It’s been tougher to recommend dividend stocks to buy and hold in the past two years given the rise in interest rates.  After all, when you can buy a short-term Treasury bill that pays more than 5% and is fully backed and guaranteed by the U.S. government, opting for a dividend stock yielding 2.5% hardly

It used to be a company being valued at $1 trillion was a big deal. When Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) became the first company to cross that threshold in 2018, there was a lot of hoopla surrounding the event. Today, it seems companies routinely earn trillion-dollar market caps. Not really, but there are six companies as of

It’s almost turkey time, but Thanksgiving means more than stuffing yourself and enjoying leftovers for a week. But it’s also time for football. And this makes it a great time to look at football stocks. Think about it. It’s a national tradition to eat as much as possible before crashing on the couch to watch a

What will the next decade bring and how will we be living in the 2030s? It’s a question marketing professionals and traders spend a lot of time trying to figure out as they forecast which stocks will define and dominate the next decade for consumers. In 2010, who among us could have predicted the rise

The financial sector has had a tough time since the beginning of 2023. With inflation and the banking crisis, it has been tough for banks and financial companies to win the trust of consumers. While it may take time to recover, there are top fintech stocks worth keeping an eye on. As we transition toward digital

In the ever-evolving investment landscape, penny stocks to buy emerge as the thrill-seekers’ darlings. Known for their high-risk, high-reward nature, these stocks attract investors with their low share prices and the promise of substantial gains. Furthermore, these stocks mirror current growth trends in various industries, demonstrating resilience in a tumultuous economy. Among them, certain standouts

Savvy investors are starting to look for some of the best stocks for slowing inflation. The latest reports show that inflation slowed dramatically in October. In fact, inflation between September and October was flat. On a year-over-year basis, the numbers were also good. Consumer prices in October were 3.2% higher than they were a year

While Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may not fit the traditional mold of a retirement stock with its ultra-low dividend yield of 0.03%, its dominance in semiconductor manufacturing for generative artificial intelligence positions it as a lucrative long-term investment, with a surge in demand for generative AI technology, NVDA stock has seen significant stock growth, up over 220%

The signals are growing stronger and stronger for tech stocks.  If the Federal Reserve continues to see firm economic signals, it will inevitably choose to lower rates shortly. That’s why the news that October’s CPI hit its lowest rate in  2 years was such a strong signal.  It tells the markets that the Federal Reserve

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has seen an 80% year-to-date share price surge. Notably, JOBY stock marked a milestone with the first electric air taxi flight in New York City. A partnership with Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) has brought about the potential for New York City to become an early launch market (awaiting FAA certification), with Joby currently

After a rally that just won’t stop, are you still reluctant to buy Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META)? Get over it! There’s much more room to grow and gain value from Meta Platforms. The final months of 2023 should be outstanding for META stock and its investors, and 2024 could be another year for the buyers to remember and the

What hidden-gem clean-energy stock are too many traders missing out on? Here’s a clue: Take a look at China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). There’s a catalyst coming up in a few months for Li Auto, so the best strategy is to start accumulating LI stock now.                Alternatively,

With the impending holiday rush on the horizon, the e-commerce arena braces for a titanic clash between industry behemoths. These e-commerce stocks to buy have emerged as formidable players, each showcasing unique strategies and strengths. Strategies such as optimization of the fulfillment network, diverse ecosystem bolstered by technological innovations and transformative agri-tech solutions stand as

Price performance has been quite swingy for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock which stumbled ahead of its Q3 earnings release in late October. Then, the initial response to results/updates to guidance was negative. Yet as I discussed previously, analysts and investors were not exactly impressed with AMD’s 2023 sales guidance. This post-earnings pullback quickly turned

How did Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock earn its membership among the “Magnificent Seven” club of technology giants? Of course, it has something to do with Microsoft gaining an early and strong foothold in the field of generative artificial intelligence. Even after MSFT stock spent much of 2023 moving higher, it still earns an “A” grade and should continue

With the holidays around the corner, now is a great time to search for the best growth stocks to buy. The new bull market has been set and investors cannot overlook the opportunities that are present. Instead of splurging your holiday bonus on unnecessary luxuries, you can instead deploy that money into your stock portfolio. 

The S&P Kensho Electric Vehicles Index, which tracks the performance of electric vehicle (EV) and ancillary stocks, is down nearly 15% year-to-date. The index’s dilution communicates the difficulties EV companies faced this year amid elevated interest rates and a slowdown in the economic cycle. However, I foresee an inflection point. In my view, we could experience