Mega-cap tech titans have been reaping economic rewards of 2023 while leaving most of the rest of the market behind. While a few growth firms see their shares continue to rally, several companies are struggling to tread water as the economy weakens amid inflation and rising interest rates. However, for those ready to take the
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Recently, Barron’s featured an article about the Janus Henderson Enterprise (MUTF:JAENX), which invests in mid-cap stocks with plenty of long-term growth. However, unlike many mid-cap growth funds, this fund’s portfolio managers have managed to deliver for its investors, beating 94% of its peers in the Morningstar mid-cap growth fund category. How do they do it? Co-managers
The automotive landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift in an era when the rumble of engines is slowly giving way to the silent hum of electric motors. Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved beyond being a novelty to mainstream reality. The stocks discussed below are three powerhouses at the forefront of this green revolution. As the
The allure of gold stocks to buy has always shimmered in the complex web of the stock market, especially during stormy economic climates. At this time, gold stocks find themselves at an intriguing juncture as investors look to navigate the choppy waters of historically high interest rates and economic frailties, effectively anchoring their portfolios with
Warren Buffett stocks are traditionally a benchmark for value investors. Buffett prizes value, operational viability, cash flow, and more financial fundamentals when picking stocks for this portfolio. True to form, his massive conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) is outperforming the S&P 500 by a slim margin since January. Buffett’s holdings suffered many of the same
Blockchain stocks should be on your radar. We’ve seen Bitcoin (BTC-USD) retrace from the $30,000 level this year and then back towards $25,000. Now it’s hovering around the $27,000 mark and there could be some more upside in store. Blockchain stocks often show at least a moderate correlation with the price of the broader market, thus making
We’re already into the final quarter of the year and what a year this has been! We embarked on the year with worries about inflation and we’re going into the final quarter with worries about recession. The stock market has seen some of its worst days in the past few months and while we are
Some of the best flying car stocks have been flying higher this year. I however believe that it’s just the beginning of good times for flying car companies. The phase of big investment in research and development has yielded results. Several flying car companies are likely to launch test services followed by commercial flights in
As the rollout of 5G, or fifth-generation wireless internet continues, there are many types of 5G stocks you can buy for exposure to this advancement in wireless telecommunications technology. For scores of companies across many areas of the telecom and technology sectors, 5G represents a strong growth opportunity. The companies producing 5G components and hardware will
As economic and stock market uncertainty looms, you may think at first that now is not a great time to be dabbling in speculative stocks. Yet, while the broad market may be experiencing turbulence right now, there are several stocks benefiting from company-specific catalysts that outweigh the macro issues. Not only that, there are stocks
The latest developments pertinent to Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) might have you worried about the future direction of GOOG stock. The prospect of interest rates staying high for longer than previously expected may have you worried that shares in the tech giant could move lower, because of valuation concerns. Even if you think the market has fully
It’s no exaggeration to say that there’s a lot going on with Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) right now. An insider at the company sold some META stock shares, but a famous financier bought a bunch of them. Plus, a Wall Street expert envisions the Meta Platforms share price heading much higher. Also, as we’ll discover, Meta Platforms’
In the realm of flying car plays, Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock has been outperforming the competition in the past six months, with its shares more than doubling in price since March. This electric vertical takeoff and landing company has captured investors’ attention in this booming sector. In this speculative, high-growth sector where top investors are
September was tough, as many top stocks suffered. The trend is nothing new, as September is historically one of the worst months for the stock market. Still, knowing you’re in the middle of a long-time marker cycle isn’t reassuring and peripheral factors like inflation and interest rates could keep the downward momentum going. But that
Amid the tumult of a turbulent market landscape, savvy investors cast a hopeful eye toward top value stocks. The Dow is down, shedding over 100 points on Friday, and both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are wrapping up their worst month in 2023, making the outlook appear dim for many assets. However, not all is
The stock market in 2023 has been tough to judge. A lot of things have happened. Bullishness has been the main feature led by the emergence of generative AI and a handful of tech stocks that pushed prices higher. Valuation concerns have persisted for many months but they are strengthening as the U.S. Federal Reserve
After a tumultuous summer, history says we might be due for a rally into year-end. According to Ryan Detrick at the Carson Group, when stocks fall more than 1% in August and September, they usually see a bounce in October. Overall, software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks have done well this year. And the outlook is still favorable
Underlying prices exhibited a notable cooling trend, providing the Federal Reserve shows evidence of softer inflation. While Americans did indeed spend more on costly gasoline and services during the month, this moderation in other price components underscores the nature of inflationary pressures. Such developments are generally seen as positive for the economy and the broader
As the world shifts to electric vehicles, demand for EV batteries will skyrocket. All of which should be great news for these top EV battery stocks moving forward. Unfortunately, there’s just one problem. There’s not enough battery supplies. As noted by Business Insider, “Ford (NYSE:F), GM (NYSE:GM), and Porsche (OTCMKTS:DRPRY) pointed to delays, constraints, and expenses related
Autonomous driving stocks have great potential. Although their emergence can be primarily seen in Asian markets, I don’t believe it will be long before their reach extends to the rest of the world. Autonomous driving stocks promise safer everyday driving and also have use in specific commercial and industrial applications. Although most autonomous driving stocks