Inflation in the U.S. peaked at 9.1% in June 2022. Since then, it has backed off considerably and currently sits at 3.2%. While the inflation decline has been considerable, consumer price increases remain above the 2% annualized target set by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Fed Chair Jerome Powell made clear at the central bank’s recent
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Thanks to strong revenue growth, many cybersecurity stocks have attracted growth investors. While some of these companies are seeing high revenue growth and double-digit profit margins, others are trying to minimize losses and turn a profit. Meanwhile, all should flourish because cybersecurity solutions are in heavy demand. After all, a single hack can cost a company millions
The stock market is in the midst of a pretty remarkable run. After collapsing almost 20% last year, the S&P 500 is up 26% from its lows. That’s almost good enough to be classified as a bull market.However it pulled back a bit from its recent peak, then jumped again, introducing future uncertainty. Investors should
The consumer staples sector is home to some of the most well-known dividend growth stocks in the world. In fact, the consumer staples sector has the most Dividend Aristocrats of any individual market sector. Consumer staples are also appealing stocks for risk-averse investors, as defensive industries such as food and beverage and personal care products
Following its recent earnings report, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock initially surged, but has since retreated. Despite the pullback, the overall story on this formerly speculative stock remains positive. After its earnings, SOFI stock fell 18%, falling from around $10 per share to $8.17 at the time of writing. While such a move may certainly be
Earlier this year, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, was a darling of the financial markets. Yet, lately people have ignored AMD because they’re obsessed with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). It’s fine to pay attention to Nvidia, but don’t dismiss the upside potential of AMD stock. Always an innovator, AMD continues to introduce powerful tech
Most investors agree that finding a brilliant blue-chip stock can do wonders for a portfolio. Knowing that stock in a large, well-capitalized, reputable company gives investors some sense of calm. Blue-chip companies have been in business for significant years, have reliable earnings, plenty of free cash flow, and tend to pay dividends to stockholders. Prime
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
Patient investors have a golden opportunity to look for the top retirement stock picks primed for a robust decade ahead. Persistent economic chatter can rattle even seasoned traders. Still, the goal for those aiming to craft a retirement portfolio is straightforward: Target resilient, retirement-friendly stocks that can weather any storm. Investing isn’t just about chasing
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is poised to disrupt the new-energy vehicle industry as we know it. Yet, the market doesn’t seem to fully appreciate Rivian’s value to its shareholders. RIVN stock ought to be repriced higher, and this will probably happen soon — and today I’ll give you a strategy to scale
So much for the August stock market selloff being the end of Wall Street’s monstrous 2023 stock market rally. While stocks did retreat about 5% throughout the first three weeks of August, they’ve come surging back in the final week, and now, the S&P 500 trades within striking distance of a new high. Prepare for
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The shares of top quantum computing companies won’t stay cheap for long. Quantum computing is set to revolutionize our civilization and intersect the existing super-cycles of AI, nuclear fusion research, climate change, and shifts in sociology. Top quantum computing companies are presently in the speculative and early stages of developing their systems, but some have
Most travel and tourism-related companies have seen significant growth over the past couple of years following the large travel drop-off for the average consumer due to the pandemic. The industry is in a much better place financially, with demand for traveling growing. Companies operating in the tourism space have experienced a healthy sales rebound, and
Income investors looking for high-yield stocks with growth potential should consider investing in real estate investment trusts, or REITs for short. The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare and
Here’s a look at 3 biotech short squeeze candidates. For investors looking for short-term gains, technical analysis provides key insights on potential entry and exit points. However, over the years, various short-term trading strategies have emerged that deliver good results. Since 2021, exposure to stocks with high short interest has translated into massive returns in
The cannabis sector is one of the most challenging sectors in the market, leading to speculative cannabis stocks. If you’ve been following it for the last few years, you know the roller coaster ride investors have ridden. In addition to legislative challenges, issues on the macroeconomic side have pushed investors to be on the defensive,
Healthcare stocks often make good long-term investments. After all, the U.S. healthcare industry is worth more than $700 billion annually and growing at a brisk clip, especially with an aging population and global health events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether it is a health insurance company, a drug maker, or a medical device manufacturer,
Multiple analysts, including those at Goldman Sachs, say that the hydrogen market could be worth trillions by 2050. The International Energy Agency says the world still needs $4 trillion by 2030 to meet global net zero emission goals. And, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says, “The consumption of hydrogen by G7 countries could grow between four
Investing in the stock market is an ever-evolving game where yesterday’s tech darlings can become today’s laggards. In contrast, a savvy eye can spot tomorrow’s superstars. Enter the world of Blockchain Millionaire Stocks. These equities are uniquely positioned to capitalize on the burgeoning blockchain technology. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill investments; they’re top blockchain picks with