Whispers and rumors of widespread cannabis legalization are growing louder. Although the last major surge in top cannabis stocks during the late 2010s significantly eclipses today’s market and per-share pricing, top cannabis stocks are gradually ticking upward. Recent bullish developments are both multi-pronged and global, with places like Germany and Florida moving towards more extensive
The restaurant industry is difficult. Competition is fierce. Consumers are picky. Workers are transitory. And profit margins can be razor thin. The National Restaurant Association estimates that only 20% of restaurants are successful. About 60% of all restaurants fail in their first year of operation, and 80% fail within five years of opening. Those are
The lithium market has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years. But recent developments suggest that the tide may be turning in favor of investors eyeing lithium stocks. According to industry experts and market analysts, the spot price of lithium carbonate and spodumene, two of the most critical raw materials used in
Buying promising stocks before everyone else notices can set you up for a big payday. Some hidden gems can deliver outsized returns, but great opportunities are also hidden in plain sight. Investors can find many large market-cap stocks trading at significant discounts. Those deals shouldn’t last forever, and accumulating shares while prices are low can
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is still losing billions of dollars on the metaverse. In fact, in the company’s latest earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg spent a good deal of time talking about how Meta loses money, including the $3.8 billion it lost on the metaverse. Still, Zuckerberg isn’t giving up on the metaverse just yet, which is creating
After remote work skyrocketed, it is not hard to imagine the demand for cloud computing jumped. With companies racing to have the top cloud software and companies spending big to keep their business up to date, there is no better time for investors to tune in. These three of the best cloud computing stocks to
The stock market provides discerning investors with the opportunity to build wealth. Growth stocks set to surge represent companies expected to expand their earnings and revenue faster than their industry or the overall market. These companies often reinvest their profits into developing new products and services or growth through acquisitions. Growth stocks are often associated
As we enter the tail end of first-quarter earnings season, clear winners and losers have emerged. Many well-known blue-chip companies that were expected to knock the cover off the ball with their prints ended up striking out. In turn, this badly hurting their share prices in the process and drawing the ire of shareholders. The
The biggest debate on Wall Street right now is whether inflation will rise or fall over the next few months. Some say that thanks to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupting oil supply, inflation will reheat back to 4% or 5%. Others believe it will decline toward 2% as the Fed’s rate cuts work
Companies have generally managed to perform well against the consensus of earnings forecasts, with around 77% of S&P 500 firms reporting in Q1 considered earnings outperformers. That rate is higher than the normal rate of around 74% recorded in the first three months of a year, with earnings outperformers beating historical trends. The main theme
The stock market has performed well so far this year, with benchmark indices rising over 9%. After recovering from a dip in April, indices are nearing record highs set in March and could soon score new records. While past performance is positive, high valuations have reignited discussions around a potential market correction. The S&P 500‘s
The stock market has been on an incredible run over the past year with tech and growth stocks surging. Traders have piled into many fast-moving companies in hopes of locking in quick trading gains. This excitement has increasingly moved back into the meme stock arena as well. While meme stocks somewhat fell out of fashion in 2022 and 2023, they are firmly back
Investing in blockchain through cryptocurrencies is incredibly risky. The bulls will quickly point out that Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has delivered an earth-shattering return of more than 14,600% in the past decade. However, if we narrow the time horizon to 3 years, BTC has actually underperformed the S&P 500. Hence, despite the dazzling returns, BTC’s wild price swings have
From its stellar performance in 2021 to deflating in 2022, the biotech sector continued its stagnation into 2023, highlighting some pharma stocks to avoid. Year-to-date, the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index has dropped by 4%. Likewise, the number of biotech firms shrunk by 3% in 2023. Although overlapping with the biotech sector, pharma stocks have
Forecasts for the U.S. ad market continue to become more optimistic, pushing advertising stocks to buy to new heights. What’s more, the sector is expected to expand tremendously in 2024. For example, research firm IPG Mediabrands last month raised its forecast for the U.S. ad market’s growth to 9.2% from its previous 8.4% estimate. In
Investing in stocks priced under $50 can be attractive for several reasons. Firstly, these stocks are more affordable, allowing investors to purchase more shares with less money. This can provide diversification and the potential for greater returns if the stock price rises. Secondly, lower-priced stocks can generate higher percentage returns as even small price movements
Clean energy is poised for phenomenal growth over the next several decades as the world races to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. This provides an ideal path for investors who are seeking the best clean energy stocks to buy. Investors are seeking opportunities that not only align with their ethical values, but also promise
Millennials are a driving force within the global economy. Younger generations are splurging more often, which creates opportunities for companies that can win their loyalty. Some corporations will continue to attract consumer spending from multiple generations. However, some relatively new brands are gobbling up market share from their competitors. Knowing what millennials want can help
Over the past year, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and cybersecurity propelled the tech sector to new Wall Street heights. As a result, the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index has returned over 35% in the past 12 months. Now that we are well into the second-quarter earnings season, investors are looking for tech stocks
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been an intriguing stock to watch in recent years. The company’s Microsoft Azure cloud product has become prolific and processes tons of data that help ordinary enterprises to run their business. Artificial intelligence is the next stage in Microsoft’s growth cycle. The rise of generative AI creates several growth opportunities for both