Even after aggressive contractionary monetary policies by the federal reserve, inflation has remained relatively stubborn. Supply-chain issues and an increase in price of agricultural commodities are some factors that have contributed to high inflation. Data from the U.S. indicates that rising rents have contributed to higher inflation in the recent past. With macroeconomic headwinds coupled
Stocks to buy
Artificial intelligence (AI) is still the hottest trend in 2024. After capturing investor imagination last year and sending almost every AI-adjacent stock skyward, the market may be ready to take a closer look at individual company potential. For example, shares of C3.ai (NYSE:AI) are down 40% from their 52-week high as the AI software platform
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is back again making shareholders juicy returns. The company’s share returned a staggering gain of 240% last year, and Nvidia’s Q4 earnings report beat Wall Street’s expectations. Currently, the shares of NVDA stock have risen nearly 60% on a year-to-date basis. Shares in the acclaimed chipmaker could continue their meteoric rise as AI solutions stay in
With Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) poised to become one-half of a chip-making duopoly and the company also well-positioned to get a gigantic boost from the continued, rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence, INTC stock looks very attractive for long-term investors. More specifically, Intel recently revealed that one of the world’s largest tech firms had agreed to use INTC
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) blew through the trillion-dollar valuation threshold after reporting its best-ever quarterly results. Yet it’s not the first time the social media influencer has attained a $1 trillion market capitalization. This will have big implications for META stock holders. Meta joined the elite club back in 2021 but that was as good as
It seems like forever ago, but it’s only been a year or two since Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was widely ridiculed on social media for losing market share to its chipmaker rivals. The future looks more promising for Intel today, however. While we’re not currently prepared to give INTC stock an outright “A” grade, we’ll give it a
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock now represents the world’s fourth-largest company, and the third-largest in the U.S. If the chip maker can gain roughly 4.5% from current levels, it will surpass Saudi Aramco, leapfrogging another absolute behemoth in the company’s quest to become the largest company in the world. At this growth rate, I wouldn’t rule it
Small-cap tech stocks are one of the best ways for long-term “buy-and-hold” investors to create lasting wealth. Think about it – today’s Magnificent Seven were once small-cap tech stocks in their own right, but today prop up the entire market. For an easy example, look to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA): in 2010, the company was firmly in
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) clearly capitalized on the generative AI growth trend during 2023. However, make no mistake, this was anything but a “one and done” event that boosted MSFT stock. Based on the latest headlines, the “Magnificent Seven” component remains poised to level up on last year’s success. This points to Microsoft continuing to deliver top
U.S. inflation rose unexpectedly in January, fueled by surging rental housing costs, putting a damper on imminent interest rate cuts. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) saw a 0.3% increase, with shelter expenses contributing significantly to the jump. Hence, this situation underscores the importance of inflation stocks, offering investors a strategic hedge against rising prices and
Google and YouTube parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) didn’t look like a winner in the generative artificial intelligence arms race following Bard’s release. However, now that Gemini is replacing Bard, Alphabet has another chance to compete successfully in the AI-software arena. With that, GOOG stock provides immediate and direct portfolio exposure to AI technology in 2024. Furthermore,
Politically, America is bitterly divided. Democrats fear and despise former President Trump, while Republicans have similar sentiments about President Biden. Most Americans are paying close attention to election coverage, and that number will only increase as we near November. Since a media outlet’s audience sizes dictate ad costs, well-known election coverage firms and political stocks
As excitement builds, U.S. federal agencies are looking to revise cannabis regulations. Support for cannabis legalization has surged to unprecedented levels, which bodes incredibly well for cannabis stocks. A Gallup survey in November last year revealed that a staggering 70% of Americans advocate for cannabis legalization, marking a historic high in public sentiment. This sentiment
Following another shaky day in the market, investors may want to consider cash cow dividend stocks. They’re not sexy and they probably won’t make you rich. However, they get the job done when faced with challenging circumstances. For football fans, cash cow dividend stocks symbolize the jumbo package of Wall Street. Basically, you grab your
While crowd wisdom has its place, when it comes to contrarian stocks, going against the grain could be profitable. One example just materialized recently. Over the last several days, investors have been following lunar services provider Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) with interest. Poised to make history with its Nova-C lander touching down on the surface of
The global fight against climate change has fueled a surge in investor interest towards green energy stocks. Companies operating in the renewable energy sector, like wind, solar, hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage continue to attract increased attention. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a big proponent of this interest, as the company has far outpaced
A good screener for picking undervalued stocks is the forward price-earnings ratio. Of course, when it comes to growth stocks, it makes sense to look at the price-earnings-to-growth ratio (PEG ratio). I am, however, focused on blue-chip names in this column trading at a valuation gap and could witness a strong reversal. The broad market
While analyst sentiment isn’t the “be all, end all” of due diligence, retail traders should pay attention when consensus picks out a promising stock. Contrarian trades, or going against analyst forecasts, are sometimes lucrative when given enough conviction and research. Still, riding momentum driven by strong ratings of promising stocks is one of the best
Fundamentally, the bullish case for acquiring stalwart stocks is a simple one. It’s effectively Wall Street’s version of befriending the biggest, meanest schoolyard bully. We’ve all been in this situation before. As kids, we typically grow at a similar rate to our classmates. However, some kids are built differently, like they’re destined to play middle
The U.S. economy is showing promise for a positive future with a potential productivity boom. Recent data suggests increased productivity due to technological advancements, lower inflation, a surge in innovative entrepreneurship and hybrid work models. This trend could lead to sustained economic growth, higher wages and other positive outcomes. Although confidence may take time to