While not as innovative or disruptive as it used to be, social media remains a rapidly-growing industry. With 3.8 billion users in 2021, it’s expected to reach 4.4 billion by 2025! Primary revenue sources come from advertising, but social media is evolving, generating income from e-commerce, digital payments, and gaming. If you’re thinking of investing
If we’re going to get right down to it, banking on the best Warren Buffett stocks comes down to leveraging decades of experience. Unlike, say, financial luminaries on YouTube, the Oracle of Omaha has seen it all – bull markets, bear markets and whatever the heck we’re currently in. When Buffett speaks, you listen. Of
While overshadowed by other major tech stocks‘ performance, Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) is no slouch in year-to-date gains. CSCO stock has rallied by more than 18.5% since January. Cisco is also not a slouch in potential growth catalysts. Sure, look at forecasts, the enterprise hardware company will report middling earnings growth over the next few years.
Buying the best REITs can be a powerful way to diversify your portfolio as well as bring in a stable income stream. Unlike some types of stocks, the price of real estate generally rises along with inflation. Thus, these types of investment vehicles may be better hedges against inflation than other types of investments. But
One place where you can get ideas on the best stocks to buy is to review the top stocks analysts love. At the beginning of 2023, Investor’s Business Daily published an article discussing the nine stocks analysts thought would deliver the best returns based on 12-month target prices. Of the nine, only Dish Network (NASDAQ:DISH)
It’s not been a great year for lithium stocks. With lithium correcting after a big rally, stocks have followed the trend. However, there’s little doubt on the point that the demand for lithium will stay strong beyond the decade. The correction is therefore a good opportunity to consider the best lithium stocks to buy and
How much longer can Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock be the darling of the financial markets? Nvidia will be the big winner of the artificial intelligence revolution for the foreseeable future. Therefore, I expect NVDA stock to continue moving higher, and I feel it’s not too late to take a share position. Nvidia’s journey to a $1 trillion
Just as there are REITs to buy, there are REITs to sell in September. Some of these stocks are no longer in favor due to changes in how we fundamentally navigate through society. One example is the shrinkage of mall foot traffic in favor of e-commerce. Others deserve this title since they’re inherently risky with
For the long term, I like the growth prospects of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). However, financial traders need to time their entry points carefully with TSLA stock. That’s a challenging task when Tesla’s chief executive is unpredictable. Some questions remain unanswered in 2023, it seems. Is Tesla’s strategy to lower its EV prices, or
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Did cybersecurity companies win second-quarter earnings season? It certainly appears that way after nearly all of the leading cybersecurity companies beat Wall Street forecasts, sending their share prices up 10% or more as a result. While mega-cap tech stocks posted mixed Q2 results, and disappointing retailers complained about in-store theft, cybersecurity firms hit one homerun
Last week, I mentioned in my article how C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is a significant player in AI, but its high valuation draws investor scrutiny despite its potential. This is a company that’s certainly polarizing, and for good reason. As far as companies viewed as battlegrounds in the artificial intelligence discussion, AI stock certainly makes the list
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) had a turbulent 2022, plunging from a high of roughly $380 per share to the $88 level, and then more than tripling in early 2023. At around $300 per share at the time of writing, META stock has certainly become one of the come back stories investors like to see. Those who
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock is up more than 80% so far this year and a technical analysis is appropriate here. I don’t consider myself a technical analyst, but technical analysis matters. Traders look to technical analysis to drive their day. Whether a stock is at the top or bottom of its trading range tells them
It’s the question everybody wants to know: Are meme stocks dead? Well, according to an August report from the Associated Press, apparently not. After trudging through a rough environment of stubbornly high inflation and the subsequent rise in borrowing costs, retail investors may be ready for another bite at the apple before year’s end. To
Transportation is a classic contender in the investment realm that often goes unnoticed. It might not have the glitz of newer sectors, but it stitches together over 5% of the U.S. GDP, translating to $1.3 trillion annually. For savvy investors, the search for the best transportation stocks begins here, blending tradition with tremendous potential. Moreover,
In this article BLMN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Outback Steakhouse truck sits parked outside a restaurant in New York. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Business: Bloomin’ Brands owns and operates casual, upscale casual and fine dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. Its restaurant portfolio
Stig has invited legend investor Chris Bloomstran from Semper Augustus to teach us how to value Berkshire Hathaway on today’s show. Semper Augustus has an outstanding track record with a CAGR of 9.2% after fees (10.0% before fee) since his fund’s inception on 2/28/1999 compared to 8.1% for the S&P500. There is no one in
With inflation persistently bringing costs higher and a recession looking likely, it’s easier to find retail stocks to sell rather than buy. Any company that was struggling with stagnating growth or shaky financials is probably entering a tailspin in current conditions. Retailers tend to feel the sting of a recession more acutely than other companies