Alternative investments have seen plenty of interest in recent years, and unsurprisingly gold remains one of the top choices for investors. Gold is one of the world’s oldest commodities and has kept retained its value over time. This commodity has held a robust valuation due to its fundamental scarcity. Moreover, it is also future-proof. Many
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EV stocks have been among the worst-performing options for investors over the past few years. High interest rates have caused EV sales volumes to plummet. However, while many have banked on cyclical tailwinds inflecting after rate cuts, there are potentially even worse headwinds coming into play going forward. For example, hybrids are starting to become
Inflation is an inevitable market factor. However, investors can protect themselves by steering clear of stocks likely to be hit by inflation for whatever reason. We are already halfway through the year, so we have more than enough time to conclude which stocks to buy and which stocks to sell. These three stocks are among
Since 2000, the stock market has had three major crashes. The first was the 2000 dot-com bubble, the second was the 2008 housing market crash and the third was the pandemic-induced crash in 2020. It’s safe to say that anyone born in the last 30 years is no stranger to market crashes and the impact
U.S. equities are reaching new highs after May’s consumer price index (CPI) report indicated significant cooling in pricing pressures across the broad. The headline inflation figure came in flat, while the “core” reading, which excludes price volatility from food and energy, increased only 0.2% month-over-month. The year-over-year increase in prices landed at 3.3%, which represented
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL) COO Jeff Clarke recently said that graphics processing units are artificial intelligence’s brain, while networking is its heart and data storage allows it to breathe. In other words, the proliferation of AI, enabled by Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) GPUs, is leading to tremendous demand for data storage software. “I’d argue storage is the lungs
It’s true that, with the interest rate on 10-year Treasury bonds still trading around 4.2%, stock dividends aren’t nearly as important or valuable as they once were. After all, a risk-free yield of 4.2% makes even 5% dividend yields look unimpressive. And it is possible to buy low-risk corporate bonds that yield 6%-plus. Still, high-quality
This year’s stock market rally has been better than many anticipated, and certain stocks have been booming. However, this alone is not why I think you should consider buying up some breakout stocks. There are quality businesses on the market that have solid growth runways and are seeing their tailwinds get stronger. Stocks with quality
Small-cap stocks continue to shine as potent growth opportunities for those willing to stomach the risk. The current market dynamics bode well for stocks with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion. While small-cap stocks are often perceived as high-risk investments, they’re often companies that are dominating their relevant niches. That said, I’ve curated
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) is a thriving business, but that comes with a cost as some state-level legislators want a piece of that delicious fiscal pie. No worries, though, as DraftKings can still continue to succeed as a business enterprise and DraftKings stock has mega-rally potential. DraftKings’ shareholders got slammed not long ago, and there’s a specific
Whether you’re an income investor in retirement seeking a steady source of income or a younger investor who is looking to build a strong portfolio and reinvest your dividend payouts, you should really consider monthly dividend stocks. These stocks have a lot of benefits. They provide the appeal of regular income with a steady cash
As the June 27th presidential debate approaches, the associated volatility is expected to shake the markets, potentially positioning some stocks as riskier bets. Historically, political events like debates can introduce uncertainty that affects stock prices, making it crucial to identify potential stocks to sell to mitigate risks. In this climate, stocks in sectors directly impacted
Nio (NYSE:NIO) has fallen back to below $5 per share, which places NIO stock back at penny stock levels. To those less aware of the situation with the China-based EV maker, this may seem like an opportunity to snap up a high-growth stock on the cheap. However, those more informed about the situation know full
Artificial intelligence stock SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) is up 117% in 2024. That’s a remarkable performance after the voice recognition specialist grew nearly 20% the year before. Yet most of the gains have nothing to do with SoundHound’s business, but only news that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) owned a stake in the company. And it was old news
During the summer months, demand for food and beverages increases as people spend more time outside and on vacations. This results inincreased sales and revenue for food companies. However, only the best food stocks can benefit from this trend. With the first half of 2024 approaching, it’s time to reevaluate where to allocate capital for
The Federal Reserve signaled it may make one cut in interest rates this year. Although it left rates unchanged after its most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting, its post-meeting statement said the following. “In recent months, there has been modest further progress toward the Committee’s 2 percent inflation objective.” That gives analysts hope we
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is paving the way for a smarter future. Not only are workforces getting more efficient from an operational standpoint. But also they stand to bolster their growth rates over the medium- and, more importantly, the extremely long term. It’s the long-lasting benefits that are most exciting when it
Emerging market stocks to buy offer access to fast-growing economies and global growth drivers. Emerging economies are projected to grow over 4% this year, compared to just 2% for developed economies. This growth, combined with attractive valuations, underscores the potential for portfolio diversification in emerging markets. However, one key concern is how moves in foreign
It’s not easy to find bargain stocks to buy when the stock market regularly keeps hitting new all-time highs. The S&P 500 is sitting above $5,431 at the moment, a 14% gain in 2024 and 23% higher than where it stood 12 months ago. Because a rising tide tends to lift all boats that don’t
As a longtime fan of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su, it’s discouraging to see AMD stock getting left in the dust by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Year-to-date, AMD is up nearly 16%, one-tenth the performance of NVDA. Over the past five years, the gap is a little smaller with Nvidia stock up 3,459%, about 8x