Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional.
However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.
Marjorie Taylor Greene disclosed buying more than 50 stocks in early May. A look at the list and why the congresswoman's past trades have drawn red flags.
The rise of "agentic" AI has yet to boost ServiceNow stock or most software makers as monetization ramps slowly. ServiceNow disclosed a new AI financial target Monday.
A company with profits isn’t always a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Over the past six months, Accenture’s shares (currently trading at $294.75) have posted a disappointing 18.8% loss while the S&P 500 was down 5%. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Investors ditched worries, boosting ETFs like VanEck SMH (+13%) on chip stock rally, Virtus BBC (+7%) on biotech hope, Simplify TESL (+31%) on Musk's focus, Invesco SPHB (+11.5%) on risk appetite, iShares IBIT (+9.2%) on crypto optimism. Market sentiment received boost from easing US-China trade tensions and news of no Fed Chair firing. S&P 500 recovered 80% of its post-April 2 sell-off, but warning signs remain with slowing private sector growth, declining consumer sentiment, and rising inflation expectations. ServiceNow (+20%) and Northrop Grumman (-15%) had divergent earnings, while Tesla (+31%) surged on Musk's promise to focus on making EVs. This week's action will be crucial.
