The Baby Boomer generation remains an economic force, especially considering its influence on Baby Boomer stocks. While many are now in retirement, this generation continues to spend its money and influence the decisions of small and large companies. A Bank of America study released last fall found that throughout the Baby Boomer generation’s adulthood, U.S.
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Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was by far the best AI stock of 2023. 2023 is over, but it was the year that artificial intelligence took off. AI stocks are facing something of a different environment in 2024. The evolution of the sector continues and investors continue to seek higher sales as the leading indicator of success. By
As we enter into the new year, we need to start looking into how we can make changes to our portfolio. One thing is unlikely to change from last year though. AI will likely continue to be at the forefront of the market. 2023 was the year of ChatGPT with AI exploding into the mainstream
History shows dividend stocks beat out their non-paying siblings by a wide margin over time, and they do so with less risk. Companies that initiate a dividend and raise it tend to handily outperform both static dividend payers and non-payers. Yet, don’t buy a dividend stock just because it has a high yield. Chasing yield
The Global X FinTech ETF (NASDAQ:FINX) is up by more than 20% year over year (YOY) for good reason. Although financial technology stocks are procyclical, the industry possesses embedded secular growth. As such, fintech stocks are likely to outperform the market in most years. According to Fortune Business Insights, the fintech arena may proliferate at
Safety is never guaranteed in the financial markets. However, it’s a reasonably safe bet that Mastercard (NYSE:MA) will continue to reward its loyal investors with dividend distributions, quarter after quarter. Mastercard is a premier, blue-chip company that respects its shareholders, so my top dividend-grower pick for this year is MA stock. At the same time,
One good way to find investment opportunities is by looking to see what the smart money is doing at any given time. When corporate insiders or activist investors take a position in a company, it’s often a sign that investors should expect favorable developments going forward. Heading into 2024, several interesting smart money stocks could
Inflation has moved into an endemic phase. The annual rate of inflation is much closer to the Federal Reserve’s target rate of around 2%. However, the last few years have made it abundantly clear that we live in a digital world. That means that individuals and businesses must protect our identity and personal data like
Growth stocks made a big comeback in 2023, outperforming value stocks by 31%. This is the second biggest outperformance on record (data goes back to 1979) — only 2020 saw a bigger outperformance. Can the rally in high-growth stocks continue into 2024? With the economy remaining strong, interest rates poised to move lower and a
The streaming industry continues to struggle. The race to develop content and gain market share has left many companies overstretched and unprofitable. At the same time, the need to raise prices has forced consumers to pick and choose which streaming platforms they will keep, jettisoning many subscriptions and leading to a loss of revenue. The
Picking stocks can seem daunting. The U.S. has over 5,000 companies listed on its main exchanges and thousands more on the over-the-counter (OTC) exchange. It’s often hard to know where to begin. Fortunately, the MarketMasterAI stock-picking system can help you get started. By analyzing thousands of companies and millions of data points over the past
If you’re looking for S&P 500 stocks to buy, don’t be afraid to check out some of America’s oldest companies for potential profits. Good companies stand the test of time. Bloomberg recently published an article discussing some of the world’s oldest companies. One of the names was Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED), better known as ConEd, the
In an increasingly wireless world, batteries are becoming more than just the item you forgot to buy on Christmas Eve. They play an essential role in the world’s move to renewable energy. And as investors, there is no shortage of candidates on a list of best battery stocks. When you think about battery stocks,
Financial technology can help transform an economy and it has emerged as a strong sector in 2023. The industry did face some volatility throughout the year, but with inflation easing, it looks like better days are ahead. Now is the time to look for growth stocks that have the potential to soar as the fintech
Stability and income are two things that often go overlooked by investors, so it may be time to focus on some income stocks. Time and again, statistics show that those investors who choose stability outperform those who seek higher returns in the long run. Few things better represent stability than the ability of a company to pay
Cybersecurity stocks continue to be one of the hottest parts of the technology trade. While artificial intelligence (AI) has been getting all of the attention in the business press over the last year, most cybersecurity stocks have more than doubled in that time, trouncing the returns of the broader market. Best of all, analysts see
Representations of cryptocurrency Bitcoin are placed on a PC motherboard in this illustration taken June 16, 2023. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Crypto investors are waiting for the Securities and Exchange Commission to approve a raft of spot bitcoin applications, likely Wednesday With a spot bitcoin ETF now looking very real, attention is turning to the
The U.S. economy, resilient in 2023, is expected to continue its positive momentum into 2024, driven by robust consumer spending and solid job gains. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s hint at potential interest rate cuts adds to the optimism, despite concerns about inflation. The outcome of the November national election is seen as the main
The world witnessed a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, surpassing 1 million sales in 2023. However, the year concluded with a slowdown attributed to macroeconomic factors. Despite this, certain EV stocks demonstrated resilience, offering long-term growth potential. As EVs become mainstream, these three stocks stand out for consideration in 2024. The EV industry, a
Apple is currently the world’s most valuable stock with a market capitalization of $2.86 trillion. It was the first company to reach that threshold and to this date is the only one to have done so. Apple first passed the $3 trillion mark in June of 2023. It remained there through July until ultimately dipping