September — widely regarded as the “worst month for the stock market” — is living up to its reputation. In fact, the S&P 500 is down 1% since August, in line with its average 1.1% monthly decline since 1928. Of course, many investors are spooked, unsure of how to invest in an economy on shaky
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If you’re a cautious investor, you may be concerned about a market correction. An alternative is to consider high-yield stocks to buy. Investors are beginning to get spooked about inflation. The latest reading on inflation is expected to show that once prices start to rise, it’s really tough to get them back down. Rising oil
Without a doubt, American consumers have been extremely resilient this year. They have been continuing to spend a great deal of money on many experiences and certain products despite inflation which remains rather high despite having fallen significantly. I believe that the key reason for consumers’ resilience has been the labor market which is still
The Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 has surged since the pandemic lows in March 2020, driven by monetary and fiscal stimulus, but growth might slow when the Federal Reserve tightens policies. This has led me to come up with my total return picks for September 2023. The era of high returns may become more challenging.
According to Fundstrat’s Tom Lee, the U. S. economy has tremendous amounts of green flags to prevent a recession from occurring in the coming years. In Lee’s opinion, a strong job market, continual decreases in inflation expectations, and falling rent prices are all contributing factors that bode well for stock market growth. The robust labor
Mutual funds are pools of money that investors entrust to professional managers, who invest them in a diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other assets. They offer benefits of diversification, professional management, low costs, and liquidity. An important to any investor’s portfolio, they provide exposure to different sectors and regions that can enhance returns and
While some market concepts may require extensive explanation, the directive behind sleeper stocks to buy is alarmingly simple: investors targeting publicly traded securities that don’t garner as much attention as their peers. By picking up under-appreciated ideas before the spotlight shines on them, you could score yourself a great deal. Of course, if it were
It’s time to buy back into semiconductor stocks. With surging AI-centric advancements, and a potential quantum computing boom to boot, the industry is seeing a massive revival. For an idea of just how strong, look at the Vaneck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH). The ETF, which counts Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) as some of its biggest
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a must for any investor’s portfolio. They provide exposure to real estate without the upfront cost of actually purchasing real estate. Investors can enjoy dividend yields. REITs are required to give 90% of taxable income back to investors in the form of dividend payments. The companies below offer
As many remember, both in their minds and pockets, Brent crude prices reached a decade-high last year, impacting oil prices globally. In 2023, global crude prices thankfully moderated in the first half. But with both Saudi Arabia and Russia extending their oil production cuts until the end of the year and U.S. oil reserve figures
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Amid a backdrop of mounting market uncertainty, many are betting on a potential crash fueled by recession whispers. Others are more hopeful, expecting a soft landing. Regardless, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s chess moves aim for a stable economic touchdown, even if interest rate cuts seem off the table. Hence, for those looking to navigate these
Metaverse stocks emerged with a bang a couple of years ago. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg even changed the name of his social media company to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), cementing the idea that the metaverse would be the destination of the future. And yet, there’s little sign of much follow-through on the concept today. So far,
The cannabis market is in disarray. In Canada, where the recreational drug was legalized nationwide in 2018, the market has all but collapsed. High government taxes have pushed cannabis users to a thriving black market while too many companies have oversupplied the legal industry. The result for cannabis companies has been poor sales and plunging
Sometimes, even the most promising growth stories can have unfortunate endings. China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO) has come a long way during the past several years. Yet, Nio’s recent financial and operational data don’t support a long position in NIO stock right now. Plus, Nio is embarking on a business venture that could turn out
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Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, and nearly six decades later as the “Oracle of Omaha” turned 93 Wednesday, his conglomerate is stronger today than it’s ever been. Berkshire shares have roared back to an all-time high on record
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
In this article CHEF INTU PANW MRVL NVDA PANW MRVL NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The logo of Nvidia at its corporate headquarters in Santa Clara, California, May 2022. Nvidia | via Reuters The macro backdrop is looking challenging as September begins, but analysts have highlighted several stocks that they feel confident about
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