Brand power is real. The brand that consumers associate with a company is quantifiable and something valued. For example, Statista claims that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is currently the world’s most valuable brand and is worth nearly $300 billion. That’s impressive. Of course, much of a brand’s value is tied up in a company’s reputation and the

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) excels as a fintech growth stock by offering cost-effective digital financial services. The SOFI stock initially specialized in refinancing student loans but expanded into three segments: lending (student, personal, and home loans), financial services, and a technology platform. The company’s market cap increased from $4.1 billion in October 2022 to $7 billion

In unpredictable financial markets, investors often seek the elusive formula for long-term wealth creation. The stock market, with its enticing prospects and inherent volatility, presents a formidable challenge to those seeking sustained prosperity. Yet, amid the market’s ebb and flow, certain companies have adopted strategies that harness the true power of compounding, steadily building value

Like many stocks in 2023, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) was flying higher on cruise control until August hit, and then PLTR stock sputtered along for the next three months.  As I write this, its shares have lost 25% of their value in the last month. If not for a slight reassurance in the first two weeks

Today, we’re looking into the future in order to determine which stocks to buy for long-term growth. Obviously, a lot can change in the next 25 years. Imagine back to 1995, if you were alive, and consider what 2020 was predicted to look like. The point is that it’s not easy to make accurate projections

With the market presenting some mixed signals, now may be the time to consider the best Warren Buffett stocks for the circumstances. Put another way, certain ideas from the holdings of the Oracle of Omaha’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) conglomerate stand out. To be sure, you don’t want to bank your entire life savings on the

With the major equity indices signaling the possibility of a slowdown – if not an outright downcycle – investors may be better served considering overlooked value stocks. At this moment, I like the idea of self-preservation, meaning that taking on hyped growth names may not be prudent. To use a sports analogy, it’s possible we

Anytime you bring up the concept of “forever stocks,” you’re running the risk of incurring a serious tail risk. Obviously, forever is a long time – long enough for something to go wrong. Still, certain entities stand out because they basically command permanent relevance. To be sure, my ideas for forever stocks are boring –

International companies, especially here in the U.S., don’t get the attention they deserve. They are sometimes overlooked as another alternative to the U.S. market. However, investors should pay greater attention to stocks in other international markets that offer great potential and, most importantly, diversification, which is critical to a robust investment portfolio. Companies located in

Despite the sell-offs in the broader indices like the S&P 500, the potential of aerial car stocks holds steady. These companies are pioneering a new era of aerial transportation. There are numerous possible applications of this technology, ranging from warehouse operations to search and rescue missions. An appealing fact about these flying car stocks is

The stock market has helped many investors generate long-term returns. However, the market has various stretches of high volatility that can rattle many investors. Prolonged corrections and recessions are even worse and can test the mettle of the most committed investors, which is what can make blue-chip stocks to appealing. Some investors prefer to minimize

Earlier this year, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gained widespread recognition for its investment in generative artificial intelligence chatbot developer OpenAI. More recently, however, Microsoft was put to the test with a closely watched earnings event. The company passed the test with flying colors and MSFT stock now could end 2023 with a rally.           

In my last article on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock, I discussed renewed bullishness following the release of the fintech/neobank’s latest fiscal results on Oct. 30. So far, a round of post-earnings bullishness has taken shape, albeit moderately. On Oct. 31, the first trading day after Q3 results hit the street, shares rallied by around 8.79%.

Everything appears to be going right for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock. The technology giant just completed its $68 billion takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard. It’s monetizing its artificial intelligence products and pull ahead in the race for AI supremacy. Exceptional Q3 financial results showed continued strength in cloud-computing and legacy software. With the wind

In the thrill of bull markets, investors often race to buy the best growth stocks. Conversely, bear markets cast a shadow of hesitation, with investors wary of diving into the downtrend. However, embracing a contrarian view might pave a golden path for long-term future gains. Amid looming economic clouds, the best growth stocks stand as

Flying cars may soon become a reality. In the past few years, dozens of flying car stocks have emerged with one mission, the creation of the world’s first and fully functional flying car. Significant potential exists from this possibility.  The flying car industry was valued at around $220 million in 2022. Over the next two