As the restaurant industry continues to face post-pandemic era challenges, investors might want to consider selling a few restaurant stocks while they still can. These companies struggle with various issues such as declining sales, increasing costs and intense competition. Unfortunately, these have negatively impacted their financial performance and stock prices. Investors should evaluate these restaurant
As global economies advance and modernize, the demand for robust infrastructure solutions grows in tandem. Investing in infrastructure stocks can be a strategic move for investors seeking to capitalize on this trend. Key sectors such as transportation and energy are poised for growth, fueled by demand for sustainable energy initiatives. These companies will be crucial
One of the most prominent ways to quiet the bears is to point to the performance of the S&P 500. After all, this collection of 500 prominent U.S.-listed companies incorporates a diverse spectrum of business models, company missions and economic output as its basis of value. However, one of its most valuable categories — information
Not all technology stocks are equal. While certain areas of the tech sector like microchips, cybersecurity and anything related to artificial intelligence (AI) are booming right now, others are struggling. Electric vehicles, smartphones and e-commerce platforms that rely on consumer discretionary spending. Looking at these company’s current financial results emphasizes that there are plenty of
The broader stock market seems to have flatlined over the past few weeks. Undoubtedly, the summer season could see more sideways action as many of us begin to “tune out” for some much-needed time off. Certainly, after a record run, it’s only natural to have some consolidation activity. Despite a flattening S&P 500, though, a
Finding the best retirement stocks that perfectly align with every investor’s portfolio is challenging. Numerous factors influence the decision tree, including your retirement account’s tax structure, age, risk tolerance and personal investment preferences. Nonetheless, a robust retirement plan usually involves diversification across multiple industries, offering exposure to a broad array of investments. It’s never too
There are some pharma stocks to sell in May this year. These companies have been grappling with various issues. These include pipeline setbacks, increasing competition, and regulatory hurdles. All of these issues have adversely affected their financial performance and stock prices. Moreover, with the broader market presenting attractive investment options, holding on to these riskier
The Russell 2000 could be on the cusp of a major surge, building a considerable head of steam since January. While the S&P 500’s robust gains have outpaced the Russell 2000 over the past year, the gap has started to close recently, sparking renewed enthusiasm for Russell 2000 stocks. Much of it is linked to
Everyone is familiar with Warren Buffett’s track record at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, BRK-B). Since he became CEO, he has generated returns of 4.38 million percent for investors, a compounded annual growth rate of 19.8%. That’s almost exactly double the returns of the S&P 500. If you really want to reap the rewards, grab some Berkshire
After being quiet for a few years, meme stocks to buy are back because of all the excitement over the return of “Roaring Kitty” and his first social media post in almost three years, which sent GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) stock price up by as much as 110% before leveling off, sparking interest in buying meme stocks
Seven firms representing various industries stand out as prospective high-yielders as the market approaches H2 2024. Each one has distinct development drivers and value propositions. These stocks cover a wide range of prospects indicative of the changing market landscape, from semiconductor discoveries to AI development, medicinal breakthroughs, and worldwide consumer brands. Because of its economical
It’s important to be aware of the blue-chip stocks to avoid as we come to the end of the first-quarter earnings season, and cracks emerge in certain companies. Retailers, in particular, are struggling as inflation-battered consumers pull back their spending with interest rates elevated. Several prominent retailers posted mixed Q1 financial results and gave a
With greater demand for electric vehicles, we’re also seeing substantial demand for batteries and related battery stocks to buy. In fact, according to The Boston Globe: “Across the United States, at least $100 billion has been invested or promised for EV battery plants, stoking economic development dreams from Michigan to Texas, from the Carolinas to
Catherine Wood, chief executive officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 conference in Miami, Florida, U.S., on Thursday, April 7, 2022. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has taken a stake in Elon Musk’s startup xAI as she deepens her big bet on artificial intelligence. ARK Venture
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) discussed in April how the copper supply crisis, which has been predicted to happen for as long as electric vehicles have been in production but never really became a reality, could be ready to pounce, pushing copper prices higher. “‘The much-discussed lack of mine projects is becoming an increasing issue for
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. Our top writers at InvestorPlace.com – our free news and analysis website – take a look at five AI dominators they believe could become trillion-dollar companies over the next decade. These firms are examples
The Magnificent Seven stocks have a long history of outperforming the stock market. These stocks make up large portions of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. Price movements in these seven stocks have a significant impact on the indices and investors’ funds. However, some Magnificent Seven stocks have better growth prospects than others. While most of the
The speed of growth of a given stock is much higher the smaller it is. Stock size is classified by market capitalization – current share price x number of shares outstanding – with large cap shares being above $10 billion. Generally speaking, once a stock reaches large cap status its growth prospects decline substantially. Thus,
We’re in the middle of a Baby Bust. Births have been trending sharply lower since 2007. The number of babies born in America is now at its lowest level since 1979. According to the research platform Microtrends, the current birth rate for the U.S. is 1.787 live births per woman. That’s less than the 2.1
There’s substantial opportunity in knowing which hydrogen stocks to buy. Unfortunately, two roadblocks need to be removed before the industry, and related stocks push higher. For one, we’re still waiting to see what happens with the restrictive 45V hydrogen tax credits. Remember, as I noted on May 3, Ernest Moniz, a former energy secretary, “said recently