The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sometimes fragile nature of the American healthcare system. Many people had to delay elective surgeries and forego other treatments for an extended period. Others were scared of going to a clinic for fear of exposure to the virus. This crisis showed us the value of telehealth stocks. Thanks to the
Fintech stocks have endured quite the fall in recent years. Unlike most tech sectors, many of the market’s most innovative fintech stocks remain down and out, barely participating in last year’s tech-focused market recovery. Indeed, it’s not hard to imagine that many investors have moved on from the companies with high hopes of disrupting the
If you invested in just about any of the big tech stocks earlier last year, chances are you made a decent return by year’s end. The Nasdaq, which tracks many of the major technology equities, rose by 43.4% in 2023, beating all other major indices. Now that we’re in 2024, it’s time to reexamine some of these tech giants
Early in 2023, many investors were seeking out dividend stocks to buy because of expectations for a flat to falling market. But as the risk-on sentiment returns to market, some investors may be turning towards growth stocks. But that could still work in the favor of owning dividend stocks. With dividend stocks, a strong total
2023 was dominated by the Magnificent Seven stocks, which has left investors wondering how much higher mega-cap stocks can go. Investors worry that growth is nearing a peak or perhaps reversing. That is just one of the reasons that small cap stocks look particularly strong at the moment. Beyond that, small cap stocks are known
When it comes to investing in equities, buying stocks that are benefiting a great deal from current trends and those poised for a significant lift from future trends is a very good approach to take. After all, as we saw from the performances of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) during last year’s artificial intelligence (AI)
Thankfully, no passengers or crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 were critically injured after the frightening blowout of a plug door and piece of fuselage from the 737-9 MAX jet Friday night, which forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Investors in Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) didn’t seem too concerned about
In early December, Barron’s published an article about a little-known Ohio-based company that had grown its annual dividend for 50 consecutive years. It got me thinking about mid-cap stocks with robust dividends. The featured company above is RPM International (NYSE:RPM), with great brands such as Tremco, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane, and Tremclad. They are a paint
The space race is real and is part of our daily life as humanity. More and more companies are participating in this sector by creating spacecraft, engines, software, and technology, among many other things. Understanding that the aerospace sector is one pumping out jobs and attracting investment dollars today, you could line up your portfolio
Last year, even the best EV charging stocks have not been wealth creators. On the other hand, factors like cash burn and competition have translated into weakness in EV charging stocks. However, there is no doubt the best part of growth is still to come. I, therefore, consider the EV charging infrastructure a big investment
The S&P 500 Luxury Goods Index has experienced a torrid start to the year, falling by nearly 5%. However, I wouldn’t be worried about my luxury goods stocks if I were you. Luxury products are what are called veblen goods. Given the consistent spending power of their end markets, veblen goods possess the latitude to perform throughout
Space stocks are the next frontier in more ways than one. These companies are pioneering us toward the stars but are also great businesses in their own right. Collectively, space stocks are helping us extend travel beyond the Earth’s atmosphere and are great growth drivers for delivering gains to investors. In this article, I’ve put
At the end of December, Bloomberg reported that almost $17 billion in software-related distressed debt was trading significantly below 100 cents on the dollar. This suggests that 2024 could be the year to sell overly leveraged software stocks. The report suggested that software companies in this predicament might turn to private credit to get themselves
Is Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) stock right for you? The answer is that it depends. There’s an elephant in the room that can’t be ignored, as Lululemon’s founder is stirring up controversy in the media. However, investors may choose to overlook this problem because of Lululemon’s impressive revenue growth. Not everyone will want to invest in
A year ago, the financial pundits were worried about Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The Bitcoin (BTC-USD) price was wobbling and flailing, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler was seemingly on the warpath against Coinbase. That was actually the right time to buy COIN stock. Now that the sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, I don’t recommend investing in Coinbase.
The start of a new year is the time to take a look at your portfolio and make the necessary changes. While it may not be possible for you to sell stocks unless you are making a profit on them, it can certainly be possible for you to keep a watch on the best stocks
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. That goes for stocks, too. Small-cap stocks tend to outperform larger ones over time. It tends to follow periods of underperformance, and then the small caps surge in value and dominate. We may be at such an inflection point. While the S&P 600 index of small-cap stocks
Let’s face it – not everyone wants to research individual stocks. That’s why index-tracking exchange traded funds can be so useful. Among the most popular ETFs is the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), which includes some of the best-known names in technology. Is QQQ stock right for you, though? It probably deserves a place in
Even though the stock market is off to a rough open this year, there’s a lot of reason to be bullish about investing in 2024. The economy looks to improve, inflation is back to manageable levels and consumer discretionary stocks look to be a good sector for new investors. Consumer discretionary stocks are those that
Can yesterday’s laggard become today’s leader in just a few months? Anything’s possible on Wall Street, and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock is proving this principle by regaining the market’s favor. There’s no guarantee that INTC stock’s comeback will continue in 2024, but it may be worthwhile to own a few shares. Now that Intel is jumping headfirst