Financial and financial technology stocks have had a decent run ever since interest rates rose. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks 71 equities in the financial sector, including banking and insurance companies. The ETF has $39 billion in assets under management and has risen 28% over the past
If you’re interested in Warren Buffett stocks to buy, there might be a Canadian target in the future. Berkshire Hathaway (NTSE:BRK.B) finally revealed on May 16 that it bought nearly 26 million shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB), a Swiss-based company that provides various types of coverage, including property and casualty and life insurance. Buffett made it
If you’re wondering which overvalued blue-chip stocks to ditch right now, look no further. The best investors pay attention to a stock’s valuation. Warren Buffett famously avoids buying stocks that are trading at more than 15 times future earnings estimates. Any stock with a higher multiple is too expensive for the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett’s
The future of the U.S. economy looks promising, with strong indicators of growth on the horizon. The gross domestic product surged at an impressive rate of 3.2% in the last quarter of 2023, signaling robust economic health. Increased personal income in early 2024 has bolstered consumer spending, essential for driving economic momentum and job creation.
Instead of buying popular stocks with high dividend yields, you may want to take a look at some of the overlooked dividend stocks instead. With these more under-the-radar plays, there may be greater potential with these stocks compared to the more widely-followed high-yield dividend stocks. In other words, beyond just the prospect of steady gains
These three technological businesses have the potential to grow significantly and yield 10X returns by 2032. Every company employs unique tactics to guarantee sustained growth in sales and profitability, even in the face of market obstacles. The first one’s growth trajectory is supported by its robust financial performance, reflected in the quarterly cash flow and
Investors who are looking for the next big thing have landed on flying car stocks. Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft convey the promise of serving as flying taxis. Initially, applications could include taking passengers to and from airports in congested urban areas. As the industry unfolds, the theory is that individuals flying to
Investors continue to avoid EV stocks overall. That’s evident when you look at the performance of representative ETFs including iShares Self-driving EV & Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:IDRV) and Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV). Those investments are at best stagnant in 2024 and more likely to have sustained double-digit losses. The EV market continues
Predicting the future market leaders is essential, given how quickly the technology and finance sectors are developing. Three companies will lead in 2025. By utilizing solid growth strategies, strong financial performance, and creative solutions, these companies are achieving major advancements in application software, consumer finance, and systems software. The first one stands out for its
Earlier in May, President Biden’s administration announced a series of new tariffs on goods sourced from China. The move will raise the tariff rate on a variety of imported goods including steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles and batteries, solar industry goods and medical equipment. The biggest headline grabbing part of this policy move is
For a moment between 2020 and 2022, it seemed as if e-commerce would become the future of how people shop and purchase their daily goods. From companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), in-person shopping looked like a thing of the past. However, there are still some benefits to shopping in person that e-commerce
In certain market conditions, stocks may temporarily deviate from their intrinsic value, leading to overvaluation. Eventually, they tend to revert to their true worth. However, buying overvalued stocks often leads to underperformance as prices readjust. To gauge stock value, various metrics are used, including P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios, and comparison of stock price to company
Two key attributes that I often look for in companies when deciding whether to invest in them are points of differentiation and competitive advantages. Points of differentiation distinguish companies from their competitors. Some of these points result in competitive advantages that enable firms to gain market share. Ultimately, market share gains frequently result in higher
Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFIE) pioneered the Ultimate AI TechLuxury ultra spire market in the intelligent EV era, disrupting traditional ultraluxury brands like Ferrari and Maybach. Faraday Future stock positions itself as a software-driven intelligent internet firm. Faraday Future is committed to advancing EV technology for global user needs. A recent surge in the company’s share price,
It’s fine to monitor AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock from a distance, the last thing you need is to lose your shirt on a high-risk meme stock, and we’re assigning it an “F” grade today. GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment rallied sharply during meme-stock mania in early 2021. Then, plummeted in 2022 and 2023. Some overeager investors might feel
Betting on buyout buzz is high-risk and potentially high-reward. Takeover talk is already swirling around Powerschool Holdings (NYSE:PWSC), and a sell-the-news event could decimate Powerschool stock. So, don’t load your portfolio with shares if you’re serious about protecting your wealth. Based in California, Powerschool offers cloud-based education software for kindergarten through 12th grade. The Covid-19
A-rated penny stocks could be ideal investment opportunities to help growth stock investors expand their portfolios. While these stocks can be risky because of their volatile nature, they also offer unique benefits for investors. Penny stocks aren’t just a penny — in fact, a stock qualifies as a penny stock if shares are less than
The tech sector is filled with innovative companies generating impressive returns for their shareholders — the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 lean heavily into this industry. Investors who dig deep enough into tech can find many corporations with the potential to outperform the stock market. However, some tech stocks are riskier than others. Furthermore, the
Enterprise AI stocks tend to represent companies that focus on solving complex business problems by leveraging powerful algorithms. Consumer AI, on the other hand, tends to be less complex and deals primarily with user interface and experience overall. Stocks representing companies in both realms represent incredible opportunities. However, this article will focus on stocks representing
Investors typically turn to blue-chip stocks for safe investments that provide safe returns through higher-than-average dividends. Some blue-chip stocks are top-rated and among the world’s most well-known companies. However, their stock prices can sometimes become overinflated despite less-than-ideal performances. While these three blue-chip stocks have seen success in the past, they’re underperforming right now due.