$Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Google (owned by Alphabet Inc.) is a compelling investment due to its strong position in key markets like digital advertising, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). As the dominant player in search, YouTube, and Android, it boasts massive user engagement, generating significant ad revenue. Its cloud segment (Google Cloud) is growing rapidly, leveraging AI advancements to compete with Amazon and Microsoft in enterprise solutions. Google’s leadership in AI, evidenced by tools like Bard and TensorFlow, positions it well for long-term growth as AI becomes more integrated into businesses and daily life. Its diverse revenue streams, including hardware and subscription services, add resilience. With consistent free ca
These Renewal Energy Stock with 7% Yield & Market-Beating Potential?
$Brookfield Renewable Partners LP(BEP)$ Disclaimer: Before we dive into this article, I want to make it clear that I am not a financial advisor, and nothing I say is intended to be a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Additionally, it's important to remember that there are no guarantees or certainties in trading or investing, and you should never invest money that you can't afford to lose. BEP (Brookfield Renewable Partners) stock price surged ahead of the company’s fundamental growth in 2020-2021, it became significantly overvalued. Since then, the stock has dropped sharply, down over 58% from its all-time highs. Despite this decline, the business itself has shown consistent growth. Revenues and income are at record levels, an
Roblox: From Kids' Gaming Platform to Digital Empire
The story of Roblox's transformation in 2024 reads like a Silicon Valley fairy tale. Once dismissed as merely a children's gaming platform, this digital powerhouse has silenced its critics with a stunning 13.26% stock surge to $65.56 by 17 January 2025 after 100% surge half year ago. But the real story isn't just in the numbers—it's in how this gaming platform is quietly reshaping the future of digital entertainment. This article is written by Shernice, if you like my article please hit the like button or do a repost. $Roblox Corporation(RBLX)$ The Phoenix Rise Remember May 2024, when Roblox shares languished at $30? Those who wrote off the company as just another pandemic-era flash in the pan missed what
President Trump's meme coin, TRUMP, skyrocketed to become the 15th largest cryptocurrency globally within just 48 hours. This surge boosted his net worth to $75 billion, placing him among the top 25 richest individuals on the planet, with TRUMP representing 90% of that wealth.Here's a quick overview:On Friday night, Trump introduced the most significant memecoin ever. In less than two days, TRUMP accomplished what many cryptocurrencies take years to achieve. The coin's launch price of $10 quickly surged to $70, generating $29 billion in trading volume within 48 hours. Currently, TRUMP is held in 781,223 wallets, with 525 valued at over $1 million, and 6 exceeding $600 million.The success of memecoins relies on excitement, celebrity support, and community involvement, all of which TRUMP lev
Secular Silver Shortfall Could Keep Prices Higher for Longer
$0.40 annual base dividend, yielding 1.89%.Variable dividend program linked to gross debt, paying up to $0.72 annually or yielding 3.3%.Demand projected to continue to outstrip supply in silver markets, with PAAS estimating an annual shortfall of 150 Moz to 2028.Strong base of gold assets (73% of revenue) with high silver exposure (20% of revenue).Record high cash position of $887.3 million thanks to the sale of non-core assets, giving PAAS no net debt.For the year ending December 2024, PAAS had an output of 21.1 Moz of silver and 893 Koz of gold.Investment Thesis $Pan American Silver(PAAS)$ is the second largest primary silver producer in the world, focused on developing primary deposits in the Americas. For the year ending December 2024, PAAS ha
Netflix (NFLX) Pricing Strategy Might Provide Earnings Surprise
$Netflix(NFLX)$ will be reporting its earnings results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on 21 Jan (Tuesday) after the market close. Netflix’s Q4 sales are thought to have increased 14% to $10.12 billion, compared to $8.83 billion in the comparative quarter. More impressive, the streaming giant’s Q4 EPS is expected to climb 98% to $4.21 versus $2.11 per share a year ago. Netflix is slated to round out fiscal 2024 with a 15% increase in total sales at $38.86 billion, and a 64% spike in annual earnings with estimates at $19.77 per share versus EPS of $12.03 in 2023. Netflix (NFLX) Last Earnings Positive Sentiment NFLX have a 24.79% change since its last earnings call on 17 Oct 2024, the call reflects a positive outlook for Netflix with strong revenue g
Story by Keith Noonan • 1d Why Tesla Stock Surged Today Tesla (NASDAQ: $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ ) stock saw significant gains Friday thanks to multiple catalysts. The company's share price closed out the daily session up 3.1% and had been up as much as 6.3% earlier in trading. The gains took place in conjunction with a 1% gain for the S&P 500 $.SPX(.SPX)$ index and a 1.5% gain for the Nasdaq Composite index. Tesla's valuation climbed today alongside reports that CEO Elon Musk could be involved in a deal to purchase TikTok from ByteDance -- its Chinese parent company. The electric vehicle ($
📉 Can Meta’s Focus on the Metaverse Revive Its Growth in 2025?
Meta’s Bet on the Metaverse Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook)( $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ )has invested billions into the metaverse through its Reality Labs division, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg dubbing it the future of technology. Despite heavy losses in its metaverse segment, the company continues to double down, betting on long-term gains from virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR). Key Developments to Watch Reality Labs Revenue Growth: Meta’s AR/VR division saw $2.2 billion in revenue in 2024 but incurred losses exceeding $13 billion. Analysts predict 2025 could bring modest revenue growth as new products launch. AI Integration: Meta’s AI tools for ad targeting and content recommendations have driven efficiency, helping stabilize its core ad bu
$Microsoft(MSFT)$ 's technical picture is mixedThe 20/50DMA crossover, the breach of the 200DMA, and the recent bullish attempts have stalled with red candles are bearish signs. Conversely, the bounce off the volume shelf's lower edge confirms a strong support zone, and oscillators suggest further upside potential.Whether this bounce continues or is merely a technical rebound before revisiting $410 hinges on the $438 level. $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$$NASDAQ 100(NDX)$$.DJI(.DJI)$ Image
For more than a month, the US yield curve has remained positive:Over the last 15 months, the gap between 10-year and 3-month Treasury yields has increased significantly, resulting in a positive curve.Historically, a sharp positive shift in the yield curve has often preceded a recession in the US economy, there is not a specific time pattern.Something to watch indeed.Could this time be an exception?$Tonix Pharmaceuticals(TNXP)$$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$$.SPX(.SPX)$$.IXIC(.IXIC)$$iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$
Daily Charts - We are now in Year 3 of the Bull Market
1.We are now in Year 3 of the Bull MarketHistorically that has meant the onset of more ranging and volatile price action...The upside is if the bull market survives through to Year 4 it could mean more decent returns ahead.I don't think I need to explain the downside. Image2.US vs Global corporate earnings-huge divergence-clearly reflected in valuations-numerous threats/opportunities in 2025One (or both) of these has tremendous potential to surprise vs consensus this yearImage
In 30 years as an investor, the only time we have rivaled the absurdity of the current meme coin craze is the dot com bubble. In that case, there were very real companies with VERY crazy valuations because people were making up values for a new business model. They used eyeballs, page views, and all kinds of other crazy metrics to justify the valuation of companies with little revenue and nothing but losses as far as the eye could see.Eventually, sanity returned to the market when the bubble burst in 2000 and it would take more than 17 years for the $.IXIC(.IXIC)$ to get back to bubble highs.The latest bubble is in memes, which are quite literally, an “expression of support” for “ideals and beliefs” which seems even more absurd in a lot of ways t
Is BITQ Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF A Buy As Bitcoin Soars Above USD 100,000?
🌟🌟🌟Bitcoin soars past USD 100,000 on Friday as a Bullish crypto industry expects early action by Donald Trump when he is sworn in as the US President on January 20. Bitcoin has surged in price since Donald Trump's victory in November reaching over USD 100,000 in December before sliding down below USD 90,000 earlier this week. In contrast 2 years ago Bitcoin was trading at about USD 20,000. Donald Trump had once said a few years ago that Bitcoin seems like a scam. But since then he has embraced crypto currencies with a zeal unmatched by any US President in modern day history. Donald Trump has promised that he would create a special advisory council tasked with providing guidance on creating clear and straightforward regulations surrounding cryptocurrencies within the
As the world speculates about Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House in 2025, one thing is certain: “Trump 2.0” will leave a significant impact not just on politics, but also on markets, technology, and culture. Whether you’re an investor, a trader, or a meme enthusiast, the Trump effect is a force to watch. So, which is your pick for the Trump 2.0 era—Trump memes, Tesla, or Truth Social? Let’s break down the opportunities and risks in each. Trump Memes: Cultural Currency or Digital Gold? Trump’s persona is larger-than-life, and his presence in the digital world has fueled an entire subculture of memes. From satirical jabs to idolized depictions, Trump memes have become a staple of internet culture. Why Choose Trump Memes? NFT Potential: The rise of NFTs has transformed memes i
Your Wish, My Command. It was slightly over a year ago that I had a post on Michael Burry’s portfolio. 01 Jan 2024 to be precise. (click here !to read) One of my readers had subsequently left a comment asking if there was any update/s to Burry’s portfolio. There wasn’t back then. However, there is now ! Whoever has asked, consider the request fulfilled. Let’s Take A Look. Michael Burry, the famed investor depicted in ‘Big Short,’ has long been known for his bold stock picks. His 2024 portfolio was no exception, featuring a mix of Chinese technology giants, healthcare firms, and growth stocks. Indeed, his portfolio had diverse returns over the pa
Recent Gold Price Trends Gold prices have been on a rollercoaster ride recently, navigating the pressures of a strong U.S. dollar while buoyed by renewed expectations of a potential Federal Reserve rate cut. Last week, gold hit a one-month high, closing just $65 shy of its October peak of $2,790. Despite battling dollar strength, gold has posted its third consecutive weekly gain, rising 0.5% last week. Key drivers of this upward momentum include better-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which has fueled Wall Street’s hopes for a rate cut, and dovish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, who hinted at the possibility of more than two rate cuts this year. The financial markets are now eyeing gold’s future performance in light of upcoming geopolitical and economic develop
Wine vs StocksLess Bubbles, more Bubble.I don't know about you but I feel like I see more and more people giving up on drinking -- and just about the opposite sentiments on stocks.While investing in stocks is probably a much better health decision, I would say at this point in the cycle I don't know if it's the optimal wealth decision. 🤔 ImageWhy have US Equities so massive outperformed vs global?Hint: check the earningsRelative price performance follows relative earnings performance...Image2024 Gold market returns in perspective, 2025 gold price Forecasts, comparisons of the scope and size of Gold vs Bitcoin... $Gold - main 2502(GCmain)$ ImageImageImageImage