Cash flow is a key metric for evaluating a stock, especially for long-term value investors interested in cash flow stocks. In fact, it is one of the core sources of funds for a well-run company to pay dividends. Accumulating cash flow into reserves also allows companies to engage in stock buybacks, supporting the price of

Investors seeking stocks for outsized returns need to look for companies with exceptional growth potential and the ability to disrupt their industries. While the success of any investment is never guaranteed, careful analysis can reveal hidden gems with the potential to outperform.  From emerging industries to more established sectors, the stocks on our radar exhibit

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock shines among the Magnificent Seven. The launch of LLaMA 3 signals ongoing innovation, likely propelling Meta’s market-leading growth. Meta’s stock, lingering near $500 for weeks, closed at $499.76 on Tuesday. Optimistically ahead of Q1 earnings, analysts foresee the potential for shares to surpass $600. UBS upgraded Meta to a Buy, setting

As an investor with significant positions in equities, I am an optimist. However, it’s important to be realistic at the same time. This helps in readjusting the portfolio depending on macroeconomic, geopolitical, and other headwinds. In my view, potential delay in rate cuts is likely to make the market nervous as it might imply a

Longtime chip analyst Stacy Rasgon recently told Investor’s Business Daily that the development of AI infrastructure would still be occurring five or ten years from now. Moreover, Rasgon stated that Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is still benefiting from strong demand for its products, and he thinks that those who believe that the company will experience any sort

It’s been an unexpectedly difficult year for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. REITs have historically outperformed the stock market over long stretches of the past 50 years. However, most of that outperformance came during a period of persistently declining interest rates. This makes sense as REITs tend to carry a lot of debt

Manufacturing companies are vital for investors to keep within their portfolios and for the economy to subsist and expand. Industrials should be a major portion of any investment portfolio due to the fact that it’s typically a robust industry that can provide substantial growth and profound resiliency. Here are some options for investors who are

Because dividend investing has such an impressive track record of beating non-dividend-paying stocks, many investors buy Dividend Aristocrats for their portfolios. It’s not a bad strategy to begin with. Dividend Aristocrats are stocks on the S&P 500 that have consistently raised their payouts for 25 years or more. Studies show stocks that initiate a dividend

Big money tends to flow from one sector to the other. During the pandemic, sectors like pharmaceutical and e-commerce were hot. This was followed by major buying interest in electric vehicles and other energy transition themes. When money flows out from one sector, it generally translates into undervaluation. This seems to be the case with

We’re still not prepared for cyberattacks. That includes the U.S. government, hospitals, corporations and millions of people all over the world. Most recently, telecom Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FYBR) was forced to shut down certain systems following an attack on when a third party “gained unauthorized access to portions of its information technology environment,” as noted by Seeking

Investing in retirement is a little different. While people may focus on growth and gains when they are accumulating wealth and trying to enlarge their nest egg, once retired, the focus tends to switch to preserving existing capital and adding new money through regular dividend payments. For these reasons, investors in retirement should seek out

The economy is recovering after the rate hike’s turbulent effects. Sharp investors are looking for opportunities to profit from this turnaround. In a dynamic macroeconomic environment, several industries and businesses are efficient in adapting and strategically positioning themselves to capitalize on the resurgence of demand. These three businesses, which stand for different industries, are in

When you look at the technology, it’s hard not to be bullish on the future of electric vehicles. The environmental impact alone should be enough to realize that EV adoption will continue to rise as time goes on. As cars move away from being automobiles and more towards computerized vehicles, the benefits of EV technology

Every stock market downturn tests the resolve of long-term investors. It’s possible to endure several consecutive days of losses. If you don’t like the idea of holding onto a growth stock that goes through sharp peaks and valleys, you may want to stick with investments that offer more stability. The best stocks during market downturns