Most investors would say Deere (NYSE:DE) comes to mind when thinking of agriculture stocks. It’s hard not to think of its green combines and tractors plowing through farmers’ fields across America. You can’t fault the stock’s performance over the past five years, up 162%, nearly 3x better than the S&P 500. If we’re talking about
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The stock market appears to be entering choppy waters as the year winds down. Between high inflation, unpredictable interest rates and an increasingly frightful geopolitical landscape, risk factors abound. So here are three stocks to avoid. Given this challenging investment environment, this is not time to be holding onto struggling companies that have seen better
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Robotic devices enable automation that help people perform tasks more effectively. Businesses and consumers frequently invest in resources that can expand their productivity and capabilities. This makes investing in robotics stocks a lucrative concept. Robots are present in many elements of our lives. Smart speakers can play music, provide weather updates and turn on the
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With market uncertainty practically being the only form of certainty available, investors should consider dividend aristocrats. By definition, companies under this category belong in the S&P 500 index which consistently raises their dividends for at least the past 25 years. It takes dedication and some spattering of luck to get here, which makes them valuable
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One of the big slogans favored by CNBC pundit Jim Cramer is, “There’s always a bull market somewhere.” I believe that’s true. But I think there’s also always a bear market somewhere. That’s because, even during good times, companies are always being hurt by new technologies, tough competition, and/or weak products. Additionally, there are always stocks whose
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PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) remains the leader of the fintech space while it continues to increase and is still quite profitable. Moreover, PYPL stock trades at bargain-basement levels and has a new, up-and-coming CEO. Additionally, I believe the Street is overly worried about threats to PayPal’s dominance. Given all these points, growth-at-a-reasonable price (GARP) investors should buy
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Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have lagged the performance of other mega-cap technology concerns year to date. However, with several catalysts forming there is reason to be bullish on the company’s stock. Truly, shareholders got a jolt recently when news broke that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has slapped Microsoft with a bill for $29 billion
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Quantum computing may grow as fast, or potentially even surpass the growth rate of generative AI and other revolutionary technologies. Industry insiders predict a future in which quantum computers mimic human brains. They’ll solve complex problems like optimization, cryptography, machine learning and simulation. Thus, there’s a solid thesis as to why investors should identify the
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A double-edged sword if there ever was one, the September jobs report effectively put the Federal Reserve in a bind, catalyzing the case for stocks for rising interest rates. Sure, on the one hand, most governments aim for a robust labor market. Happy, employed workers obviously tend to be satisfied, thus reducing pressure on policymakers.
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September kept up with its tradition of being a tricky month for investors. The choppiness in the market continues to spook investors, compelling them to optimize their portfolios effectively. Furthermore, market experts are making optimistic predictions. So, it’s even more critical for investors to discern the gems from the duds and pinpoint the stocks to
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