ESG is here to stay. Every year the concept of sustainable finance in markets has continued to be an integral part of the process for most investors. ESG or Environmental, Social, and Governance investing is a growing theme that looks into how a company protects the environment in its operations through sweeping policies (i.e., reducing
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Oil stocks have been subdued in the last few quarters. This does not come as a surprise with Brent oil trending lower after making a higher of $120 in 2022. The downside in oil has been due to tight monetary policies that have impacted global GDP growth. It however seems that the worst of the
The manufacturing sector has been hit hard in recent years, manufacturing stocks are having quite a time. The global pandemic precipitated incessant supply chain disruptions and forced many manufacturers to delay orders, resulting in lower revenues and margins. In 2022, these supply chain disruptions coupled with elevated commodities prices increased global inflation to a point
For much of 2023, the AI boom has sent chip stocks to dizzying highs. It seemed like not a day went by when Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) wasn’t reaching another all-time high. Even with a recent pullback, Nvidia’s stock price has increased by over 200% year to date. But some investors may balk at buying in now
Investors buy stocks hoping those investments will gain value in the long run. However, some stocks have better margins of safety than others. This has led to the rise of long-term stocks to buy. The margin of safety is a popular term among value investors who seek to buy companies that others have ignored. Once
Canada-based cannabis companies have by-and-large had a rough past couple of years, but this has been especially the case for Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQ:ACB) stock. Issues with growth and profitability have weighed on ACB stock in a big way. Over the past five years, this cannabis stock has declined in price by over 99%. Yet while
With concerns growing about the possibility of a 2024 recession, it’s prudent to tilt your portfolio in a more conservative direction as we head into 2024. Currently, the 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus the 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity chart displays a risky trajectory. But let me explain what this chart is first – it measures
Here’s a surprise from our prime list of A-rated stocks. If you haven’t investigated flying car stocks, you’ll definitely want to add EHang (NASDAQ:EH) stock to your watch list. It’s one of the best flying car stocks available today, and a buy-and-hold position could potentially bring you sky-high returns. Based in China, EHang specializes in autonomous
Several lithium stocks to buy in August have moved up and down for a variety of reasons. For one, they’re part of a commodities market that is inherently volatile due to the nature of the business. Basic material prices are subject to so many determining factors that accurately predicting their future levels becomes an exercise
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Blue-chip stocks are considered a more conservative way to invest, relative to more speculative names like early-stage growth stocks or penny stocks. However, that doesn’t mean owning them offers a guaranteed path to solid returns. At any given time, there are stocks in the blue-chip category that are not worth owning, at all. In some cases,
You can (usually) never go wrong aligning your portfolio with legendary investors, which brings us to undervalued Warren Buffett stocks. To be quite blunt, not everyone trusts the top holdings of the Oracle of Omaha’s conglomerate firm Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BKR-B). However, these ideas could be enticing because of their objective value proposition. Here, we’re going
Generating passive income is easier said than done. A lot of investors look for dividend stocks to enjoy steady and consistent income. However, you need to be careful when investing in dividend stocks. While the dividend yield provides an idea about the payout, it is important to look for companies that show steady dividend growth
Primarily, one reason stands above all the others regarding the incentive behind stocks with insider buying: those who are closest to a particular business would only be buying shares if they believed the stock would rise higher. Otherwise, if they felt convinced that the business could tumble, they would probably exit their holdings. Beyond this
With thousands of publicly traded securities available, it’s inevitable that more than a few names will classify as under-the-radar stocks to buy for discerning investors. I don’t say this to cast aspersions on any market expert. Rather, it’s just a fact of life: people can’t be all things at all times. Still, this framework opens
The materials sector tends to do well as the economy strengthens. Businesses buy more materials when the outlook for growth is most favorable, making materials stocks attractive at those points. I wouldn’t characterize the economy as “strong”, currently but the global growth forecast has improved over the last few months. That implies that demand for
The rally in tech stocks that lifted the broader market is falling victim to the dog days of August. Investors looking to make a pivot away from overvalued tech stocks may want to look at undervalued industrial stocks. You won’t find any industrial stocks in the “Magnificent 7” stocks that led the market rally earlier
Despite the ongoing challenges, the cannabis industry has been responsive to innovation, growth, and transformation. The article lists three key players poised to capitalize on unique aspects of the cannabis market. Unlike its peers, the first stock has roots in medical cannabis, granting it a formidable foothold in global markets. From Canada to Europe and
Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock represents is pioneering eco-friendly urban air mobility with electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for efficient city travel. Their fully electric crafts can carry four passengers up to 60 miles at 150 mph with minimal noise. Archer Aviation’s stock surged as it secured a dominant position in electric vertical take-off and
The energy market is currently difficult to read, but finding energy stocks to sell is not challenging. On the one hand, investment banks are signaling that oil prices will increase for the remainder of 2023. Yet, on the other hand, the International Energy Agency recently adjusted its global oil demand forecast downward on macroeconomic headwinds. Despite those