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In the current environment, interest rates are rising while inflationary pressures are mounting due to spiking commodity prices and other inputs, including labor and freight. Higher interest rates can have differing impacts on different groups of stocks. The most prominent impact is a lower equity risk premium. This is the premium investors are willing to

In the fluctuating U.S. stock market, biotech stocks have faced challenges. The sector’s most popular index, iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB), is dropping 9% year to date (YTD). Nevertheless, recent market developments point to a rebound on the horizon. It’s compelling investors to re-evaluate and hunt for the top biotech stocks offering robust upside potential ahead.

Warren Buffett loves dividends. And this year Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) will collect $5.7 billion in dividend checks, half of which will come from just three companies. But only a handful of those stocks have a long enough track record of raising their payout for 25 years or more. That’s a feat that would qualify them

Finding long-term stocks isn’t always easy. Avoiding meme stock mania, FOMO, and value traps is difficult in any economy but particularly troublesome today. At the same time, forecasting short-term monetary policy and economic headwinds is nearly impossible for retail investors. Of course, you could always pick a handful of quality index-based ETFs. Yet, many are

The fields of gene editing and gene therapy have been growing since the first draft of the human genome map was finished in 2003. In 2022, gaps in that map were completed. But even before then, the roadmap gave researchers the opportunity to develop gene therapies to correct genetic abnormalities. Gene editing, which seeks to

Already into the year’s final quarter, it’s time to prepare for a massive 2024. With a strong earnings season, the market has been recovering so bag stocks that will continue to soar. Invest in companies that have stellar fundamentals, a steady growth history, and the ability to withstand all the market ups and downs. Let’s

Dividend stocks offer passive cash flow for investors. The cash flow can compound each quarter if you reinvest your dividends. Contributing to your portfolio each month can further increase your payouts. Dividend investing is a sound strategy to accumulate long-term wealth and use cash flow to cover expenses. However, some dividend stocks are better than

With top names in the tech sector rallying lately, you may be curious to know which are the tech stocks to buy. One way to get started is through TradeSmith. TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to buy. A good example is its Health Indicator feature. This comprehensive indicator provides an overall

With more than 300,000 EVs sold in the last quarter in the United States alone, EV stocks are worth considering. The global EV market has plenty of demand for eco-friendly vehicles, including non-US players. EVs are projected to account for 50% of global car sales and 85% of U.S. car sales by 2025, creating growth

Energy stocks have had an inconsistent year in terms of performance, as last year’s immense oil market volatility has largely faded in 2023. The iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:IXC) has only risen a tepid 2.2% year-to-date (YTD). However, the winter months are typically a bullish season for energy prices, as colder weather boosts heating demand

There’s no denying it. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler isn’t the world’s biggest fan of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) or Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). Nevertheless, there are solid reasons to be bullish about COIN stock and to consider picking up a few shares today. Maybe you’re not a cryptocurrency and blockchain aficionado. Or, perhaps you see a

I recently covered three companies that used artificial intelligence (AI) to grow their consumer-facing businesses. I’m following that up by providing readers with three AI stock predictions.  In this instance, I’m going with names like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) that are knee-deep in its AI involvement.  In the latest earnings cycle, the markets have not been kind

Amid a fall in the broader indices like the S&P 500, especially for tech stocks that have dominated the headlines this year, this sell-off has led to the emergence of metaverse stocks to buy. Although buying a stock on the way down might be considered risky for some, if investors want to buy low and

No matter what you’re looking for as an investor, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) can bring it to you on a silver platter. Maybe you want portfolio exposure to the high-conviction market for generative artificial intelligence (AI)-compatible hardware. Or, perhaps you’d like to find a company with a stellar earnings track record, strong growth potential, good value and generous

Clean energy stocks haven’t performed well in 2023. In fact, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) plummeted more than 30% since the start of the year. The reason for the lackluster performance is perhaps due to relatively lower oil prices. This has made renewable energy alternatives less competitive. Nonetheless, the Ukraine-Russia War and the

If you’re a fan of the hit TV show Shark Tank, you’ve probably come across the intriguing term “unicorn” companies. Indeed, these fantastical entities are not only confined to the realm of imagination. In the field of finance, they are very real and coveted by venture investors looking for promising enterprises and valuations. The term