Penny stocks are some of the best investments if you are looking for high-risk, high-reward bets to quintuple your money. That’s definitely easier said than done since most penny stocks in the market have loss-making underlying businesses and a lot of dilution. However, it is still possible if you look at up-and-coming startups in sectors
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When used judiciously, small-cap stocks can juice your portfolio’s long-term returns. Morningstar.com portfolio strategist Amy Arnott discussed using small caps within a portfolio in June. The discussion was part of a series to help investors put together sound portfolios. “In theory, smaller companies have more room to grow because they haven’t yet reached their full
The Dow 30 is an index of 30 prominent companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow). The Dow is price-weighted, so it generally includes companies with large market capitalizations. That said, long-term investors tend to own one or more Dow stocks for long-term growth. Through a combination of stock price appreciation
Tech stocks are not invincible. Despite the hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), many tech stocks are struggling and look vulnerable right now. Warning signs are flashing at many leading technology companies and can be plainly seen in quarterly financial statements, proxy votes and various sales and delivery data points. Being aware of trouble brewing at
Stock spinoffs typically don’t do well initially. Unloved by shareholders of the former parent company, often misunderstood by the market and sometimes laden with debt or other baggage the parent no longer wanted to carry, spinoff stocks can take time to find their footing. Yet such strategic investments represent an opportunity for savvy investors. If
To me, it’s a foreign concept that some investors steer clear of dividend stocks. Sure, they don’t exactly have a reputation for being chart-toppers. However, considering yields plus potential returns, you might be looking at your next portfolio mainstay. It sounds like an oxymoron, but trust me, it is possible. As a bona-fide dividend stock
One of the critical components of the investing world is the proliferation and understanding of analyst predictions. That’s because most retail investors prefer to research consumer information regarding stock picks through the calculations of those deemed more experienced in understanding financial fundamentals. No industry is this speculation more important than in biotech. This is where
If you’re looking for relative value in tech after the meteoric rise of the Nasdaq 100 and the Magnificent Seven in the first half, perhaps the social media scene is worth checking out this July. Undoubtedly, the artificial intelligence revolution will change many industries in profound ways that are difficult for some to fathom. When
When we talk about dividend stocks, the focus is generally on blue-chip ideas. These are large companies with strong fundamentals and a stable growth outlook. Further, these blue-chip dividend stocks provide annualized total returns in the range of 10% to 15%. However, there are high-growth dividend stocks that can deliver robust annualized returns. These are
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay as the range of AI applications expands. Many analysts believe AI growth stocks have plenty more potential. This is despite already generating fabulous returns. Even the more enthusiastic analysts acknowledge that much of how it can be monetized has not been achieved yet. A recent report from Bloomberg
Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock faces competition from Google Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, and Amazon Web Services in the cloud computing sector. It’s among the cloud AI stocks competing for a growing market. As such, investors shouldn’t be surprised to see ORCL stock up 40% year-to-date, though this return lags most of the top pure-play AI stocks in
It might be time to look for consumer discretionary stocks to sell. They have exhibited varying performance over the past several months. For example, the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF, a $5.4 billion exchange-traded fund with some 312 different consumer discretionary names, has only risen just under 3% on a year-to-date basis. This is relatively flat
In Friday’s Q3 2024 strategy outlook, BCA Research forecasted a hard landing for the economy. The Canadian investment research company projects the S&P 500 index drop from current 5,460 to 3,750, indicating a 31% devaluation of the stock market by the end of the year or in early 2025, highlighting the urgency to consider augmented
Through the first half of 2024, you couldn’t blame investors for having a sense of deja vu. Technology stocks, and particularly AI stocks, are where the alpha has been for growth-oriented investors. But if you have some cash to speculate with and the patience to wait for the market rally to broaden, this could be
Finding cheap growth stocks in today’s changing market offers investors looking for significant returns a strong chance. The main emphasis is the strategic examination of three businesses that exemplify this potential. These companies are frequently disregarded but have solid fundamentals and encouraging growth paths. One of these businesses sticks out due to its exceptional top-line growth and
Stocks that can provide high dividend income and withstand recessions are valuable tools in investor portfolios, especially if they are high dividend coverage stocks. High dividend coverage ratios indicate that a firm has enough earnings to make good on the dividend payments it’s committed to. They also help show whether a firm might be able
Mega-cap stocks continue to be the talk of the market right now. And that’s for good reason. Most major indices continue to have their performance dominated by a handful of stocks on a given day, unlike previous markets with more breadth. This can be a good and a bad thing. But for now, it’s mainly
The AI sector has significantly boosted the tech industry, attracting investors with innovative technology advancements promising substantial returns. Stocks linked to generative AI have surged, potentially marking the start of a significant industry uptrend. Investing in AI stocks remains viable despite recent surges. Spending on AI tech is projected to skyrocket, offering ample growth opportunities
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) make it easier for investors to get exposure to real estate. These trusts hold onto several real estate properties and have affordable price points. You can get exposure to any REIT for $1 if you buy fractional shares. Also, investors can trade ETFs like the Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:VNQ)
Following analyst upgrades, downgrades or initiating coverage reports can be exhausting. Wall Street is constantly raising, lowering or reiterating their position on a stock, sometimes changing a price target by just a few cents or dollars. Yet knowing where analysts think a stock is headed can still be useful. After all, they do have access
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