Keeping your money in the bank won’t do much good from an investing perspective. Most banks have yields that don’t keep up with the rate of inflation. Even if you end up with a respectable high-yield savings account, all of the interest you receive is treated as ordinary income. That means your true yield will

There are several catalysts driving the stock market to record highs right now. These include expectations for lower interest rates, a resilient economy, strong corporate earnings, and a bull run in commodity prices with gold at an all-time high. However, no catalyst has provided more rocket fuel to stocks over the past year than artificial intelligence.  The mere

Dividend investing is one of the prominent ways to build wealth. Whether you are building a retirement portfolio, want to leave a legacy, or are looking to use the dividend income to cover your expenses, the right dividend stocks can make it possible. However, not all dividend stocks are the same. They can provide regular

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched its Vision Pro augmented reality headset in January. So far, early results have surpassed expectations. This could pave the way for a broader moment for augmented and virtual reality stocks. While semiconductors and artificial intelligence are stealing the spotlight right now, investors shouldn’t lose sight of the possibilities with augmented reality. There

If you want to strike it rich via stocks to help you retire on a private island, the reality is this: You probably can’t go the buy-and-hold approach that legendary investors like Warren Buffett deploy. For one thing, that was a different time when the “American Dream” was accessible to any hardworking, industrious individual. Now,

The stock market’s scintillating form during the past year has surprised many. Although usually up to the task, various hedge funds failed to position for the year-over-year stock market surge, leaving them watching on from the sidelines. Numerous stocks have delivered stellar year-over-year returns, outperforming the market by some distance. Sure, many of them have

There are some stocks to make friends envious for March this year. These companies have impressive growth prospects and strong fundamentals that position them for potential outperformance. I chose these stocks due to their innovative business models, disruptive technologies, and ability to capitalize on emerging trends. Wall Street also seems to love these picks too,

Stocks to make you rich — who doesn’t like the sound of that? Thanks to the Fed holding interest rates steady and healthy corporate profits, the S&P 500 builds on last year’s performance. It makes growth stock investing attractive, particularly with three interest rate cuts from the Fed this year. To take advantage of what

Flying car stocks could be the next big moneymaker. We already know the flying car market could be worth about $215.5 billion by 2025, according to Allied Market Research. By 2035, it could be worth well over $3.8 billion. By 2040, we could be looking at a massive $1.5 trillion market, even $2.9 trillion, according to Morgan

Not all Magnificent Seven stocks have been pulling their fair share of the weight this year. Undoubtedly, the artificial intelligence (AI) boom may still be in its early stages. And while each one of the Magnificent members seems well-positioned to capture the market opportunity, none are better equipped than Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The GPU maker has

Buying stocks can help you retire sooner and achieve your long-term financial goals. Corporations gain value as they grow their finances and attract more investors. You can invest in a popular stock market index, but it is possible to outperform them with the right investments. Investors may want to consider these three stocks for their

With fourth quarter 2023 earnings season just about done, some clear winners have emerged. Strong prints and bullish outlooks have catapulted some stocks higher by 20% or more in recent weeks. At the same time, exceptional financial results have sent analysts running to revise their ratings and price targets on certain stocks. Smart investors should

Plenty of tech buzzwords have been swirling around over the past couple of years, and nanotechnology is one of them. Nanotechnology involves tweaking matter at a molecular scale, and when things get smaller, they have a greater surface area than their size, impacting their behavior. That’s all a bit too technical, though, and all that’s

Corporations that outperform their competitors can generate outsized returns for their investors. While it’s possible to find an undervalued hidden gem growing fast, picking stocks leaving competitors behind can also lead to higher gains. The three corporations on this list have a history of outperforming the competition. Thanks to their expertise, resources and other factors,

Despite moving sideways for much of March, the stock market remains near all-time highs and there are plenty of stocks that are trending upwards. Stocks that suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic and struggled to get their operations back online and their financial house in order now appear to be back on track. The market for