If 2023 was a “year of efficiency” for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), then 2024 could be a year of spectacular growth. Before you decide that META stock is exhausted and due for a pullback, consider Meta Platforms’ opportunities to expand its market share in mixed-reality headsets, short-form videos and elsewhere. Besides, an expert on Wall Street just issued
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Who says that investing needs to be exciting? Highs and lows, thrills and dread, never knowing what comes next. That’s the life of an investor with a high-risk tolerance. But it doesn’t have to be that way if you’re just looking to make money, and do it with stable stocks for growth and long-term stability.
Until recently, it seemed as though $500 was the ceiling for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. NVDA stock has recently surpassed this price level. You may wonder if shares will reach a new price milestone. I’m not talking about merely climbing to $600 per share (or just 5.3% above current price levels). I’m talking about hitting $750
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock surpassed revenue expectations with strong growth, delivering 50,353 vehicles in December, a 137% year-over-year increase. Q4 deliveries rose 184% YoY to 131,805. A recent partnership with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) involves using Nvidia’s DRIVE Thor for autonomous driving, potentially boosting the company’s long-term sales. Nvidia’s car computer energized LI’s upcoming EVs, offering promising
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has sustained a favorable position for over two months, benefitting from a broader market rally. Despite downgrades, some worry AAPL’s trend may be temporary. Robust operations and investor optimism drove a 48.2% increase in AAPL stock in 2023. The stock’s success was attributed to strong investor interest in dependable, high-quality businesses, particularly
The electric vehicle (EV) market happens to be one of the fastest-growing consumer focused segments in the transportation sector. Driving the increasing adoption of EVs are supportive government policies, technological advances and changes to consumer preferences. As consumers continue to choose EVs over normal combustion engine cars, the companies behind these vehicles and their shareholders
Tech stocks can be a great way for investors to achieve outsized returns in the stock market. Over the last decade, there are a number of technology companies that have minted new millionaires. As we transition into a new bull market, now is the best time to position your portfolio for future success. These 3
In 2021, Robinhood Markets‘ (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares soared to $50 as a new wave of day traders embraced stock speculation. However, by 2023, the tide had turned, with speculators shifting focus, and HOOD stock, now valued at $9, trades modestly above tangible book value. On the other hand, Robinhood transformed stock trading, but in 2024, the
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), a dominant force in the technology sector, boasts a substantial market presence in search via the company’s core Google Search and YouTube businesses. With robust earnings growth and a 150% surge in GOOG stock over the past five years, the company’s strategic investments in research and development, along with AI advancements like
The technology space is pulsating with potential, and investors are keenly eyeing AI stocks that promise substantial returns. Three companies stand out as formidable contenders for a staggering 200% rise in this realm. The first one has a solid moat in the cybersecurity domain, boasting a 20% growth rate and a strategic shift towards recurring
Amidst high inflation, interest rates, and reduced EV demand, the U.S. market recorded a record 1.2 million EV sales in 2023. However, Chinese EV producers came out ahead, reporting stellar numbers and leading the way in terms of market share. For cost-conscious investors, exploring potential next-gen EV leaders is vital in 2024. Despite temporary challenges
As the hype around the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is well and truly over, the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has cooled appreciably. The Bitcoin fear index now sits at a lukewarm 63, down from 76 just a week ago, which would have been interpreted as an “extreme greed”
I believe that dividend stocks can be worthwhile investments for investors of all risk tolerances and time horizons. These companies add stability to what could be an otherwise volatile portfolio. And, they give more certain returns in the face of unrealized losses for bear markets. Some of the best dividend stocks are also relatively stress-free
Small-cap stocks can be an investor’s best friend in terms of amplifying returns without taking on excessive risk. I like looking at companies with $1-$2 billion market capitalizations. That’s because this group provides ample room for growth, and you’re less likely to find companies that are preparing to go bankrupt. Of course, balancing these small
The market seems to have pumped the brakes on the electric vehicle (EV) boom, which was in high gear in 2021 and 2022. With investors more euphoric over hotter emerging technologies (it’s hard to name anything hotter than generative AI these days!), the broader basket of top EV plays has been a sagging trade of
Stronger-than-expected retail sales in December indicate an optimistic future for the U.S. economy and retail stocks. The rise in online purchases has contributed to the solid economic ground, prompting economists to revise growth estimates for 2024. The shift toward online shopping and resilience in the labor market are key factors driving the retail industry, while
Investing in biopharmaceutical stocks is a lesson in quantity and quality. That is, the best pharma stocks have products that are commercially available. These medicines help bring a steady supply of revenue and, more importantly, earnings through the door. That, in turn, can fund future research and development, For the best pharma stocks, this becomes
Undervalued dividend stocks can be one way to kill two birds with one stone. Notably, they provide two routes to returns: dividends and capital appreciation. When both are achieved simultaneously, they can be a powerful compounding force. Not all dividend-paying stocks are good investments. Sometimes, there are risks to high dividend yield stocks, which may
As chip companies continue to capitalize on the generative AI growth trend, semiconductor stocks remain popular with investors. Yet while there is much in the way of news and developments out there signaling which companies are benefiting the most from AI, you may also want names that are in the “Green Zone.” TradeSmith offers investors
Buying dividend stocks is one of the best decisions investors can make. Over the past 100 years, dividend payers have handily outperformed non-payers by a wide margin and with less risk. But many people think that dividend investing means you have to settle for slow-growing, boring stocks that offer dull yields. Chasing high yield is