It’s relatively easy to be like Warren Buffett from one point of view: You can invest in a mix of stocks that exactly mirrors the holdings of his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, BRK.B) firm by simply investing in its stock. That won’t put you anywhere near his net worth of $112 billion. But it will at least put you on track for steady returns backed by the strength of American business. And that’s the point of Berkshire Hathaway. But where should investors place their capital within that portfolio of stocks under Berkshire Hathaway? After all, there are roughly 50 positions within Berkshire Hathaway stock. Which positions within its holdings represent the potential for exceptional growth? Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Occidental Petroleum’s (NYSE:OXY) first-quarter profits reached a record $

PayPal(NASDAQ:PYPL)remains a perplexing stock. The shine has come off the fintech sector as a whole, and PYPL stock is now trading around pre-pandemic levels. This is occurring even though itsrevenue is up18% year-over-year (YOY). This isn’t based on one or two quarters. PayPal has consistentlybested the top and bottom lines(on a GAAP basis) from the prior year. One problem that’s afflicting PYPL stock is that it has many buyers who got trapped by the upside. Investors that bought it at or near its 52-week high of more than $300 per share may be looking to sell at any rise in price. That continues to put selling pressure on the stock. Nevertheless, it seems something has to give. In terms of the amount of money flowing in and out, institutional investors have sold more PYPL stock than the

Unity Software's (NYSE:U) short percent of float has risen 25.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.59 million shares sold short, which is 7.49% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.4 days to cover their short positions on average. Why Short Interest Matters Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. Short selling is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises. Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular sto

The global financial markets have been going through turbulent times. The last two years had been particularly difficult as the economy struggled to recover from the pandemic. While things are starting to return to normalcy, new challenges have emerged. Most notable being the risk of rising inflation and crisis led by Russia-Ukraine conflict. This instability will push investors towards safe stocks. Annual inflation rate in the U.S. has surged to7.9%in February 2022. This is the highest inflation rate in the last 40-years. Energy prices have been the biggest contributor to inflation. The conflict in the Europe shall further exacerbate the global energy crisis, leading to higher oil prices and supply-chain constraints. As such, the market outlooks appear uncertain with inverted yield curve

A time of challenging market conditions (like we’re seeing today) can be a frustrating time to invest. There is, however, a silver lining. A market downturn is a great opportunity to load up on high-quality names. For example, large-cap stocks with strong fundamentals.When stocks overall move lower, that’s the case for both more speculative plays, as well as sturdier opportunities. The latter may not experience as sharp of a plunge as the former. In fact, some of them, like commodities stocks, can perform well, as rising commodities prices outweigh external factors. Still, if you have a long time horizon in mind, you can enter/add to a position at an ideal price point.So, what are some examples of such plays?Occidental Petroleum (OXY)The sharp rise in oil prices, plus Warren Buffett’s big

It’s perhaps never too early to plan for your retirement, especially in today’s investing environment. Allocating a small portion of your savings each month can greatly impact your retirement portfolio. Nevertheless, it helps to focus on creating a diversified portfolio with plenty of dividend stocks that substantially curb the downside risk. You might be confronted with many uncomfortable decisions in ensuring you don’t outlive your savings. However, the best way to avoid that predicament is to invest a substantial portion of your retirement savings in dividend stocks. Moreover, with the equity market experiencing such a massive correction, investors need to consider scooping up undervalued dividend stocks to buy, which are likely to offer plenty of upside. Intel (INTC) Intel (NASDAQ:INT

The semiconductor industry has underperformed since the beginning of the year as markets shifted to a risk-off territory. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), an exchange-traded fund that is a proxy of the chip industry, lost 18.06% year-to-date (YTD). It underperformed the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), which decreased 10.53% in the corresponding period. However, the semiconductor market has a promising future. It is forecast to grow at a reasonable pace between now and 2028, posting a compound annual growth rate of 8.6% to $803.15 billion. In the past two years, the chip industry has been hit hard by supply chain disruptions, triggering ongoing shortages in many industries. In some markets, the absence of a single critical semiconductor has stopped entire production c

What happenedShares of several Chinese stocks trading on U.S. exchanges rose today after the Chinese government further indicated it will support Chinese tech and growth stocks.So whatEarlier this week, media outlets citing anonymous sources reported that the Chinese government may soon end investigations into large tech companies likeDidi Globaland Full Truck Alliance. The Chinese government had previously pulled these companies from domestic app stores, making it difficult for them to add new users. The reports said the companies will soon be allowed back onto app stores.In another sign today that the Chinese government is adopting a much friendlier regulatory approach, China's video game regulator gave the green light and issued licenses to 60 new video games. The regulator hadn't appro

Just last month, outdoor mask-wearing was made optional while group sizes were doubled from five to 10. Alcohol restrictions were lifted, allowing revellers to party late into the night. Live performances and singing were also finally allowed, and many people rushed to make bookings at their favourite karaoke outlets. And the government announced another surprise. Singapore’s Disease Outbreak Response System Condition, or DORSCON, was lowered from Orange to Yellow for the first time in two years. Along with this move, there will no longer be limits on group sizes, all employees can return to their workplaces, and no pre-departure tests are needed for fully-vaccinated travellers entering Singapore. In short, life is almost back to normal. And with borders reopening and economic growth

More or less all of the market is a “buy the dip” opportunity at the moment. Investors have sold off in droves because of risk-aversion, which has left many stocks undervalued. I personally like Chinese stocks, and all of the ones listed here are American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). I’m aware that the country’s political situation is unpredictable and that new lockdowns are in place. However, there’s undoubtedly been an overreaction from most stock market participants. Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) Lisa Shalett recently opined: “Worries over China’s growth path and monetary policy have recently hampered equity performance, but investor concerns may be overblown.” I’m in complete agreement with Shalett. As someone who understands investors’ overreaction to the ups and downsides, I can tell you

Undervalued semiconductor stockshave declined sharply in 2022, pushing many stocks to 52-week lows. Supply-chainissueshave yet to be ironed out and the 40-yearhigh inflation has only added to suppliers’ woes.Despite these challenges, thedemand for semiconductors remains strong worldwide. Recent researchhighlightsthat the global semiconductor “market is projected to grow from $483.00 billion in 2022 to $893.10 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.2% in forecast period.”Presently, however, investoroptimism for semiconductor stocks is still subdued. Accordingly, thePHLX Semiconductor Sectorindexhas fallenaround 24% year-to-date (YTD). In comparison, theS&P 500index hasonlydropped14%.Despite recent challenges, the semiconductorsectoris poised to gain significant ground in the future. Aninc

trouble Auto sales in China fell 47% in April due to the country's zero-covid policy. It's hard for Nio (NYSE: Nio) and its peers To make cars when their workers are stuck in their homes and not in the factories. That's one of the reasons NIO stock Lost almost 21% of its value last month. However, if you're a Nio shareholder, there is a silver lining: it could be making and selling internal combustion engine (ICE) -powered vehicles. ICE vehicle sales were down more than 50% in April, While Electric Vehicle (EV) sales last month fell by 36% from 465,000 in March to 299,000 in April States, Nio shareholders are fortunate they're making EVs, not ice-powered cars. Here's why. Prospects for development The chief executive officer of Automobility, an investment advisory firm based in Shanghai, r