Semiconductors provide functionality and life to the digital age. Everything from our smartphones, tablets, PCs and even cars are, in some way or another, powered by these tiny silicon-based devices. While providing functionality to a multiplicity of electronic devices in the modern era, semiconductors are also critical to supercharging technological revolutions, including breakthroughs in artificial

As the financial market evolves, investors seek potency in small-cap stocks. In this dynamic market, three companies emerge as undiscovered opportunities poised for growth. To begin the first one, it strategically leverages the vast oil reserves of the Chaveroo Field, indicating immense untapped potential and a foundation for extraction. The second one’s optimistic outlook for

A subject you don’t read about a lot in the business media is investing in Greece. Europe? Sure. Even Latin America. But Greece? Not so much.  In December, I noticed an article from Barron’s that discussed why Greece’s turnaround is underway. John Paulson, the hedge fund guy, is big on the Greek markets.  “Greece’s stock

The retail sector took a major hit last year as stocks across the industry plunged. High inflation and depressed consumer sentiment created the perfect storm, driving share prices lower. As we move into 2024, many retail stocks remain beaten down, trading at bargain-basement valuations. However, there are signs inflation may be cooling, and the consumer

Outperforming the S&P 500 is the holy grail achievement for most investors. After all, who wouldn’t want to beat the benchmark that most mutual funds and ETFs fail to surpass annually? However, while we all have dreams of our stocks soaring well beyond the broader market, the reality is that it’s extremely difficult to consistently

The agricultural commodities sector was one of the hardest hit in recent years, thanks to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine, the two largest wheat exporters, and their conflict disrupted the global food supply chain. Unfortunately, this came just as increasing global food demand collided with constrained production capacity. With the U.N. predicting

Last year was booming for artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI became mainstream, and enterprises started making investments in the space. If you are wondering whether it is too late to invest, we are still in the early stages of adoption. This article discusses some AI stocks to buy that are central to this revolution. According

With the world fighting to go green, battery stocks are becoming far more attractive. After all, batteries play an essential role in the world’s move to renewable energy. Also, the U.S. Department of Energy announced it would provide $3.5 billion to companies that produce batteries and the essential minerals used to make them.  “Officials see batteries as

Video games are a huge growth market. Younger generations have increasingly prioritized games over video and music, with the gaming industry and gaming stocks surpassing revenues from older media forms such as music and movies. An industry boom, however, leads to intense competition. That has happened in spades in gaming. For example, on Steam, a

Not long ago, the electric vehicle (EV) industry was the hottest segment of the U.S. economy. Now it increasingly appears the industry could be entering a long winter. And investors want nothing to do with EV stocks.  Over the past three months, Tesla (TSLA) stock has dropped around 16%. And in fact, it has essentially

After soaring in 2020, space stocks return to earth as many companies descend from their previous highs. In 2020, space stocks returned 64% as a collective group; 2022 marked a hefty 12% loss (though still outperforming the S&P 500. While the verdict for 2023 isn’t yet in, expect space stocks to be fairly flat to

To say that AI stocks are popular with investors in 2024 would be an understatement.  In mid-December, Bloomberg published an article entitled The Year of Nvidia, AI Stocks and Lofty Valuations. As it highlighted, the Nasdaq 100 had its best year in 2023 in more than a decade.  Through the first two weeks of January,

The New Year gives investors the opportunity to reassess their portfolios, determine their objectives and plan accordingly. Investors often go into a New Year hoping to outperform last year’s returns. Some stocks offer that possibility. While index funds can generate respectable returns, several growth stocks can comfortably exceed index returns and reward long-term investors.  With the

Social media stocks have recovered nicely from the market downturn in 2022. The Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL), which is comprised of 43 stocks, has gained 9.6% in the last 12 months. Since bottoming in November 2022, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up 50%. It’s a big reversal for the social media space, which

With so many question marks facing the viability of the equities sector, concerned investors may want to turn their attention to compelling healthcare stocks. Primarily, the sector benefits from permanent relevance. It’s in a nation’s best interest to keep its citizenry healthy and productive, meaning that there will always be funds directed toward the broader

One of the major developments stemming from the Covid-19 crisis was the digitalization of myriad in-person functionalities, which may carry significant implications for remote learning stocks. While the underlying practice has been available for some time, the pandemic pushed the narrative to the forefront. Now, it’s possible that this niche of the digital economy will

When we imagine dividend aristocrats, a handful of big names take the spotlight. AT&T (NYSE:T), Realty Income (NYSE:O), Exxon Mobile (NYSE:XOM) — these are some of the common names investors flock to when finding income-generating options for their portfolio. But these names aren’t the only game in town and, in some cases, aren’t worth the

2023 was a great year for stocks generally, but not for all of them. Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) stock fell while the market obsessed over the so-called “Magnificent Seven” and over the new trend in weight-loss drugs. Now, however, it’s a new year and investors have a chance to buy PFE stock at an absurdly low price. Whether

While seemingly everyone was talking about the electrification of mobility, a forced pit stop might yield a more favorable entry point for EV stocks to buy. Though electric vehicles are likely the future, the sector suffered a setback as the combination of sharply accelerating inflation and rising borrowing costs took their toll on consumers. At