One sector generating major gains in 2023 went largely unnoticed – offshore oil stocks. Stocks in the sector exploded over the past few months, with some doubling in price (or more). One analyst notes a few key factors making offshore oil stocks an ideal play today. First, high utilization rates keep offshore oil companies busy
To combat rising oil prices and meet climate goals, governments incentivize EV adoption. While pricey, EVs offer long-term savings. The electric vehicle future is clear, but adoption remains low. Governments offer incentives, creating high demand for EVs and charging networks. We’ve seen Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) success, and other EV companies are thriving. Most stocks in the
The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming in 2023, accounting for 19.1% of total car sales with global sales expected to reach 14.5 million units by the end of the year. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and the general rise of EVs have been fed by the growing electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States and elsewhere.
Uncertainty is something that we can evaluate in the financial markets in general. There are many tools and indicators that we can monitor to visualize and quantify uncertainty at a general level in the markets, but there is something that is completely individual and that is risk aversion. It is true that we cannot visualize
In the bustling realm of technology, cloud computing shines brilliantly. So, Astute investors are actively scouting cloud computing stocks to buy, fueled by some enticing forecasts. Fortune Business Insights predicts cloud computing’s revenue to escalate from $677.95 billion in 2023 to an astounding $2.43 trillion by 2030. And, reflecting a 20% compound annual growth rate,
Whether you’re skeptical of the metaverse’s long-term vision or not, it’s undeniably evolving at leaps and bounds. The groundwork has been set and continues to develop. From cryptocurrencies to virtual concert tickets to VR gaming, the metaverse is becoming an everyday part of our lives. This normalization has led to the emergence of metaverse stocks
The energy market in 2023 is facing a paradoxical situation. On one hand, oil and gas prices have largely rebounded from their historic lows in 2020 and 2021, thanks to geopolitics around the Russian-Ukrainian war and the supply constraints imposed by OPEC and its allies. On the other hand, not all oil and gas companies
Growth stocks aren’t going anywhere. While markets might be trending lower, the major growth stocks that have outperformed in recent years continue to move fast. These growth stocks also take steps to ensure that they continue to grow and expand at a brisk clip. Many of the best-known growth stocks have major catalysts either in
I recently read an article from ReadWrite, an online publication about emerging technologies. The article discussed independent contractors’ past, present and future in the modern workforce. As a freelance writer, I couldn’t help but read it. After all, not a second passes without somebody posting a new piece about how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect
The United States economy is resistant to any recession possible. That’s because the strength of this economy lies in its high level of diversification. With the five largest industries contributing to approximately two-thirds of the GDP spread out across different sectors, the impact of economic shocks is mitigated. That diversity forms the foundation of the
Selling cryptocurrencies as a contrarian strategy can yield short-term profits amid a market filled with dubious tokens and scams. A significant disparity exists in the crypto market, with top cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) thriving while many lesser-known ones struggle in a fragmented and unpredictable market. But knowing how quickly the market can
Biotech companies can offer some of the most explosive returns for an investor. Small-cap biotech companies are known to shoot up 100% overnight and also to dump 50% in an instant as well. Why is this the case? Well, these companies are highly innovative but have an extremely risky business model. They are highly dependent
Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), is unpredictable. That’s one of the reasons TSLA stock can soar one month but then plunge the next month. The best strategy right now is to avoid the Tesla roller coaster until more data comes in, which will happen next month. At the same
Patience is one of the key virtues of a successful investor. Even the best of stocks doesn’t move parabolic. There are phases of sharp uptrend, correction, and consolidation. Invariably, parabolic moves seen in some speculative are followed by a deep correction. There are several strategies to make quick money from the markets. A time-tested strategy
According to the American Medical Association, U.S. healthcare spending totaled $4.3 trillion in 2021, equal to nearly $13,000 per person. Overall medical expenses account for nearly 20% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). America today spends more on healthcare per capita than any other country. By 2030, one in five Americans (20%) is forecast to
Student loan repayments are rearing their ugly heads as borrowers prepare to start paying them back next week. After three years of blissful reprieve, borrowers are set to begin dedicating cash towards their burdensome debt loads. That cash flow requirement will begin cutting into household budgets as the national personal savings rate hits multi-decade lows
Amidst the ever-shifting landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the biggest catalysts for the tech sphere in 2023. Even as the fanfare subsides, AI’s stronghold remains undeniable, especially when eyeing the Nasdaq impressive 35% surge this year, fueled predominantly by AI tailwinds. According to projections from Grand View Research, the AI market
While Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) is a Canada-headquartered company, TLRY stock will certainly move on changes in U.S. cannabis laws. If you expect to witness cannabis declassification and/or decriminalization in the coming quarters, now is a good time to invest in Tilray. After cannabis was legalized in Canada, some financial traders wagered that Cannabis 2.0 would catalyze huge
When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, it was such a novel platform that many wondered if it could ever be replicated. But less than a year later, every major tech company is now launching their own AI chatbot. And that’s signaling what we consider to be a very investable craze. Right now, what we are
In the dynamic investment realm, one sector that continues to stand out is the area of biotech stocks. Though risky, especially when assessing established firms with market-ready drugs and vast research and development (R&D), the rewards can be significant. Moreover, biotech’s allure isn’t merely financial; it’s an optimistic bet on groundbreaking discoveries and the promise