The world’s rapid transition to renewable energy and the electrification of transportation will require it to utilize certain metals on a much wider scale going forward. For the purposes of American stock investors, it’s most noteworthy that the amount of copper, silver, and lithium extracted and used will have to surge tremendously. This has led
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A new month arrives and with it comes new investment opportunities. We will not always need such a large capital to make our investments, for these penny stocks present us with good opportunities that we can take advantage of, with little capital but perhaps with great returns. This has led to the rise of the
Navigating the stock market’s tumultuous seas is daunting. One moment, you’re riding the wave of a booming tech stock. Next, you’re being pulled under by an unexpected market downturn. But amid the ebb and flow of market trends, there lies a treasure trove of opportunities. One sector making waves lately is the metaverse. Undervalued metaverse
In 2023, Chinese stocks have massively underperformed in developed markets contrary to expectations. Investors anticipated a lift from economic growth after the end of the COVID-19 lockdown measures, but this has yet to materialize. Instead, the Chinese economy has been weak and government efforts to stimulate the economy are failing. While China’s economic weakness has
The future of electric vehicles is becoming more certain. However, EVs still make up less than 10% of all vehicles sold in the United States. While EV adoption is not happening as fast as many investors would like, it does offer the opportunity to build a position in the companies that supply the EV industry.
The S&P 500 index has trended higher by 16% for year-to-date. The rally has been more pronounced in growth stocks. It’s also likely that the index will continue to trend higher as economic headwinds ease. In the current rally, there are blue-chip stocks that have skyrocketed. As an example, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has delivered year-to-date
It hasn’t been a great year for finding the best utilities stocks to buy. It has been the sector laggard of the S&P 500 which has grown more swiftly than many expected. That’s a consequence of the explosive growth of AI and a story for another time. The point is, that there’s a contrarian opportunity
Last month, I declared Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock a must-own artificial intelligence chip play. Now, I’m kicking it up a notch. AMD deserves to be the eighth member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of famous U.S. technology firms. Maybe it’s controversial to say this, but AMD deserves to be on the Mount Rushmore of
Finding the best stocks to buy can be tricky. In the stock market, this year has been a beacon for those with a glass-half-full perspective. The optimism, however, comes with a pinch of realism. While we’ve witnessed an incredible performance across the board, it’s imperative to note that the three major stock indexes in the
Over the next decade, global leaders want to put millions of electric vehicles on the roads. President Biden, for example, wants 51% of all new autos to be electric by 2030. Even the International Energy Agency believes we could see EV sales reach 14 million this year from 10 million in 2022, creating an opportunity
The banking sector is not completely out of the woods from the industry crisis experienced earlier this year, but if you are a value investor, this works to your advantage investing in bank stocks. A myriad of concerns, including the steep rise in interest rates (affecting the value of bank loan and bond portfolios), big
JOBY Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, making waves in air mobility. This flying car stock, now around $7.31 per share, offers long-term growth in the emerging air taxi market. That said, Joby can be the next big thing for investors looking to capitalise on the future of transportation.
When it comes to identifying the pulse of contemporary stock market trends, it’s tough to overlook the burgeoning influence of Reddit. Investing subreddits in particular have steered notable stock shifts and even reshaped market narratives. Among the stocks creating a buzz, AI stocks have taken center stage this year, especially with stalwarts such as Nvidia
Some of the best oil stocks have seen significant price action in the last few years. This has been in sync with the volatility in crude oil since the pandemic. From historic lows during the pandemic, crude oil surged well above $100 per barrel. However, as growth concerns increased on the back of tightening monetary
Where will all of the electric vehicle (EV) batteries go when they die? Fortunately, most won’t end up in landfills. Instead, according to Car and Driver, they’re often sent to firms that break down the battery packs into their different materials. That includes wires, plastics, and circuitry, for example. The cells are also crushed to
Weight-loss drugs are taking the U.S. by storm. JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is forecasting that the market for weight-loss medications could reach $100 billion in annual sales. The new class of drugs, known as “incretins,” has been shown in clinical trials to suppress appetite and reduce food intake. This, in turn, leads to dramatic weight loss
Artificial intelligence took center stage in late 2022 with the release of ChatGPT and similar apps, sparking a surge in AI-related stocks. AI ETFs have outperformed the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 this year, with RBOT up 24% while SPY was up 18% by mid-year. Investors seek exposure to this growing sector. Assessing an AI
Buying stocks on weakness is a natural extension of the “buy low, sell high” philosophy at the heart of successful investing. That’s because one of the easiest ways to buy low and sell high is to purchase stocks that unjustly and/or excessively dropped. Such declines happen often, primarily because the Street tends to overly focus
In the global push for clean energy, it seems increasingly likely that hydrogen will play a big role. Last year, more than 20 countries agreed to “boost output of low-emission hydrogen to at least 90 million tonnes a year by 2030” from current levels of one million tonnes annually. That is an indicator of the
While investors typically acquire dividend stocks because of their passive income, certain enterprises also bring compelling growth opportunities. Put another way, the companies on this list allow you to have your cake and eat it, too. One of the top attributes of dividend stocks for capital gains is that you’re getting a multi-pronged deal. First,