In today’s investing climate, the allure of low-beta stocks stands out amidst the prevailing volatility. With central banks considering hikes in interest rates and rising oil prices, portfolios filled with high-volatility positions could see sharper declines than the S&P 500 index during downturns. This environment can lead investors to adopt a defensive stance or even
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Growth stocks are companies that have seen a significant increase in overall share price, total revenue, and market capitalization within a relatively short time period. Growth companies are magnets for investors due to the fact that they are always looking for stocks that beat the market. But there is always a risk when investing, and growth
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) hosted a pre-Halloween event Monday night to debut its new M3 line of processing chips, its latest MacBook Pro laptops and even an updated iMac desktop. But so far, investors are viewing the news as more trick than treat. Shares of Apple fell slightly Tuesday morning. Investors might be underwhelmed by the new
Oil markets got spooked this week, right in time for Halloween. On Monday, World Bank economists warned that oil prices could peak close to $150 per barrel. That news, driven by geopolitical risk, could keep inflation running hot. We’d essentially see a repeat of last year’s energy price debacle. Some oil stocks would benefit from
In times of market turmoil, penny stocks often get overlooked by investors seeking refuge in more stable blue chip stocks. However, for the enterprising investor, penny stocks can offer intriguing avenues to potentially turn a small investment into a much larger sum. Though risky and speculative, certain penny stocks with strong fundamentals present an opportunity
The airline industry continues to heal from the Covid-19 pandemic. With aircraft sitting empty and idle on tarmacs around the world, the global aviation industry suffered. It lost an estimated $168 billion during the health crisis, according to an assessment by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. Airlines took on massive amounts of debt to stay
When investing in stocks to triple your returns, you’ll have to ratchet up the risk. There’s just no way around it. Before we consider stocks to buy to triple your returns in 2024, let’s consider how many stocks have returned 200% in 2023 through Oct. 30. According to Finviz.com, there are zero S&P 500 stocks
When it comes to extremely speculative, low-priced securities, you need to exercise extreme caution, even if they’re labeled as the best penny stocks to buy. Consider this term as euphemism for don’t buy these incredibly risky ideas unless you perform extensive due diligence. And as always, you never want to wager more than you can
On the surface level, the concept of buying retail stocks seems ludicrous. With both borrowing costs and inflation remaining stubbornly high, now’s the time to save money, not spend it. Yet as the revenge travel phenomenon demonstrated, pent-up demand represents a powerful catalyst. When Americans are denied certain activities, they’ll bounce back twice as hard
At the beginning of October, Bankrate.com published a list of the five most valuable tech giants. They were all trillion-dollar companies. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the list with a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion. As the month progressed, Apple’s market cap dropped by about $70 billion, while the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index lost more than 4.5%.
The hype around artificial intelligence has slowly been fading, as investors become more familiar with the technology and the tech itself loses some of its initial awe. However, AI remains a valuable tool for uncovering new stock ideas that investors can research further, using their own analysis and intuition. While blindly following AI stock picks
The crypto winter that has plagued the markets for the past year appears to finally be thawing. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other major cryptocurrencies have seen substantial rallies in recent weeks, sparking optimism that the bear market may be ending. One stock that stands to benefit tremendously from this changing crypto environment is Block (NYSE:SQ). Block
Quantum computing stocks represent an industry that has been around for a while. The field leverages quantum mechanics at subatomic scales and is being applied to boost computing speeds. Quantum computing has, in the past few years, begun to get more and more attention. The sector really heated up during the pandemic pre-quantitative tightening. It
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock has had a wild ride. The company’s financial performance over the past few years is not just a reflection of past achievements. It’s a vivid indicator of the promising future that lies ahead. This upward trajectory can have a significant impact on the company’s strategic position in the entertainment industry. A
Cannabis stocks are well off past peaks. But that doesn’t mean it’s a dead – or dying – industry. In fact, quite the contrary. It’s clear that, eventually, full-scale marijuana legalization is inevitable. Already, lawmakers and legislatures are calling for that scenario on the heels of ongoing scheduling reform. But if you’re banking on cannabis
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock just delivered the equivalent of a mic drop with the e-commerce company’s third-quarter financial results. After spending the past 18 months right sizing the ship, Amazon looks to be in a position of strength and ready to resume its dominant position among mega-cap technology concerns. Up nearly 50% on the year, including
As the broad market experiences a correction, because of uncertainty over interest rates, now may not seem like a time to cycle heavily in tech stocks, particularly those of the speculative growth variety, but there are tech stocks to watch out there. With the Federal Reserve continuing to suggest that it will keep interest rates
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a leading producer of powerful GPU chips that are crucial for the development of advanced technologies. The recent surge in artificial intelligence interest has caused an increased need for incredible computing power, causing NVDA stock to skyrocket. The 187% YTD growth is nothing to scoff at, particularly for a company of Nvidia’s
It was only a few weeks ago when Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) agreed to acquire shale oil driller Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD). With that, Exxon Mobil is set to become a mammoth petroleum juggernaut. Yet, XOM stock dropped recently due to the company’s earnings results. Nevertheless, value hunters and passive income investors should strongly consider a
The concept of electric air taxis, or eVTOLs, transitioning from science fiction to reality is advancing as battery technology improves. The critical question is whether a profitable industry can emerge from their production. Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is a pioneer in the electric vertical takeoff and landing sector, poised to reshape future transportation with a strong