The phrase “value tech stocks” almost seems like an oxymoron—value stocks tend to be stable, mature and slow to grow. On the flip side, even the largest tech stocks like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) tend to focus on growth at all costs while trading at higher multiples than typically seen in value stocks. Even tech stocks offering dividends, a hallmark of value investing, tend to devote less capital to the initiative than they do to growth and have expectedly low yields as a result. For example, Meta’s (NASDAQ:META) ...

Robots have many advantages for companies and for society. Companies are benefitting tremendously from their ability to perform many tasks at a fraction of the cost of humans. Moreover, unlike humans, firms don’t have to worry if robots are working too many hours, if they are satisfied with their positions, or if they will leave to go work for another company. Meanwhile, society benefits from robots’ ability to meaningfully reduce inflation and enable firms to charge lower prices for their products. Also no ...

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let's see what these Wall Street heavyweights think about Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) .Intuitive Surgical, Inc. currently has an average brokerage re ...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.Over the past month, shares of this company have returned +3.8%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5% change. During this period, the Zacks Medical - Instruments industry, which Intuitive Surgical, Inc. falls in, has gained 3.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future dire ...

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) . Shares have added about 2.8% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Intuitive Surgical, Inc. due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Intuitive Surgical Q4 Ear ...

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) closed the most recent trading day at $380.23, moving +0.69% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.13% gain on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.13%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.32%.The the stock of company has risen by 1.68% in the past month, lagging the Medical sector's gain of 3.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.99%.The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Intuitive Surgical, Inc. in i ...

There are some key robotics stocks for investors to buy in February. This is amid the broader indices such as the Nasdaq making a brief pullback. Some analysts expect that the rally for tech stocks in general will continue, as the decline was primarily chalked up to a decline in the stock prices of companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and some otters in the Majestic Seven.The robotics stocks in this article are powerful names, and I believe that they will continue to deliver strong gains to investors. Those ...

The healthcare industry has remained a remarkably resilient place for investors to build wealth over the years. Like any industry, this one carries risk for investors to be aware of, too. Regulatory changes, payer changes, legal challenges, and the role of patents in this space are all potential risks that investors need to navigate when investing in healthcare stocks.Nonetheless, tried-and-true healthcare businesses with a diverse lineup of market-leading products and strong financials to back them up can ...

Robotics has the potential to transform various industries, particularly manufacturing and healthcare, by creating new opportunities for automation and efficiency. The sector could very well be on its way to entering a hyper-growth stage as technological advances continue to make these technologies not only possible but efficient. Investors looking to balance long-term returns with exposure to cutting-edge technologies should look no further than these three robotics stocks in February 2024.Intuitive Surgic ...

In the bustling realm of forward-looking investments, robotics stocks stand out for their tremendous potential and relevance. These dynamic assets offer around-the-clock productivity, virtually uninterrupted by the mundane constraints of human labor. With robots pausing for maintenance, their deployment can meaningfully boost operational efficiency. This edge is critical at a time when experts forecast the robotics sector to expand at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5% from 2023 to 20 ...