Lithium stocks are facing a challenging 2023, as the global metal supply exceeds the demand from electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. This surplus is leading to a sharp decline in lithium prices, which has hurt the profitability and growth prospects of many lithium producers. However, some companies are managing to maintain their competitive edge. They
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It’s interesting how news about one company can affect a range of other businesses. A perfect example happened not long ago, when PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock dropped even though there wasn’t any terrible news about the company. This is fine, though, as it just opened up a window of opportunity for value seekers to invest in PayPal. Granted,
As we enter November and market volatility continues, blue-chip stocks are looking like a good bet for investors. These are stocks of well-known companies, most of whom have been in business for decades and are leaders in their respective categories. Strong earnings, consistent growth, reliable dividend payments, and durable competitive advantages are just a few
Positive developments continue to benefit the United States economy. The GDP exhibited a robust growth rate of 4.9% on an annualized basis in the third quarter. In the upcoming earnings season, a period lasting about a month each quarter when companies release financial results, steadily improving economic indicators have led analysts and economists to maintain
Investors who want to beat the market must consider growth stocks. You have to be aggressive to capture higher returns. That’s precisely what shares of growth firms do: By definition, their returns exceed those of average stock returns from the market. The markets are volatile right now. The S&P 500 index has fallen since early August. However, caution
DividendChannel.com has a list of 25 SAFE dividend stocks. By the site’s definition, these stocks have a reasonably high yield; the quarterly dividend is accelerating, they’ve never missed or lowered dividends and they have paid dividends for at least 20 years. Twenty years seems like a long time. However, Dividend.com lists 15 stocks that have
Every day, more and more technology companies are starting to dive into the world of artificial intelligence. Most people may indeed know and summarize artificial intelligence as something like ChatGPT, but it goes much deeper than that. This is just one example of the technologies these generative AI stocks are developing. Companies can participate in
For conservative investors, including those in and nearing retirement, highly reliable dividend stocks with a growth component are an excellent tool. That’s because these equities produce regular income and are likely to generate significant returns for investors through increases in their stock prices. They make for excellent top dividend stock picks. Investors can use the
At first, the idea of environmental, social and governance or ESG stocks to buy and hold doesn’t seem particularly lucrative. Generally, an understanding exists that people don’t become wildly successful because they’re truly philanthropic. So, the same applies to big corporations, right? Well, when it comes to sustainable stocks, it’s a nuanced picture. Of course,
The uncertainty surrounding interest rates and the mixed earnings have pressured investor sentiment. With the holiday season upon us, now is also a good time to invest in stocks that will enjoy a strong upcoming quarter. However, if you are worried about the market’s ups and downs, look for stocks that can weather any storm.
Although 2023 has witnessed a massive surge in relevant industries – most notably artificial intelligence – investors may want to consider value stocks to buy at the current juncture. Why? Basically, the good times probably won’t last forever. Yes, the September jobs report came in much hotter than expected. Also, the U.S. GDP grew at
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has reportedly agreed to pay Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) $1 billion over five years to enable 1 million of Amazon’s employees to utilize MSFT’s Microsoft 365 “cloud productivity software.” Microsoft 365 is MSFT’s cloud-based offering that includes all of the company’s well-known apps, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Also included in Microsoft 365 are several other apps,
Everyone knows the top semiconductor stocks to buy. Headliners like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and Taiwain Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) capture investor attention. And, in most cases, they’re direct funnels for retail investor capital. But secret semiconductor stocks are hiding in today’s market. If you find them, you could be positioned to ride the next
Investing in flying car, or eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) stocks, once a sci-fi dream, now offers potential for impressive returns as this industry rapidly advances. Top flying car stocks present an enticing opportunity for early investors, potentially leading to significant wealth creation. Notably, many such companies have stocks that are currently trading
I asked Google’s Bard to give me 7 AI stock picks it believes will double in value in 2024. The results weren’t far off from what I would expect. There’s a good representation of technology firms and a few firms that benefit from secular trends as well. Alphabet isn’t on the list so Bard is
Looking ahead to the coming year, now may be the time to consider what are the top energy stocks to watch. Sure, crude oil prices at present are falling back. Concerns about slowing demand are once again outweighing geopolitical developments that have led to brief spikes in crude prices over the past few months. But
Investors buy and hold mega-cap stocks that stand the test of time to build their financial freedom or retirement investment portfolios. Many of these companies are what many people would consider “too big to fail” — companies leading in their industry that have become household names. In the stock market, mega-cap stocks represent companies valued
Hydrogen stocks are hot and demand is only expected to increase. As noted by The Wall Street Journal a recent McKinsey report predicts 5x rise in hydrogen demand by 2050 if climate change limited to 1.5°C. To help, the Biden Administration just announced $7 billion in subsidies dedicated to hydrogen projects all over the U.S. The
Last year wasn’t the best year for tech stocks. Some of the biggest names on Wall Street stumbled through the year as companies that were flush with growth during the Covid-19 pandemic adjusted to leaner times. But that was then, and this is now. So far, 2023 has been a banner year for many tech
Solar stocks have been in sharp focus since 2021. That’s when the Biden administration ushered in what has been the most renewable energy-friendly administration, at least in terms of the billions of dollars being funneled to the industry. Since investor money tends to follow government largesse, this spending launched a rush into solar stocks. But