As the markets soar higher following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates, now may be a great time to jettison any dividend stocks to sell from your portfolio. While stocks overall could continue to perform strongly, company-specific factors can result in poor or even negative returns with many high-yield but low-quality dividend plays.
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A seismic shift is underway for fintech stocks as three financial juggernauts emerge as the vanguards of fintech innovation, setting the stage for a transformative 2024. These titans wield disruptive strategies that promise to reshape the landscape of consumer finance and transaction processing. These three fintech stocks aren’t just companies; they are architects of change,
Buy low, sell high. It’s an investing mantra drummed into our heads from the moment we start buying stocks. But it’s not easy to do. When our stocks start falling, the first inclination for many investors is to sell. We no longer see them as turnaround stock picks. These are the biggest stock losers that
The surge in electric vehicle (EV) stocks, particularly undervalued EV stocks, is as palpable as ever. This booming sector, bolstered by countries offering incentives to boost EV adoption, is not just about environmental stewardship, but represents a nexus of innovation and advanced technology. With automakers committing an impressive $1.2 trillion to EVs and batteries by
Since Halloween, the stock market has been on a torrid rally. While most investors have been focused on AI stocks during this frenetic rally, I’m here to tell you that AI stocks have not been the market’s biggest winners in this recent run-up — that title belongs to digital advertising stocks. To be clear, AI
Many investors are familiar with the idea that there are many reasons why insiders sell shares, but there’s only one reason they buy. Insider buying indicates a belief that a company’s stock is undervalued. Heavy insider buying should make you curious. When you research the reasons for why insiders are buying it can help reveal
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG; NASDAQ:GOOGL) stock climbed on the AI hype train Dec. 6 by launching Gemini, a Large Language Model it claims is better than OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Excitement over what AI can do, and what database computing is doing, has started a new computing arms race. Companies are demanding Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips and software. They see
If you’re looking for stocks to buy that are up 200% or more in 2023, the S&P 500 won’t cut it. Only one name is up that much. I’m talking about the AI king. That would be Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Its shares have gained 232% year to date (YTD). But, broaden the search to include all
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock was one of the best-performing names in the S&P 500, tripling in value and having an outsized impact on the index’s overall performance for the year. NVDA stock is predicted to see strong gains. The median target price on the stock is about $600, or around a 25% improvement over where it currently
In view of developing times when city panorama becomes intelligent, everyone should know what is at stake in this revolution. The existence of smart cities goes beyond a trend—it’s the reality that defines our present and foresees the future. This transformation does not merely imply technological progress but constitutes a systematic effort toward reinventing city
Don’t look now. But dividends are back in vogue. That could make the so-called Dogs of the Dow strategy — buying the 10 Dow Jones Industrial Average components with the highest yields — a winning bet in 2024. Investors are already flocking back to companies that provide steady income. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index
There are certain economic indicators that capture investors’ attention without fail, and anything suggesting a cooling job market tends to fall toward the top of the list. That’s because the stock market and the unemployment rate are correlated— at least they have been for the most part. When unemployment is high, the economy tends to
The Federal Reserve appears set to pivot toward lower interest rates in 2024. With inflation coming down and financial conditions looking more measured, it could be time for easier monetary policy. That is great news for investments like tech stocks, which have a significant correlation to interest rates. However, investors may be getting ahead of
Want to get direct exposure to the artificial intelligence (AI) market? One simple way is to invest in enterprise AI software company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). However, there are both green flags and red flags with C3.ai, so consider your time horizon and risk tolerance if you plan to own AI stock. Furthermore, don’t buy C3.ai stock
Cash flow is the lifeblood of durable dividend stocks. When it comes to dividend stocks, there’s an elite tier of companies I like to call the “cash machines.” These stocks have stood the test of time by generating hearty profits on a consistent basis. Further, these companies share that bounty with shareholders year in and
Why is it so hard to find Wall Street’s favorite stocks? It has to do with analysts tending to be bullish about the stocks they cover. According to a September 2023 post by FactSet Vice President and Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters, of the 11,062 ratings of S&P 500 stocks, 54.4% were Buy ratings, 40.0%
There is no denying that the Electric Vehicle industry is cooling. EV makers have reduced their capital allocation toward EV production and set a lower target for the first half of 2024. This could be due to the high interest rate environment and lower consumer spending. However, it is temporary, and we will see the
Renewable energy is the future. Amongst renewable energy, solar is one of the most prominent, recently becoming much more accessible to households and producing energy efficiently and for a low cost. The potential solar has as an energy of the future has been widespread, making the solar space one of the fiercest sectors in which
If you’re seeking exposure to the cybersecurity and artificial intelligence market, you may be tempted to load up on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock. After all, a famous tech-market investor recently bought millions of shares of Palantir. Don’t hit the “buy” button, though, until you’ve considered a potential issue with one of Palantir’s government contracts. Also, remember
It’s fair to say the market is warming up to the potential lithium metal battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock holds. The stock is up 23% year-to-date and that’s after it lost 60% of its value in late summer. There’s a tectonic shift underway in battery technology as the EV market expands and it seems likely