Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, remain a mainstay for diversified retail portfolios. REITs, traded on public exchanges like other stocks, typically represent a bundle of properties managed by a central company. Rather than focusing on capital gains through property flips, REIT firms actively lease and manage the properties in a portfolio. This business model,
The tech and growth segments of the market have been having a tremendous 2023 with one glaring exception. Traders have been choosing to avoid biotech stocks amid macroeconomic uncertainty around the sector. With the upturn in market sentiment and improving access to funding, however, biotech stocks should be primed for better performance going forward. It’s
Meme stocks are a relatively new area of the investment landscape, emerging during the 2020 lockdowns. Covid changed society, technology, the workplace, and many other areas of life. It turns out, investing is no different. Social media was among the most affected areas, with use rising dramatically as many of us were locked indoors. Investors
There has again been a spate of news and press releases out of Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN). MULN stock has traded sideways following these headlines and for a good reason. These items have been a mix of positive and negative. With this, and how the stock has performed, you can say that they have canceled each
Blue-chip stocks are some of the most popular equities that you can buy. But that doesn’t mean you should buy them all. Sometimes, you need to scour your portfolio for blue-chip stocks to sell because they’re dragging you down. Blue-chip stocks represent some of the world’s biggest and most financially stable companies. Typically, a blue-chip
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock differentiates itself in the U.S. market with its emphasis on artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Its involvement in machine learning technology and generative AI sets it apart for future innovations. Investors appreciate the company’s current valuation and recognize its successful strategies of reinvesting in platforms like Instagram and implementing cost-cutting measures.
It’s amazing, the way financial traders can dislike a stock for a while but then change their minds in a matter of weeks or even days. This seems to be the case with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN), as RIVN stock is quickly becoming a darling of the market. We’re still assigning a grade
According to delivery data, China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) isn’t firing on all cylinders. Yet, there’s a reason to watch NIO stock, even if you’re not prepared to go all-in on the shares. As a famous automaker opts to “play ball” with China’s government, Nio can now be more competitive and successful. I’ll admit, I’ve
Artificial intelligence predicts that Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock will move higher. Plus, a well-known fund manager likes Palantir Technologies’ future prospects. However, you have to make your own financial decisions If you’re a value-focused investor, then you’ll probably want to wait before taking a share position in Palantir Technologies. Headquartered in Colorado, Palantir Technologies is provides
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Investing in semiconductor stocks is an ideal way to take advantage of the backbone of the computer industry. These companies make and design the chips that make significant contributions to the global economy. While these companies suffered more than they deserved in 2022, this year seems to be much better. The recent advances have well-positioned
In the colorful stock market landscape, doomed tech stocks are an ominous yet unavoidable presence. Tech stocks have effectively managed to swim against the current, showcasing an uptick, despite forewarnings of a couple of interest rate hikes in 2023. Investors, eager for signs of recovery, toasted the revival of the tech bull market. However, the
There are several reasons that investors should be cautious about buying or holding biotech stocks at this point. First, the Street is generally bearish on the sector lately. In July, Barron provided evidence of that trend when it reported that the shares of a number of biotech stocks had fallen in the preceding week immediately after
If you’re interested in joining the millionaire’s club, investing in semiconductor stocks presents a sensible approach. Fundamentally, these chipmakers represent the lifeblood of digital innovation. Whether we’re talking about connectivity, video games, or artificial intelligence, the tech ecosystem runs on advanced computer chips. To put it into numbers, McKinsey & Company noted that sales of
Everyone knows that AI stocks have been the big momentum trade in the first half of 2023. The question is, can it remain the momentum trade in the second half of the year? Bulls are hopeful that that remains the case, as stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have helped power the entire space higher. It lit
During the worst of the Covid-19 crisis, white-collar workers had little reason to fundamentally bid up high-potential coffee stocks: they could brew their own cup of Joe at home. However, with workplace normalization steadily becoming a reality, the return of the daily grind could make America’s favorite psychoactive stimulant relevant again. Indeed, the label best
Fintech stocks have been trending higher. All as investors become confident that with cooling inflation, the Federal Reserve will soon pause, then begin to pivot on interest rate hikes. This comes despite the fact that the Fed, so far, appears to be prepared to keep raising rates, until the rate of inflation comes down to
In the grand theater of the stock market, bargain stocks have often played a leading role in captivating discerning investors. Those who understand the essence of buying robust businesses at bargain prices can attest to this strategy’s exponential wealth creation opportunity. The best companies may take a hit during recessions, yet investors with an eye
The electric vehicle industry is booming, creating trillions of dollars of value. However, among some of the top electric vehicle stocks to consider, there are a few bad apples, or what we’ll refer to as doomed EV stocks. Further, the lending landscape has changed over the past year and a half. The excessively low lending rate
The tech sector has been the best-performing sector in 2023. And I hope that your portfolio includes one or more of the “Magnificent 7” stocks that have posted most of the gains. This sector also includes artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, many outpacing the broader market. However, a quick look at analyst sentiment suggests there are