Growth investing isn’t dead. But companies that were posting strong growth in the past year are either going to falter now that the economy has slowed – or they’ll continue to show that they’re strong growth plays in the years ahead. Investors can follow some big trends seeing capital flows and deals occurring now to get an idea of where the best opportunities are for growth stocks. One such trend still seeing investor interest right now is in AI. Otherwise known as artificial intelligence, software being used to create more efficient programs and ways of doing business are seeing tr...

When the economy sours and the business outlook drops, some companies look for an opportunity to increase their business with strategic acquisitions. Those companies can increase their industry dominance and become stronger over time, and shares will likely rally as the economy does. As long as such deals pass regulatory muster, large companies that buy up other companies to grow through acquisition can likely see further growth in the years ahead. One company making long-term strategic moves now isOracle (ORCL). The database giant has received approval from EU regulators to buy Cern...

While the latest bear market may not be over, traders can start targeting top companies likely to recover in time and outperform the market on the next leg up. One way to do that is to find tech companies that underperformed the market on the way down… even as they’ve continued to grow. For many tech companies, that may mean finding a high profit margin or strong revenue growth in today’s environment. One company that could be a winner on a rebound isSalesforce (CRM). The customer relationship management software company reported better-than-expected earnings. That was more than enou...

With stocks near bear market territory, some names have been hit harder than others. A bear market marks a market-wide drop of 20 percent from a top. But some individual tech names, even big players, are down further than that. One such example isNetflix (NFLX). The streaming platform has reported slower growth, a decline in subscribers for the first time ever, and increased competition in the streaming space. Shares are down more than half off their highs as a result. Given the company’s headwinds, the decline makes sense. But there’s also been a market-beating decline inAlphabet (G...

Many tech trends are under way today that will lead to big growth, especially when looking past today’s weak economy. One of those trends is big data, which looks at data sets too large and complex to be reviewed manually. Big data is already allowing companies to find new ways of doing business, with substantial improvements already. Yet the real value of that will only compound in time. One leader in the space isPalantir Technologies (PLTR). Like most tech plays, it’s taking a dive right now, with shares down nearly two-thirds from their peak last year. However, the company is cont...

In a bull market, great companies will rise… but so will ones that aren’t the leaders of their sector. When markets are in turmoil, it’s industry leaders that will likely perform best, even if they’re suffering from a drop in earnings. That can be seen with the most recent earnings season. Many companies across the board were down. But those that are leading in their industry have been faring relatively better. Case in point? Semiconductor companyNvidia (NVDA). The company reported revenue below expectations last week, and shares sold off after hours. But they rallied the next day an...

During the Covid crisis, there was talk of a K-shaped recovery, with the wealthy seeing solid returns while those less fortunate would continue to suffer. That appears to be playing out today. While the wealthy are being hit harder by the stock market decline, they’re less vulnerable to changes in housing and energy prices. That may be why luxury goods sales have been holding up so far this year, even as it appears most consumers are spending more to get less thanks to inflation. This K-shape trend has been seen strongly with companies likeWilliams-Sonoma (WSM). As mainstream retaile...

While the economy is going through one of its periodic pullbacks, smart investors are preparing for the next move higher. That can come from investing in quality companies that lead their industry. Or it can come from investing in growth companies that are now trading at valuations that no longer reflect any growth. Most investors will fare well starting to buy names that offer a mix of the two. One top trend is the rise of data, and storing that data on the cloud. Many big-name tech companies are well-known, but smaller players off the prospect of growth. One such company is data wa...

Growth stocks were priced for perfection at the end of last year. Now, with stocks in bear market territory, a lot of the froth has come out of many high-growth names. Some of the expected growth has stalled out along with the economy. But for traders looking for long-term opportunities to outperform the market, buying top growth names on sale now could deliver great returns 1-2 years out. That’s especially true for companies announcing new growth initiatives now. One such company isAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD). The company is looking to add a new line of chips that could allow it to...

When the economy contracts, consumers shift their spending habits. This can result in a number of companies losing market share – while a few gain. That can be seen across a number of industries. Based on the earnings data so far, one prospective place for strong returns going forward could come from discount retailers. These companies have been hit like other stocks right now, but going forward could see strong sales and rising market share. One prospective play here is retailerRoss Stores (ROST). Shares dropped over 20 percent following earnings last week. Yet the off-price retaile...