. Its current valuation and slow growth make it a risky investment compared to other potential high-growth stocks.
Open FlipUBER's market cap has skyrocketed to $145 billion after a strong year with expanding margins and profits in its mobility and delivery segments. However, the stock is currently trading at a high forward price-to-earnings ratio of 37 and may be overvalued. Some analysts advise keeping an eye on it but not investing just yet.
Open FlipNew data from the New York Federal Reserve Bank shows that wealth inequality worsened during the pandemic, with white individuals gaining more net worth compared to Black and Hispanic individuals. This is due largely to the stock market's strong performance in 2021, with a larger percentage of white households having investments in stocks and mutual funds.
Open FlipWarren Buffett has been mostly sitting on the sidelines, but has recently shown interest in adding OXY to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Despite selling off their stake in OXY last year due to pandemic-related economic downturn, Buffett has aggressively bought back shares and increased their position. This may be due to optimism in future oil prices and OXY's focus on carbon capture technology.
Open FlipIn 1984, Apple changed the game with their Super Bowl ad for the Macintosh computer. Titled "1984", the ad featured a dystopian society ruled by "Big Brother", until a woman in athletic attire runs in and throws a sledgehammer at the screen displaying Big Brother, representing the arrival of the Macintosh and a new era of personal computing.
Open FlipWalmart is conducting a 3-for-1 stock split on Feb. 26 to make shares more affordable for its associates and investors. However, past stock splits have not led to sustained gains. While the company's competitive position, solid growth, and strong dividend make it an attractive long-term investment, its valuation is relatively expensive. It may be best to buy after a pullback.
Open FlipMaruti Suzuki may experience increased costs due to rerouting of vessels caused by the Red Sea crisis. This may impact their exports, which accounted for 2.7 lakh cars last year, but it is not expected to have a significant effect. The situation in the Red Sea has disrupted global trade and shipping costs have risen. Maruti Suzuki has plans to export 7.5 lakh units by 2030.
Open FlipXiaomi, the largest smartphone seller in India, has expressed concerns to the Indian government about Chinese supplier hesitancy to set up operations in the country due to strong scrutiny of Chinese companies. The company also requests for manufacturing incentives and lower import tariffs on some components. This follows increased scrutiny and restrictions on Chinese businesses in India.
Open FlipSmall, volatile stocks in emerging industries like Green Thumb Industries (OTC: GTBIF) can have the potential to help investors become millionaires, but it's not guaranteed. The company operates in a rapidly growing marijuana market and has shown strong revenue growth and a potential to capture a larger share of the market in the long term.
Open Flip3 AI companies - Amazon, Palantir Technologies, and Snowflake - are expected to make significant contributions to the growth of AI in the coming years. These companies have strong potential for long-term growth and could provide significant returns for investors who are willing to hold their stock for 25 years. Their unique technology, customer base, and competitive advantage offer an edge.
Open FlipProperty mogul Barry Sternlicht notes that there is $1.2 trillion in potential real estate losses, causing alarm for smaller banks who may bear the burden. NYC Bancorp’s dividend slash and further predicted property value declines add to the concerns. Regional bank stocks have been selling off, but credit investors are viewing it as an earnings issue, not a risk to financial stability.
Open FlipIs David Tepper an income investor? Nope. The hedge fund manager (and Carolina Panthers owner) probably doesn't factor dividends into his thinking much, if at all, when picking stocks. However, that doesn't mean Tepper doesn't own plenty of dividend stocks. There are more of them in the billionaire's Appaloosa Management hedge fund than you might think.
Open FlipThe world is increasingly digital, leading to a rise in cyberattacks. As a result, companies are investing more in cybersecurity, with the average cost of a data breach being over $4.45 million. This has made cybersecurity an indispensable industry and presents investment opportunities. Three top stocks to consider buying in February are CrowdStrike Holdings, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco Systems.
Open FlipThese stocks could give 11-16% return in next 3-4 weeks: 💰Thermax Ltd: Buy| LTP Rs 3350| Target Rs 3790-3885| SL Rs 3055| Upside 16% 💰ICICI Lombard General Insurance: Buy| LTP Rs 1638| SL Rs 1500| Target Rs 1752-1830| Upside 11% 💰ACC: Buy| LTP Rs 2629| Target Rs 2870-2930| SL Rs 2465| Upside 11% 💰Bank of Baroda: Buy| LTP Rs 262| Target Rs 296-306| SL Rs 247| Upside 16%
Open Flip