Cloud computing has helped companies save money and improve efficiency. This technology is the backbone of many corporations and is one of the last expenses these entities will cut. The significance of cloud computing stocks has helped tech stalwarts like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) power up the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 for several years. While Microsoft and Amazon have been the leaders
Agriculture stocks have been experiencing a downturn due to declining crop prices and high costs associated with interest rates. This may offer an opportunity to get into some undervalued agriculture stocks looking to gain from precision agriculture. However, a little patience may be worth the wait as the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts a 23%
The holidays aren’t usually hot for tech stocks, except for well-known eCommerce companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). However, that represents a buying opportunity for investors. Shoppers seek consumer discretionary and similar stocks for their holiday portfolio and leave quality tech stocks aside. This is making way for the best tech stocks to buy. What’s more, 2024
The year 2023 was not great for telecom companies or their hardware providers. After heavy spending in 2021 and 2022, many firms dialed back investments this year. On the consumer side, sales of smartphones dipped after last year’s record pace. Despite the dip, several 5G stocks have risen up and gained a ton of value.
Dividend investing is a very common strategy for long-term investing. It is a great source of passive income for investors looking to set aside capital and allow it to grow, compound and be reinvested. Searching for high dividend-yielding companies that are robust and financially stable can be a difficult task. This is due to the
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) are staples for investors, but potential millionaires may find small-cap altcoins intriguing. These tokens carry higher risks and limited regulatory protection, offering a speculative yet thrilling opportunity. However, anticipated events, including significant halvings and potential interest rate decreases, set the stage for substantial crypto value surges. As Bitcoin soared, investors
We are almost at the end of the year, and what a year this has been! High inflation, high-interest rates, fears of a recession, and low consumer spending continued to remain at the top of our minds, but I believe the worst is over. This means it’s time for many forward-looking investors to begin their
Amid challenges like high interest rates and inflation, top-performing stocks have displayed resilience this year. As economic pressures are anticipated to ease, the Russell 2000 Index is poised for a revival, offering an opportunity to delve into promising stocks to watch. Analysts have identified three top-rated stocks with the potential for significant gains in the
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the future of technology. The advent of generative AI in 2023 promises to fundamentally reshape the world. The future of technology has also fundamentally changed, and the speed of innovation is likely to only accelerate. The advent of technologies, including generative AI and conversational AI, is reshaping entire industries.
In the bustling AI arena, where innovation is the currency and adaptability is the key, three of the top AI stocks have emerged as titans, steering the world towards an imminent trillion-dollar future. Their fundamentals are vividly depicted in their fiscal performance. They encapsulate a narrative beyond numbers, embodying resilience, strategic prowess and an unwavering
Lithium stocks can fill numerous holes in an investor’s portfolio. Not only is the spot price of lithium expected to rise substantially shortly, which gives it growth characteristics, but many lithium stocks also pay substantial dividends and have operations based outside of the United States. This combination of qualities makes lithium stocks attractive options for
Small-cap stocks are ready for a 2024 resurgence as investors’ risk appetite grows but mega-caps remain somewhat overvalued. Small-caps have had a tough year thus far, though, as evidenced by the Russell 2000 returning a slim 7% since January. But that’s about to change. Intelligent investors are poised to snag some small-caps within the Russell
Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed for The New York Times during the financial markets collapse in 2008 titled, “Buy American. I Am.” At the time, the housing market was in free fall, Lehman Brothers had just imploded, and the stock market tumbled 20% on its way to losing more than half its value before hitting bottom. Buffett’s
Not every investor wants to roll the dice and take on risky stocks. While some of those stocks can deliver life-changing gains, these types of stocks can also end up accruing significant losses. Blue-chip stocks are a less risky alternative that embraces the mantra of “slow and steady wins the race.” Most of these stocks
With the world attempting to go green, the Biden Administration just announced a $7 billion investment in hydrogen hubs in the U.S. Deployment of low-cost, clean hydrogen is crucial to meeting Biden’s climate goals. All of which should be a powerful catalyst for related hydrogen stocks. Plus, as I’ve noted, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America believe hydrogen could be an $11
The holiday season is around the corner. Some argue that this is one of the most awaited festivities of the year, bringing most families together during this yuletide season. People plan to travel to their cherished hometowns or a new destination for a holiday getaway. Either way, it provides investors with opportunities to take advantage
Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) rally to the $41,800 mark signals a pivotal recovery. It reflects a 6% rise within a day and a resurgence in investor confidence. Yet, within this bullish momentum, discerning investors are eyeing certain cryptos to sell, particularly those with little real-world utility. Moreover, the crypto market is tilting towards valuing robust fundamentals over
Fortune reported in November that rent is cheaper than mortgages in 95 out of 97 major metropolitan areas in the U.S. These rental market trends were from Bank of America’s economists. “[T]heir analysis found that ‘rent was still cheaper than mortgages in all but two of 97 major Metro Areas,’ as of October, despite the
In one year’s time, the stock of AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), which currently operates 950 movie theatres and is the market leader in the U.S., plunged from nearly $90 a share to $7, losing about 90% of its previous value. What battered AMC’s stock could be distilled into one phrase: Covid-19. Afraid of catching a deadly disease,
Looking back, 2021 was a golden year for growth stocks. But it didn’t take much time for sentiments to reverse when tight monetary policies translated into a big correction in 2022. The current year has seen mixed results, and I would classify it as a year of consolidation and selective buying. As the markets start