Electric vehicles and battery storage lead the charge in this full-swing electric revolution. Demand for lithium, a component of lithium-ion batteries, is exploding as a result. Global lithium production is predicted to grow by over 50% to 1.17 million tons this year alone. However, lithium mining and processing still lag far behind projected demand, and
Undervalued dividend stocks can be one way to kill two birds with one stone. Notably, they provide two routes to returns: dividends and capital appreciation. When both are achieved simultaneously, they can be a powerful compounding force. Not all dividend-paying stocks are good investments. Sometimes, there are risks to high dividend yield stocks, which may
Investing in biopharmaceutical stocks is a lesson in quantity and quality. That is, the best pharma stocks have products that are commercially available. These medicines help bring a steady supply of revenue and, more importantly, earnings through the door. That, in turn, can fund future research and development, For the best pharma stocks, this becomes
Stronger-than-expected retail sales in December indicate an optimistic future for the U.S. economy and retail stocks. The rise in online purchases has contributed to the solid economic ground, prompting economists to revise growth estimates for 2024. The shift toward online shopping and resilience in the labor market are key factors driving the retail industry, while
Artificial intelligence is expected to perform many types of jobs that humans currently do. In most cases, that change will greatly help companies since computers are much cheaper to train and maintain than human employees. But what about the firms that currently provide the services that AI will carry out? In the future, instead of
Fintech companies make it easier for people and companies to manage their money and financial transactions. Investors can benefit from the growing demand for financial technology services by investing in various fintech stocks. One of the major hurdles that stops people from investing in stocks is the amount of research required. Investors have to stay
Strong buy stocks are companies that offer investors great earnings potential. They are companies that have seen consistent growth for an extended period of time and are continuing to adapt and adjust to a changing environment. I expect future growth potential due to several factors, including raised financial guidance, improved earnings, important new releases and
Buying dividend stocks is one of the best decisions investors can make. Over the past 100 years, dividend payers have handily outperformed non-payers by a wide margin and with less risk. But many people think that dividend investing means you have to settle for slow-growing, boring stocks that offer dull yields. Chasing high yield is
As chip companies continue to capitalize on the generative AI growth trend, semiconductor stocks remain popular with investors. Yet while there is much in the way of news and developments out there signaling which companies are benefiting the most from AI, you may also want names that are in the “Green Zone.” TradeSmith offers investors
Tech stocks saw high volatility throughout 2023 but are entering the new year on a high note. The future of the economy looks promising, with inflation cooling and, hopefully, interest rates coming down. Several economists have revised their growth projections for the economy and are highly optimistic about 2024. That means now is the time
Dating culture is transforming. Nearly 70% of Americans who met someone on a dating app said that it created a long-running romantic relationship. But, in many cases, dating app stocks haven’t caught the same tailwind considering their massive popularity. But, that could change this year as Valentine’s Day approaches. We’re out of the pandemic-era social
Certain stocks stand out as stalwarts in finance and commerce, charting a course toward serious wealth accumulation. The strategies of these seven companies reveal a tapestry of edgy leadership. The first one’s resilient credit management, the second one’s global client growth, the third one’s automation-led supply chain revolution, the fourth one’s digital prowess, the fifth
Investors are increasingly wanting to reflect their values within their stock market portfolios. There has been a surge in interest in socially conscious investing, and understandably so. However, not all green companies necessarily make for great investments. As we’ve seen over the past year, shares prices have tumbled in categories such as wind and solar,
So much for a chip dip? Taiwan Semiconductor Company (NYSE:TSM), one of the world’s largest chip foundries, issued a strong outlook for 2024 Thursday, news that sent its shares surging 8%. Investors were excited by the fact that Taiwan Semi said it expected revenue to be up more than 20% this year. The solid sales
Artificial intelligence and penny stocks don’t necessarily go together like peanut butter and jelly, but there is some allure to AI penny stocks for risk-tolerant investors. In 2023, companies were bending over backward to announce their AI bona fides. That trend will continue in 2024. But analysts and investors alike are becoming more selective.
According to Fidelity the global business cycle during the fourth quarter can be characterized as an uneven global expansion. That unevenness makes it somewhat difficult to predict where the economy is headed but in general cyclical stocks make sense. Certain sectors including IT, finance, consumer discretionary, materials, and more tend to be more cyclical. That
At first glance, eco-friendly stocks seem a great idea for the feels but not so much for the portfolio. After all, doing the right thing in many cases involves self-sacrifice. That’s not the most helpful idea when you’re dealing with the sharks on Wall Street. Still, sustainable stocks benefit from one critical age cohort: Generation
With the world become increasingly interconnected in the digital realm, forward-looking investors ought to check out metaverse stocks. Unless you’re deliberately living the lifestyle of an off-grid luddite, you’ve heard about the metaverse. But what exactly is it? Trying to find explanations for somewhat esoteric concepts that don’t involve overly complex jargon – laced with
Who doesn’t love saving money when it comes to finding great deals? Buying the dip on undervalued EV stocks is a smart move this month. With global leaders demanding millions of EVs on the roads, we’ll need a significant number of charging stations. At the moment, according to a McKinsey report, the U.S. has a goal
In the tech space, certain tech stocks stand as front-liners of innovation and strategic brilliance. This article delves into the riveting strategies of three companies that have not merely weathered the storms of their respective industries, but have charted unprecedented courses of triumph. Read more to explore the first one’s Rule of 60: adherence signifies