With geopolitical tensions tragically becoming the new standard, this framework opens the door for gold stocks to buy. Thanks to the underlying asset’s reputation as a universal store of wealth, gold offers a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. Still, why not just buy the physical metal outright? To be sure, that’s what many people are
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Bill Gross, the Bond King, is back in the news this week. Last week, I detailed how Bill Gross focused on equity arbitrage opportunities while forecasting a recession. Now, Bill Gross is emphasizing bank stocks. The Bond King specifically looks to regional banks with low price-to-book ratios and high dividends. These are cornerstones of intelligent
While the meme trade phenomenon helped spark interest in the equities sector, passive-income providers generally offer a more solid foundation, thus warranting a closer look at dividend stocks for beginners. To be sure, these aren’t the sexiest ideas. But they should steer you in the right direction for the long haul. Primarily, dividend stocks for
Although the concept of defense stocks to buy generates controversy for its dark cynicism, investors must remember one harsh reality: conflict is inevitable. While I understand that much progress has been made in terms of social awareness and the commendable push for broader equity, such efforts are almost sure to fail because fairness represents the
This earnings season has been better than expected. Companies have impressed investors with strong financials, changing the way we look at the economy. Despite interest rates still being high, consumer sentiment is improving and some companies have shown high resilience. Now is the time to identify stocks that can withstand any market condition in 2024.
Sentiment for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has undoubtedly improved over the past six months, but SOFI stock still has its critics. There are those skeptical that this fintech/neobank will continue to be successful, during what is a challenging time for the financial services space. In addition, there is some skepticism about SOFI remaining, that has to
The stock market has been on a downswing throughout the fall. High interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are among the factors weighing on investor sentiment. With the downturn, bears are getting feisty. Some pundits are calling for big declines and predicting major chaos in 2024. Not surprisingly, short sellers are getting aggressive on many
As we approach 2024, there are several high-quality stocks that appear poised to deliver triple-digit returns over the next year. After the recent market correction, many strong companies are now trading at attractive valuations and offer significant upside potential once the broader market recovers. It is time to take advantage of these current discounts. I’m
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock has been quite the disappointment after the post-pandemic online shopping boom started to fade. As we head into 2024, the Covid-19 pandemic is firmly in the rearview mirror, with many companies reducing or phasing out remote work. All this has eaten into PayPal’s ability to grow profits. PayPal was and still is
Amidst the competitive surge in the streaming realm, media stocks are gaining the spotlight as the top contenders to become the next Netflix. Each rival brings a promise of innovation, with a robust strategy tailored toward seizing a major chunk of the booming $95.9 billion video streaming market. Moreover, they’re infusing the industry with fresh
Even though the broader market has been in a prolonged bear cycle, the crypto market has been very resilient this year. I believe there are still plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The key is finding low-market-cap cryptos before they gain widespread traction. Stalwarts like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) should form the
In the current environment, many investors are on the hunt for dividend stocks with dividends above 3% to pad out their portfolios. There are a few reasons dividend stocks are worth considering. The first is obvious — income. When you own a growth stock that doesn’t share out part of its profits as dividends, you
With the stock market being so volatile lately, many investors are looking for safer places to invest their money. One time-tested approach is to buy shares of strong, established companies that pay regular dividends. Though dividend stocks may not offer the explosive growth potential of high-flying tech stocks, they provide steady income and the reassurance
Announcements of company spinoffs boost the value of stock prices in the near term. Yet over the long term, the value of the spinoff’s shares must deliver growth on the top and bottom line for the good times to continue. In Western Digital’s (NASDAQ:WDC) situation, activist investor Elliott Management pressured the company to split the business
Newspapers and retail stores, including Blockbuster, Circuit City, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Sears are among the most famous casualties of tech changes in the last 20 years. Other firms that have fallen on hard times due to new technologies include Nokia (NYSE:NOK), GameStop (NYSE:GME) and many movie theater owners. Now, with the popularity of
Two things have become apparent regarding oil stocks. First, they have become incredibly cheap this year as share prices have retreated and given up much of the gains recorded in 2022. And second, they offer strong dividend payments to shareholders, with many offering yields that are more than double the 1.62% average among companies listed
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) offers a unique and intriguing investment opportunity for long-term investors looking at sectors with high growth potential. The world of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft manufacturing is one that’s still in its infancy. However, as we’ve seen with so many high-growth spaces, the time to invest in a given technology
From $47 billion to nearly worthless. That is the sad tale of WeWork (NYSE:WE), the co-working company and former unicorn darling of Silicon Valley. WeWork filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday night. It’s been a stunning fall from grace for the company, co-founded by the enigmatic Adam Neumann. WeWork attracted a lot of
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), a leading graphics processing unit (GPU) and artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturer, has certainly enjoyed a stellar year. Shares of NVDA Stock surged 178% year-to-date, as the company’s revenue surpassed $32 billion. In the previous quarter, Nvidia exceeded expectations with earnings per share of $2.70, 61 cents above estimates. These are the kinds
The energy sector continues to be challenging for investors to navigate. Crude oil prices peaked at $122 a barrel in June 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, prices for crude have dropped below $70 a barrel, rebounded to more than $90, and have now settled right around $80 per barrel. After 2022 record profits,