One of the best ways to find stocks to buy is by examining the holdings of ETFs and mutual funds. For example, if you’re looking for the favorite battery stocks investors own, you could check out the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT), which tracks the performance of the Solactive Global Lithium Index.
Investing in fintech stocks can help you go from a six-figure portfolio to a seven-figure portfolio. Prudent investing and focusing on long-term outcomes can make a difference in your financial wealth. Diversifying your portfolio into various sectors can mitigate risk and enable more growth opportunities. Several leading corporations operate in the fintech industry and reward
Stock splits are a common practice for corporations with high stock prices. These splits make it easier for investors to accumulate more shares which can lead to more demand. Many investors feel better about buying multiple shares at a time rather than purchasing a fractional share here and there. Stock splits can generate plenty of
Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:MARA) stock represents a company that mines digital assets with a focus on the blockchain ecosystem and the generation of digital assets in United States. The company’s focus on specifically mining Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has placed it on the map of many crypto enthusiasts and investors. Shares have increased more than 170% over the past twelve months. However,
OTC stocks often go unnoticed as there is an ocean of ideas to research and buy from the main exchanges. That’s understandable also because liquidity is higher in the main exchanges as compared to the OTC exchange. At the same time, OTC stocks, in general, have a relatively high beta. I would however not completely
Lithium is a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, which have surged in demand in the past few years. This demand caused some of the best battery stocks to reach record highs in late 2022. However, lithium carbonate prices have fallen more than 64% over the past twelve months. An oversupply of rare earth minerals is one of
IBM (NYSE:IBM) has become one of the unexpected beneficiaries of ‘AI mania,’ with IBM stock hitting price levels not seen since the early 2010s. Shares in this blue-chip have surged over the past year, driven by strong quarterly financial results and a successful AI growth strategy. The market may be overestimating the AI boom’s impact
You can love it or you can hate it. Either way, it’s hard not to have an opinion about electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Currently, the prevailing sentiment is very negative about TSLA stock. If you’re a true contrarian investor, though, then now’s a great time to pick up some Tesla shares. Granted, it might be difficult
Despite a few soft weeks, the stock market rally that began at the end of 2022 remains intact. We’re now seeing signs that the rally is broadening out beyond the popular mega-cap technology stocks to include other sectors of the market such as financials, retailers and industrials. Even energy stocks are starting to creep upwards
It’s 2024, and it is impossible to talk about tech stocks without mentioning artificial intelligence (AI). Everyone has been talking about AI on earnings calls and we are hearing about an AI Act too. The market for AI is going to be huge and the companies that are already on the ride have made massive
Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ:META) stock surge continues to be driven by its fundamentals, with robust growth in ad revenue continuing to remain the story with most investors. With over 3 billion daily app users, engagement has soared alongside the company’s stock price. This surge in engagement has allowed META stock to exceed expectations, reporting earnings per
Earlier this month, we provided a warning to prospective investors of China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). Now, we have more data on Nio, and the bearish argument is only getting stronger. We’re assigning a “D” grade to NIO stock and we don’t recommend buying it now. Nio can use all kinds of tactics, like trying to
Inflation has been the scourge of American households since the Covid-19 disruption. But investors can attempt to beat rising prices with stocks under $20. While these enterprises may be cheap, they potentially offer plenty of pop. Of course, one of the primary catalysts for low-priced securities is the accessibility factor. After all, not every brokerage
Dividend stocks at the present juncture might seem an overly conservative approach. After all, the market still appears enamored with artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other risk-on investment categories. Nevertheless, diversification into passive-income plays could be prudent. Earlier this month, Bank of America reported that investors pulled $4.4 billion from tech stocks in the week ending
Although it’s been red hot over the past year, the trade in artificial intelligence has not burned itself out. In fact, AI continues to be one of if not the biggest catalyst in the stock market. Most securities associated with AI are booming, with some stocks having more than tripled their share price in the last 12 months. A
The Census bureau recently reported U.S. retail sales rose a strong 0.6% in February compared to January, reaching $700 billion. Food services and drinking businesses stood out, up 6.3% YOY. Motor vehicle and parts dealers rebounded by 1.6% since January, and building material and garden equipment saw a 2.2% increase. Meanwhile, electronics and appliance store
Amid the recent AI surge, many investors are scrambling to gain exposure to top AI stocks. Many contenders vie for prominence in this expanding market. While the full extent of AI’s impact on the global economy remains uncertain, forecasts suggest significant GDP contributions from this sector over the coming decade. That underscores the promising prospects
Dividend stocks are looking more and more attractive these days. Especially when you consider a given share of some companies can be prohibitively expensive. For example, investors who want to claim ownership over a whole share of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock will have to shell out roughly $900. It isn’t just Nvidia, there are multiple examples
With major stock markets reaching new highs in Q1, some investors are looking for stocks to buy to exploit the lack of “breadth”. A small number of large-cap stocks with significant weightings have propelled upward movement, while many stocks have underperformed despite a rising market. For recent gains to prove sustainable, breadth must broaden to
The Nasdaq recently slid below 16,000 points again after reaching a fresh high. This pullback was largely due to the hotter-than-expected inflation report, which points to the Federal Reserve maintaining high interest rates for a few more months, possibly even beyond Q2 if inflation persists. Elevated rates and bearish sentiment spell trouble for growth stocks