When looking for stocks with high yields, business development companies (BDCs) and mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs) stand out as potential options. These sectors often have high dividend yields. However, high yields often come with risks. Investors need to assess their own risk tolerance. In this article, I will cover some Nasdaq stocks in
Which stocks should investors sell this summer? This question can be connected to a classic Wall Street phrase — “sell in May and go away” — which suggests that getting out of the market in May and returning in November is a good strategy for investors. Of course, buying and selling the market based on
It’s a tale of two markets in the restaurant space right now. Some fast-casual chains, such as Cava Group (NYSE:CAVA), are soaring to new all-time highs. At the same time, other restaurant operators are seeing their shares careen to new multi-year lows. Restaurants are a competitive field, and not all of the beaten-down chains will
Trends come and go, but one in fashion again is stock splits. Two years ago, there was a frenzy of splits in the tech space. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and even Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) all split their stock. But then the phenomenon died down last year. Now, it seems to be rebounding —
Investing in growth stocks under $10 could prove incredibly lucrative over the long term. However, with mega-cap stocks dominating the market, it’s easy to overlook penny stocks that could become giants in the future. Remember, today’s stock market bellwethers began as humble, low-priced stocks. Taking a page from Warren Buffett’s early playbook, there’s a gold
A lot continues to happen with the automotive industry. New vehicle sales are bouncing back as inventory levels return to pre-pandemic levels. The resurgence of new vehicles is pushing prices and sales down for used vehicles. At the same time, consumers are moving away from electric vehicles in favor of cheaper gas-electric hybrid models. The
Every day Wall Street makes stock price predictions, issuing upgrades and downgrades of their prospects for the next year. Do analysts even know what they are talking about? They should. Although securities regulations have leveled the playing field to ensure all material information is released to the public at the same time and not just
In the stock market, knowing when and what stocks to sell is as critical as identifying when and what to buy. Once hopeful contenders in automobile manufacturing, passenger ground transportation and electrical components industries, these companies now face daunting financial hurdles that could spell trouble. Understanding why these stocks are ripe for divestment requires a
Although the stock market sits near its all-time high, not every sector participates in the bull market. Real estate is the worst-performing sector and the only one to show losses in 2024. It wasn’t any better over the past 12 months, either. Where the S&P 500 is up 24.5%, the real estate sector has gained
The energy sector had an underwhelming month of June. The ongoing market rally, driven by the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence, has propelled tech stocks to new heights. But it has also shifted investor attention away from many high-quality energy stocks now trading at a discount. That said, investors shouldn’t underestimate the potential of energy stocks.
If you’re scouting for fintech stocks to buy, now is the right time to hop in. The fintech space is ripe with potential. Digital banks are at the forefront, transforming how we interact with our finances through easy-to-use interfaces. This shift is not just a technological one. It is about creating opportunities for investors willing
It’s time to revisit some of the top EV charging stocks to buy on the dip. All of this is happening as electric vehicle sales start to accelerate again. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) just said its electric vehicle sales were up 64.7% in May. It also said its EV sales were up nearly 88% higher than
Gene-editing stocks has been gaining substantial attention, as the industry holds the potential to revolutionize medicine. From curing genetic disorders to enhancing agricultural productivity, the applications are vast and transformative. As of 2024, several companies are at the forefront of this groundbreaking technology, leveraging advancements like CRISPR/Cas9 to develop therapies for previously untreatable conditions. Investors
OpenAI has already changed the tech industry in big ways. Indeed, this technology has even started to impact blue-collar sectors after ChatGPT came out. That said, it has now been more than a year and a half since ChatGPT’s release. And while there have been better and better AI chatbots being released, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the AI magic
Due to the current high interest rate environment, most real estate stocks are trading below or at fair value. Moreover, there has been a lot of fear about the real estate market over the past couple of years. These fears are not unwarranted, but I think the real estate market has proved more resilient than many would have expected.
Today’s market environment has led to the emergence of many overvalued stocks, with major indices reaching new highs almost weekly. In such high-spirited times, investors often ignore fundamental principles and become susceptible to hype trains that promise quick wealth from rapidly rising stock prices. The temptation is particularly strong in the current bullish market, as
U.S. markets continued to set all-time highs in June, with record-breaking stocks boosting major indices to new records last week. Even the traditionally slower DJIA logged two consecutive record peaks in two days. The market appears to favor the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) greatly as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) battle for
AI continues to be a very fast-growing field with the potential to disrupt many industries. It has created several super popular AI stocks to buy but also some to sell. In the early days of artificial intelligence, we’ve already seen signs of incredible potential overall. A lot of the early investment has gone toward data
Finding undervalued stocks to buy may greatly improve an investing portfolio’s ability to capture enormous long-term profits. This piece examines three inexpensive yet potential stocks. Comprehending the underlying principles of these businesses is important since doing so demonstrates their potential for significant future growth. These businesses have significantly increased their gross profit and margin due to their
The combination of strong buy ratings and 5% yields make certain dividend stocks particularly attractive. “Strong buy” ratings indicate that the analysts covering a given equity believe in that equity. They have done the research required to make an informed opinion. The fact that they are highly positive about said equity, is a strong sign