We saw the rise of meme stocks last year, with everyone hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. Conversely, 2022 was a horrendous year for equities, especially the more speculative plays such as meme stocks. To be fair, social media-driven investments that dominated headlines last year were mostly speculative wagers. However, we have seen some […]

[embedded content] The Bank of Japan may surprise markets again by tightening monetary policy as soon as next month, according to Eisuke Sakakibara. Formerly known as “Mr. Yen” for his ability to influence the currency during his tenure as Japan’s vice finance minister from 1997-1999, Sakakibara exclusively tells Bloomberg’s Kathleen Hays that he sees the

Could a turnaround moment be in store for California-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN)? It’s possible, as an order from a dealer group and an opportunity to delve into EV infrastructure could propel MULN stock much higher in 2023. Conditions certainly haven’t been favorable for Mullen Automotive this year. In a highly competitive

The end of the year is often a time for investors to buy and sell stocks and clean up their portfolios. Some investors allocate excess cash to new investments or add to existing holdings. It makes sense to look at your portfolio and add to undervalued stocks with the prospect of solid total returns. Alternatively,

Chicago-based United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) could stage an impressive recovery next year. That seems to be the stance of CEO Scott Kirby, who doesn’t sound particularly worried about an imminent recession. UAL stock traders should remain aware of the risks, but can consider listening to what Kirby has to say and maybe even buy a few United

With so much uncertainty in this current market, most investors have clearly taken a defensive stance. Growth is out, and value is in. Accordingly, the search for high-growth stocks simply isn’t what it once was. The question many investors have is whether this defensive positioning will continue into next year. Indeed, it just might. Macro conditions