After a slump throughout 2022 and 2023 — largely due to tighter monetary policy — sustainable energy stocks may soon surge again. In-development and installed renewables grew by about 10% to 3,609 gigawatts in 2023 and might serve as a leading indicator that the wider sector is set to boom. But which sustainable energy stocks
For most investors, a long-term buy-and-hold strategy is the best. As the saying goes, it is best to trade a lot or not at all. Given that most retail investors are buying stocks in hopes of growing their savings over a long period of time, it makes sense to pick stocks of strong companies and
One of the largest tech companies in the world, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) stock is a noted Magnificent 7 play that remains a core piece of many long-term growth investor portfolios. This search and cloud giant consistently generates strong profits, supporting its rising share price. Questions around Alphabet’s viability as a growth holding have built, as the
Fortune, along with Great Places to Work, released its 2024 list of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. Often, but not always, the best companies to work for are also the best stocks to buy. “Using our proprietary Trust Index™ survey, we measure the core of what we know creates great workplaces—key behaviors
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. Companies left and right use AI to sell products for practically everything in the market. (I’ve read about AI being exclusively used to craft beer and write fanfiction… What a time to be alive.) Though, if you’re looking for AI stocks to buy, it might be
Companies that pay dividends or return capital to shareholders via buybacks are well-loved by long-term investors. These profit machines provide the kind of portfolio stability in which investors can rely. Sleeping easy at night is key to maintaining financial discipline. And, holding such positions for long periods of time is important. So, for those with
Multiple signs are indicating that the U.S. economy’s “higher for longer” interest rates are starting to take a greater toll on the country’s housing market. First, last month the number of homes for sale whose prices were reduced came in at nearly 278,000, according to the Federal Reserve. That represented the highest level since October
Many news stories about AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) have nothing to do with the movie business. Sure, meme stocks are in the headlines again, but serious investors should stear clear. We conducted our due diligence on AMC Entertainment stock and, when all is said and done, we’re only willing to give the stock a “D” grade. If you browse
The race to $4 trillion is on. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are members of the $3 trillion club, while Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) just fell out of the club following its Monday plunge of nearly 2%. So, which technology behemoth can adapt to keep growth rates elevated enough to keep the good times going? Undoubtedly, Nvidia’s
Cheap tech stocks with triple-digit upside? In 2024? It may sound like fantasy, but some very good deals are on the market. Of course, you won’t be able to find high-quality businesses trading at bargain-basement prices like in mid-2022, but there are plenty of cheap tech stocks with 150%-plus upside if you are willing to
There is no end in sight to the stock market’s latest bull run. These S&P 500 stocks keep rising, hitting new all-time highs. Although we intuitively know that eventually we will see a correction, or the stocks might crash into a bear market, they are relatively short-lived events. The average bear market lasts about 16
Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) recent performance from a stock price perspective has certainly been impressive. Apple stock started slow in 2024 but has since surged toward all-time highs, now within 2% of that level. Investors are seeking to adjust their holdings in response to Apple’s recent strength. My view on Apple stock fluctuates between concern over fundamentals and
Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) artificial intelligence-powered search engine, Google is under scrutiny for potentially devastating media outlets. All on speculation its AI Overviews could significantly reduce visibility and traffic to other websites. This forms the catalyst of my list of AI stocks to sell. A study estimates that websites might lose up to 64% of their
Generally speaking, there are lots of good reasons to consider investing in growth stocks right now. The primary factor is the expectation of rate cuts at some point this year. The European Central Bank just initiated rate cuts that pushed European growth shares higher. The same is bound to happen stateside at some point, which
Chinese EV maker Nio (NYSE: NIO) is certainly a top option for investors looking for exposure to the high-growth Chinese EV market. The company’s top models are highly popular in China, and the company has seen strong market share gains in the battery EV space in recent years. With more than $7 billion in revenue over
For many, investing directly in cryptocurrencies can seem inherently risky. After all, most cryptos don’t have much backing for their value beyond investor interest. Once the excitement dies down or funding dries up, many crypto projects simply cease to exist, leaving casual retail investors holding the bag. However, there may be a safer way to
Small-cap stocks with market capitalizations between $300 million and $2 billion offer the potential for substantial growth and outsized returns, albeit with higher risk. These smaller companies can adapt quickly to market changes and capitalize on niche opportunities. Small-cap stocks have lagged the broader market since last May, trailing by around 13%, but their performance
There’s a great deal of opportunity in some of the best hydrogen stocks. They just need to get through a few roadblocks first. For one, we’re still waiting to see if the Biden Administration will loosen current hydrogen tax credits. According to Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh, he’s certain the proposed tax credits will be
Penny stocks are not everyone’s cup of tea due to their inherent volatility, and any stock not named Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), up 152% this year, is struggling for relevance. Notwithstanding, aggressive investors choose penny stocks for the prospect of making monster returns with only a few cents and dollars. After all, some of the world’s most
In the keynote presentation for WWDC 2024, Apple (AAPL) finally unveiled its highly-anticipated and long-overdue blueprint for the AI Race with its new Apple Intelligence system. Initially, the launch seemed to lack the fireworks that investors were expecting. AAPL opened the day at $196.90 and closed it at $193.12. Not exactly the stock boost Tim