As we enter the second half of the year, certain stocks look primed for success. Earnings season is underway and many well-known companies have outperformed, igniting a rally in their share price. Other companies have different catalysts driving their stock to new heights. With the market rally of the last 18 months only now starting to broaden out, there

Arguably, there’s never a bad time to consider trustworthy dividend stocks. By securing passive income, you can complement any returns you generate through speculation. Also, by having dividend-paying companies in your portfolio, you stand a better chance of ending up in positive territory. These factors may become even more critical at this present juncture. Over

Let’s face it – the main reason why you’re considering tech stocks that are poised to benefit from groundbreaking developments is high growth potential. Sure, you can always buy large-capitalization enterprises. Their predictable businesses offer a higher likelihood of success. However, that success will be mitigated in terms of upside magnitude. Think of these stalwarts

Finding the top stocks to buy before the elections is a sharp move. Looking at the potential of Trump 2.0, three stocks with the potential for sustained growth are critical to deriving stable returns. These three companies have emerged as compelling choices in this regard (a Republican win).  Fundamentally, each offers distinct advantages that cater

When the markets are trading near all-time highs, it’s important to remain cautious. At the same time, a small part of the portfolio can be allocated to high-risk bets to make full utilization of the bull market. With the possibility of rate cuts in the coming quarters, the rally possibly has some more juice. The

The 2024 election is shaping up to be the wildest in recent history. In just one month, the American people have witnessed an assassination attempt on one candidate and the dropping out of the other. Yet, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump earlier this month and the announcement of President Joe Biden dropping

Lithium stocks continue to be in dire straits well into 2024. The price for the rare earth mineral, lithium carbonate, has fallen 11.4% since the start of the year. On a similar point, the prized rare earth mineral’s price plummeted more than 81% just in 2023 alone. There are a couple, relevant market forces to

Dividend aristocrats are stocks with at least 25 years of consecutive annual dividend growth. These “regal” dividend stocks are often considered some of the highest-quality long-term stocks to buy and hold. Yet, perception and reality don’t necessarily match. Even when measuring them by total returns, or price appreciation and dividends, many of these names have

Warren Buffett – arguably the world’s greatest investor – once said that it pays to be greedy when others are fearful. And I believe that is certainly the case we have with tech stocks today.  Right now, tech stocks are crashing on fears that the so-called “AI Bubble” is popping. AI favorites like Nvidia (NVDA),

Investors have been on a roller coaster ride for the past four years. One of the longest bull markets in history was brought to a screeching halt by the global pandemic. The S&P 500 lost over one-third of its value in a matter of a few weeks. Yet immediately afterward, the popular benchmark index rocketed

Roughly 13% of all urban garbage winds up being converted into electricity, the United Nations Environment Programme reported. In March, a company called Warsan Waste Management launched the largest waste-to-electricity facility in the world in Dubai. Each year, the plant will convert 2 million metric tons of Dubai’s garbage into sufficient electricity for about 135,000

If you’ve been meaning to invest in some of the market’s top solar stocks but never had a chance to get in at a price that makes sense, perhaps the latest summertime pullback represents an opportunity to do some buying. Undoubtedly, the broad basket of green energy companies has sold off with the expectation that

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) is well-known as a leader in 5G semiconductors, but it’s also a chip stock that lags behind many of the top names in this sector — most notably Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The company powers the sort of data throughput and connectivity we all rely on with its advanced chips and RF solutions. In 2023,

When it comes to finding stocks for substantial gains, dividend stocks do not often disappoint. Various dividend stocks vary by total yield, the overall growth profile of the underlying business, and other fundamentals. But if a company is paying out a dividend, it generally means it’s a stock that’s generating sufficient cash flow to power future growth while returning capital to shareholders.

Investors are always on the lookout for stocks at bargain prices. The thrill of identifying an undervalued asset, purchasing and watching it appreciate in value is as applicable to the stock market as any other market.  Bargain stocks offer a lot aside from the thrill of the hunt. Since the price is already low, there’s

Gold stocks are the ultimate hedge against inflation. While the recent rally has put the top names in the spotlight, plenty of stocks flying under the radar show massive potential. Before diving into the gold stocks to invest in, let’s understand why gold serves as a good hedge against inflation. As one of the oldest