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The fintech stocks had their heyday back in 2020-21 when it was thought they’d pose a serious threat to the market share of traditional financial institutions (think the banks). When the pandemic lockdowns happened and online shopping went into overdrive in what was a “roaring start” to the 2020s, it seemed like the market’s fintech

The market’s breadth broadened last week as yields fell on a cooler inflation report. In June, the Consumer Price Index increased 3% year-on-year and declined 0.1% month-over-month, raising the prospects of a rate cut in September. In response, there was a rotation out of the Magnificent Seven into the rest of the market. If this

The earnings season has just started with banks reporting mixed results, disappointing investors. The numbers aren’t as great as expected and while only a few companies have reported and they do not set the tone for the earnings season, they sure do set the momentum. With the economy improving, the upcoming months could be interesting for the stock market and investors should

The most recent presidential debate underscored one serious issue with the current U.S. taxation structure for Social Security: it simply doesn’t work and is unsustainable. Both candidates openly acknowledge that the system is struggling to survive and is quickly running out of money. As a result, many politicians on both sides of the aisle have

The S&P 500 is the hallmark of portfolio diversification. When most investors aim to “beat the market,” they are talking about this index. It contains 500 profitable publicly traded corporations, with allocations weighted by market cap. For instance, investors will have the most exposure to the largest publicly traded corporation and the least exposure to

The challenges of our time are not always related to basic issues such as food, medicine, education or construction. In the era of intensifying technological development, millions of users need ways to protect their digital presence. This narrative lies at the heart of many modern investors choosing cybersecurity stocks to buy. Advances in technology have

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. In mid-2013, America moved into a “Goldilocks” economy phase, a time when growth finally became not too hot and not too cold. Unemployment from the 2007-08 financial crisis was receding, and the prior year’s

While small-capitalization biotechnology firms bring much potential to the table, they also represent a source of unpredictability. Nevertheless, for risk-takers, oncology specialist G1 Therapeutics (NASDAQ:GTHX) appears quite enticing. First and foremost, it levers acumen in the burgeoning small-molecule therapeutics space. Second, G1 Therapeutics stock seems undervalued for what speculators may be getting. Of course, to

Thanks to developments in artificial intelligence and the need for more effective data processing near where the data originates from, edge computing stocks continue to attract investors because of their rapid transformation. With a value of $16.45 billion in 2023, the worldwide edge computing industry is predicted to expand 36.9% annually from 2024 to 2030,

Investing in Bill Ackman stocks ranks among the top picks on the stock market today. Founded over two decades ago, stock picks from Ackman’s Pershing Square hedge fund have become a key talking point among value investors. He embraces maverick investor Warren Buffett’s time-honored principle that “Diversification is protection against ignorance.”Hence, Ackman operates a tightly

Investors should look for top-quality stocks for the remainder of the year. With plenty of uncertainties, a nearing presidential election, geopolitical issues, and a lack of a clear economic trajectory, you want to make sure the stock you’re jumping into is top-quality and fundamentally solid. Look at artificial intelligence stocks, like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), for example.

Stock spinoffs remain popular with companies wanting to unlock shareholder value. By creating spinoff stocks that will trade independently on the market, corporations believe they can narrow their focus to core operations while the newly public company doesn’t get lost in the shuffle of its parent’s larger objectives. According to an April Bloomberg report, there were 211 spinoff stocks last year, down

The metaverse has already been through quite the boom-and-bust cycle. The concept burst onto the scene a few years ago, reaching its pinnacle when Mark Zuckerberg renamed his company from Facebook to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META). Zuckerberg felt that the metaverse would be a key growth avenue, and the company made a splashy Super Bowl ad to highlight its

While the biggest rewards may stem from the most unpredictable (and therefore speculative) of enterprises, sometimes, you just want additional reassurances. For such an endeavor, it may be wise to consider high-quality stocks to buy. Of course, depending on your circumstances, you may want to continue maintaining a core position in growth opportunities. However, with

When it comes down to it, it’s better to trust analyst consensus rather than to always go the contrarian route. These experts know what they’re talking about. Contrary to conspiracy theories or random slander on the Internet, Wall Street firms don’t just pick people off the street to represent their brands. That said, no one

Millions of Americans recently suffered through, or are continuing to suffer from a deadly heat wave. Cynically, this framework is a positive for utility stocks. I don’t know about you but when the sun started to bake my neck of the woods, I had to run the air conditioner all night to be able to

Speculative stocks will continue to be relevant for risk-taking investors looking for swift gains. Naturally, seasoned investors lean towards more tried-and-tested investment strategies, leaving speculative stocks for those willing to stomach the risk. These stocks present investors with multiple challenges and offer hardly any statistics on success rates. However, the potential for substantial long-term gains