The first half of the trading year is in the books, and by all accounts, it was a resounding success. The benchmark S&P 500 index rose 15% from January through the end of June, hitting all-time highs on 31 separate occasions. Market analyst Charlie Bilello notes that, at 5,460, the S&P 500 ended the first

Buying growth stocks and holding onto them for many years can result in significant gains. Some people reach their financial goals much sooner by investing in the right stocks. Even if a stock experiences modest gains, your portfolio is still moving in the right direction. While the stock market doesn’t offer any guarantees, a few patterns emerge. Corporations with rising

Best EV stocks and related subjects are receiving immense attention due to the secular growth in the electric car market, which is projected to reach $951.9 billion by 2030 from $388.1 billion. China sets ambitious sales targets and spends extensively on EV infrastructure; hence, it is a main player in the development of this industry.

An average American spends about 2 hours and 23 minutes daily on social media apps. While it has its positives and negatives, we must look at the bigger picture and understand the role of social media in our lives. Given the current times, it is impossible to live without social media, and we have at

Savvy investors must own safe haven stocks that provide stability and growth potential in an unstable economic environment. Recognizing which companies can withstand market declines becomes critical as investors brace for possible adjustments. The emphasis is on solid equities expected to perform well even during uncertain times. Every business, from industry titans known for their

Psychedelics could be a game-changer in treating mental health issues. All of which could help create big opportunities for top psychedelic stocks. According to the American Psychological Association, study results using psychedelics, such as MDMA, have been “so robust” that the Food and Drug Administration has targeted Aug. 11 to decide if MDMA, along with therapy,

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is a growth machine today, bringing in a jaw-dropping $266 billion in annual sales to produce over $30 billion in net profits. Yet for the first decade of its existence, it generated losses every year. Founded in 1994 and publicly traded since 1997, Amazon recorded significant losses all the way up until 2003

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has more skin in the AI game than many people would like to think. Of course, the first thing that would spring to mind is the company’s AWS cloud division. But it’s important to also remember that Amazon has invested $4 billion into a company called Anthropic. Anthropic was founded by former members

When it rains, it pours. However, the storm will eventually pass. Accordingly, investors that are able to identify solid businesses that have the staying power to emerge stronger from the storm can certainly outperform. Indeed, I think it’s possible to realize triple-digit gains, as many did during the 2022 selloffs, from picking such stocks The

Disruptive tech stocks are everywhere these days. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the big one, but far from the only one. Cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, electric and autonomous vehicles, cloud computing, robots, wearable technology, even flying cars are all in development. These technologies have the potential to alter how we live in the future. For investors, the opportunity

Earnings are essential to determining which stocks will outperform. Unsurprisingly, earnings outperformers also see strong price appreciation. Even if a stock’s share price has increased significantly, it can still have further growth potential if its earnings increase at a commensurate rate. A good example of an earnings outperformer is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). It saw its share

You don’t have to shell out big bucks to buy quality stocks. There are a lot of great stocks available to buy for less than $50. In fact many companies are actively splitting their stocks to make them more affordable to retail investors. Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG), for example, just split its stock 50-to-1, taking

You can buy shares of any company even if you don’t have enough money to buy a full share. However, many investors prefer to own a full share of a company instead of a fractional share. That’s one of the reasons why many corporations initiate stock splits once their prices get above $1,000 per share.