As supply issues and scalping made purchasing the last console generation difficult for consumers, manufacturers have begun looking for alternatives. With rising costs around semiconductors for processing units, the pricing of consoles could become prohibitive for the average consumer. Thus, the significant expansion of 5G networks and cloud computing data centers has led to the
Sarah Wolfe As Tiffany Mane read a personal finance book during her train ride to work, a woman sitting near her acknowledged that she, too, knew of the author. Shortly after, several bystanders began inquiring into its contents. Mane was reading “Financial Feminist” by Tori Dunlap. The late-2022 release is one piece of the Her
Of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500, communication services stocks have delivered the most robust performance year-to-date, up 15.32%, thanks, in part, to these top-performing communication services stocks. The S&P 500 communications sector consists of many well-known businesses operating in the telecom industry, such as social media, video streaming, video games, advertising, concert promoters,
The world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates was founded by billionaire investor Ray Dalio in 1975. It has nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM) and it owns positions in over 740 different stocks. Bridgewater is what you might call diversified. That also means no one position is likely to command a particularly large
It’s tempting to chase after the next big biotech breakthrough or speculate on businesses burning cash like there’s no tomorrow. However, that’s usually a fast track to disappointment – and a much lighter wallet. Instead, I believe the road to turning $50,000 into a cool $1 million is paved with high-quality, financially sound businesses. Betting
February retail sales rose 0.6% from the previous month, despite higher consumer prices, indicating positive consumer sentiment. In addition, the Federal Reserve signaled plans to cut interest rates three times in 2024, potentially leaving consumers with more disposable income. Plus, the strong job market and rising wages are also supporting consumer spending. Despite these signs,
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) Research predicts electric vehicle (EV) sales will eventually increase due to declining battery prices, despite current slowdowns in EV investment. Further, there is a projected surge in EV market share to 50% in the U.S. and 68% in the EU by 2030. This backdrop has led to this list of EV stocks
Although it’s been a fun ride chasing some of the hottest semiconductor plays available, concerns about an overheated environment organically incentivizes the search for tech stocks to become the next big thing. Of course, it’s a risky endeavor but the rewards could be lifechanging. Now, let me be clear about something. For every Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA),
Let’s take a look at three mega-cap stocks to own. A mega-cap company is traditionally thought of as a firm with a market capitalization of at least $200 billion. These are the true giants of the American economic system. As of this writing, there are just 47 stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange
This year’s ongoing stock market strength is sending growth stocks surging again, but don’t discard defensive stock selections. The music may stop soon, and you don’t want to be the one left holding the bag. The Fed remains in a holding pattern, even if analysts read dovish sentiment in Powell’s remarks, and the yield curve
While investors chase overhyped momentum plays, smart money looks elsewhere for overlooked bargains. This article cuts through the noise, identifying undervalued, under-the-radar stocks to buy and hold using a discounted cash flow and earnings approach. The centerpiece is pinpointing high-quality businesses trading at a substantial discount to their intrinsic worth based on quantitative metrics like
If you’re considering the best cloud computing stocks to buy, you might want to read a February article from InfoWorld contributor David Linthicum that details why companies are leaving the cloud. Linthicum is a computer industry expert who’s not just written numerous books about it, his latest published in 2023 focuses on cloud computing, but
As the stock market rally continues, the trillion-dollar market cap club stands to get just a bit more crowded. Undoubtedly, more than a handful of mega-cap titans could pass the $1 trillion milestone as soon as 2024. And many of the top plays don’t need to skyrocket by an absurd amount to accomplish the feat.
Luxury brand companies in the stock market specialize in selling high-end, quality products that command premium prices. Interestingly, the demand for these luxury items often increases as their prices rise. In this piece, we look at the top luxury stocks to benefit from the much-anticipated economic recovery in China. Luxury companies tend to perform robustly,
“A rising tide lifts all ships.” It’s a simple yet stark reminder of investors’ tendency to overestimate the market’s value when things look green. Case in point: the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is pulling a lot of companies up, and there’s a creeping concern about super-high valuations leading to a strong pullback or, worse, an
The world revolves around money. People use it as a medium of exchange to buy goods and services. Various middlemen make money from financial transactions, and other companies offer resources that can improve your finances. These corporations fit within the fintech umbrella. Stocks in this industry often have millions of customers who use their loans,
Blue-chip stocks are associated with a low-beta, stable returns, and passive dividend income for investors. However, not all blue-chip stocks are comparable when it comes to returns over a time-frame. There will be stocks that significantly outperform or underperform relative to the index. The focus of this column is on blue-chip stocks to outperform Dow
The healthcare industry is experiencing extraordinary rapid terrain evolution as advancement meets necessity. Investors are focusing on disruptive businesses during this wave of change. These companies have the potential to transform the industry and provide exceptional returns. The edge of innovation and technology transcends the limits of traditional care, making healthcare more than just a
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) stock is a global social media company founded in 2005, that provides an online platform for people to discuss various topics. RDDT stock went public last week at a share price of $47, which increased by 30% to $59.8 just this Monday. Reddit’s IPO is a move to allow a company to raise
With the market favoring riskier assets like cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence stocks, many investors may now look at dividend stocks and other value stocks as overly conservative bets. Sure, many dividend-paying stocks (and companies owning stocks paying dividends) may seem to be overly defensive picks right now. We’re seeing what the Nasdaq is doing, making