The Australian share market is poised for a modest gain despite recent global volatility, highlighting the resilience of traders amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. In such a climate, investors often seek out opportunities that balance affordability with growth potential, which is where penny stocks come into play. Although the term “penny stocks” might

The ChiNext Index surged 6.65% this week to reach 3,678 points, nearing its historical high in 2015, and has become the leader among A-share broad-based indices. The Guotou Securities team led by Lin Rongxiong pointed out that the combined weighting of the top seven stocks represented by CATL and Zhongji Xuchuang has soared from 10%

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s recent Mad Money game plan. Cramer said that the stock’s elevated levels make him want to be “careful,” and went on to say: Next up, Vertiv’s had a huge run. The company just, it provides the non-semiconductor innards, a lot of air cooling.

Currency dealers monitor exchange rates as an electronic screen (top) shows South Korea’s benchmark stock index (KOSPI) in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on March 13, 2026. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Monday, as investors continue to keep a cautious eye on

American Express Company (NYSE:AXP) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s recent Mad Money game plan. Ahead of the upcoming earnings report, Cramer mentioned the company and said: American Express reports, too. And I want to tell you that this one almost always seems to retreat when we see the numbers and then runs

SpaceX is widely expected to be the largest initial public offering (IPO) of all time when it makes its debut on the stock market later this year. Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite technology trailblazer is reportedly seeking to raise as much as $75 billion at a staggering $2 trillion valuation. That would make it more

Butterfly Network Inc (NYSE:BFLY) is among the best medical AI stocks to buy now. The stock has soared more than 90% over the past six months. On March 30, Butterfly Network announced that it secured FDA approval of its AI-powered handheld ultrasound tool for estimating gestation age. The company says this tool delivers results in

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s recent Mad Money game plan. Cramer noted that while he expects “good numbers” from the company, such numbers do not seem to matter, as he commented: Thursday’s got some big ones. First, there’s Investing Club holding Honeywell. I think this will be a

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) was one of the stocks on Jim Cramer’s recent Mad Money game plan. Cramer said that it is “too soon for a turnaround” as he commented: Finally, on Friday, we hear from Procter & Gamble’s new CEO, and I think the quarter’s going to be weak. The last couple

The Nasdaq Composite index endured a torrid time in the first quarter of this year, shedding just over 7% of its value, with its momentum driven by factors such as the Middle East conflict, higher oil prices, mixed economic data, and the rising odds that the U.S. will soon enter a recession. However, the tech-heavy

The S&P 500 has had a volatile year so far. However, the benchmark is up 4% in 2026 (as of April 17). And in the past three years, it has climbed a notable 72%. But there’s a monster stock that continues to crush the market. Over the past three years, this business has seen its

Rare-earth stocks — that is, companies who mine or process any of the 17 silvery-white heavy metals crucial for tech and green energy — have been some of the market’s biggest winners over the last year. Just consider this: Since April 2025, the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF, which includes MP Materials, has

The S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.20%) hit a fresh record high on Wednesday, April 15, capping off a spectacular recovery from its recent 9% peak-to-trough decline. Investor sentiment turned positive after the U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement on April 8, leading to the eventual reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway which handles

The most successful investors are those who emphasize continual learning. There are always lessons that the stock market is teaching. Just in the past decade, for instance, the S&P 500 index has experienced multiple drawdowns of greater than 10%. The takeaway is that volatility can’t be avoided; it’s just a part of how things work.

What a difference a few weeks can make on Wall Street! As of the closing bell on March 26, the mature-stock-driven Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI +1.79%) and innovation-fueled Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC +1.52%) were both in correction territory, with the broad-based S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.20%) one bad day away from joining them. But as of

Some investors might see the S&P 500 (^GSPC +1.20%) sitting at an all-time high and think there’s not a lot of value to be found right now. Bill Ackman is looking at it and asking investors to give him $10 billion to deploy in some of the best opportunities he sees. The hedge fund manager

Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) is one of the most watched AI stocks on the market. It has massive popularity, but has struggled this year. While most of the AI segment of the stock market has rallied in recent weeks, Palantir’s stock continues to fall and is now down 35% from its all-time high. However, on May

If the Iran war is truly “over,” that would be good news for humanity. It would also be good news for stock markets. Investors in U.S. stocks reacted with enthusiasm to last week’s ceasefire in the Middle East — the S&P 500 index and tech-heavy Nasdaq-100 index both reached new all-time highs on Friday. What

It’s no secret that equity investors have a lot of things on their minds. They were already concerned about the overall economy at the start of the year. The Iran war and the potential economic fallout took these worries to a new level. Investors’ most immediate concern is the effect of the rapid rise in