The aerospace and defense stocks sector was a huge laggard in 2023, but investors might see an uptick in momentum this year. Geopolitical tensions across the globe, including the most recent Israel-Hamas War, highlight the importance of increased portfolio protection. Investors can never be sure what will happen next, and planning ahead might be the
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As we begin 2024, it is hard to know if the past year was the beginning of a revival for Hollywood stocks or the beginning of the end. There was good news and bad news in the movie business in 2023. The good news: there was $9 billion in ticket sales, 21% higher than in
Technology continues to advance and offer businesses and consumers more possibilities. Cloud computing is one major development that has seen tremendous growth over the years. Many shareholders who initiated positions in cloud computing companies early on have seen their investments significantly outperform the S&P 500. Cloud computing started to become mainstream in 2006 and continues to expand each
Penny stocks can be portfolio game changers even with a 10% to 15% allocation. The reason is that 5x or 10x returns in relatively quick time is not an unrealistic expectation. Of course, the ideas need to be well researched and the bullish thesis must be backed by fundamentals rather than being purely speculative. Around
Compounded growth can have a significant impact on your portfolio and progress toward retirement goals. The difference between an 8% annualized return and a 10% annualized return over 20 years is staggering. If you start with a $10,000 portfolio, you will end up with $46,609.57 after 20 years of an 8% annualized return. Raising your
Even though it still sounds like science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived for full integration into the technology industry. Unlike the tangible products most investors associate with tech companies, AI software relies less on physical presentation and more on functionality. This makes it tricky to figure out who offers the best product. However, with
There’s no arguing against the fact that 2023 was a fantastic year for tech stocks – and AI stocks in particular. But here in early 2024, there seems to be a lot of debate surrounding the AI Boom’s sustainability. Was 2023 a one-year fluke or the start of a big multi-year boom in AI stocks?
With the start of a new year, investors are looking to make changes to their portfolios and add new securities. As always, it’s tedious to find companies that seem appealing. But as we enter 2024, the focus on ESG and corporate responsibility is ever-increasing. Why should we care about this? Well, the reason investors should
Though psychedelic therapies and related psychedelic stocks have fallen out of favor recently, there’s still tremendous research and insight happening beneath the surface. Even Elon Musk uses ketamine as a depression therapeutic. While it isn’t technically a psychedelic, it’s often lumped into the same non-standard treatment protocols associated with psychedelic stocks. Johns Hopkins is committing
The stock market becomes a labyrinth in the quest for wealth ascendancy, concealing treasures within strategic investments and market acumen. Within this labyrinth lie seven stocks—not mere tickers but gateways to potential millionaire status. Each embodies a chapter in the modern saga of wealth creation—a saga intricately woven with the first one’s staggering returns, the
Under most financial guidance frameworks, experts advise a long-term approach, which is exactly the opposite ethos when it comes to speculative ideas for high potential stocks. Here, the emphasis centers on getting in, scalping a quick profit and getting out to advantage the next opportunity. To better determine stocks ready to soar, I primarily looked
Tech stocks have enjoyed an incredible rally over the past three months. The Federal Reserve seems set to cut rates at some point in 2024. Investors are getting ahead of that by buying into firms, such as technology companies, that will benefit from lower interest rates. However, that has pushed valuations up to lofty levels
Investing in smart cities stocks offers opportunities for investors to take advantage of the growing global trend towards sustainable urbanization. As smart cities are designed to improve their inhabitants quality of life through the use of technology, there are many tech and tech-adjacent companies set to gain from the expansion of this new modern way
The stock market remains volatile to start the New Year. Investors and analysts continue to look for clues as to whether the downturn seen during the first trading week of the year is a sign of bigger problems to come or if the bull market seen in the final months of 2023 will continue. In
Despite a downturn to begin 2024, certain stocks continue to stand out. While they might be divided on the overall direction of the market, analysts remain bullish on many individual stocks. They share common attributes. That includes solid earnings, strong competitive advantages, and catalysts that are expected to drive their share prices higher. Investors looking
Fortune recently reported Capital Economics data that suggests property values for U.S. commercial real estate fell by $590 billion in 2023, will drop another $480 billion in 2024, and a further $120 billion in 2025, a three-year kick-to-the-head of commercial real estate stocks. “‘A lot of what’s going to drive next year is just continued
Going into 2024, the stock market has seen a year-end rally resulting from the expected easing of interest rate hikes projected for 2024, reduced inflation, and other positive economic results. In 2024, investors must choose companies expected to grow in 2024 as they did in 2023. For an investment portfolio, it’s best to have a
There’s no denying that Nio (NYSE:NIO) ended 2023 on a high note. The China-based EV maker’s “Nio Day” in December boosted NIO stock. Another development also helped to bolster sentiment for this popular play among those bullish on the vehicle electrification trend. However, as seen in more recent trading days, said rebound in sentiment is
With the “risk on” mentality of late 2023 fading fast thus far in 2024, it may be a good time to decide what are the meme stocks to sell. Mostly, because even if the macroeconomic picture improves this year, many of the most popular meme plays lack the fundamentals necessary to sustain their current stock
The future of the US economy holds the potential for significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, innovation and evolving global dynamics. Investments in sectors like semiconductors are likely to play pivotal roles, fostering economic growth and job creation. The industry’s market value is predicted to increase to $1 trillion by 2030. We recommend jumping on