Semiconductor-producing companies are vital to the global economy because most electronic equipment, such as smartphones, vehicles, televisions, refrigerators and medical care devices require the technology. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) is a popular metric for tracking the industry as a whole. Over the past year, it has returned 43%, and over the past five years,
Navigating through the scintillating universe of metaverse stocks to buy opens a vortex of incredible opportunities for investors with foresight. These stocks are gracefully positioned at the intersection of breakthrough technology and enveloping experiences, scripting the next chapter of interaction, commerce and virtual realms. Moreover, with industry giants and nascent innovators alike jostling to plant
If rate cuts are indeed a big catalyst, the outlook for equities is bullish for the next year and 2025. Consultancy firm Capital Economics believes that the S&P 500 Index can touch 6,500 in 2025 with artificial intelligence stocks likely to be the market upside drivers. Considering the bullish outlook, it’s wise to look at
The meme stock craze is, thankfully for many, behind us. What was an incredible run in 2021 has given way to outright declines for most heavily-traded and heavily-shorted meme stocks. In fact, no companies have held their 2021 highs, moving even higher last year or this year, on subsequent rallies. For many investors, this flash
Fintech stocks are a fickle bunch. Marred by misaligned operational models and falling prey to rising interest rates, many fintech stocks are in the gutter compared to last year. Still, a handful of them are emerging victorious. For fintech firms able to navigate today’s tricky economic climate, early investors could emerge from the other side
In times of economic uncertainty, it can be wise for investors to search for undervalued stocks. While the broader market wallows in pessimism, these discounted businesses offer substantial upside when their intrinsic value is eventually recognized. In this article, I’ll highlight three such value stocks that analysts believe could double over the next 12 months.
The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for companies and investors alike. When the Covid-19 pandemic triggered a market crash in early 2020, the Federal Reserve responded aggressively by slashing interest rates to near zero. Many companies took advantage of ultra-cheap borrowing costs to load up on debt and survive the massive economic
At first glance, things seem rather bleak for the retail stocks category. Consumer spending is set to decline as the economy weakens. Inflation has caused folks to tighten their belts. The resumption of student loan payments will further crimp household budgets. And soaring interest rates make it harder to obtain affordable consumer credit. That’s all
Many foreign markets are struggling economically, with China’s real estate issues weighing on the country’s economy and much of Europe still in a recession. Moreover, high U.S. interest rates are hurting countries that don’t have our strong labor market and resilient economic growth to offset that negative catalyst. Still, many wealthy foreign consumers are likely
The Fluor Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Fluor Corporation — The engineering and construction company gained 2% after UBS upgraded Fluor shares to buy. The Wall Street firm is bullish on Fluor after reaching agreements to complete
XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) stock has some exciting developments ahead. XPeng plans to enter major European markets like Germany, the UK, and France in 2024. The company has formed a significant alliance with European auto giant Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY). Its autonomous technology, enabling EVs to operate as self-driving taxis, holds promise for the European market. On top of
E-commerce companies have struggled mightily coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. After skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021 as people the world over were forced to shop exclusively online, e-commerce stocks came crashing back to earth over the last two years as interest rates rose and people returned to in-store shopping. Consequently, the Dow Jones Internet
Stock market corrections, though unsettling, are often prime buying opportunities. Millionaire investors recognize this and opt for growth stocks with stable business models that pay dividends, in their wealth-building portfolios. In times of uncertainty and volatility, dividend-paying companies with clear and consistent profitability and a clear growth trajectory shine. It’s never too early to build
Dividend payments are important to investors—especially with stock prices softening in the face of high interest rates. Many shareholders depend on the cash they get from dividend stocks for both income and just general portfolio buoyancy amid ongoing uncertainty. Above-average dividends communicate that companies are committed to returning excess cash to shareholders. Many dividend hunting
Even if their growth rates have slowed quite a bit since the pandemic, there are still noteworthy growth stocks across the market. Beyond just the often-hyped AI sector, there are noteworthy opportunities in a wide range of growth stocks spanning digital advertising, communications and the e-commerce sectors. Of course, a potential market downturn could always
A recent news story got me thinking about print media stocks making a comeback. Axios recently reported on Punchbowl News’ revamped website. The move by the congressional news startup is meant to generate more revenue by making its content more available to those who aren’t D.C. insiders. D.C.-based media companies have seen their valuations rise
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it will keep interest rates higher for a longer period of time than expected. Therefore, traders and analysts will have more time to scrutinize the financials of companies, making speculative stock plays less tenable. Speculative stocks are those that have seen a price increase due to trader speculation as
Growth stocks, marked by surging revenues and earnings, continue to captivate discerning investors. These juggernauts channel profits into expansion, promising potential market outperformance. As investors continue to hunt for the best growth stocks to buy, it’s worth noting that over the past 15 years, this investment approach has glittered with undeniable success. After a somewhat
Before I give you a short list of penny stocks to sell, it’s good to remind investors what we mean by penny stocks. This category used to be reserved for stocks that were trading for less than one dollar (i.e. for pennies), but has been expanded to include any stock trading for less than five
Quantum computing will open up a new realm of possibilities. Right now, many potential discoveries are beyond our reach. This is primarily due to the limitations of processing power, such as modeling complex systems in health, finance, and science. We’ve reached a limit to the degree of speed and power of our processing chips due