With the potential for rough waters to materialize, investors may want to think ahead with the most reliable dividend stocks to buy. Sure, on paper, the headline print seems to be moving in the right direction. Primarily, the official June jobs report came in at 209,000 new employment positions added, lower than the anticipated 240,000.
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Battery stocks offer a legitimate path toward strong future returns. Time will tell whether the particular stocks listed below contribute to those riches. But given that each trades at or around the $10 level, significant upside potential is evident. The EV sector is booming, and is seeing mass adoption not only domestically, but around the
Oil stocks continue to demonstrate their resilience. Their performance during the bear market of 2022 was noteworthy, particularly as inflation and geopolitical unrest in Ukraine drove crude oil prices higher. Consequently, the top oil stocks thrived, even as the S&P 500 index receded. However, the scenario in 2023 is quite the opposite, with oil prices
It’s no secret that the past couple of years have brought volatile, less-than-ideal financial conditions for many corporations. As we continue to move toward a post-pandemic state of recovery, any signal of economic normalcy stands as a symbol of hope and optimism for better times ahead. One of such signal appeared on June 30, as
Gold mining stocks present a conundrum for prospective investors. On one hand, the ambiguities in the market and the broader economy may spark the fear trade. If so, the underlying yellow metal should see increased demand. But on the other hand, the Federal Reserve might start raising interest rates again. Higher borrowing costs don’t exactly
Penny stocks have a horrible reputation for the most part and it’s not necessarily undeserved. Too many times, charlatans hawk their junk securities, often in the over-the-counter market where regulations are far less stringent than in actual exchanges. However, you can occasionally find diamonds in the rough. Don’t misread this: investing in penny stocks always
For high-growth battery stocks tied to the burgeoning electric vehicle industry, 2025 will be a key milestone. That’s when plug-in vehicles will make up 23% of new passenger vehicle sales globally in 2025. In 2021, this metric came in just under 10%. Thus, forward-thinking market participants should consider investing in battery companies. Another reason to
Space stocks are generally from either new or fairly new publicly traded companies. These companies have growth potential due to the fact that space exploration is a growing industry. It has seen attention due to the recent commercial space flights that have taken place. Much larger companies have already been working heavily on providing products
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT. But ChatGPT is fortunately not the only chatbot to be released. Many developers have released their own version of the AI including Bing ChatGPT, Jasper, Perplexity AI and You Chat. For this article, I decided to ask Bing ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere and has become a hot trend. Electric vehicles, cloud computing, automated robots, or machine learning, you name it and AI is present there. Whether it is the impact on employment and productivity or the potential to shape the future, AI is here to stay. As per Grandview Research, the global artificial intelligence
The crypto market is among the hardest to predict. Unlike normal businesses that trade in the stock market, cryptocurrencies don’t have underlying businesses that generate sales or profit and have a lot of speculation baked into their valuation. Still, use cases are steadily increasing from transactions to smart-contract-based blockchain applications like decentralized data storage and
Savvy investors are eyeing cheap yet promising cybersecurity stocks, capitalizing on the growing market trend while contributing to the resilience of our digital infrastructure. The demand for online protection is surging in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This exponential increase underscores the pressing necessity for improved digital security measures. As a result,
With growing digitization, cyberattacks are becoming more prevalent and more sophisticated. Now, technological innovations in artificial intelligence have highlighted the importance of data to businesses. Thus, given the cyber-attack threats, securing data and network infrastructure will be essential. As a result, cybersecurity stocks will benefit from these trends. Despite the current macro pressures, the sector continues
The market is having a tremendous year so far in 2023, with the S&P 500 up nearly 15%. However, bank stocks have missed out on the party. The broader Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) is down 1.5% on the year. Smaller banks have fared worse, with the S&P Regional Banking ETF (NYSEARCA:KRE) falling nearly 30%
Hydrogen stocks have effectively staked their claim as compelling additions to any future-focused investment portfolio. Hydrogen, with its green credentials, has piqued investors worldwide. According to Morgan Stanley, the burgeoning hydrogen economy could become a colossal $11 trillion market by 2030. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act adds to the allure of the best hydrogen stocks.
Investing in machine learning is often thought to be synonymous with investing in artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, many of the most popular AI stocks are also good machine learning stocks. But there is an important distinction. Simply put, artificial intelligence requires machine learning. The opposite is not true. Machine learning is a key element
When it comes to artificial intelligence, there’s no guarantee of perfection. Unfortunately, even AI has its limitations. But what it can help provide is a good sense of direction. Look at electric vehicle battery stocks, for example. When I asked Bard to name some of the top electric vehicle battery stocks that could triple, it
EV stocks are back on Wall Street’s priorities after Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) delivered 466,140 vehicles in Q2, beating expectations of 445,924. These numbers indicate that EV company growth is far from over for. Further expansion is only natural since EVs only make up some 1% of the 250 million vehicles on the road in the U.S. This
What a difference six months can make. Blockchain stocks have rebounded big time this year, along with the entire cryptocurrency sector. With the price of Bitcoin (BTC-USD), the biggest crypto by market capitalization, up more than 80% year to date, the entire ecosystem for digital assets has exploded. None more so than the stocks of
In the ever-evolving cannabis realm, sifting through the multitude of cheap cannabis stocks can be a daunting task. The industry’s 2022 journey was akin to a roller-coaster ride marked by a mixed bag on the financial front. However, the silver lining in this somewhat gloomy landscape was the progress made on the legislative front. Multiple