If you’re wondering which consumer staples stocks to sell this month, look no further. The consumer is hanging tough. Despite persistent inflation and elevated interest rates, Americans are continuing to spend. The Commerce Department recently reported that retail sales in March rose 0.7%. Data for February reflects 0.9% growth, which was the biggest gain in
Knowing must come before owning. Many passive investors (not to be confused with passive-income investors) just own Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), but they don’t really know what the company is doing. Microsoft is spending billions of dollars on something surprising. With the full story, you may adjust your strategy with Microsoft stock. Certainly, some people are only invested in
Opportunities are abundant in technology. Especially in the semiconductor sector, they are more brilliant than ever. Three giants of ingenuity stand on the brink of unprecedented expansion. Given the spike in demand for processing power and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions, there is much room for growth. The first one’s remarkable revenue growth, driven by its
With the fallout in the electric vehicle sector, talking about the best lithium stocks to buy might seem premature. Nevertheless, lithium is more than just EVs. To be sure, the EV sector represents a major consumer of the critical metal. However, myriad other industries also utilize the commodity. They include consumer electronics, medical devices, aerospace
With its share price down 12% over the past month, investors should take full advantage of the dip in Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock before it once again skyrockets. AMD stock is down 6% since the microchip and semiconductor designer reported its first-quarter financial results. AMD stock fell despite exceeding Wall Street estimates and raising
It has been a few volatile weeks for U.S. equities. After ending the first quarter of 2024 with significant gains, the S&P500 and Nasdaq posted some of their worst months in a while in April. These major indices fell 2.63% and 2.42%, respectively. This dip has led to investors reevaluating their portfolios to consider if
When photographing a basketball game, sometimes it works best to set the camera up under the basket to catch all the action “in the paint” rather than chase players. The same goes for hunting, as many hunters wait in deer stands or duck blinds for game to cross their paths. That kind of method also works well for
With explosive, growing interest in everything tech, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and self-driving cars, semiconductor demand will only run higher. All of which should fuel upside for undervalued semiconductor stocks. According to Precedence Research, the global semiconductor market could be worth about $1.137 trillion by 2033. That’s up from $544.78 billion in 2023. In addition,
Are you keeping an eye on undervalued restaurant stocks? In 2022, the full-service restaurant business was projected to have a global market size of $1.5 trillion. By 2030, it was predicted that this amount will increase to as much as $1.8 trillion, data from Statista shows. As a result, investors cannot ignore restaurant stocks, especially
Investing in retail stocks can be a winning strategy in a volatile or stable market. These companies are necessary components of the economy and the strongest brands own a dominant market share in their respective industries. Even if the economy weakens, we all need to shop and purchase goods and products. Since these companies are
Global military spending for 2023 touched record highs of $2.44 trillion. On a year-on-year basis, defense spending increased by 6.8%. That does not come as a surprise, as there are multiple points of geopolitical friction globally. It’s also likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace through the decade. From an
2023 tax season has come and gone meaning it is time to consider 2024 contributions to your IRA. That will include some mix of Index and mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual stocks. The maximum contribution in 2024 is $7,000 for those under 50 years of age and $8,000 for those 50 and older. While
To say the least, 2023 was a challenging year for auto manufacturers. That said, these issues limited upside, creating some undervalued auto stocks to buy. Indeed, last year was tough operationally for auto stocks. First, elevated interest rates squeezed subprime buyers out of the auto market, leaving only high-income, high-credit-quality buyers. The second challenge was
The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (NYSEARCA:XLF) is down by approximately 3% month-over-month, illustrating the interim negativity attached to the financial sector. Interest rate uncertainty paired with inconsistent real economic factors will lead to a sectoral drawdown. Sure, some variables might combat my outlook. However, the aforementioned variables may cause credit spreads to surge in the coming months, leading to a
Dividend investors can produce outsized total returns by investing in stocks with a mix of yield and growth. Dividend growth stocks have the ability to grow their dividends each year, even during recessions. One way to do that is to start with the Dividend Achievers, a group of stocks with at least 10 years of
Cloud computing stocks have outperformed the stock market for several years. The industry still has a good runway based on its projected 16.40% compounded annual growth rate until 2029, leaving undervalued cloud stocks to consider. It’s a scalable industry that offers enticing profit margins once corporations establish themselves as leaders. While investors can choose from many cloud
After several difficult years both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line industry is finally bouncing back. Cruise operators are reporting record bookings for 2024 as travel demand comes back to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a record 35.7 million people are expected to cruise this year, up
Quantum computing is a space that leverages advanced computing techniques and quantum mechanics to solve problems that trouble conventional computers. This includes a variety of optimization applications, such financial modeling, weather and climate forecasting and traffic optimization. However, quantum computing still remains highly theoretically, and it will surely be some time before their use-cases expand
Changing consumer trends and the growing popularity of e-commerce have brought about a significant change in the retail sector. There are challenges in keeping the physical stores running while ensuring the e-commerce business meets consumer expectations and stands strong amid competition. With inflation easing and an anticipated improvement in consumer spending, the retail sector could
Among the many possibilities available, growth-oriented investors find small-cap stocks to be particularly interesting. Here are three small-cap equities, particularly those always searching for clear, significant gains. Each one offers different chances to take advantage of their development potential in the financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. The first one sticks out for its strong