Years ago, hearing “cars will fly someday” sounded crazy. Today, it is more than a reality. Of course, we still don’t have cities full of flying cars, nor do they look like the cartoons we saw on TV when we were kids, but there is a lot of progress resulting from companies like these. These
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) is a leading wireless technology and semiconductors business I have written positively about, primarily citing its relatively cheap valuation and successful foray into 5G. However, the QCOM stock’s disappointing earnings results this year, coupled with one of its biggest markets, China, moving to develop a vibrant domestic semiconductor industry, have made me reconsider. QCOM’s
While a certain confidence in betting with the masses exist, investors wanting to up the ante may consider undervalued growth stocks. To better frame the discussion, it’s useful to consider the sport of baseball. Generally speaking, managers – especially of the old school variety – prefer disciplined at-bats. In other words, good things happen with
While attractive market subsegments like artificial intelligence dramatically bolstered sentiment for a select few enterprises, now may be the time to play the long game with value stocks for patient investors. Sure, the latest economic print for the third quarter encouraged the bulls. However, such a robust trajectory might not last. Put another way, targeting
If you’re a dividend investor, there is nothing more attractive than dividend aristocrats, those S&P 500 companies that have increased their annual dividend payment for 25 consecutive years or more. A recent article about two dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows got me thinking about the dividend aristocrats and possible opportunities to buy them at
Amid the valuations of large-cap stocks, notably tech stocks in the Magnificent 7 declining, this has led to this list of micro-cap stocks. Not only are investors expected to rotate into smaller and under-capitalized companies, but these companies also have unique theses that should keep investors interested. The micro-cap stocks to buy discussed in this
Despite facing the largest cumulative increase in official interest rates in 40 years, the United States economy has demonstrated surprising resilience. Throughout the past year, gross domestic product grew by 2.9%, and employment remains strong. Unemployment is standing at 3.9%. This has spelled great things for tech stocks to buy. The Fed funds rate has
In the dynamic stock market, the most lucrative opportunities often arise from the unexpected. This article delves into the strategies of three under the radar stocks to watch quietly making waves in their respective industries, poised to unleash substantial growth. The first one emerges as a standout on Deloitte’s Fast 500 list. It projects a
Although the general concept of stock picks for contrarian investors may be universally appealing, when it comes to the most extreme examples, most investors should probably stay away. Basically, while the rewards for when the stars align can be enormously high, they rarely align. In the long run, it’s better to stick with established investing
Growth stocks can net some of the largest gains in the market. These corporations feature high top-line growth each year. Some of these companies are profitable or are closing in on that milestone. While growth stocks can generate the highest gains, they are also the most vulnerable during economic downturns and corrections. Some of them
Dividend stocks for retirement have to emphasize two points. Beyond pure yield, safe dividend stocks for retirement offer a long history of dividend distributions and a sustainable operational model to ensure the company’s longevity. Some companies offer massive one-time dividend events. Others take on hefty debt loads to juice their yield without shielding themselves financially
Your job, as an investor, isn’t to be a hero and speculate on poor-performing business. Rather, your goal should be to make money and, just as importantly, not lose money. Just as ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) is a money-losing operation, CHPT stock is a wealth burner and will likely continue to disappoint its investors. ChargePoint, a provider of EV charging
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, the definition of cryptos that have real futures ahead continues to shift. Investors are largely over meme-fueled cryptos and other short-lived trends like NFCs, which have largely been the domain of traders and others looking to make a quick buck. Scammers like Sam Bankman-Fried and Do Kwon have
Cannabis stocks could see higher highs in 2024. For one, according to a recent Gallup survey, 70% of Americans back legalization. “Support for marijuana legalization has reached a new record high nationally, with seven in 10 Americans—including a sizable majority of Republicans, Democrats and independents—now backing an end to prohibition,” according to an article by Kyle
The release of “Dumb Money” has sparked renewed attention in meme stocks to buy and hold, shedding light on the 2021 retail trading frenzy. The interest in meme stocks led to the widespread popularity of stocks like GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) which seemingly offered nothing for the savvy investor, marking an important chapter
2023 has been a volatile one for the equities markets, especially for the tech sector. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, two of the most widely followed indexes, have experienced significant swings in performance, as investors reacted to changing economic conditions, interest rates and earnings reports. Uncertainty around where interest rates would land in the
The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) remains challenged. Several high profile IPOs carried out earlier this autumn have fizzled, including for German shoemaker Birkenstock (NYSE:BIRK) and British chipmaker Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM). According to data from privately held investment bank Renaissance Capital, a total of 96 IPOs have raised $18.8 billion collectively this year. This
This year has seen a remarkable surge in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) stocks, driven by a promise of commercialization in the not-too-distant future. Projections suggest the global flying car market could reach $17.84 billion by 2030, expanding to $1 trillion by 2040 and a staggering $9 trillion by 2050. This signals significant potential
Telehealth stocks were all the rage during the pandemic, with many expecting the valuations of these companies to soar due to people staying home and practicing social distancing. However, as the old normal returned, some investors cast doubt over the long-term viability of telehealth stocks. The truth is this: The pandemic was a black swan
Stock gains are great, but they don’t necessarily continue forever. Today’s fast rising investment can be tomorrow’s disappointment. As such, it is important for investors to pay attention to what is happening with the stocks they own and be ready to sell when the situation warrants or when the thesis behind an investment changes. While