While the innovation sphere experienced a dramatic rise in attention, the fear of holding the bag might lead more investors to consider the (possible) virtue of targeting de-risked tech stocks. That’s a euphemism I picked up somewhere. In English, this means these securities suffered massive body blows in the market. Ordinarily, you should avoid crimson-stained
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Most stocks are down on the year and the major United States indices are endanger of giving up the gains they achieved this past spring as we progress through the fourth quarter of 2023. With the exception of a handful of technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence and a couple of pharmaceutical companies that have
Investors are getting another education on volatility. It’s been a white-knuckle roller coaster ride since the pandemic hit. Stocks crashed, then soared, then crashed again. Then for most of this year, the market roared higher, only to pull back again. Particularly during down markets, investors turn to dividend aristocrats to buy. That’s because stocks that
Dividends have been a significant contributor to total shareholder returns. According to S&P Global, they have contributed about a third of the S&P 500’s total return since 1926. Dividend stocks also pay cash that can be a reliable supplement to your income. If you want to boost your passive income stream, dividend stocks are a
George Soros, the seasoned billionaire known for his audacious bet against the British pound in the early ’90s, remains influential in the investment world. With a track record that spans decades, Soros’s talent for identifying standout investments is legendary. As we approach 2024, the anticipation around George Soros stocks intensifies, with investors worldwide keen to
When buying long-term dividend stocks, I would primarily look at three important factors. First, the amount of dividend payout and the dividend yield the blue-chip stock is delivering. Further, the visibility for capital gains to estimate the total returns from the stock in the long term. I would also look at the company’s growth outlook.
It is undeniable that the world is shifting to electric vehicles. Major automakers have substantially ramped up their production, with certain companies even doubling their annual output. It’s prime time to invest in the best EV stocks now, because, in the future, almost every driver will be behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Without
The stock market has entered a correction. The S&P 500 has slipped 10% from its prior highs, falling back to levels last seen in May. And other parts of the market, such as small-cap stocks, look even worse. There are many reasons for the selling, including inflation, interest rates and mounting geopolitical tensions. However, a
Stock predictions by AI (artificial intelligence) are becoming more popular with investors. More actively managed ETFs are launching driven by AI. Three examples are QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (NYSEARCA:AMOM), AI Powered Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AIEQ) and BTD Capital ETF (NYSE:DIP). I recently discussed DIP. The ETF uses artificial intelligence to exploit dips in a
The third-quarter earnings train rumbles along. While the majority of Q3 prints have been better than expected, several have been absolutely dreadful, putting analysts and investors in a foul mood and leading all the major stock indexes to post declines for October. The reasons for the poor financial results vary and include everything from macroeconomic
While penny stocks offer high potential gains, they are among the riskiest sub-$5 investments an investor can make. The low stock price penny stocks offer often reflects weak business models, high debt, and uncertain prospects. Regardless, finding hidden gems is every investor’s dream. However, low-priced and less regulated penny stocks can be volatile, especially for
Picking growth stocks for the next 10 years is not easy, because the stock market changes seemingly every second. Still, some growth companies can be trusted for a long period, and they have the potential to increase your future wealth significantly. As the stock market is back on track after a turbulent few years and
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock has faced plenty of financial challenges in this post-pandemic world and took proactive measures. Via raising capital, AMC has bought itself some time to survive. However, its long-term outlook remains uncertain due to industry struggles, including a recent writers’ strike affecting movie releases. It’s a situation to monitor. AMC tried hard
Financial stocks are struggling on multiple fronts. First, legacy financial and banking institutions face increased credit risk as high rates push depositors away and into money market funds and fixed-income investing on their own. Likewise, Treasuries on their balance sheets are increasingly volatile. They represent significant leverage risk if forced to sell at a loss
Oil stocks are back in focus, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war pushing oil prices higher on fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East that could disrupt supplies. Further, the recently announced mega deals in the sector have gained investors’ attention. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is acquiring shale player Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD) for $59.5
While 2023 was a year of relative outperformance for equities, select high-growth stocks saw their growth slow due to uncertainties like recession fears and higher interest rates. That said, there are many who believe the outlook for 2024 appears promising, as inflation eases and the economy strengthens. Amidst uncertainty about interest rates and recession risks,
Does it feel like something is amiss in financial markets? Like something big is coming, but you don’t know what? If so, we think your hunch is right. Something big is coming to Wall Street. And the world’s most powerful people and companies are betting the farm on it. So, what’s on the horizon? A
Oil markets got spooked this week, right in time for Halloween. On Monday, World Bank economists warned that oil prices could peak close to $150 per barrel. That news, driven by geopolitical risk, could keep inflation running hot. We’d essentially see a repeat of last year’s energy price debacle. Some oil stocks would benefit from
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) hosted a pre-Halloween event Monday night to debut its new M3 line of processing chips, its latest MacBook Pro laptops and even an updated iMac desktop. But so far, investors are viewing the news as more trick than treat. Shares of Apple fell slightly Tuesday morning. Investors might be underwhelmed by the new
Growth stocks are companies that have seen a significant increase in overall share price, total revenue, and market capitalization within a relatively short time period. Growth companies are magnets for investors due to the fact that they are always looking for stocks that beat the market. But there is always a risk when investing, and growth