Investing in vegan stocks hasn’t been an easy decision. Much like cannabis stocks and, to a lesser extent, electric vehicle stocks, investing in a future that seems certain can be elusive. There are benefits of a plant-based diet that shouldn’t be ignored at a time when weight-loss drugs are all the rage. Those benefits
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Cloud computing has changed how businesses store data and make decisions. This technology enables higher productivity for corporations, small businesses and individuals. It’s also a lot more affordable to use cloud computing than it is to have physical servers. The rapid growth of the industry has resulted in many top-performing stocks that exceeded market returns.
We’re days away from the end of an incredible year on Wall Street. All the major indexes are up by double-digit percentages as we close out 2023. Notably, the S&P 500 runs 24% higher and the Nasdaq 100 is up an incredible 54%. It’s the complete opposite of what investors saw last year. Yet that’s
In the late 1950s, the average holding period for stocks was eight years. The average holding period had declined to 5.5 months as of June 2020. It’s unlikely to be any different in 2023. Of course, one reason for the decline in holding period is continued technological advancement that’s translates into new investment ideas. However,
Communications companies help customers interact with one another online and by phone through a wide range of wired and wireless methods. They are a vital tool to help keep us all connected. Our top communication stock picks offer an array of national and local broadcast channels, comprehensive phone plans and tools for navigating the internet.
Penny stocks could come into vogue next year. The reduction of the risk-free rate and the predicted rise by many analysts of the broader indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq may provide fertile conditions for these investments to thrive. One can open positions in these companies as short-term momentum plays or as a
As we come to the end of 2023, one of the hot topics amongst retail stocks in the past year was self-checkout. Fast Company published an article in early December with a short list of companies scaling back on the technology. Whether it be technology breakdowns or customer theft, retailers are no longer enamored with
The surge in interest in ESG stocks among millennials and Generation Z is effectively reshaping the investment landscape. Firms ignoring ESG principles risk major backlash as ethical considerations become imperative in business. This shift reflects a broader societal change where making money without ethical standards is no longer acceptable. Moreover, the ESG criteria are now
The one constant in investing is change. Today’s bull market will surely turn into tomorrow’s stock market crash. Volatility is the thing investors can count on the most but also use it to their advantage. The S&P 500 is up 25% in 2023. Only on relatively few occasions over the last 100 years has the
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the first day back since the Christmas holiday on December 26, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images In each of the past 16 Decembers I have selected and invested personally in 10 of the
Congratulations if you held Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock through 2023, as your gains have been phenomenal. Yet, this isn’t the right time to take profits. Amazon will continue to be a dominant force in multiple market niches next year, and there’s still plenty of room for the stock to run. This isn’t to suggest that Amazon doesn’t
Although next year looks to be a good time to invest in risk assets like Bitcoin (BTC-USD), investors with a lower risk tolerance look toward safe havens to grow their income. Some of these haven assets provide diversification benefits for investors who engage in risky positions elsewhere. Bonds and other instruments are inversely correlated to
It’s been a bad year for solar stocks. The reason has been weak demand in markets like the United States and Europe. Challenging macroeconomic conditions coupled with tight monetary policies have played spoilsport. However, if there is a time to buy solar stocks, it’s now. Of course, I would not take a big plunge. Instead, I
Have you ever wondered how industry giants like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban built their empires? These industry leaders dominate headlines with their vast fortunes, yet the way they came into their riches might surprise you. Let’s start with Musk. Most people think Musk’s wealth stems from Tesla (TSLA). As the CEO of the electric
What will the coming year look like for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS)? It’s hard to know since QuantumScape tends to provide infrequent updates on its operational progress. Furthermore, the financial side of the equation isn’t great for QuantumScape. Therefore, it’s not a great idea to hold QS stock through 2024.
Energy stocks have underperformed the market in 2023 as investors made a pivot to growth in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates. This is likely to reverse in 2024 as markets turn to value in the face of slowing growth. The energy sector has significantly underperformed the market this year amid falling oil and gas
Looking for the best industrial stocks to buy in 2024? Industrial companies are vital to the U.S. economy and are often viewed as a barometer of broader economic health. However, according to data from the Fed, the sector has faced some unique challenges, resulting in production contracting 0.8 percent YoY. Even so, some view this
Behind innovation, there are always great companies that support this technology. In the case of the revolution of our communications, these three communication stocks are making an incredible development when it comes to our communications. Let’s look at these companies to see what they are doing for 5G technology. Qualcomm (QCOM) Source: Fit Ztudio /
The economy seems to have entered a “golden” period of strong growth, a solid labor market, rising incomes, falling interest rates, and declining inflation. In this “best-of-all-worlds” environment, consumer discretionary stocks should thrive. That’s because most consumers should feel confident that they will not lose their jobs, while their increasing incomes and easing inflation should
Crypto stocks look to be attractive buys right now. These companies could surge in value amid the upcoming Bitcoin (BTC-USD) halving event. The rise of these crypto stocks during this time, I believe, will be due to the improved investor sentiment and outlook, fear of missing out (FOMO), as well as the fact that many