Dividend investors can produce outsized total returns by investing in stocks with a mix of yield and growth. Dividend growth stocks have the ability to grow their dividends each year, even during recessions. One way to do that is to start with the Dividend Achievers, a group of stocks with at least 10 years of
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Investing in dividend stocks is one of the surest paths to building long-term wealth. Those who reinvest dividends compound their returns, building sustainable wealth in the long run. However, dividend stocks can be pricey, creating an initial entry barrier for investors simply lacking the funds. The good news is that not all dividend stocks are
Sometimes the best offense is a good defense. In today’s market, buying defensive stocks is probably one of the best strategies you can adopt to protect your portfolio’s gains. After the huge run-up last year and over the first three months of 2024, the stock market is getting a little choppy. We’re starting to see
Betting big on the future is not easy. Investing guru Cathie Wood attempts to discern the big ideas that will shape tomorrow and acts on them by buying large tranches of stock for her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It requires having a stoic constitution because it means being willing to endure extended
Last May, I selected the three most undervalued Nasdaq stocks to buy at the time. The three stocks were Sirius XM (NASDAQ:SIRI), LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA), and Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG). The average one-year return of the three stocks was 21.5%, 340 basis points less than the S&P 500. Both LPLA and CG delivered better returns than
On Wall Street, many income-focused investors prioritize long-term stability and reliability over short-term volatility. Enter the Dividend Aristocrat stocks. These companies boast a remarkable track record of increasing their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Weathering market storms and economic downturns, they consistently reward shareholders with a dependable stream of income. But dividend aristocrat
With the geopolitical winds churning, the concept of cheap energy stocks has become even more critical. Basically, the window of opportunity may be fading. One major problem of course is the situation in the Middle East. While tensions have cooled relative to Iran and Israel launching missiles against each other, there’s always a chance of
The market is still enamored with AI news, raising the profile of some sectors in tandem with its growth. One of the most promising technologies that can help AI is quantum computing stocks, which continue to gain traction as the tech develops. Quantum computing is seen as the next revolution in modern technology. It can
No risk, no reward, as the saying goes. While markets generally move in fits and starts, there are some stocks that prove to be multibaggers. These are stocks that are doubling investors’ money many times over and creating millionaires in the process. Often times, these stocks are risky bets and prone to volatility. But for
Cloud computing has solidified its position as the backbone of modern business operations. This begs the question: what is the best cloud computing stocks to buy? As businesses embrace the era of AI and continue to migrate their operations to the cloud, demand will grow even stronger. Its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness make it a
Investors should keep an eye out for lithium stocks to buy, as they could be poised to rise in the near term. Lithium is used to make batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The public companies that mine the rare earth mineral have hit major lows over the past 12 months. Oversupply in the
Investors have been fearful of a market crash. As such, they ended up dumping several stocks. I think this looks like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. We are in the middle of Q2 2024, and many stocks are still significantly down from their highs after the selloffs. However, many stocks have rebounded over the past few
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) hasn’t bounced back from its this year’s tech sell-off. Instead, rather than experience a big surge higher, Advanced Micro Devices stock took yet another big tumble, after its April 30 earnings release. From here, shares in the chip designer may continue to trend lower. That’s bad news for those looking at
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is more than just a search-engine provider. Indeed, with Baidu stock, you’ll get to participate in China’s counterpart to OpenAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) made a brilliant move when it invested in OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology. In 2024, there are other popular generative AI chatbots besides ChatGPT. I encourage you to invest in
Investors in 2024 are obsessed with certain social-media companies. However, Pinterest (NYSE:PINS) isn’t one of those companies. That’s not a problem, though. If the market loses interest in Pinterest, hidden-gem seekers can seize the opportunity and load up on Pinterest stock. The market might be ignoring Pinterest due to two recent high-profile social media stock
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is an artificial intelligence server manufacturer that has garnered a lot of attention in 2024. Super Micro Computer stock is a fast mover, no doubt, but it earns an “A” grade and has the potential to head higher this year. The share price drop of over 20% shook out some short-term
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) remains a top pick in the electric vertical takeoff and landing sector. Thus far this year, JOBY stock has had a volatile ride. However, some speculative capital appears to be coming back into the market, boosting this stock in recent trading days. Joby has been pretty busy in 2022 and 2023, as
For those willing to take risks like Cathie Wood, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock is worth considering. Wood’s growth stock investing strategy is highly regarded. Wood’s portfolio includes growth stocks with impressive returns in bull markets. PLTR stock has moved beyond its meme status with consistent profitability and sales momentum. The decline can’t be attributed to
The robotaxi revolution is almost upon us and Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is ready to lead the charge. With the launch of its robotaxi operations scheduled for next year, this could be when Joby Aviation stock is ready to go airborne. Investors should prepare for what comes next. There will almost certainly be turbulence, particularly with
It’s been three weeks since Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) priced its shares at $34 for its initial public offering. Reddit stock gained 48.4% in its first-day return. By Mar. 26, it traded as high as $74.90, more than double its IPO price. One reason RDDT stock did so well early in its run as a public company