This year has been nothing if not volatile. Worries of a looming recession – if we’re not already in one – continue to spark fear. Additionally, the Fed recently instituted its ninth consecutive rate increase. This 25 basis point (0.25%) interest rate hike adds pressure to a financial system already troubled by various banking concerns.

Why SoFi Stock Is Melting Up Amid the Banking Meltdown | InvestorPlace Skip to content Copyright © 2023 InvestorPlace Media, LLC. All rights reserved. 1125 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201. While most bank stocks have been tanking, SoFi stock has been soaring March 29, 2023 By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst Mar 29,

The Nasdaq is trying to break out to new monthly highs, while multiple U.S. indices are putting in a series of higher highs. It’s got investors thinking about the end of the bear market. Ultimately, it’s got investors looking at the best stocks for a bull market. To some extent, investing is often about preparation.

The popularity of Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) electric vehicles (EV) is well-known. In the U.S., Tesla is the leading EV stock everyone wants to own. Indeed, while other top EV stocks may provide more upside potential, that’s just the way it is. Tesla’s brand, and status as an American car manufacturer that hasn’t gone immediately bust, is alluring to many.

AI is at an inflection point, creating new possibilities for innovation and automation in numerous industries. With the ability to analyze massive amounts of data, recognize patterns, and learn from experience, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we work and live. According to PWC, it could contribute $15.7 Trillion to the global economy

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is all-in on the metaverse and its revenue-generating potential. Maybe you’re not on board with this, but you ought to be. As Meta Platforms stakes an early and ambitious claim in the metaverse and related products market, META stock could gain substantial value during the coming months. I’ll concede, it was shocking at

A massive stock market shift is happening in the stock market right now. If you recognize it today – and get on the right side of it – you could make fortunes in the stock market in 2023.  If you miss the shift, though, you could get crushed this year.  In short, it has to

The best ESG stocks are those that are smack in the middle of a developing trend. Between the global push toward net zero and a renewed focus on energy security, the energy transition is exactly that. The war in Ukraine’s had a huge impact on the way the world sees energy. With Russian supplies now

Oil and gas stocks to buy now are those that have prepared for leaner times ahead. Companies in this sector see their fortunes wax and wane with the economy in normal times. That’s because as the primary suppliers of energy to the largest countries around the world, they ride high when there’s a lot of

The market seems more volatile than ever. The recent spate of banking industry problems has created a new wave of tensions for investors. While stock prices will often fluctuate, sometimes violently, many investors turn to dividends to make things easier. A steady stream of income does a lot to offset the market’s ups and downs.

At the start of March, it may have seemed as if Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) 2023 rally was ending, but in recent weeks, enthusiasm for MSFT stock has renewed. The megacap tech stock has zoomed above the $250 per share price level, and today trades for around $275 per share. Excitement over MSFT’s artificial intelligence catalyst has

Gold has been among the performing asset classes in the first quarter of 2023. The precious metal trades above $1,950 an ounce and looks strong for further gains in the coming quarters. With the upside in gold, investors can look at some attractive gold stocks to buy. Before talking about gold mining stocks, let’s briefly