The market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean that every stock out there is a buy. The reality is that it remains a stock pickers world and investors need to choose wisely to ensure that their portfolio grows and doesn’t become swamped in a sea of red ink. The fourth quarter
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Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a Magnificent Seven or “Mag-7″ member, but GOOG stock hasn’t been the most magnificent performer lately. We’re still assigning the stock a “B” grade, however, as Alphabet can still offer good value to its shareholders. Alphabet’s Google is, of course, a dominator in the U.S. search-engine market. Plus, the
Dividend stocks are optimal for investors who want cash flow and don’t want to deal with real estate. These stocks pay dividends frequently, raise them each year, and can also generate long-term capital gains for investors. Corporations that distribute cash to their investors are also known for having more stability. These companies have fewer issues
U.S. tech equities sustained a jaw-breaking rally in 2023, with the Nasdaq beating all other indices, accruing a more than 43% return. Big tech and a number of other small-to-mid cap tech stocks have also been on the rise in 2024. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 7.15% and 8.5% on a year-to-date basis. While equities appear
The travel industry has been in a post-pandemic boom, but the wind may be going out of its sails. Online travel agent (OTA) Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) surprised the market by announcing it was firing 1,500 employees, or 9% of its workforce, because of sagging demand. The cuts will hit its bottom line by $80 million to
For nearly a year now, all eyes have been glued to the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks. These superstar companies have delivered tremendous returns, attracting copious amounts of investment dollars. Since the S&P 500 weighting is based on market capitalization, even more money has flowed into these high-flyers. While they’ve taken a small breather over the past
The market has shown extreme volatility for months due to inflation and recession concerns. Thus, it’s only prudent for investors to look into resilient stocks during any economic situation. One of the stocks to buy and hold that show resilience is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Although AAPL stock saw some volatility to kick off 2024 due
At the moment, everything seems perfectly normal so targeting stocks for uncertain times seems a bit extreme. You know, it’s like those “unconventional” YouTube advertisements about survival gear, bugout plans, end-of-the-world kind of stuff – they’re interesting but are they really relevant? In this case, stocks for uncertain times have a legitimate reason for existence.
The cryptocurrency market has taken the world by storm, with the industry bellwether Bitcoin (BTC-USD) soaring by over 157% last year alone. This bullish trend has seamlessly spread to crypto stocks, encompassing businesses dealing in crypto exchanges, mining, and other related areas. These stocks are ticking in the green, mirroring the positive sentiment in the
While making investments, the quest for the next big opportunity will continue. Let’s explore three stocks that create a possible scenario where investments multiply fivefold within this decade. This could propel portfolio returns to unprecedented heights. Such prospects are not mere figments of optimism but realities in the finance and technology sectors. With its expansive
The gig economy has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several years. Moving ahead, there’s a good chance the American gig economy could continue to grow at a rate outpacing that of the overall labor force. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine, but gig work could continue to outpace traditional work as younger generations
2023 was a rough year for electric vehicle space. Industry leaders like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have seen their shares dramatically underperform as traders focus on other fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors. It’s not just sentiment, though. EV firms struggle to generate much profitability amid intense competition and an unfavorable macroeconomic backdrop. It seems a period of consolidation
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezon just became the world’s richest person, and people who bought AMZN stock a year ago are also doing quite well now. However, this doesn’t mean Amazon’s shareholders are guaranteed a continued rally. Furthermore, cautious investors should think about Amazon’s valuation. Besides, Amazon’s new artificial intelligence chatbot isn’t perfect, and the company’s
So far in 2024 shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) haven’t done well at all, falling 28% and 11.5%, respectively. As a result, it appears that they aren’t so “magnificent” and their spots in the Magnificent 7 should probably be taken by other tech stocks. Therefore, in this column I will take the initiative
If QuantumScape (NYSE:QS), a solid-state battery producer, successfully brings these batteries to the market, investors might be in for some significant profits. Indeed, solid-state batteries have been touted as the future. These alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries are safer, can charge faster, and hold more charge (leading to more range). Thus, for those banking on
Cryptocurrencies continue to rally, fueled by multiple catalysts. The approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January has been a huge spark for the entire industry. Lower interest rates, an upcoming halving event for Bitcoin in April, and the potential approval of Ethereum (ETH-USD) spot ETFs by this summer are all expected to
The AI Boom already arrived. That was made abundantly clear last month when the world’s leading maker of AI chips – Nvidia (NVDA) – reported that its revenues grew more than 260% in the last quarter of 2023 and management said that revenues are set to rise another 230% during this quarter. But, while the
Dividend Aristocrats are stocks that have grown their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Most of these companies have achieved such long dividend growth streaks thanks to their strong business models, which are characterized by a meaningful business moat and resilience to recessions. The following 3 Dividend Aristocrats are excellent considerations for buy-and-hold investors
Overall, it’s certainly great for investors that we’ve entered the phase of the bull market in which nearly everyone is becoming much more upbeat about stocks. After all, it’s obviously much easier to make money now in the market than it was last year and many times easier than was the case in 2022. At
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) initially focused on serving the defense and intelligence sectors but has since expanded its customer base to include various industries such as healthcare, energy, and finance. PLTR stock provides AI and ML-based data analytics tool for a number of businesses. While Peter Thiel’s company has certainly made impressive strides to improve profitability and
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