It’s time for investors to do some year-end planning. What worked? What didn’t? If you’re looking to add to your portfolio, identifying strong buy stocks is a good place to start. Part of every investor’s due diligence is to look at analyst ratings. While they get it wrong sometimes, analyst opinions carry weight because
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Across all stock sectors and subtypes, few were hit harder this year than emerging market stocks. The iShares Emerging Market ETF (NYSEARCA:EEM) dropped nearly 50% between its post-pandemic high and October 2022 before squeaking out a meager 3% return this year. But we seem to be entering a new era as the Fed signals rate
The S&P 500 has put together an outstanding year in 2023, up more than 22%, with 11 trading days left until 2024. As a result, there are approximately seven stocks up 100% or more in 2023. Now, if you broaden the search to include all U.S.-listed stocks with a market capitalization of $2 billion or
A formidable trio is worth looking for for investors looking for stable passive income. The first on the list has exceptional return on equity (ROE) and dividend growth, coupled with the second one’s resilience amid challenges and consistent distribution hikes, forming a resilient backbone. The third one’s strategic payout ratio and book value appreciation add
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
In general, portfolio stocks are from the blue-chip space along with high-quality growth stocks. On the other hand, penny stocks aren’t largely a trading option for the majority of investors. However, there are emerging businesses that can make it big if a few industry or company specific catalysts are triggered. For that, investors need to
The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. The S&P 500 is up over 20% in 2023, with less than three weeks to go in the year. Yet those gains were not distributed equally. Three beaten-down stock picks are ready for a rebound in 2024. For a good part of the year, virtually
The month is flying by. We’re halfway through the last month of 2023, the holidays are around the corner. And you’re saying you haven’t made out your December buy list for top-rated stocks? No worries. We’ve got you covered. December is actually a great time find top-rated stocks. Historically, the market shows a 1.3% gain
Given that cannabis legalization is considered a growth trend, you may assume that there are few (if any) undervalued cannabis stocks. However, whether we’re talking about undervalued in the traditional sense of the term, or undervalued using other metrics, there are plenty of names in the space that fit within this category. There are companies
The integration of AI applications played a significant role in the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock performance this year by helping Meta better monetize its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This, along with cost reductions and increased digital ad demand, resulted in stronger results this year. These in turn have resulted in a nearly 168% run-up in
Through the pulsating realms of technology and healthcare, this article unveils the captivating narratives of three visionary entities. Amidst the ceaseless march of innovation, these future tech stocks stand as titans, redefining industries. These aren’t just stock tickers; they’re the vanguards of a paradigm shift, where innovation isn’t just a buzzword but the pulsating heartbeat
It’s amazing to witness a the resurgence of interest in Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) in late 2023. Earlier this year, INTC stock hit rock bottom as financial traders mocked Intel. They relentlessly talked about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) eating Intel’s lunch. But now, Intel’s loyal investors are having the last laugh, and in 2024 I expect that they’ll be
Machine learning stocks are rising in popularity. The interest in AI and machine learning has surged this year thanks to OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT. We’ve tasted what these technologies are capable of and are already thinking about what the future could hold. Machine learning stocks, therefore, have much room to run and the ability to
The risk with a lot of future-tech stocks is they are all story and no substance. In Texas, you might say they are all hat, no cattle. That’s not Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY). It’s a speculative stock to be sure and has a story to tell but there is substance to what it’s building. A leader
The list of companies that have stopped advertising on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) because Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic post continues to grow. It’s become so long that you could construct an excellent portfolio from all the names abandoning the social media platform and its volatile billionaire owner. Interestingly, most companies that have
According to the University of San Diego, “A host of new and evolving cybersecurity threats has the information security industry on high alert.” Hackers are carrying out these attacks using phishing, machine learning, malware and artificial intelligence. These attacks can halt a company’s business entirely for significant periods of time, and the overall cost of
Strong buy dividend stocks stand as a compelling investment idea for those seeking sustainable growth. These stocks not only provide a steady stream of income, but also exhibit strong financial performance. Investors looking to benefit from the upside should always choose dividend stocks carefully. They can start by paying attention to the company’s dividend yield,
Momentous, positive catalysts can cause stocks to rocket a great deal higher in relatively short amounts of time. For example, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock was lifted by tremendous optimism about the revenue that it will generate from AI. Propelled even further by AI fever was Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which rose from $143 in January to $475 in
It has become possible that electric aviation is a current reality, and it will change the air travel industry. The technological advances and environmental considerations in this area provide a very good investment opportunity. The electric aviation stocks have only started but provide opportunities to achieve sustainable growth. Something that is music to the ears
Hugo Ste-Marie and the rest of his portfolio strategists at the Bank of Nova Scotia recently compiled a list of 10 major market themes for 2024. One of them was about Latin America stocks. Ideas included interest rate cuts, GDP expectations, United States savings, bonds, lower-than-expected earnings, large-cap stocks, S&P 500 predictions, the Magnificent 7,