When it comes to deciding whether you should acquire penny stocks or not, the answer is no. Okay, so we’re done here, right? Of course, human nature being what it is, people are going to place wagers. Fundamentally, the issue with penny stocks is that this segment really blurs the line between investment and legalized
Hydrogen stocks could get hot — that is if the Biden Administration loosens its new guidelines on hydrogen tax credits. If that happens, here are just a few of the top hydrogen stocks to buy. Remember, as noted by The Verge, “The tax credit, called 45V, can save companies up to $3 per kilogram of production if
There are some media stocks to sell that I believe are too risky for investors to hold onto. These brands are facing significant challenges, grappling with disruptions from streaming, cord-cutting and changes in consumer behavior. While they were once dominant or emerging players, their traditional business models are now under immense pressure, and their ability
This week, Boeing (NYSE:BA) CEO Dave Calhoun has announced that he is stepping down at the end of this year. Other senior executives are leaving the company immediately, including Stan Deal, president of the company’s commercial airplane unit. Boeing board chair Larry Kellner won’t stand for reelection. The leadership shake-up is the latest upheaval at
Artificial intelligence (AI) spans above and beyond today’s popular large language models (LLMs). OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 Turbo or even Anthropic’s Claude 3 make for an impressive assistant for everyday tasks. These LLMs are improving at a jarring rate (GPT-5 could blow GPT-4 right out of the water). However, they may not have as much “shock” factor
With the equities market seemingly soaring to one plateau after another, bringing up dividend aristocrat stocks seems overly cautious. These ideas represent companies that have increased their payout annually for at least 25 years. By nature, this is a cautious play but it’s never a bad idea to exercise some prudence. Look, no one’s saying
The S&P 500 continues to reach all-time highs as the rally in equities carries on. As we end the first quarter, the benchmark index is up 10% and moving higher. While mega-cap technology stocks have led the rally over the last 18 months, the growth is beginning to broaden out to include other segments of
The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have seen a resurgence in travel demand, with global populations returning to air travel. While promising for many aviation companies, this rising trend could slow or reverse in the face of a global recession. With both the United Kingdom and Japan going into official recessions this year, the US could
If you’re looking for stability and growth in today’s volatile market, consider consumer staples stocks with moats. These companies provide essential products people need regardless of economic climate, making them recession-proof powerhouses. Yet, not all consumer staples stocks are equal. The strongest players boast moats, or sustainable competitive advantages, that keep rivals at bay and
Renewable energy stocks had a rough 2023. Between higher interest rates and a renewed focus on profitability, investors dumped a lot of more speculative stocks in the green energy space. The selling was especially broad within the hydrogen category. For one stark example of that, consider the Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:HYDR). It has lost
The blockchain bull run is on. Surging crypto prices, from Bitcoin (BTC-USD) to a series of altcoins, have reignited investor interest in many digital assets. From blue-chip blockchain stocks central to the crypto movement to the most speculative meme coins, investors of all stripes are looking at assets many may have never thought would be
Many high-flying growth stocks crashed back to earth when the 2021 boom cooled off. Companies that weren’t consistently crushing earnings estimates got caught in the broader market downdraft. But while the overall market has rebounded, not all boats rose on the incoming tide. A handful of stalwarts, dubbed the “Magnificent 7,” have propelled the recovery.
In 2024, the stock market is undergoing a seismic shift, expanding beyond the traditional dominance of large-cap stocks that once led the charge. This transformative trend, aptly dubbed the “Great Broadening,” is only set to pick up more and more momentum in the coming months. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that
Is the incredible run in tech stocks about to come to an end? Some analysts are warning that the market could be in a bubble, and that investors should be prepared for a significant market correction. Paying attention to which tech stocks to sell will be paramount for investors so they don’t lose out on
While macroeconomic uncertainty has put pressure on many businesses’ budgets, cybersecurity continues to be important as ever. Vast amounts of enterprises are pursuing digital transformation, and many aspects of life are online now, which means these pools of data need to be secured efficiently. In other words, cybersecurity is essential to protect the infrastructure that
In the last few years, cannabis stocks have been impacted by two factors. First, regulatory headwinds have played a spoilsport for an industry with huge potential. Second, cannabis companies have suffered significant cash burn on account of ambitious expansion plans and intense competition. However, there finally seems to be light at the end of the
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock continues to capture the attention of retail investors looking for the next big AI play. The company’s software is designed to work with and transform massive data sets into actionable insights. However, this software was mainly targeting government agencies and their AIP platform is available to a variety of different businesses. Now
The Dow Jones has gone through some shakeups that are positioning it for a good bull run. Walgreens (NYSE:WBA) got booted from the index while the more favorable Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) took its place. This has led to this list of Dow stocks to buy. You don’t have as many companies to choose from in the Dow Jones. The index only has
Micro-cap stocks command a market valuation in the range of $50 million to $300 million. There are two points to note related to micro-cap stocks. First, since the market valuation is low, these stocks generally represent early-stage companies. Therefore, the risk is significantly high when considering exposure to micro-cap stocks. Further, with high-risk, investors are
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an index comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks. Taken together, the Dow is supposed to be representative of the U.S. economy. So far in 2024, the Dow is up 5%. That brings its 12-month performance to a gain of 23%. While impressive, the Dow’s performance has trailed that of the