Investing in dividend stocks is a preferred method for those looking to enjoy a passive income stream in retirement. Of course, there’s plenty of market uncertainty right now that could dissuade investors from this group. That said, there’s always pockets of the market with strong fundamentals, and I think certain dividend stocks can still provide
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Financial stocks have tanked in the aftermath of the recent banking crisis, and SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has been among them. When fear, uncertainty, and doubt (or FUD) about bank stocks took hold in early March, following the collapse of SVB Financial’s (NASDAQ:SIVB) Silicon Valley Bank, SOFI stock experienced a sharp slide in price. However,
Many people find investing in the stock market intimidating, given the sheer number of possibilities, and no assurance of return. Of course, there are plenty of money manager out there, willing to help individuals along, for a price. Warren Buffett is among the best investors of all time, providing access to a conglomerate of world-class
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is more than a graphics processing unit maker for video game consoles. The company is also deeply involved in the artificial intelligence space. Even if you believe that NVDA stock has gone too high and can’t keep going, think again. A fresh upgrade indicates that Nvidia’s shareholders may enjoy more gains before the year is
For this column, I will define “hot gaming stocks” as companies in the gambling and video-game sectors that have positive momentum. In the U.S., gambling stocks are generally poised to generate strong results. That’s because America’s gambling hub — Las Vegas — is thriving in every possible way, while online sports betting is also jumping
The Fourth Industrial Revolution refers to the use of multiple advanced technologies, including “artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, [and] the Internet of Things (IoT).” Also in the mix are “faster computer processing,” “biotechnology,” and “Energy capture, storage, and transmission,” Salesforce reported. I’m upbeat about all of those technologies, and I advise investors to find tech stocks to buy
CRISPR could revolutionize the way we treat thousands of diseases. Currently, there are about 7,000 caused by genetic disorders, which occur when a mutation affects your genes, or when you have the wrong amount of genetic material, as noted by the Cleveland Clinic. Fortunately, CRISPR, or clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats, can potentially treat all
Growing demand for renewable energy, supported by global government initiatives, is creating a potential multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for hydrogen stocks. Or, what many are calling the “fuel of the future.” Remember that analysts at Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) say green hydrogen could be worth more than $11 trillion by 2050. Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) sees a potential $11 trillion hydrogen opportunity, too. The International
Demand for electric vehicles. There are plenty of factors driving this demand, which has led to surging valuations among top EV stocks. However, it’s clear that governments and investors are focused on electrification as a key toward creating a greener and cleaner future. While Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a leader in the industry and already enjoys a first-mover advantage,
What if there was a “miracle drug” out there that could entirely eradicate mental illness? I’m talking gut-wrenching and tough-to-treat diseases like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, and more. Those illnesses are a serious problem. Nearly 1 billion suffer from a mental illness at any given time. That’s over 10% of the
According to the International Energy Agency, the “new industrial age” powered by the green energy boom could become an industry worth over $650 billion by 2030. Moreover, related jobs in the sector are expected to grow by more than 50% to 14 million by 2030. Therefore, investing in the best energy stocks in the renewables space makes
All through 2022, turmoil was dominating the stock market. While the bear market engulfed tech stocks (cybersecurity stocks included), business for these firms never really slowed down. In fact, it’s been very steady. That’s got me wondering what cybersecurity stocks to buy right now. The thing about cyber criminals that investors need to keep in mind – they’re
Ready to shoot for the stars and try out an exciting space-race stock? Check out Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR), a relatively small company that could become a household name someday. LUNR stock is high-risk but could take flight this year, so now is the time to consider a moderately sized share position. Intuitive Machines is based
Amidst significant volatility, the S&P 500 index has declined by 11% in the last 12 months. It’s not a time for easy money-making. However, there is no doubt that current market conditions are best for accumulating stocks. Be it blue-chip, growth, or penny stocks. Penny stocks have always garnered market attention as there is potential to
Even after the recent mini-banking crisis, investments in emerging markets are poised to “perform pretty strongly in the years ahead,” TD Securities analyst Mitul Kotecha told CNBC on March 20. “Even this year once we get through this shock, our assumption is that the dollar will continue to weaken,” the analyst stated, boosting emerging market currencies and helping investments
You may think dividend-paying bank stocks are in trouble, or at least their dividends are given the current climate. The banking crisis that began with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continues, leaving what look like bargains but could be yield traps. The easiest way to seek safety is to look at the dividend-paying bank
Biotech stocks aren’t for everyone. They require some additional research and as an investor you have to be comfortable having product pipelines with a long pathway to market. Biotech companies can pour millions into research and development and have nothing to show with it. Biotech companies are on the leading edge of scientific innovation, and
The Federal Reserve announced on March 22 that it was raising its key interest rate by 25 basis points, the ninth consecutive increase. As interest rates increase, dividend ETFs and those investing in them are caught in a perplexing situation. The tendency of some income-focused investors in times like this is to move money away
While fundamentally discounted ideas tend to generate plenty of attention, the holy grail in the equities sector could be value stocks that pay monthly dividends. Here, you get exposure to businesses that could see their valuation appreciate. And while you’re waiting for that to develop, you can collect passive income 12 times out of the
Investing in the best lithium stocks to buy can prove to be incredibly lucrative. The electric vehicles sector, in particular, is expected to be a focal point in driving long-term growth in the space. And, according to a McKinsey report, the demand for lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) is expected to grow by 500% to 700%