During the pandemic era, several healthcare stocks skyrocketed. The focus was, however, on biopharma companies with an early-mover advantage related to the vaccine against Covid-19. Sentiments have changed drastically in a post-pandemic era with 2023 being a subdued year for healthcare stocks. However, there is no doubt about the point that global healthcare spending will
Embarking on a steady sail through the riveting investment realm, the name Warren Buffett continues to spark enthusiasm. Steering the mighty ship of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B), Buffett maintains vigilant control over an awe-inspiring $340 billion investment portfolio. While harboring nearly $150 billion in cash, he stands ever-ready to pounce on burgeoning opportunities with a
Last Monday, a landmark U.S. trial against Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) began, and the case represents one of the first antitrust cases embarked upon by the U.S. Department of Justice against a large technology company in years. What does that have to do with MSFT stock? Now, core to the Justice Department’s case is how “distribution agreements”
Eyebrows were recently raised on news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sold 511,000 shares of APPL stock worth $87.8 million before taxes. However, investors should ignore the insider selling and double down on Apple’s shares for continued long-term gains. According to filings with securities regulators, Cook earned $41.5 million from the stock sale after
From late spring through much of the summer, AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) stock encountered a fair bit of turbulence. With sales of the big pharma firm’s flagship drug Humira dropping, investors bailed on ABBV stock, fearful of continued poor results ahead. However, since the release of AbbVie’s Q2 2023 results back in July, investor sentiment for this
If you’ve filled up your gas tank recently, you know that the cost of gasoline is still high. And this is also the season where home heating costs rise in correlation with falling temperatures. These are tailwinds for energy stocks. If you value growth in your portfolio, consider buying great energy stocks at some point.
The resilience of consumer spending amidst rising interest rates is, in part, thanks to an often overlooked yet significant factor, the aging demographic of Americans. As individuals aged 65 and older now represent a record share of total consumer spending, they play a crucial role in stabilizing the economy. Their financial stability and decreased susceptibility
Treasury bond yields could stay higher for longer and there may be a slowdown in the U.S. economy. However, Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) can continue to thrive despite these challenging conditions. GOOGL stock earns a “B” grade as it might dip or go sideways for a while if there are economic problems,
These three disruptor stocks stand at the forefront of innovation in an era marked by technological revolutions. Specifically, their progressive focus on harnessing the power of AI and cutting-edge technology is reshaping the transportation landscape and beyond. From ride-sharing to predictive maintenance and electric vehicles, these companies are rewriting the rules and propelling us into
Lately, there has been plenty of news directly and indirectly affecting Chevron (NYSE:CVX) stock. Namely, after spiking last month, crude oil prices have pulled back. Still, while Chevron has slightly fallen out of favor, don’t assume that now’s the time to sell (if you own it), or avoid (if you’ve yet to make it a
The global economy’s momentum has slowed due to various factors like rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict adds more uncertainty. The IMF predicts global economic growth to be 2.9% in 2024, down from the previous forecast of 3% in July. Not even the breakout year enjoyed by
A signature achievement of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 was the billions of dollars in tax credits to promote clean energy projects. About $40 billion of those tax credits have been tapped to date. That should be bullish for clean energy stocks. But this is a time when the law of unintended consequences comes
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified companies, with businesses ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing to healthcare. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years, generating over $538 billion in revenue and $13 billion in net income in the last twelve months. However, volatility and a souring macroeconomic outlook
Consumers rely on energy companies for utilities, transportation, and other essentials. Many companies in this industry don’t have the highest valuations and tend to be safer investments. Energy is one of the last expenses consumers cut. People will still travel in their cars and pay to fill up their gas tanks. People in electric vehicles
Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO, Lisa Su, aims to challenge Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) 85% market dominance in AI processors. AMD’s MI300 line focuses on inference solutions that analyze new data using pre-trained AI models. To achieve this, AMD must dispel the notion that Nvidia processors are better because of its software. But some, like Lamini, find
Electric vehicle sales are set to accelerate. In fact, according to an Ernst & Young survey, nearly half of consumers in the United Sates (48%) plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next two years. That’s a 19% jump year throughout year just in the U.S. So, we wanted to look at some of
The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA), which is tied to the rate of inflation, was a whopping 8.7% this year. It is expected to be around 3.2% for 2024. That’s a big increase for retirees living on a fixed income. While the Social Security increase can be used to help with everyday living
There’s an old saying on Wall Street that there are many reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy: You think the price will go up. That saying is especially true when it comes to executives or board members buying up the stock of a company they manage or oversee. Known as
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a dominant force in the world of tech. When investors think of mega-cap tech stocks, MSFT stock is one that simply has to be in the discussion. In that regard, and considering the stock’s weighting in major indices, it’s likely that most passive investors already have significant exposure to this name. In
While investors favor technology stocks for their growth, they can also be a reliable source of dividend income. Dividend tech stocks offer investors above-market earnings growth and a reliable income stream. As we head into 2024, technology has emerged as one of the most resilient sectors. Secular growth trends such as the digitization of the