Although the stock market whipsawed investors over the past few years, it showed its resilience by bouncing sharply higher after the pandemic collapse. As it has for more than a century, every double-digit decline by stocks is followed by a bull market. This has paved the way for several stocks with massive potential to explode.
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With about a month before Jolly Old St. Nicholas starts dropping his goodies down chimneys around the world, it’s time to strategize with stocks to buy for Christmas. No, it’s not just about the so-called Santa Claus rally, though this seasonal phenomenon can certainly help. Rather, ahead of a possibly dynamic market environment, we need
The holidays are coming, and it’s time to put gifts in the stockings. As you prepare your Santa list, you may want to consider the gifts that keep on giving. Investments can gain significant value over time and generate cash flow if they offer dividends. Stocks can generate long-term returns and offer more choices during
Investors have many ways to play the “green wave,” or the pivot to a net-zero carbon world, but alongside EV stocks, hydrogen fuel cell stocks, solar stocks and other renewable energy plays, battery stocks are another strong choice. A big reason is that the pivot away from fossil fuels will not happen without advanced battery
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) might remain on top of the electric vehicle market, but it’s rapidly losing ground regarding self-driving stocks. In a Thanksgiving surprise for Tesla bulls, a judge ruled that Tesla’s executive team likely knew key deficiencies within the autopilot system that led to a 2019 death. How the legal battle shakes out from here
The story of the stock market in 2023 has largely been about optimism around AI tinged by the continued threat of recession. Generative AI has propelled tech shares much higher. In fact, it’s very easy to argue that AI has prevented what could have been a very rapid collapse in 2023. AI has been a
Food stocks are a good investment option for investors who like to follow Peter Lynch’s advice to “buy what you know.” With the holiday season kicking off, it’s a time for families, friends and food—and maybe not in that order. As the last two years have shown, food stocks have a defensive element that is
Over the last month, Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) stock is up 14%. Bulls say the good times have just begun. They note it was trading at $113 a year ago, at $150 a year before that. Bob Iger has been back for a year, they say, and things are getting better. The pandemic is over,
The complete collapse of OpenAI over the weekend caught everyone by surprise. The privately held artificial intelligence (AI) outfit fired its CEO and co-founder Sam Altman leading several top people at the firm to quit in protest. Hundreds of employees demanded the board of directors resign. Financial backer Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was also caught flatfooted. Having
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), recognized for big data services and government contracts, attracted attention with blockchain and AI advancements. However, despite high-profile deals, PLTR stock’s financial performance disappointed, leading some to see it as a “glorified consultant” rather than a tech innovator. Intense competition from more profitable consulting firms presents a challenge. Despite the easing of
Stocks under $3 sound attractive to investors for several reasons. First, even with a small corpus, a diversified portfolio of high-risk stocks can be created. Further, when looking at under-$3 stocks, there is a high probability of exposure to early-stage companies. If these businesses deliver, the valuations can skyrocket and multibagger returns are likely. At
Smart home stocks are worthy companies for you to consider. I love investing in these companies because they are mostly undercovered brands in the financial media. While investors push up the valuations of marquee brands, these smart home stocks are quietly improving their fundamentals and business outlook for the future, and many can be bought
It’s a difficult time to be an income investor. Interest rates are climbing in the U.S. to levels not seen in years, but the average dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index remains relatively low at under 2%. Fortunately, there are still many dividend stocks with yields of 5% or more. Even better, investors do
Competition among electric vehicle manufacturers is never-ending, not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Some data points might lead investors to believe that China-based EV maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) is thriving amid the fierce competition. However, prospective NIO stock buyers need to be careful now as the recent news it’s all positive for Nio. Ultimately, there’s a lesson to be
In a tech-driven era, the ascent of AI continues to reshape industries. Here are three top AI stocks poised to redefine market dominance by 2025. Each firm showcases distinctive approaches and groundbreaking strategies within cybersecurity, technological innovation, and semiconductor advancements. Fundamentally, it is signaling an imminent transformation in their respective sectors. The first one’s revolutionary
It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value
In the stock market, investors are always looking for growth. After all, a growing company means a growing share price. However, managing risk is equally as important. Many companies offer explosive growth but with no real certainty for investors on the long-term prospects of the company. This led us to create this list of trailblazing
Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 2019. Nati Harnik | AP Warren Buffett donated more than $870 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations before Thanksgiving, assuring investors in a letter that the conglomerate is “built
Home fitness took off during the pandemic as people resorted to buying their own equipment instead of going to the gym. The trend led to significant gains for companies that operate within the industry. The pandemic is long gone, and some home fitness stocks have crashed from their all-time highs. For example, Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON) used to