Cybersecurity has become an essential resource for many small businesses and corporations. Cyberattacks can get expensive and ruin a company’s reputation. It’s even possible for hackers to disrupt online events, steal money and delete a company’s digital assets. Cybersecurity firms protect businesses from those scenarios, but investors can choose from several corporations. Not every cybersecurity business
If you are looking to make a fortune in the stock market, look no further than the S&P 500. This is the benchmark index of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in America. Since 1957, this index has provided an average annual return of 9-10%. Its constituents are the largest and most influential businesses in
Dividend investors seek stocks with the highest yields, solid earnings and cash flow to support them. However, not all stocks that offer high dividends have the financial performance to sustain them, and they may have to cut the return. These three stocks offer higher-than-average yields but have warranted caution over the last quarter and coming
Since its launch in late 2022, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, profoundly impacting the way many folks compile research, write, and create content. But this summer, an exciting new upgrade is coming to the chatbot. And it has the potential to further accelerate AI adoption – and ignite a parabolic rally in AI
Buying stocks can help you retire sooner and achieve your long-term financial goals. Corporations gain value as they grow their finances and attract more investors. You can invest in a popular stock market index, but it is possible to outperform them with the right investments. Investors may want to consider these three stocks for their
With fourth quarter 2023 earnings season just about done, some clear winners have emerged. Strong prints and bullish outlooks have catapulted some stocks higher by 20% or more in recent weeks. At the same time, exceptional financial results have sent analysts running to revise their ratings and price targets on certain stocks. Smart investors should
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL, NASDAQ:GOOG) stock still has a lot to prove on the generative artificial intelligence growth trend. This has been a big reason behind its choppy performance. It’s not as if other “Magnificent Seven” stocks haven’t encountered some resistance over the past few weeks. However, GOOG stock has been more of a roller coaster ride.
The S&P 500 tends to hog the spotlight, but the small-cap Russell 2000 stocks hold massive upside potential. Though not all Russell 2000 stocks are made equal, some will most certainly break through and offer outsized gains for their investors. Moreover, with the inflation and interest rates expected to cool off substantially in the coming
Plenty of tech buzzwords have been swirling around over the past couple of years, and nanotechnology is one of them. Nanotechnology involves tweaking matter at a molecular scale, and when things get smaller, they have a greater surface area than their size, impacting their behavior. That’s all a bit too technical, though, and all that’s
Semiconductor stocks have become increasingly important in today’s digital age. While semiconductors currently power smartphones, tablets, PCs, cars and aircrafts, they will also be at the center of recent computing revolutions, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Advanced silicon-based chips are needed to train complex AI models and to generate advanced machine learning algorithms. It’s
Investors hear the words “decentralization” and “permissionless,” not to mention artificial intelligence, machine learning and cryptocurrency, but they may treat them as separate concepts. Yet they all come together in the emerging idea of Web3. That’s why it’s time to consider some of the favorite Web3 stocks to buy in 2024. The internet has
Are you looking to jump into the stock market with a limited budget? Don’t worry; you can still discover the best growth stocks to buy for $500. These companies can outpace the market with the potential for significantly higher returns. While past performance does not necessarily indicate future results, some sectors and trends offer fertile
The auto industry’s journey toward an all-electric future faced significant challenges in 2023. Many of these challenges have persisted, forcing Wall Street analysts to revisit their previously bullish stance on the EV market. This piece identified three EV stocks with glowing ratings as investors prepare for a potential recovery. Earlier EV ambitions, driven by a
As the accessibility and competency of artificial intelligence increases, so do the opportunities for its misuse. In particular, the cyber attack risks posed by AI and its potential for criminal commoditization bring cybersecurity into the spotlight. Furthermore, the British government has issued warnings that the volume and intensity of cyber attacks will increase with AI
I’m looking for the best $5 stock to buy in March. Commonly called “penny stocks,” people generally invest in companies with share prices of $5 or less because they’re looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In today’s investing environment, where fractional shares are no big deal, I often wonder
Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained massive popularity over the past year. There is huge interest in AI stocks and every investor is looking for an opportunity to double their money. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a leader in the space and has already made investors rich but many under-the-radar AI stocks can outshine Nvidia. The global AI market
SoFi Technologies‘ (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock recent Q4 results indicate increased efficiency and end market demand. The company’s tech division saw key margin expansion due to its process improvements and scalable business strategy. Operating expenses declined by 17%, yet SoFi’s adjusted EBITDA margin rose 74% year-over-year for SoFi, which indicates efficient operations. The company’s financial services sector
AI stocks haven’t been without their share of turbulence of late. Whether we’re talking about semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock or Nvidia (NADSAQ:NVDA), which is making a run toward becoming the world’s most valuable company, this road higher isn’t without bumps. AMD has seen such a dip, recently falling more than 18% from
Prudent investors should stick to the game plan in 2024. That means that they should continue to find overpriced stocks to sell of companies that look fundamentally unsound. This may seem harder to do in 2024 as it looks like rate cuts will soon come. The point here is that cheaper money will soon be
With global leaders fighting for the world to go green, investors may want to put money into renewable energy stocks – especially on weakness. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), “Renewables are set to dominate the growth of the world’s electricity supply over the next three years as together with nuclear power they meet