Wagering on the top earnings performers is always a wise strategy in navigating your portfolio toward stability. Undeniably, a gentle undercurrent of optimism courses through, as evidenced by the S&P 500 Index, with a 13% uptick this year. However, the choppiness in the stock market remains. So, it remains a prudent strategy to load up
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The oil market has been on a roller coaster ride in the past few years, with prices fluctuating wildly due to various factors such as pent-up travel demand post-COVID and geopolitical tensions between Western nations and Russia. While crude oil prices are expected to rebound in the second half of 2023, thanks to OPEC+ production cuts
It’s that time of year again. Nope, not fall or autumn. It’s pumpkin spice latte season. Everyone’s favorite PSL can come in varying forms and from varying chains. We’ll get to a few of the key players in the world of coffee in a minute. However, for investors looking at ways to construct their portfolios,
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)/(NYSE:BRK.B) is one of the biggest names in the investing world with an impeccable track record over the years. Consequently, Charlie Munger stocks serve as barometers many investors emulate in the pursuit of wealth-building strategies. His financial behemoth, Berkshire Hathaway, has culminated in a bastion of wealth
As the curtain fell on September, the stock market lamented its losses. The three major indexes ended last month firmly in the red. The S&P sagged by 4.87%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 5.81%, marking the grimmest monthly decline for the indices since the chilly winds of Dec. 2022. Meanwhile, the Dow shed 3.5%, making it
BNP Paribas predicts the U.S. might witness a shallow recession between January and July 2024. The global growth outlook isn’t any better. Real global GDP is expected at 2.9% for the year and is likely to decelerate to 2.5% in 2024. Given the economic uncertainties, it’s important to remain cautious and avoid taking excessive risk
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) is one of those stocks with a long-term stock chart investors drool over. Around 20 years ago, shares of CRM stock changed hands at a split-adjusted $3 per share. Today, those same shares are worth more than $200 apiece. That’s the kind of capital appreciation most long-term investors are after, and it’s why Salesforce
With GameStop (NYSE:GME) ensconced in a business that looks doomed to contract for the foreseeable future and the company embracing a losing strategy, GME stock looks poised to continue slumping in 2024. Also importantly, the retailer’s new CEO has little experience when it comes to leading brick-and-mortar retailers. In fact, one such company that took
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is a global banking powerhouse, known for its financial strength and stability. It’s a top Warren Buffett holding and a recent addition to NEAM’s portfolio, indicating strong confidence in its resilience. JPMorgan’s strong financials are supported by high interest rates, robust loan and deposit balances, and the First Republic Bank acquisition. Investment
For the first time in a long time, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) had a winning week in the markets, gaining nearly 16% for the week ending Oct. 6. Given its shares have lost more than 85% of their value over the past year, it’s much-needed relief for AMC stock. Driving AMC’s recent bullishness was the Oct.
Editor’s note: “Wall Street’s Favorite AI Stock Is About to Plummet” was previously published in September 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Ask any investor what the top AI stock to buy these days is, and they’ll likely tell you that the safest bet is Nvidia (NVDA). After
Uncertainty abounds in the market right now. Whether driven by fears tied to surging inflation, rising interest rates, or geopolitical turmoil, investors have plenty to consider moving forward. This may mean that investors are focused more on stocks to sell rather than stocks to buy at this point in the economic cycle. Indeed, bearish reasons
October has just begun, but this month is already shaping up to be scary. The S&P 500 closed last week roughly where the month started, but geopolitical turmoil, economic unease and more are combining to spook markets and investors. Macroeconomic and market-wise risk aside, some companies are susceptible to today’s news and landscape. Those, of
None of the problems that have plagued Disney (NYSE:DIS) for several years appears to have eased recently. Meanwhile, CEO Bob Iger’s efforts to right the ship will not move the needle sufficiently to boost DIS stock, and the firm is facing significant new challenges while its valuation remains elevated. Given these points, I recommend that investors sell
The tech sector has been hit hard by the market volatility and the uncertain macroeconomic outlook in September 2023. Many investors have been selling their tech stocks. Investors fear that the high valuations are unsustainable and that the growth prospects are dimming. However as the popular saying goes, “be greedy when others are scared.” Not
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) got the wind knocked out of its sails last week when KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Brandon Nispel downgraded AAPL stock from Overweight to Sector Weight, the equivalent of Buy to Hold. It wasn’t a big deal as Apple finished the week up nearly 4%. However, since hitting a 52-week high of $198.23 at
If you’re a long-term investor – as in, you like to keep stocks for five years or longer – then you’ll probably do just fine holding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. However, right now it’s not a risk-free investment. Even if Apple has been “magnificent” in the past, the company’s near-term future success isn’t assured. As we’ll discuss,
After an earnings slump in 2023, analysts expect technology stocks to see earnings growth in 2024. That’s why the sector is a hunting ground for top stock predictions. Notably, after the third quarter selloff, there are several tech stocks to buy that could do well in 2024. Although rising yields have hurt stock prices, taking
To be quite blunt, the bird’s-eye-view narrative of lithium stocks to make you rich practically sells itself. While gold may continue to be the monetary precious metal of choice, the commodity of the future increasingly looks like it will be lithium. Powering everything from portable smart devices to full-sized electric vehicles, demand for the soft,
With the global push to find clean and sustainable sources of energy, investors need to keep close tabs on hydrogen stocks to make you rich. Granted, this sector isn’t appealing to everyone because of its volatility and unpredictable nature. At the same time, those seeking gargantuan returns may want to earmark this industry for later