Here we go again. Crude oil prices are once again marching higher after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production cuts to the end of this year. Brent crude oil, the international standard, is now trading above $90 a barrel. That’s up nearly 30% from this spring when crude prices were struggling to stay
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Stocks that offer shareholders great dividends are pretty rare. While it is true that about three-quarters (75%) of companies in the benchmark S&P 500 index pay a dividend, the average yield is only 1.54%. Few companies raise their dividend payments consistently, and dividends may get cut when times get tough. Right now, only 67 stocks
In this article FSLR DOCU PL KR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work as screens display the trading information for Kroger Co and Albertsons Cos Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 14, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines
With inflation taking center stage once again, it’s becoming clear that consumers are prioritizing wants and needs. One of those “non-discretionary” expenses is healthcare, which makes it a good time to look for healthcare stocks to buy. But this is more than a short-term story. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of
The stock market continues to roar ahead in 2023. The S&P 500 is up 17% year to date and sits only 6% below making a new all-time high. That is one of the prerequisites for an official declaration of a bull market. It has also led to emergence of stocks the smart money is selling.
The global buzz around medical cannabis stocks just got a whole lot louder. The corridors of the U.S. health sector are abuzz with the federal Health and Human Services Department urging the government to re-evaluate its hard stance on marijuana effectively. They’re recommending a shift of marijuana from the stringent “Schedule I” category – a
TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to watch. A good example is its Health Indicator feature. This comprehensive indicator provides an overall rating of a stock’s current health. Using this metric, you can quickly find potential opportunities to explore. Broken down into three “zones” (green, yellow, and red), you’ll have a general
In this article KR PL DOCU ADBE FSLR SNOW GILD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The DocuSign website on a laptop in Dobbs Ferry, New York, April 1, 2021. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Kroger — The supermarket chain fell 2.8% following a
One of the many ways that the global economy and investing changed during the pandemic was a greater appreciation for the supply chain. People who never considered how a retailer got their goods from the other side of the world had a greater awareness of shipping companies and shipping stocks to buy. While Covid-19 will
Summer is unofficially over, but what a difference a year makes. The S&P 500 lost 19% in 2022 yet has rallied 17% higher since the end of July. And if you look at how far the popular index has come from its lows, up 26%, that constitutes a bull market run to many. But it also means
Railroad stocks are often under-appreciated, despite delivering strong top-line and EPS growth over the last decade. While the industry faces macroeconomic uncertainties, investors should take a look at the best railroad stocks to buy. Railroads are one of the most safe and efficient ways to transport goods across state lines and through country borders. The global
Unlike some other artificial intelligence stocks that have zoomed higher in 2023, there’s far more substance than hype with Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI catalyst. In turn, there’s been some justification for the triple-digit run-up in the price of NVDA stock this year. However, the keyword here is “some justification,” Why? This stock’s more than threefold increase
In the first half of 2023, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock, commonly known as just AMD, was a favorite among the investing community. People held CEO Lisa Su up as a heroic figure. However, the market seems to have forgotten about AMD stock lately. Yet, this presents an opportunity for savvy stock traders. The main
While the phrase “disruptor” may not be as widely used as it was during the height of pandemic-era boom in tech stocks, admittedly it’s still used way too often. However, this remains an apt descriptor for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), no matter your view on SOFI stock. Moreover, if you currently have a bearish view on
One of the more impressive winners in this year’s AI-driven rally has been Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR). Palantir stock has surged nearly 140% since the beginning of the year on the back of impressive earnings and even more impressive expectations upgrades. Of course, most investors know that the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 sparked a rise in
Telecom investors sometimes look for high dividend yields. However, dividends aren’t much of a consolation prize if the stock price declines. This could happen with Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) stock in 2023’s second half. And frankly, Verizon’s dividend payments might not even be sustainable in the long run. We previously tried to warn people about the Verizon
Some financial traders might dream of multi-bagger returns when they invest in electric vehicle battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). I’ve warned people about QS stock before, and I’m still pessimistic. However, taking a share position could make sense if the price is right. Even a low-confidence stock can rally sharply in certain circumstances. For example, a
Finding the best Dow stocks to buy can be complex. The companies listed in the Dow Jones Industrial Average tend to be blue-chip stocks that have large market capitalizations and are dominant in their sectors of the economy. For this reason, investors often see the Dow as bellwether for the health of the U.S. economy,
September is not known as a good month to buy stocks. In fact, historically it’s the worst month. They even have a name for it: the “September effect.” Going all the way back to 1928, the S&P 500 lost on average 1.1% in September. It’s a broad-based malaise that strikes the market this month. Dow
Tech stocks to buy and hold are on every investor’s radar. Technology has been the driving force behind global growth for multiple years, leading the charge in developing solutions that continue moving the needle across many industries. Fast forward to eight months into 2023, and the technology sector is not just on the rise; it’s