A shift in market dynamics could favor these 10 growth stocks.The U.S. stock market is shifting gears as August approaches. Big tech stocks, which have been on a hot streak, are starting to cool off. Meanwhile, smaller companies are gaining steam, as evinced by the chart below: This change is partly due to expectations that interest rates might drop later this year. Lower rates tend to help smaller firms because they often need to borrow money to grow.Armed with this insight, here is a list of 10 small and ...

There are plenty of cheap stocks under $25 investors can choose from. Of course, plenty of companies with lower share prices are inherently risky, and I’m not talking about just penny stocks.Companies that have been beaten down by the market, or have lower share prices, can often see outsized volatility due to increased options activity. Near-term price swings can entice some investors to simply stick with blue-chip names for more consistent growth.That’s where I focus most of my attention generally.However ...

Is it better to invest in something that’s already on the front page of the news, or something with front-page potential? If you want to own a piece of a hidden gem, I invite you to consider Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR). Then, before it flies into the skies, grab a few shares of Archer Aviation stock.Archer Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, also known as flying cars or flying taxis. A few in-the-know people are enthused about eVTOL aircraft, but many more investors are busy ch ...

Investors love to back a winner — except for short-sellers. These contrarian traders prefer betting stocks will fall, and the further the better.Many investors don’t like short-sellers because they are looking for a stock to fail. Yet, it’s a normal part of the market. Stocks rise and fall, and profiting from a stock’s decline isn’t bad. The short-sellers aren’t causing the stock to fall, the business is.How short-selling works is an investor borrows a company’s shares and sells them. Sometime later, he buy ...

Core Viewpoint - Archer Aviation's stock has experienced significant volatility, soaring 228% in 2023 but plummeting 43% in the first half of 2024, contrasting with the S&P 500's 14% increase during the same period. Despite this decline, the company has made positive strides in its development and remains on track for future growth [1][2][7]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Archer Aviation's stock rose 228% in 2023 but fell 43% in the first half of 2024 [1]. - The decline in stock price is attributed to profit-taking by investors rather than any negative company news [2]. Group 2: Positive Developments - Archer has received ongoing support from manufacturing partner Stellantis, including a recent $55 million investment to aid in its pre-revenue phase [3]. - The company is making progress toward obtaining FAA certifications for its Midnight eVTOL aircraft [3]. Group 3: Future Catalysts - Archer aims to commence commercial operations in 2025, with over 100 test flights completed in Q1 2024 and a target of 400 test flights by year-end [4]. - Receiving FAA Type Certification for the Midnight aircraft is crucial, as it demonstrates airworthiness and compliance with safety standards [5]. - Archer's order book is valued at up to $3.5 billion, including a deal with United Airlines worth up to $1.5 billion, which could further boost investor confidence if additional deals are announced [6].

With rate cuts on the horizon, the outlook for equities and other risky asset classes is bullish. The S&P 500 index is already trading near all-time highs. While it’s important to make the best use of the bull market, it’s equally important to remain invested in blue-chip low-beta stocks.From a quick money-making perspective, exposure to meme stocks has done wonders for investors. In my view, rate cuts will trigger significant price-action in mid-cap and small-cap stocks. There will be meme stocks that can ...

It’s unlikely that investors can always make money in the markets. During bull markets, the focus should be on maximizing returns by taking relatively higher risks. During bear markets, the objective should be to minimize the drawdown by remaining invested in low-beta stocks. Currently, the markets are in a phase where money-making is relatively easy.Investors can use various strategies to maximize portfolio returns. One method that has gained significant popularity after the meme euphoria is exposure to sh ...

I feel that now could be a great time for investors to consider the future of transportation. This is because flying car stocks are making steady progress to commercially produce electric vertical take-off and landing crafts (eVTOLs), and this market is rising quickly.There is a steady rise in the acquisition of certifications and the creation of prototypes for flying cars. These certifications are important, especially for increasing the production rate and linking these vehicles to current transport syste ...

The concept of flying cars has long been a staple of science fiction, but it is rapidly becoming a top-growth industry, with three companies leading the charge. These trailblazers are revolutionizing transportation and providing compelling investment opportunities. There is plenty of opportunity for investors to elevate their portfolio with flying car stocks if they know which companies to focus on, and these three currently look like winners.The first company is making headway with its advanced air transpo ...

Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock is in the news Wednesday after the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company announced new approval for its manufacturing.The California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA) is behind this with approval for the company’s $117 million manufacturing facility in the state. This will provide Archer Aviation with roughly $10 million in benefits.Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer Aviation, said the following about the man ...