Investor’s Business Daily’s IBD 50 is a weekly, computer-generated stock index that identifies the potential top 50 growth stocks. I’ve found that it’s a great way to identify growth names before the media starts covering them. The IBD 50 actually helped me discover one of my most successful stock picks yet, Super Micro Computers (NASDAQ:SMCI).
The generative artificial intelligence (AI) trade can’t seem to slow down. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) continues to do most of the heavy lifting for the semiconductor industry and the broader tech sector. Undoubtedly, the days of the Magnificent Seven may be coming to an end as the performance of its constituents begins to vary by a widening
Dividends are a signal to investors of a profitable business. Typically the most successful companies pay investors to own their stock. They have been thoroughly tested by the market and have not only survived but thrived. No-frills dividend stocks also tend to make the best investments. The asset managers at Hartford Funds looked at the
In March 2000, networking giant Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) became the most valuable company in the world. No firm had yet mastered making money from the internet, and Cisco’s LAN network switches were the closest thing investors could find. Of course, Cisco’s shares would eventually fall back to Earth. By 2002, the networking firm had lost
In early 2017, prices of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) began to rise. First $1,000… then $1,500… By mid-year, the cryptocurrency’s six-month return had surpassed 100%. That quickly prompted regulators to act. “We saw a bubble building and we thought the best way to address it was to allow the market to interact with it,” former CFTC Chairman
As I write this it is expected that the next Bitcoin (BTC-USD) halving will occur in 51 days. Predicting the exact date is difficult given that it occurs after each additional 210,000 blocks are mined. Regardless, that threshold is expected to occur in April, which will increase its scarcity and the price of Bitcoin stocks,
While the current rally in equities looks to have legs, there are certain pockets of the market that are starting to get frothy. Stocks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies have seen massive runs since the start of the year and look as though they could be in for a pullback if not a
One of the best stocks for financial freedom over the past 30 years is Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST). Between Feb. 14, 1994, and Feb. 14, 2024, the energy drink maker’s stock appreciated around 200,000%. That’s $2,000 in gains for every dollar bet. That’s some capital gains bill. Combine a growing trend with solid management, and you
Penny stock rallies can be ferocious. At the beginning of 2023, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) stock was trading below $5. Currently, CVNA stock trades at $83. Of course, not all penny stocks to buy will be 10x or 20x in quick time. However, ample opportunities can double or triple in a few quarters. The important point to
The stock market offers many opportunities for people who want to become millionaires. Investments in corporations can grow much faster than the funds in a savings account. Some stocks can soar quickly to the point where you can retire off of them. Investors have seen this happen firsthand with several stocks. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are two
This week, the Fed affirmed a “higher for longer” stance that could send some investors’ dreams tumbling down — particularly affecting these three stocks to sell. While each has had ups and downs over the past few years, the post-pandemic whiplash that included poor consumer sentiment and slacking sales may be the final nail in
Wearable technology’s growth has been instrumental in reshaping healthcare by revolutionizing medical devices, health data management and pharmacy practices. The wearable tech sphere has effectively transformed personal health and fitness management, thrusting smart wearable stocks into the spotlight. Moreover, the wearable market has exploded recently, with devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers leading the charge.
The defense and aerospace market is ripe for growth. The defense industry is expected to be worth over $1 trillion by 2027, thanks to increased government spending and investment in advanced technologies. This allows investors to enter the industry while it has room to grow. This article will cover three defense stocks investors can buy
The stock market won’t go up forever. A strong 2023 and a rally to start 2024 can make it feel like the only way is up. However, the stock market is eventually due for a pullback. Inflation, the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, the countdown for commercial real estate debt and other factors lead
Healthcare stocks, especially biotech companies, are very risky for investors. Their share price can be highly volatile and surge higher or plummet lower based on news regarding a clinical trial, treatment authorization, or any number of events that could be or break a company. In other industries, this massive shift in price action isn’t nearly
Despite its ups and downs, the stock market remains one of the easiest ways to become a millionaire. How one uses the market to grow his or her wealth varies widely, however. Between exchange-traded funds, hedge funds, index funds, and all of the individual stocks across the world’s exchanges, it can get confusing. Now, let’s say
In the semiconductor space, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) remains a top option for long-term investors to consider. A key rival to industry leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the two chip giants continue to go head to head, battling it out for market share in this high-growth and high-profit segment. This will be important for AMD stock holders
Some stocks have been sitting on the sidelines amid this hot AI-driven market rally. Only time will tell when the market’s gains will broaden and help the year-to-date (YTD) losers; value-focused investors have a lot to love about the “left-behind” cohort. AI works its magic in more than just firms building AI models or GPUs
Even though the Fed’s interest rate hikes flushed a lot of losers out of the market since 2022, a handful of stocks to short remain, against all odds. These three companies are pure products of ZIRP-era enthusiasm, and though each trades well below pandemic period highs, they’re still grossly overvalued. While each may not face
Crude oil prices have hovered between $75 and $85 a barrel since the start of this year, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East due to Israel’s war with Hamas. This has led to a continued slump in energy stocks, which have badly trailed the overall market for the better part of a year