Cannabis may be one of the most controversial topics on the market. But it could also prove to be among the most profitable. While some states in the U.S. and worldwide countries legalize its use, we’re still waiting on federal legalization. A timeline is hard to pin down. Yet, we are seeing some signs of
Thrill seekers, listen up! Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) has major news for current and prospective investors. MULN stock isn’t right for everyone, but Mullen Automotive’s achievement of an operational milestone might persuade you to take a share position. Not long ago, I stuck up for Mullen Automotive even while the automaker’s shares
While optimism in the broader market remains robust – particularly for hyped-up sectors like technology – investors may still want to consider the relative safety of dividend stocks to buy. Notably, in the trailing month, the benchmark S&P 500 index went absolutely nowhere. That could be a sign that to go the conservative route. To
Penny stocks are often defined as stocks trading under $5 per share, those with a very low price per share or market capitalization, and are generally higher-risk. Now, despite many such stocks certainly carrying a relatively high risk profile, this often is somewhat offset by higher potential returns. While many penny stocks lack fundamentals or
While it might not seem plausible at first glance, the narrative of oil stocks to buy is making a comeback. True, the Federal Reserve and its largely aggressive measures to tackle inflation through raising the benchmark interest rate in principle drive down the price of commodities, including hydrocarbon products. However, a few factors contribute to
Under ongoing economic uncertainty, where market volatility and unpredictability have become the norm, investors often require safe harbors that offer both steady income and potential for growth. The article lists three high-growth dividend stocks breeding ripples in their industries and shares a common thread: they offer impressive dividend yields while demonstrating robust price growth potential,
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have had a challenging go of it in the last few years. That meant smaller dividend increases. And it might not get better in the near term, which makes finding the best REITs to buy a more challenging task. In June, Fitch Ratings reduced its U.S. REIT sector outlook to
I’m no more certain than the next speculator regarding the fate of bank stocks in 2023. We’re all aware that this year has been a tough one for the sector. The bank runs a few months back were a scary sight to behold. Thankfully, the banking sector has held up, and things are normal again. However, August
China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) went from loved to hated in August. The market can be fickle sometimes, but that’s where prime opportunities present themselves. So, take a close look at LI stock and decide if you’re ready to take a buy-and-hold position. Sometimes I give EV stocks a so-so assessment. When it
When pinpointing undervalued auto stocks, many investors’ minds race straight to the iconic giants of the industry. Yet, as electric vehicle (EV) makers charge into the arena, we’re reminded that every automaker, whether a legacy brand or an upstart, can offer genuine investment merits. Moreover, with a staggering 79.4 million units in global auto sales
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 22, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. AMC — Shares of the movie theater stock sank almost 35% after a judge late Friday approved AMC Entertainment’s plan to convert its preferred shares to common stock.
Some of the most attractive opportunities are the top dividend kings, all of which have raised their payout for 50+ years. Even in times of economic disarray, inflation, booms, busts, rising interest rates, recessions, and crashes, they’ve still raised their dividends. If they can survive all of that, and still raise their payouts, these top
Meme stocks have had an eventful summer, with many popular shares seeing sharp rallies. While enthusiasm may not be back to peak 2021 levels, interest is certainly up. Not all meme stocks are set to prosper, though. In fact, many of the worst meme stocks out there continue to have poor fundamentals and even cloudy
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. 2023 has been an incredible year for the stock market. The Nasdaq Composite has risen 34% so far, its best showing since 1983. The macro picture is looking bright, with inflation on the retreat
Investors who’ve dipped their toe into the waters of biotech stocks know that the chances of these stocks crashing and burning is certainly higher than with most sectors. Failure is incredibly common for firms that engage in the development of pharmaceuticals. High costs and long product development timelines combine to produce spectacular failures rates, pretty
Stocks that pay a continuously growing dividend are often known as dividend champions. On this list of dividend champions I’ll be looking at, there’s an assortment of companies that have impressively increased their distributions on an annual basis for the last 25 years or more. If these companies sound like dependable investments, that’s because they
Earlier this year, I called out three stocks as potential short-squeeze opportunities. Among these picks, Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) and Upstart (NASDAQ:UPST) have delivered multi-bagger gains since. The third stock, Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:LAZR), hasn’t been as impressive. However, it’s still up 7% since that piece. Will I be able to repeat these gains? It’s getting increasingly difficult to
I saw an article from Seeking Alpha at the beginning of August that ranked all the Dividend Aristocrats by total return potential. In addition to the top Dividend Aristocrats, it also ranked Dividend Champions and Dividend Kings. Dividend investors certainly would have been attracted to such an article. In total, 133 stocks were ranked by
With the boom in AI stocks cooling off, investors looking for other breakout sectors have their work cut out for them. I would argue that such investors should look into specific robotics stocks poised for their own breakout. Some may put AI and robotics in the same category, but they are very different. Most popular
Many investors have been on the lookout for the best oil stocks to buy, as the demand outlook for this sector improves. Indeed, bullishness on the outlook for energy has been on the rise since the start of the year. Pioneer Natural Resources’ (NYSE:PXD) CEO, Scott Sheffield, forecasts oil prices to range from $80 to