Marijuana legalization may be inching closer in the U.S. but it just became a reality in Germany. As of April 1, Germans can now legally grow up to three marijuana plants for personal use. They can also possess up to 50 grams at home and up to 25 grams in public. Starting July 1, people
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Are we headed for a repeat of 2022’s brutal selloff? While no one can predict the future with certainty, current market trends are raising some ominous red flags. After a meteoric rally fueled by the AI craze, many investors seem to be taking profits off the table. And who can blame them? The surge we’ve
The economy is currently on a stable trajectory and is poised for sustained growth; the indicators show a positive outlook overall. However, the biotech industry presents even more compelling potential, demonstrating a compounding annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.96% from 2024 to 2030. This substantial growth is largely attributed to robust government support and the
In the crowded penny stock market, identifying multi-bagger opportunities requires careful research to distinguish speculative from fundamentally strong options. Speculative stocks offer short-term gains, potentially doubling in months, while fundamentally strong ones are suitable for long-term investment. Although the risk is higher, allocating a small portion of the portfolio to strong penny stocks is advisable.
The Chinese economy has been in a bit of a rough patch for quite some time now, with numerous Chinese tech titans still stuck in their massive multi-year ruts. Even the U.S. companies that do a significant amount of business in China have been feeling the harsh economic realities. Add the potential for geopolitical risks
Interest in generative artificial intelligence (AI) has surged, aligning with broader interest around companies operating in this space. Internet searches, news coverage and discussions on earnings calls all showcase the sort of hype and hysteria following companies in this space. Companies that many may not have considered AI plays have increasingly pushed their businesses toward
Gold has rallied to record highs, hitting $2,350 per ounce after testing investor patience. A shift toward bullish sentiment is clearly prompting a closer look at gold stocks (and particularly gold miners). Investors look for steady places to hide out, in the event volatility spikes with what many believe could be an incoming downturn. Bitcoin
While the AI hype train focuses on established tech giants, investors are on the hunt for the most overlooked AI stocks to buy in 2024. These under-the-radar companies possess the potential to soar, fueled by their strategic positioning in the burgeoning AI market. As AI continues to permeate diverse sectors, from healthcare to finance, the
In the changing environment of 2024, astute investors have a plethora of options to strengthen their financial portfolios strategically by purchasing dividend stocks. These prospects result from industry titans’ forward-thinking initiatives and solid performance. The top seven of them are listed here. For example, the first company distinguishes itself by spending substantial research and development to gain a competitive
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock shines among the Magnificent Seven. The launch of LLaMA 3 signals ongoing innovation, likely propelling Meta’s market-leading growth. Meta’s stock, lingering near $500 for weeks, closed at $499.76 on Tuesday. Optimistically ahead of Q1 earnings, analysts foresee the potential for shares to surpass $600. UBS upgraded Meta to a Buy, setting
Investors seeking stocks for outsized returns need to look for companies with exceptional growth potential and the ability to disrupt their industries. While the success of any investment is never guaranteed, careful analysis can reveal hidden gems with the potential to outperform. From emerging industries to more established sectors, the stocks on our radar exhibit
Cash flow is a key metric for evaluating a stock, especially for long-term value investors interested in cash flow stocks. In fact, it is one of the core sources of funds for a well-run company to pay dividends. Accumulating cash flow into reserves also allows companies to engage in stock buybacks, supporting the price of
As an investor with significant positions in equities, I am an optimist. However, it’s important to be realistic at the same time. This helps in readjusting the portfolio depending on macroeconomic, geopolitical, and other headwinds. In my view, potential delay in rate cuts is likely to make the market nervous as it might imply a
Because dividend investing has such an impressive track record of beating non-dividend-paying stocks, many investors buy Dividend Aristocrats for their portfolios. It’s not a bad strategy to begin with. Dividend Aristocrats are stocks on the S&P 500 that have consistently raised their payouts for 25 years or more. Studies show stocks that initiate a dividend
Manufacturing companies are vital for investors to keep within their portfolios and for the economy to subsist and expand. Industrials should be a major portion of any investment portfolio due to the fact that it’s typically a robust industry that can provide substantial growth and profound resiliency. Here are some options for investors who are
It’s been an unexpectedly difficult year for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. REITs have historically outperformed the stock market over long stretches of the past 50 years. However, most of that outperformance came during a period of persistently declining interest rates. This makes sense as REITs tend to carry a lot of debt
Longtime chip analyst Stacy Rasgon recently told Investor’s Business Daily that the development of AI infrastructure would still be occurring five or ten years from now. Moreover, Rasgon stated that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is still benefiting from strong demand for its products, and he thinks that those who believe that the company will experience any sort
The economy is recovering after the rate hike’s turbulent effects. Sharp investors are looking for opportunities to profit from this turnaround. In a dynamic macroeconomic environment, several industries and businesses are efficient in adapting and strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on the resurgence of demand. These three businesses, which stand for different industries, are in
Investing in retirement is a little different. While people may focus on growth and gains when they are accumulating wealth and trying to enlarge their nest egg, once retired, the focus tends to switch to preserving existing capital and adding new money through regular dividend payments. For these reasons, investors in retirement should seek out
We’re still not prepared for cyberattacks. That includes the U.S. government, hospitals, corporations and millions of people all over the world. Most recently, telecom Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FYBR) was forced to shut down certain systems following an attack on when a third party “gained unauthorized access to portions of its information technology environment,” as noted by Seeking