You get what you pay for – you’ve heard this adage before. And in most cases, it’s a true statement, especially in the market. Too many times, new investors are led astray by the promise of cheap stocks under $10, only to find out a hard lesson afterward. Nevertheless, the concept continues to be popular

Travel is back in a big way. A record number of people are traveling for the July 4 holiday. In fact, 71 million Americans are hitting the road, taking to the skies and traversing waterways, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Travel is now well above pre-pandemic levels. For Independence Day this

The biotech industry has fallen on hard times over the last few years, no thanks to venture capital drying up, tighter regulatory conditions and the harsh reality of the post-pandemic healthcare environment. As a result, biotech breakthrough stocks fell out of favor with investors and were among the worst performers in the stock market.  However,

Down but not out, quantum computing stocks are a buy on excessive weakness. For one, as noted by McKinsey, quantum computing could help solve the most complex problems faster than ever before. Two, as noted by Time, quantum computing could help solve “complex problems that currently take the most powerful supercomputer several years could potentially be

One of the best ways to spot smaller opportunities is by tracking small-cap stocks with insider buying. After all, if the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, board member, or director is buying, it’s a good idea to start looking into why. That’s because they’re typically privy to information on new products, competition and the

The Magnificent 7 stocks represent a group of the largest technology companies known for their substantial market influence and growth potential. As of July 2024, these stocks continue to be favored by investors due to their robust performance and future prospects. These companies are characterized by their leadership in various cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial

Sometimes, consistently performing stocks aren’t the headliners that financial media flocks to. Often less volatile with fewer quarter-to-quarter variations, consistently performing stocks tend to typify the “boring but reliable” stock segment. In a market full of growth-at-all-costs and high-flying tech, it’s no wonder these consistently performing stocks go unnoticed by most. But that’s a mistake.

Penny stocks are some of the best investments if you are looking for high-risk, high-reward bets to quintuple your money. That’s definitely easier said than done since most penny stocks in the market have loss-making underlying businesses and a lot of dilution. However, it is still possible if you look at up-and-coming startups in sectors

When used judiciously, small-cap stocks can juice your portfolio’s long-term returns. Morningstar.com portfolio strategist Amy Arnott discussed using small caps within a portfolio in June. The discussion was part of a series to help investors put together sound portfolios.  “In theory, smaller companies have more room to grow because they haven’t yet reached their full

The Dow 30 is an index of 30 prominent companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow). The Dow is price-weighted, so it generally includes companies with large market capitalizations. That said, long-term investors tend to own one or more Dow stocks for long-term growth.   Through a combination of stock price appreciation

To me, it’s a foreign concept that some investors steer clear of dividend stocks. Sure, they don’t exactly have a reputation for being chart-toppers. However, considering yields plus potential returns, you might be looking at your next portfolio mainstay. It sounds like an oxymoron, but trust me, it is possible. As a bona-fide dividend stock

One of the critical components of the investing world is the proliferation and understanding of analyst predictions. That’s because most retail investors prefer to research consumer information regarding stock picks through the calculations of those deemed more experienced in understanding financial fundamentals. No industry is this speculation more important than in biotech. This is where

If you’re looking for relative value in tech after the meteoric rise of the Nasdaq 100 and the Magnificent Seven in the first half, perhaps the social media scene is worth checking out this July. Undoubtedly, the artificial intelligence revolution will change many industries in profound ways that are difficult for some to fathom. When

When we talk about dividend stocks, the focus is generally on blue-chip ideas. These are large companies with strong fundamentals and a stable growth outlook. Further, these blue-chip dividend stocks provide annualized total returns in the range of 10% to 15%. However, there are high-growth dividend stocks that can deliver robust annualized returns. These are

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay as the range of AI applications expands. Many analysts believe AI growth stocks have plenty more potential. This is despite already generating fabulous returns. Even the more enthusiastic analysts acknowledge that much of how it can be monetized has not been achieved yet. A recent report from Bloomberg

Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock faces competition from Google Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, and Amazon Web Services in the cloud computing sector. It’s among the cloud AI stocks competing for a growing market. As such, investors shouldn’t be surprised to see ORCL stock up 40% year-to-date, though this return lags most of the top pure-play AI stocks in