U.S. equities continue their rally, defying all odds. The S&P 500 has climbed 13.9% since the start of the year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite soared 17.3%. Well-known artificial intelligence (AI) behemoths, particularly Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), are responsible for much of the gains. Moreover, last week turned out to be great from a macroeconomic perspective. The
There are many dividend stocks that make for great long-term investments, but conversely, there are many dividend stocks to sell before they wreak havoc on your portfolio. The prospect of steady, cash-based returns is one of the main areas of appeal with dividend stocks, particularly high-yield dividend stocks. However, these payouts can be outweighed by
Wall Street loves winners. They enjoy backing stocks that are rising and want to avoid stocks that are falling. Yet rarely do they place a sell rating on a stock. Whether it is because stocks generally go up over time and a rising tide lifts all boats, or they don’t want to miss out on
Strong buy EV charging stocks are a great way to invest in a fast-growing market, expected to rise 35.6% from $22.45 billion in 2024 to $257 billion in 2032. By 2023, fast chargers will make up more than 35% of the growing public charging infrastructure, with Chinese fast chargers make up more than 85% of
Investors should look at undervalued and unloved dividend stocks in this era of overvalued equities. Purchasing shares at a price-to-earnings ratio of 30x or more does not make sense. History has taught us that elevated valuations usually result in depressed returns. We highlight three companies that focus on shareholder returns. They are currently surrounded by
When building a retirement portfolio, focusing on the best high-yield dividend stocks to buy can result in better long-term outcomes than timing the market. That’s because when a company offers both a high dividend yield and performs well year-over-year, the value of an investor’s position can compound rapidly. Luckily, record and dividend histories exist for
Wall Street seems to be warming up to the travel stocks as vacationers put the finishing touches on their summer travel plans. In fact, many top travel stocks have been moving steadily higher in recent quarters, well ahead of the summer. And though hotter summer quarters may have already been on the forecast for many
Navigating the world of high yield dividend stocks can be difficult. While those high yields reduce overall investor risk when share prices go down, they also require significant capital for their continued payment. Generally speaking, the higher a dividend yield, the greater the overall risk. Dividend yields in the 2% to 6% range are considered
The technology sector is not closely associated with dividend payouts. Instead, it’s more closely linked with growth stocks. But this has changed somewhat in recent years. Now, many Nasdaq 100 stocks pay dividends to shareholders. And, thanks to their strong profitability and free cash flow, tech stocks can grow their dividends at a high rate
Growth stocks are rallying higher and higher in the current environment, and it makes sense so many people are getting in on the action. A side effect of this is that many people are also starting to turn to many speculative bets, and we can see that through the recent meme stocks and crypto rallies.
You aren’t alone if you’re nervous about where markets are going. Though economic and stock news alike points toward renewed national financial and monetary strength, on-the-ground vibes seem to negate the apparent facts. And, though we can’t always pick stocks to buy now on a vibes-based investment thesis, it’s important to keep the overall uneasy
With the current bullishness in the stock market and an anticipated sustained rally, it’s best to steer clear of unstable stocks to sell. Investors can effectively redirect their focus toward fruitful investments by offloading risky assets. Moreover, many investing pundits believe the stock market is currently littered with overhyped stocks. Hence, rotating out of overhyped
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock certainly has multiple, positive catalysts going forward. The most important of these drivers are: The artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements it just introduced. The iPhone’s revitalization in China. The Street’s renewed love affair with Apple stock. But for various reasons, these catalysts could very well be quite limited in terms of time and
Last summer, the U.S. Federal Reserve stopped raising rates after its most fast-and-furious rate-hike cycle in history. From March 2022 to July 2023, the Fed hiked by 525 basis points – all in just about 18 months. And since then, the stock market has been anxiously awaiting the central bank’s first rate cut. And I
Large capitalization stocks have been getting all the attention in 2024. The S&P 500 Index is up 14% year-to-date (YTD), and the Nasdaq 100 has rallied 17%. Meanwhile, the Russell 2000 Index of smaller companies is actually down fractionally YTD. Good reasons exist for this discrepancy. The major indexes are full of fast-growing tech companies
Steve Cohen, chairman and CEO of Point72, speaking to CNBC on April 3, 2024. CNBC Billionaire investor Steve Cohen’s Point72 plans to launch a separate, artificial intelligence-focused hedge fund to capitalize on the boom, according to a person close to the firm’s plans. The new long/short equity fund, to be launched later this year or early
When searching for the hidden treasures in the stock market, it’s easy to focus on the big-name companies with equally big price tags. However, it’s wise not to overlook stocks under $10 to buy. These options provide some much-needed diversification to your investment portfolio. They say that every giant company was once a small business
Despite recent cyclical headwinds, semiconductor stocks remain strong long-term buys with the potential to mint new millionaires. The rising demand for electronics ensures their increasing importance, making them profitable holdings for investors. Overlooked semiconductor stocks, in particular, present significant potential due to lower valuations and smaller market caps than giants. Although riskier, they offer substantial
Many investors get turned off when they hear the words blockchain or cryptocurrencies. Aside from the crypto majors like Bitcoin and Ethereum, many people associate the industry with fraud and rug pulls. The industry has not built itself exactly the best reputation. However, blockchain technology and applications are incredibly complex and potentially lucrative. The blockchain
The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT) shed more than 10% of its value in the past month, naturally leading to a drawdown in battery stocks. Many might argue that the recent capitulation of battery stocks is a sign of things to come. However, I believe a buying opportunity has emerged. What’s my