The bottom line about the stock market is that it is a popularity contest. That’s because there is no one true way to determine the exact value of a stock. Despite this, financial institutions dedicate entire teams of analysts to try and predict the future value of a stock. Ironically, stocks with analyst upgrades then

The stocks of iconic brands are en masse. However, the informational asymmetry linked to the financial markets means that few are undervalued. Considering the above, I embarked on a quest to find three undervalued stocks from iconic brands with high dividend yields. Stocks with low price-to-earnings ratios and high dividend yields often trigger value traps.

The artificial intelligence story has been explosive, creating substantial opportunities for some of the best semiconductor stocks. According to Grand View Research, the global AI boom could grow from about $137 billion in 2022 to more than $1.81 trillion by 2030. Even better, artificial intelligence-related spending will make up about 8% to 10% of IT

Artificial intelligence stocks have continued rushing forward in 2024, pushing technology stocks toward higher valuations. AI’s rally has also fueled a strong rally in the other pockets of the market. Overall, the S&P 500 hit a fresh record high in June amid an overarching AI optimism. This has led Evercore ISI to up its forecast

Recent top stock upgrades from Wall Street analysts can often mean compelling long-term opportunities. When a widely-followed analyst raises the rating or price target on a company, investors pay attention. Such upgrades are usually based on a favorable change in the underlying business, an improving growth outlook or an attractive valuation. Academic research indicates that

Budget-friendly stocks are increasingly hard to find as top-performing mega-caps edge ever closer to overvaluation. And, as we’ve seen with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past week, even moderate underperformance can be devastating when so much of the wider market hinges on their performance. But a handful of budget-friendly stocks are floating in the ether, even

Retirement stocks are something every investor needs to look into, and when deciding on which retirement stocks to buy, you can never go wrong with Dividend Kings, S&P 500 index constituents that have raised their dividends every one of the previous 25 straight years. Dividend growers had 11.7% compound annual returns from 1986 to 2016,

If you are looking for explosive upside potential, it is a good idea to look at some dirt-cheap stocks under $10. There are many companies trading at bargain levels and have significant room for upside going forward as they recover and ramp up production. Of course, stocks look dirt cheap on paper and are not

Given the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) upbeat profitability forecast, now’s an excellent time to consider investing in airline stocks. IATA recently upped its profitability projections for airliners this year, ahead of previous forecasts. This includes net profits jumping to $30.5 billion with a 3.1% net profit margin, up from $27.4 billion last year. Moreover,

After the big crash of 2022, growth stocks have staged a gradual recovery. The correction was in-sync with tight monetary policies as central banks globally focused on curbing inflation. However, with a likely shift towards expansionary policies, there is a strong case for global growth acceleration and significant price action in growth stocks. The following

It’s possible to find many gems currently trading at less than $15 per share. Many up-and-coming companies are trading in this range. And for speculators, many such companies in this price target are particularly good bets for those seeking outsized returns. That said, it’s important to still keep in mind that turning $5,000 into $500,000

The stock market offers both seasoned investors and newcomers opportunities for substantial gains. As we delve into the second half of 2024, identifying promising stocks to buy becomes an exciting yet calculated gamble.  This year presents a unique economic landscape, with a mix of economic recovery, technological advancements and areas like AI creating fertile ground

While everybody and his uncle obsesses over Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), there’s another artificial intelligence (AI) investment that’s still under the radar. Many stock traders haven’t heard of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN) but it could become a household name someday. For now, SoundHound AI stock is below $5 but I envision it reaching $10 someday. However, to be fair

One of the investment sectors in which it’s difficult to address the “why” component is the hydrocarbon ecosystem. With the political and ideological winds favoring clean and renewable energy infrastructures, why would anyone consider fossil fuels, even if they were billed as discounted oil stocks? It’s a simple answer. No matter what you hear from