At the time of this writing, the market is at a “will they or won’t they” crossroads. Most investors’ are wondering if the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates at its December 2023 meeting or pause. Recent market activity suggests that a Fed rate hike pause is a near certainty. But a hotter-than-expected reading on
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Tech stocks are in the green in 2023, but not all fintech stocks have fared well. PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock certainly hasn’t been a winner this year, and the near-term prospects aren’t great. It’s a textbook example of the principle that just because a stock has declined sharply doesn’t mean isn’t a bargain. PayPal stock gets a “D”
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting and enabling innovation across industries. So far, AI research organizations like OpenAI and Anthropic are leading the charge and seeing revenue explosion. Today, companies are integrating AI into applications such as email, shopping carts, and customer service. Indeed, over the next decade, this technology is set to become ubiquitous. Due
Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence. It is focused on enabling computers to learn from data without being programmed to do so. In shorts, machine learning is the process that enables AI to exist. Thus, the stocks that investors are considering in the field are essentially AI stocks. If you are in the
The fabled end-of-year rally is upon us, so the question is – are you ready? Tech stocks in the Nasdaq index have been on a bit of a bender since the end of October. Investors might collectively believe strongly in marquee names. True, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) still have the potential to surge higher.
The stock market is trending higher again, which means sooner or later it will fall. But shrewd investors look forward to such drops because that opens doors to buy. It was just last month that the S&P 500 had dipped into correction territory, falling 10% from recent highs. Now the index is moving up once
Investors seeking consistent returns in 2024 might find their holy grail in three dividend dynamos. These companies stand tall in their respective sectors, embodying resilience and financial strength. The first one has a strategic focus on consistent distribution growth. Meanwhile, the second one’s robust operational efficiencies drive healthy cash flows. Meanwhile, the third one’s sustained
Solar stocks have had a rough year. The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS), which holds about 54 different solar names, has plummeted 42.4% since the beginning of 2023. Solar companies have just not convinced equities traders and investors that they are worth investing in this year, especially as U.S. oil and gas prices have continued
Betting against the American shopper is usually a sucker’s wager. And as consumers gear up for the holidays, having splurged on both Black Friday and Cyber Monday, one investment firm is loading up on retail stocks. Hennessy Funds has added four retailers to its Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Fund (NASDAQ:HFMDX) following a rebalance of the
In a volatile stock market, navigating investment avenues that promise reliable returns remains a key priority for investors. The article delves into the world of income-centric investments. Each stock exemplifies a robust history of uninterrupted dividend growth, catering to income-oriented investors’ quest for stability and steady returns. From the first one’s resilient sales growth to
While innovation typically coincides exclusively with a growth-centric business model, that’s not always the case as these tech stocks to buy for growth and passive income demonstrates. With this category, investors can have their cake and eat it too. Primarily, the advantage that tech stocks for passive income offers is relevance. Sure, you can always
Can video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stage a huge comeback, and GME stock shake off its meme-stock reputation? It won’t be easy for GameStop to get Wall Street to take the company seriously. Prospective investors should be careful as an event is coming in December that could prove to be make-or-break for GameStop and its loyal shareholders. Don’t get the
Who would have thought that less than a century ago we used whale oil to light our homes. Today, the rise of smart cities is becoming more and more relevant in our daily lives. Technology continues to advance, and with it, more efficient and effective mechanisms have been created to manage our homes and cities.
While we’re not in a bull market, certain value penny stocks show potential for 5x or 10x returns in the next five years, assuming forecasted business catalysts unfold. If we’re focusing on promising early-stage businesses, the long-term outlook is optimistic. Discussing penny stocks with a 12-month return potential of 100% may seem conservative, considering the
The primary argument for a labor market rebound is that the recession of 2023 hasn’t emerged as planned. In typical fashion, many economists and market analysts are simply kicking the can down the road and calling for a recession sometime in 2024. Like a broken clock, they may be right. Who knows? Right now, the
It’s been a rough time for short sellers. Famed short-seller Jim Chanos recently shut down his fund after years of uneven performance and dwindling assets under management. The rallies in meme stocks, highly speculative tech firms and so on have caused hedge funds big losses on their short positions. But there are still hedge fund
Large and mega-caps like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) occasionally turn into multibagger stocks even after breaking into the big leagues. But this isn’t common. More often than not, finding true multibagger stocks to buy is a matter of identifying promising, beaten-down small-cap stocks with enormous upside potential. But, paradoxically, these same companies are often either unprofitable or
The world has continuously demanded technology. Hence, electric vehicle (EV) companies have experienced increased demand in the past few years. The increasing sales of electric vehicles are an evident manifestation of such a demand. Over 6 million new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) were sold in the first half of 2023 in
Low-price stocks gain attention as a small corpus can create a diversified portfolio. A bonus is if the stock offers a healthy dividend. The focus of this column is on under-$10 stocks that are worth holding for the next 24 to 36 months for high total returns. An important point is that low-price stocks do
Investor views on the gas market could be better with demand slowing and prices decreasing. The market’s sentiment may continue to linger on the bearish side. The commodity has already accumulated a loss of 17.5% in November. It aligns with the outlook on some companies that operate in the same business due to their close