The tight monetary policies, high inflation and low consumer spending led to a massive correction in the stock market this year. Several companies suffered from rising interest rates, but the recent quarterly earnings season has shown mixed results. This takes us to choosing stocks to buy now that have the potential to thrive in 2024.
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While certain AI stock sectors, such as generative text and imagery, have some commercial use, they’ve mostly been relegated to parlor tricks thus far. And, without the profitable commercialization opportunity needed to offset high tech costs, many of today’s “fun” AI stocks won’t be around in a few years. That’s the reason investors who are
Over the past four years, investors have become very familiar with stock market volatility. Wild swings in the S&P 500 have been the norm as the index swung from bull to bear market and back again. We may be trending higher once more, but smart investors understand the next correction is always just over the
Plant-based food stocks once captured Wall Street’s imagination, symbolizing a shift towards sustainable eating habits. The sector was initially met with a wave of investor enthusiasm, marked by a series of high-profile initial public offerings. However, as the market faced headwinds last year, the initial hype around these stocks cooled. Nonetheless, recent trends suggest a
One of activist investor Elliott Investment Management’s stock picks is Crown Castle (NYSE:CCI). They sent a letter to the board on Nov. 27 recommending various changes it felt the owner of cell towers should make to remedy its underperformance in the markets. Elliott has amassed a $2 billion stake in the company. It would like
Dividend investors love payday, and it comes quite often if you have enough stocks in your portfolio. Some dividend investors set up their portfolios to receive at least one payout every month. Many companies raise their dividends each year and reward dividend investors who hold onto their shares. However, some corporations raise their dividends higher
Some stocks just can’t catch a break. Shares of many blue-chips are now languishing in the doldrums with no catalysts or momentum to carry them higher. This is largely due to poor management of the companies behind the stocks. Also, it can be due to negative investor sentiment, sector rotation, and economic forces. Whatever the
What comes to mind when you think of niche stock? For some, it is one that flies under the radar of most investors. It could be a stock with little or no analyst coverage. It could be a company with technology that meets the needs of a smaller total addressable market (TAM). In fact, Cambridge
For some, artificial intelligence’s (AI) meteoric rise sparks excitement. And for others, it poses an existential threat. Will AI usher in an era of unprecedented prosperity and abundance? Or will it take over society, rendering humans useless? Right now these are theoretical questions to discuss at dinner parties this holiday season – but little more.
The electric vehicle industry continues to be confronted by many negative factors. That has sent EV charging stocks much lower throughout 2023. Several of the world’s leading names have seen their share prices suffer dramatic falls. Meanwhile, upstart firms in the space continue to make progress, making equity in those firms particularly attractive. Beyond that,
While enterprises focused on expanding the top line tend to cater to a short-and-sweet methodology, compelling long-term growth stocks to buy and hold may reward speculators that are not necessarily in a big hurry. Over time, these ideas could lead to significant gains. Plus, they have advantages that many flavors of the week lack. First
If you want to try your hand at compelling innovation but are tired of researching the next big idea for artificial intelligence, you might consider electric vertical takeoff and landing or eVTOL stocks. Representing the next wave of mobility, eVTOL effectively combine the advancements undergirding helicopters, airplanes and electric vehicles. From a social impact standpoint,
In a strong sign that the U.S. electric-vehicle market is not dead yet and is thriving, Ford (NYSE:F) sold a record number of its F-150 Lightning electric SUVs in November. Specifically, the sales of the EV soared 113% year-over-year in November to 4,393 vehicles, the company reported. Also noteworthy is that the automaker’s total EV
The “Magnificent 7” stocks, or Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have had a great year so far. These tech giants are the main reason indices such as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rebounded sharply in 2023. While tech stocks largely struggled
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices have rocketed past the $40,000 threshold and shares of several companies with ties to the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency are rallying too. Digital asset exchange giant Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has soared more than 60% in just the past month, for example. But pure-play crypto stocks like Coinbase and Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT)
With the S&P 500 index stunningly back to its winning ways, it may be time to get on the bandwagon but with bargain stocks with potential. In other words, these enterprises presently lag the benchmark on a year-to-date basis. However, they could offer better bang for the buck over the intermediate to long term. First,
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s recent comments signal a lenient approach, making it highly unlikely for interest-rate hikes to occur soon, even in the face of a potentially heating economy. This bodes well for American households as the cost of borrowing, from credit cards to mortgages, is expected to decline gradually, along with everyday expenses. Amid
Amidst the market volatility, discerning investors are often on the lookout for valuable opportunities in wagering on undervalued stocks. Moreover, the recent market rebound has opened the door to multiple attractive bets, offering robust upside ahead of a sustained bull run next year. However, identifying the best undervalued stocks requires a nuanced approach. It’s not
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) surged 225% this year. The company recently inked an MOU with Air Chateau, expecting up to 100 Midnight aircraft purchases. Air Chateau paid a $1 million pre-delivery fee, with the potential for an additional $4 million upon a formal agreement. This will have significant implications for ACHR stock. Indeed, the surge in
While Disney (NYSE:DIS) consumers may perceive the company operating as usual, shareholders understand the challenges beneath the surface. There’s plenty to be concerned about from industry strikes to streaming hurdles. Indeed, given the drop we’ve seen in DIS stock from its 2021 peak, it’s clear many concerns are currently priced into this stock. Accordingly, I’m