I last wrote about dividend stocks yielding 5% and included it in the headline in August 2019. Interest rates were considerably lower then, so 5% was considered a high-yield dividend stock. Fast forward to January 2024. While it’s still a high yield, income investors have more options. For example, a one-year Treasury bill yields about
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Investments are generally tied to broad macroeconomic themes such as changing demand, inflation, interest rates, or other big-picture items. However, in some cases, an investment’s fate largely depends on regulatory or political events. Even if the economic picture is favorable, a negative dealing with the government can entirely invalidate the bullish thesis. For these three
Online financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) might be turning a corner. SoFi finally reported actual earnings… and not a loss, news that sent its struggling stock surging Monday. Shares of SoFi skyrocketed nearly 20% after the company said that it posted a net profit of nearly $48 million, or 2 cents a share, for
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock just recently hit a huge milestone, becoming the second company behind Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to reach the $3 trillion market cap status. The prospects of artificial intelligence have Wall Street excited, as MSFT stock is at the forefront of this revolutionary technology. Generative AI is arguably one of the most important technologies since
The remote work environment is still dynamically changing as 2024 approaches. What was once a requirement during the pandemic is now considered standard practice in the business sector. This change has important ramifications for investors, especially when it comes to choosing which firms to sell that are remote work stocks. The hybrid work approach combines
Over the last three months optimism over Artificial Intelligence infrastructure has become a mania. No stock has benefited like Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock. Since just before Halloween, AMD stock is up 65%. That’s even better than Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which is up 44%. By way of comparison, the S&P 500 is up just 15%. While
Identifying the best forever tech stocks can often be a great way for investors to build wealth in the stock market. When you look at some of the largest companies in the stock market, they’ve continued to dominate and outperform the market. These tech stocks to buy and hold are great investments for the long
By the time the United States Federal Reserve convened for its Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) meeting in December, federal economic data had already pointed to a sustained cooling in consumer prices. The Consumer Price Index, for example, only rose 3.2%, from a year-over-year (Y/Y) perspective, in October, which was approximately 590 basis points lower than the
We’re now in the thick of earnings season and results are coming in at a fast and furious rate and it’s time to look at the Q4 earnings winners you should shortlist. With 10% of S&P 500-listed companies having now reported financial results for the fourth and final quarter of 2023, 62% of companies have
In my view, the next 24 to 36 months will be a period of another big bull market for cryptocurrencies. Direct exposure to Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and quality altcoins can deliver multibagger returns during this period. At the same time, investors can consider proxy exposure to the crypto bull market. One way is to buy fundamentally
It’s fitting Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock represents both the largest company in the world and also the biggest seller of smartphones. The iPhone revolutionized communication. The tech giant is at a crossroads for investors. AAPL stock has consistently performed well. It’s total return over the last five years has quadrupled that of the S&P 500. It
Within a long-term bull market, there can be intermediate corrections. A 30% to 40% decline in stocks before a fresh rally is not uncommon in high-growth industries. The reason is that markets always tend to react on extremes. A good example of my point is electric vehicle (EV) stocks. As the EV sector faces some
Source: Bing AI Turn on the television, and you are likely to find someone discussing the economic recession that never happened. The economy is on the brink of collapse, they say, and stocks are set to crash and burn as they did in 2008… If you have not already, you need to stop listening to
Constructing a portfolio takes a lot of time and effort. It’s even more tedious to craft a portfolio that aligns with your financial goals. Some investors seek to grow their portfolios by as much as possible. They are willing to take risks but don’t want to take on speculative investments. Distinguishing between those types of
The industry is witnessing a mixed bag of fortunes in the dynamic world of online streaming. Though industry bellwethers such as Netflix continue to shine, its competition is struggling, with many of them evolving into streaming stocks to sell. Moreover, certain streaming platforms are struggling remarkably in terms of their financials, with gross margins and
The Magnificent 7 stocks dominated the stock market and investing headlines throughout 2023. It will be remembered as the year artificial intelligence took off, resulting in massive growth. It was a strong year overall for the stock markets, with leading indexes like the S&P 500 rising by 24% during the period. However, The Magnificent Seven substantially outpaced
Investing in the stock market isn’t without the risks, but what if you could generate extra income from your investment? If you are a risk-averse investor like me and want to build a retirement portfolio, dividend stocks with consistent cash flow will appeal to you. You can achieve your goal of generating consistent income while
Regulatory pressure on businesses in the technology sector has been increasing since last year. Rules on content moderation and payment activities appeared in the government’s supervisory agenda in several countries, while President Biden’s executive order on the safety and security of artificial intelligence has already been signed. Smaller companies are holding their breath, thinking that
Healthcare stocks trudged through what was a terrible 2023 for the sector. While the S&P 500 rose by 24% during 2023, the healthcare sector managed paltry returns of 0.3%. Yet, hope springs eternal, particularly within the stock market, and investors are increasingly vocalizing their expectations for a 2024 rebound. Share prices throughout the sector remain
The metaverse, a longstanding concept, is gaining traction in the world of technology stocks. Consisting of interconnected platforms, it enables real-time communication and interaction. The key goal of the metaverse is to merge the virtual and real. For example, users can shop for products or attend concerts in the digital world. The metaverse buzz has
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