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Changing consumer trends and the growing popularity of e-commerce have brought about a significant change in the retail sector. There are challenges in keeping the physical stores running while ensuring the e-commerce business meets consumer expectations and stands strong amid competition. With inflation easing and an anticipated improvement in consumer spending, the retail sector could

Among the many possibilities available, growth-oriented investors find small-cap stocks to be particularly interesting. Here are three small-cap equities, particularly those always searching for clear, significant gains. Each one offers different chances to take advantage of their development potential in the financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. The first one sticks out for its strong

Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. In today’s market, buying defensive stocks is probably one of the best strategies you can adopt to protect your portfolio’s gains.  After the huge run-up last year and over the first three months of 2024, the stock market is getting a little choppy. We’re starting to see

Investing in dividend stocks is one of the surest paths to building long-term wealth. Those who reinvest dividends compound their returns, building sustainable wealth in the long run.  However, dividend stocks can be pricey, creating an initial entry barrier for investors simply lacking the funds. The good news is that not all dividend stocks are

On Wall Street, many income-focused investors prioritize long-term stability and reliability over short-term volatility. Enter the Dividend Aristocrat stocks. These companies boast a remarkable track record of increasing their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Weathering market storms and economic downturns, they consistently reward shareholders with a dependable stream of income. But dividend aristocrat

Last May, I selected the three most undervalued Nasdaq stocks to buy at the time.  The three stocks were Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI), LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA), and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG). The average one-year return of the three stocks was 21.5%, 340 basis points less than the S&P 500. Both LPLA and CG delivered better returns than

Betting big on the future is not easy. Investing guru Cathie Wood attempts to discern the big ideas that will shape tomorrow and acts on them by buying large tranches of stock for her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  It requires having a stoic constitution because it means being willing to endure extended

With the geopolitical winds churning, the concept of cheap energy stocks has become even more critical. Basically, the window of opportunity may be fading. One major problem of course is the situation in the Middle East. While tensions have cooled relative to Iran and Israel launching missiles against each other, there’s always a chance of

The market is still enamored with AI news, raising the profile of some sectors in tandem with its growth. One of the most promising technologies that can help AI is quantum computing stocks, which continue to gain traction as the tech develops.  Quantum computing is seen as the next revolution in modern technology. It can

Cloud computing has solidified its position as the backbone of modern business operations. This begs the question: what is the best cloud computing stocks to buy? As businesses embrace the era of AI and continue to migrate their operations to the cloud, demand will grow even stronger. Its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness make it a

No risk, no reward, as the saying goes. While markets generally move in fits and starts, there are some stocks that prove to be multibaggers. These are stocks that are doubling investors’ money many times over and creating millionaires in the process. Often times, these stocks are risky bets and prone to volatility. But for

Investors should keep an eye out for lithium stocks to buy, as they could be poised to rise in the near term. Lithium is used to make batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The public companies that mine the rare earth mineral have hit major lows over the past 12 months. Oversupply in the

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) remains a top pick in the electric vertical takeoff and landing sector. Thus far this year, JOBY stock has had a volatile ride. However, some speculative capital appears to be coming back into the market, boosting this stock in recent trading days. Joby has been pretty busy in 2022 and 2023, as

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is an artificial intelligence server manufacturer that has garnered a lot of attention in 2024. Super Micro Computer stock is a fast mover, no doubt, but it earns an “A” grade and has the potential to head higher this year. The share price drop of over 20% shook out some short-term