Despite a few soft weeks, the stock market rally that began at the end of 2022 remains intact. We’re now seeing signs that the rally is broadening out beyond the popular mega-cap technology stocks to include other sectors of the market such as financials, retailers and industrials. Even energy stocks are starting to creep upwards
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Lithium is a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, which have surged in demand in the past few years. This demand caused some of the best battery stocks to reach record highs in late 2022. However, lithium carbonate prices have fallen more than 64% over the past twelve months. An oversupply of rare earth minerals is one of
OTC stocks often go unnoticed as there is an ocean of ideas to research and buy from the main exchanges. That’s understandable also because liquidity is higher in the main exchanges as compared to the OTC exchange. At the same time, OTC stocks, in general, have a relatively high beta. I would however not completely
Dividend stocks at the present juncture might seem an overly conservative approach. After all, the market still appears enamored with artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other risk-on investment categories. Nevertheless, diversification into passive-income plays could be prudent. Earlier this month, Bank of America reported that investors pulled $4.4 billion from tech stocks in the week ending
Inflation has been the scourge of American households since the Covid-19 disruption. But investors can attempt to beat rising prices with stocks under $20. While these enterprises may be cheap, they potentially offer plenty of pop. Of course, one of the primary catalysts for low-priced securities is the accessibility factor. After all, not every brokerage
Dividend stocks are looking more and more attractive these days. Especially when you consider a given share of some companies can be prohibitively expensive. For example, investors who want to claim ownership over a whole share of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock will have to shell out roughly $900. It isn’t just Nvidia, there are multiple examples
Amid the recent AI surge, many investors are scrambling to gain exposure to top AI stocks. Many contenders vie for prominence in this expanding market. While the full extent of AI’s impact on the global economy remains uncertain, forecasts suggest significant GDP contributions from this sector over the coming decade. That underscores the promising prospects
The Census bureau recently reported U.S. retail sales rose a strong 0.6% in February compared to January, reaching $700 billion. Food services and drinking businesses stood out, up 6.3% YOY. Motor vehicle and parts dealers rebounded by 1.6% since January, and building material and garden equipment saw a 2.2% increase. Meanwhile, electronics and appliance store
Although it’s been red hot over the past year, the trade in artificial intelligence has not burned itself out. In fact, AI continues to be one of if not the biggest catalyst in the stock market. Most securities associated with AI are booming, with some stocks having more than tripled their share price in the last 12 months. A
These are three St. Patrick’s Day stocks for investors to add to their portfolios. I believe these companies will see a boost in sales and consumer interest around the March 17th holiday celebrating Irish culture. However, I don’t expect them to be simply short-term performers. While the festive St. Patrick’s Day period provides an annual
The stock market is a dynamic place to invest, and selecting the correct equities to add to a portfolio may be likened to unearthing treasures within an enormous mine. When pursuing financial expansion, dividend stocks stand out as stability and income production pillars. Seven stocks stand out as true stars since they promise significant gains
The Nasdaq recently slid below 16,000 points again after reaching a fresh high. This pullback was largely due to the hotter-than-expected inflation report, which points to the Federal Reserve maintaining high interest rates for a few more months, possibly even beyond Q2 if inflation persists. Elevated rates and bearish sentiment spell trouble for growth stocks
With major stock markets reaching new highs in Q1, some investors are looking for stocks to buy to exploit the lack of “breadth”. A small number of large-cap stocks with significant weightings have propelled upward movement, while many stocks have underperformed despite a rising market. For recent gains to prove sustainable, breadth must broaden to
E-commerce has changed the way we shop, and while there are several brick-and-mortar stores in the industry, many consumers prefer online shopping. Companies have diversified their businesses and are no longer limited to selling products online. With a wide umbrella of products and services, these e-commerce companies are set to thrive as the macroeconomic situations
Nvidia (NVDA) kicked off its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) last night with a keynote speech from CEO Jensen Huang. It’s not hyperbole to say that Huang’s speech was arguably the most anticipated speech in the history of AI. And he didn’t let us down. Now, rest assured that we’ll get into those details in a
There are multiple reasons dividend stocks are the first choice for many investors. First, these stocks provide regular cash flows that serve as a passive income source. Further, dividend stocks, in general, are low-beta and provide stability to the portfolio. It’s a bonus for investors if there are undervalued dividend stocks to buy. Once the
If you’re paying attention, there’s a robotics stocks revolution quietly underway. While headlines holler about imminent worker replacement by hordes of AI-enabled robots, the truth is much more optimistic. As our collective quality of life and the dollar value of our labor increase, many otherwise admirable and desirable endeavors become too pricy – think scaled
While the idea of defensive stocks might not seem so relevant amid blistering market performances, investors ought to consider looking under the hood. According to Bank of America, investors have drained $4.4 billion from technology-based securities. Notably, that’s the biggest-ever outflow. Moreover, investors poured money into investment-grade bonds to the tune of $13.3 billion. That’s
Given the current risk-on sentiment, it is perhaps an ideal time for investors to scoop up some of the top biotech stocks. The stock market is booming, and with investors looking to take on more risk, a potential surge in biotech stocks seems likely. Regardless of the market conditions, though, the massive long-term growth runway for
Over the last few weeks, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) rallied from about $40,000 to a high of $71,410. All thanks to an upcoming Bitcoin halving on April 20. Better, each previous halving has been followed by a BTC price increase before and after the events in 2012, 2016 and 2020. Plus, we’re seeing far more investors jump into Bitcoin