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It’s understandable for investors to feel nervous right now. A few weeks into the New Year and markets are looking rocky. Indexes in the United Sates are in the red to start 2024 and the benchmark 10-year Treasury yield is back above 4%. Furthermore, futures traders now see a 63% chance of an interest rate

Electric vehicles and battery storage lead the charge in this full-swing electric revolution. Demand for lithium, a component of lithium-ion batteries, is exploding as a result. Global lithium production is predicted to grow by over 50% to 1.17 million tons this year alone. However, lithium mining and processing still lag far behind projected demand, and

Will you settle for a pretty good year after a magnificent one? Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) still deserves its designation as a member of the prestigious “Magnificent Seven” club. AAPL stock gets a “B” grade and shouldn’t be expected to rally as sharply in 2024 as it did in 2023. To put this in perspective, the Apple share price gained nearly

The green revolution is making our future look clean and green. IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023 states that the world is set to change significantly by 2030. It also adds that the share of renewable energy will be 50% of the global electricity mix. Renewable energy is the way to go ahead and, although these energy

For many biotech stocks, price and performance hinges on the success of a drug in testing. This means most biotech companies rely on one market opportunity to succeed financially. Testing usually takes several years, with many different criteria to meet before applying for review by regulators. Even after successful tests, the survival of these stocks

The stock market will always have good investment opportunities. As investors, it’s our job to establish filtering criteria that we utilize for weeding out the duds. Consider analyzing and potentially adding these three penny stocks to your first-quarter portfolio. Let’s take a quick look. Blink Charging (BLNK) Source: David Tonelson/Shutterstock.com Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) is booming

Some of the best penny stocks are primed to reach new heights in the first quarter of this year. I expect investor’s risk tolerance to increase amid a broadening market breadth as the valuations of mega caps and large caps may be too rich to be sufficiently attractive. There are definitely some penny stocks to

Chip stocks, especially those that would benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) craze, had an amazing rally in 2023. Notably, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the chipmaker most critical to designing high-end chips for training large language models (LLMs), saw its share price increase by more than 239% last year. The CHIPS Act, another notable piece of legislation

Oil and gas giant Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has held up better than its bigger rivals over the past year. Its shares rose 8% compared to a 10% decline by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and a 17% drop by Chevron (NYSE:CVX). This is undoubtedly good news for investors who hold SHEL stock. Yet the British integrated energy stock

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Negative news stories surrounding electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) can be off-putting for investors. As the old saying goes, volatility can bring opportunity. As you encounter seemingly worrisome developments with Tesla, we encourage you to consider potential dip-buying strategies for TSLA stock.          For the foreseeable future, there will always be issues and

So far this decade, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock crushed it during the pandemic bull market. The stock recovered strongly in 2023, reaching a new all-time high in December. Since then, however, shares in the fast casual restaurant chain operator have pulled back. Following last year’s big rebound, the stock also sports an arguably-rich valuation

Despite how strong the stock market grew in 2023, there were more than a few pockets of despair in the market. We know the S&P 500 was driven higher almost wholly on the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 also experienced superb gains.  Of course, the

Semiconductor stocks to watch have been at the forefront of technological innovation. One of the benchmark ETFs that track the semiconductor industry is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:SMH), which has total net assets of over $11 billion. It had 50% growth within the last year and nearly quadrupled over the previous five. Three semiconductor companies offer

Calling all income investors to witness the magic of dividends—a powerful force in minimizing portfolio risk and volatility. These payouts not only offset stock losses but also bring a satisfying reward for having a stake in a company. Amid the Federal Reserve’s persistent battle against inflation, any hopes for a “Fed pivot” remain distant. High-interest

We have our first big merger of 2024. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE:HPE) is buying Juniper Networks (NYSE:JNPR) for about $14 billion. News of the possible deal leaked Tuesday, sending Juniper shares up more than 20%. The stock was up another 2% Wednesday once the news was official. HPE, on the other hand, tumbled 9% Tuesday

Apple is currently the world’s most valuable stock with a market capitalization of $2.86 trillion. It was the first company to reach that threshold and to this date is the only one to have done so. Apple first passed the $3 trillion mark in June of 2023. It remained there through July until ultimately dipping

Years ago, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) revolutionized modern stock trading. It’s a different world in 2024, however, and HOOD stock investors need to understand that Robinhood has changed its business model. After conducting your due diligence, you might actually choose to sell your Robinhood share stake if you have one. Or you, may decide to double

Despite a downturn to begin 2024, certain stocks continue to stand out. While they might be divided on the overall direction of the market, analysts remain bullish on many individual stocks. They share common attributes. That includes solid earnings, strong competitive advantages, and catalysts that are expected to drive their share prices higher. Investors looking

Thankfully, no passengers or crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 were critically injured after the frightening blowout of a plug door and piece of fuselage from the 737-9 MAX jet Friday night, which forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Investors in Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) didn’t seem too concerned about