The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been steadily gaining popularity since 2021. But this year, the league has seen an even stronger-than-expected surge in popularity. League superstars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are drawing new fans to the sport. This certainly bodes well for companies that have entered WNBA partnerships. According to the
Right now, growth investors are focused primarily on opportunities in the semiconductors and artificial intelligence stocks space. That’s understandable, given how fast technology is advancing in those areas right now. But investors shouldn’t lose sight of other technological developments as well. For example, robotics stocks should enjoy considerable growth in the years to come. Particularly
The AI wars are heating up, and Elon Musk has joined the race. Grok, X’s chatbot, is his answer to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While Musk has long touted Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as one of the top AI stocks due to its self-driving technology, his attention has turned to Grok. In May, xAI announced a series B round
In 2024, the iShares Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ:IBB) is up just over 1.5%. If you’re looking for steady, dividend-paying stocks, you can find a number of biotech stocks to buy from the holdings in this fund. However, if you’re looking for the chance to turn a modest investment into, perhaps, generational wealth, the list becomes narrower and
The news of the U.S. government’s allegations has shaken the financial sector. Adobe is at the center of a criticism storm from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which claims that the company concealed the cost of canceling its subscription plan. When trying to unsubscribe, Photoshop, Acrobat and Illustrator users faced the need to pay several
When it comes to retirement investing, it is never too early to start. If you start early, you can build a strong retirement portfolio that takes care of your expenses while you sit back and enjoy the golden years. Investing for retirement should not be aggressive or high-risk. You need to ensure that you put your money where it will
Biotech stocks to buy now reflect a more dynamic shift in investor focus of late.Over the past few years, the biotech space attracted plenty of investor interest, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. Global vaccine sales for the crippling virus were upwards of $142 billion from 2020 to 2023. The vaccine rollout was hugely successful across
The medical field is a non-negotiable aspect of society. Advanced healthcare is required to combat existing diseases and protect ourselves from new ones. Constant innovation in the medical field is a net positive for the world, increasing life expectancies, improving living conditions and saving countless lives. On a more prosaic but no less important note,
The S&P 500 continues to enjoy a solid run as the improving macro environment, coupled with the AI optimism and recent stock upgrades, provides solid support for risk assets. Last week, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) increased its year-end forecast for the S&P 500 Index to 5,600, up from the previous target of 5,200. This revision by
The tech industry has long been a breeding ground for innovation, growth and unparalleled market performance. That has led to many leading technology giants achieving the once unimaginable feat of reaching a trillion-dollar market valuation. It then begs the question, who will become the future trillion-dollar tech stocks to reach $10 trillion? As we stand
With the European Cup underway, it might be worth considering how sports play a role in the broader perception of companies. Some companies, despite being relatively unknown, pour significant sums of money into marketing during major sporting events. Other stocks are directly linked to the sporting events, giving them a leg up in organic marketing
Yesterday, a prominent automaker provided a much-needed catalyst for electric vehicle (EV) stocks. In an update that surprised most of the automotive community, Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) announced that it would be investing up to $5 billion in Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) over time, and the entire sector took notice. Many EV stocks enjoyed a boost as Rivian shares
In 2023, leading flying car stocks soared to incredible heights. Unfortunately for many investors, this sector has since seen a sharp decline over the past year and a half. As the industry is still nascent and companies are in early stages of their business cycles, we could be due for more volatility on the horizon.
You don’t need much money to invest in the stock market. Fractional investing makes it possible to invest in any company, even if you do not have enough cash to buy an entire share. While stock investors can get wealthy by picking the right stocks, it ultimately comes down to regularly contributing to your portfolio. Did you
It’s not all about chasing the red-hot AI trade. Some value investors want solid dividend payouts that have the means to grow at a steady and relatively predictable rate over time. Undoubtedly, momentum investing isn’t going to be for everyone. And though there will be many winners to the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, including those
Considering selling AI stocks might raise eyebrows, but bear with me. AI has undoubtedly been the hottest investing trend over the past 12 months and will continue to play a critical role in driving markets. The S&P 500 jumped north of 25% last year and roughly 15% year-to-date (YTD). However, as the market cools, investors
Nanotechnology, the science of manipulating matter at the atomic and molecular scale, is set to revolutionize numerous industries. Larger, more established firms often overshadow many promising undiscovered nanotech stocks. This presents a unique opportunity for savvy investors to explore high-growth prospects. The global nanotechnology market is projected to grow significantly, with estimates suggesting it could
Is the AI rally over for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)? The dominant AI chipmaker has fallen 10% from its all-time high and has now slipped back to the third most valuable stock on the market behind Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Investors, though, should probably just view it as the pause that refreshes. Nvidia stock is just
It’s not just hydrogen industry executives who are losing patience over restrictive 45V tax credits. We’re now learning that U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) have also argued that the Biden administration’s current 45V tax rule is making it difficult for U.S. hydrogen producers to qualify
As much as there is a belief in the future of fossil fuels as a superior energy source to meet global demand, there are clearly profitable opportunities in renewable energy stocks to buy. The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts electricity generation will grow by about 3% in 2024 and 1% next year with renewables —