Though 2024’s rate cut prospects remain somewhat uncertain, with Federal Reserve officials flip-flopping between “higher for longer” and planned drawdowns, preparing your portfolio for the inevitability is still a useful exercise. Remember that investors waiting on the sidelines and keeping cash in expectation of a massive market crash over the past year missed out on
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Imagine a market state where many sectors converge, with steel clinking, echoing the flow of oil and the buzz of electronic transactions. Three stocks serve as sentinels. They steer clear of the cliffs of steel manufacturing and into the wide-open spaces of energy exploration and digital finance. Deep into their fundamentals, they were created with
When it comes to dividend-growing stocks, there is never a bad time to buy. These will keep you comfortable during a recession or a pandemic and will also give you tax advantages in case of qualified dividends. Additionally, investing in them promises a mix of capital appreciation and dividend growth, something investors will crave heading
Chip stocks have continued to heat up for investors seeking to benefit from the early stages of the AI race. Undoubtedly, generative AI hit many of us like a tsunami last year, with many of the top semiconductor innovators experiencing a surge in demand for their offerings as many firms looked to jump aboard the
Some lithium stocks could definitely surge during the next bull run. It’s said that China essentially controls the spot price of lithium. And this is largely due to the nation’s dominance in lithium refining capacity. Currently, China accounts for nearly 60% of the world’s lithium refining, creating a bottleneck in the global supply chain. While
When shares of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) began trading under its new ticker on Tuesday, traditional media outlets could hardly understand the stock’s 50% rise. How could a loss-making firm in a cut-throat industry become worth almost $10 billion overnight? Short sellers have also sensed blood. According to Fintel.io, a financial data provider, virtually all available
Investors looking for high dividend yields often turn to real estate investment trusts, or REITs. REITs exist virtually entirely to generate income that is then returned to shareholders via dividends. In this way, REITs can be an excellent way to generate passive streams of income. In this article, we’ll look at three high-yield REITs that
Last year was the year of the Magnificent 7 stocks, the seven tech companies that powered the S&P 500 to a 24% gain. So dominant were those seven companies that if you removed them from the equation, the benchmark index would have generated only 8% for the year. That’s because the S&P 500 is a
Last year was a landmark time for concerts, with record-breaking Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours. This year could be another banger for the music industry, with several big names set to tour. Hence, with the entertainment space buzzing with excitement, it’s best to consider exposure to some of the top entertainment stocks to buy. Last
There are some media stocks to sell that I believe are too risky for investors to hold onto. These brands are facing significant challenges, grappling with disruptions from streaming, cord-cutting and changes in consumer behavior. While they were once dominant or emerging players, their traditional business models are now under immense pressure, and their ability
Last year I interviewed several thought leaders about uranium, and I have to say that I’m a fan from a long-term perspective as the quest for cleaner fuel alternatives intensifies. A single uranium pellet outperforms traditional energy sources in electricity generation. We simply can’t move toward a green future without uranium. Now of course, I
Hydrogen stocks could get hot — that is if the Biden Administration loosens its new guidelines on hydrogen tax credits. If that happens, here are just a few of the top hydrogen stocks to buy. Remember, as noted by The Verge, “The tax credit, called 45V, can save companies up to $3 per kilogram of production if
This week, Boeing (NYSE:BA) CEO Dave Calhoun has announced that he is stepping down at the end of this year. Other senior executives are leaving the company immediately, including Stan Deal, president of the company’s commercial airplane unit. Boeing board chair Larry Kellner won’t stand for reelection. The leadership shake-up is the latest upheaval at
With the equities market seemingly soaring to one plateau after another, bringing up dividend aristocrat stocks seems overly cautious. These ideas represent companies that have increased their payout annually for at least 25 years. By nature, this is a cautious play but it’s never a bad idea to exercise some prudence. Look, no one’s saying
The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have seen a resurgence in travel demand, with global populations returning to air travel. While promising for many aviation companies, this rising trend could slow or reverse in the face of a global recession. With both the United Kingdom and Japan going into official recessions this year, the US could
The blockchain bull run is on. Surging crypto prices, from Bitcoin (BTC-USD) to a series of altcoins, have reignited investor interest in many digital assets. From blue-chip blockchain stocks central to the crypto movement to the most speculative meme coins, investors of all stripes are looking at assets many may have never thought would be
The surest sign there’s an generative artificial intelligence bubble is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock, up 242% so far this year. It’s worth about $60 billion with 2023 sales of $9/25 billion. It trades at 76 times earnings. SMCI doesn’t write AI software. It doesn’t make AI chips. Its business is assembling servers. It’s taking
Many high-flying growth stocks crashed back to earth when the 2021 boom cooled off. Companies that weren’t consistently crushing earnings estimates got caught in the broader market downdraft. But while the overall market has rebounded, not all boats rose on the incoming tide. A handful of stalwarts, dubbed the “Magnificent 7,” have propelled the recovery.
Is the incredible run in tech stocks about to come to an end? Some analysts are warning that the market could be in a bubble, and that investors should be prepared for a significant market correction. Paying attention to which tech stocks to sell will be paramount for investors so they don’t lose out on
In 2024, the stock market is undergoing a seismic shift, expanding beyond the traditional dominance of large-cap stocks that once led the charge. This transformative trend, aptly dubbed the “Great Broadening,” is only set to pick up more and more momentum in the coming months. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that