In the realm of investment opportunities, metaverse stocks have emerged as a dazzling new opportunity for savvy investors looking to capitalize on the intersection between the virtual and physical worlds. The goal of the metaverse is to dissolve geographic boundaries and open up new opportunities that were previously limited by location. The tech punditry believes
Blue-chip stocks offer regular cash inflow through dividends. Investors look for undervalued growth stocks for multi-bagger return potential than dividends. Interestingly, growth stocks also offer regular dividends. These stocks are worth holding in the portfolio for two reasons. First, being undervalued, the upside potential is significant. Since the companies are at an early growth stage,
Blue-chip stocks are known and admired for their consistency. Like their eponymous poker chips, these companies provide dependable revenue and earnings. They’re also known for paying reliable dividends that offset stock price movement that is usually in line with the market. This stability, however, means you rarely hear the words blue-chip stocks and all-time
As the market starts its recovery, investors may be looking for dividend stocks to sell to lighten their portfolio. Dividend payments from stock holdings can be an important source of income for investors. However, particularly high yielding dividends can also be a sign of financial stress or trouble at a company. Often, companies that are
This year, stock markets have experienced growth, although not uniformly. Some stocks are recovering, while others are still declining or stagnating. However, unexpectedly many overvalued blue-chip stocks that have consistently outperformed the market in the past decade are now underperforming. These are well-known companies that people encounter in their everyday lives. Because of various internal
Shares in China-based electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) appeared to be on the verge of a rebound in late March, but this month, NIO stock has fallen back into a slump. Not exactly surprising, considering that the company once again has reported underwhelming vehicle delivery numbers. Some investors continue to believe in the bull case
If there’s an arms race in generative artificial intelligence, Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) definitely isn’t in the lead position. It’s going to be very difficult for Alphabet to catch up to Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) in that area, and value-conscious investors should be cautious about GOOG stock in 2023. Microsoft is integrating generative AI technology quickly and effectively
While 2022 represented the year that saw inflation spike higher, the subsequent monetary tightening actions by the Federal Reserve cooled demand for the best stocks for inflation. However, a surprise threat from abroad – namely, the oil production cuts by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-member oil-producing nations – risk sending
With fears rising regarding a hard landing for the economy, investors may want to consider safe stocks to buy. Specifically, during the week ending March 22, Yahoo Finance reported that depositors drained $126 billion from U.S. banks. Unlike prior such transactions, this time around, the outflow originated from the nation’s largest institutions. Put another way,
AI stocks have dominated the financial headlines in 2023. By now, you’re familiar with how artificial intelligence could change every aspect of our lives. You’ve likely seen the oft-cited Grand View Research stat that the global AI market could hit $1.81 trillion by 2030. And you’ve probably heard Bank of America analysts say AI is
With rising economic concerns, investors may want to consider gold stocks, particularly as it seems the smart money is loading up on the yellow metal. Most notably, in my opinion, unusual stock options volume indicators have been picking up bullishly aberrant trades for gold-related call options. In other words, the big players are placing massive
Thanks to the surprise production cuts from the alliance between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-member oil-producing nations — known as OPEC+ — oil stocks to buy suddenly got extremely compelling. Further, a key question sprouted regarding future monetary policy. Yes, the Federal Reserve now has the motivation to raise interest
Penny stocks to buy have been the talk of the town in recent weeks as cyclical assets have started to make a comeback this year. Penny stocks tend to perform poorly during market downturns. The sell-off that began in late 2021 and the ensuing bear market in 2022 were not kind to penny stocks, as
Inflation concerns and continuous interest rate hikes have left investors worried and anxious. The Federal Reserve has been raising the federal funds rate for many months now. In March it raised the interest rate by 0.25%, which was its ninth consecutive increase. Rising interest rates can be challenging but smart investors know where to park
With a yield of 5%, Certificate of Deposits (CODs) are some of the safest investments to consider. However, many times, you can do far better than 5% with higher-yielding income stocks, such as: CALM Cal-Maine Foods $56.77 PBR Petrobras $10.90 SQM Sociedad Química $74.26 Income Stocks: Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) Source: Epic Cure / Shutterstock Cal-Maine
Many investors believe a recession is imminent. Indeed, there are many reasons for such a view, which makes searching for the best stocks to buy in this environment difficult. Inflation is high, interest rates are on the rise, geopolitical concerns remain and the yield curve is steeply inverted. The last factor, yield curve inversion, is
There are stocks to buy and hold for decades as a wealth-building strategy. SVB Financial Group (OTCMKTS:SIVBQ) stock definitely doesn’t fall into that category. SVB Financial Group’s subsidiary Silicon Valley Bank is the poster child of bank failures in the 2020s. Still, you can still have fun trading the company’s shares — and, if you’re lucky,
So far, 2023 has been great year for growth stocks. For one, it seems that the Federal Reserve’s rate hiking campaign is approaching its limits. Two, the banking system has started to stumble amid sharply higher interest rates. While this has been rough for bank investors, we’re now seeing a rotation out of financials and back into
It was always in the plan that SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) would become a bank. Banks can collect deposits and make loans directly. So it was a red letter day last year when SoFi won its national banking charter, after buying a small California bank called Golden Pacific. But that success has yet to benefit SOFI stock shareholders.
Gold mining ETFs are leveraged plays on the price of gold. Here is what investors need to know. VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/GDX/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID IShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/RING/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Sprott Gold Miners ETF: https://www.zacks.com/funds/etf/SGDM/profile?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Van Eck Funds International Investments Fund: https://www.zacks.com/funds/mutual-fund/quote/INIVX?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Newport Mining: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/NEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Barrick Gold: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/GOLD?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Agnico Eagle Mines: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/AEM?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Kirkland Lake: