Black Friday spending (however that’s defined these days) was better than expected. And many of the best-performing companies in late November will be retail stock winners as the year comes to an end. But this holiday shopping season is a reminder that two things can be true at the same time. One truth of
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Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood is fresh off a must-needed year of relief, with her flagship Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) soaring more than 70% year-to-date. Indeed, Cathie Wood stocks still have a long way to go if they’re to see new highs again. Though new highs in 2024 seem unrealistic, I do believe that the trio
Every day, we hear about the tremendous innovation from artificial intelligence advancements. AI is transforming many industries, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, molecule discovery and fraud detection, to name a few. This has led to an AI boom. You can participate in this new era through several AI stocks as these applications develop. In
The Nasdaq index, which is largely comprised of technology stocks, has enjoyed a blistering run in 2023. As we prepare to close out the year, the Nasdaq is up 42% and has largely recovered from the brutal downturn seen in 2022. Technology stocks have clearly been the big story for markets over the past year
As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,
In general, portfolio stocks are from the blue-chip space along with high-quality growth stocks. On the other hand, penny stocks aren’t largely a trading option for the majority of investors. However, there are emerging businesses that can make it big if a few industry or company specific catalysts are triggered. For that, investors need to
The integration of AI applications played a significant role in the Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock performance this year by helping Meta better monetize its Facebook and Instagram platforms. This, along with cost reductions and increased digital ad demand, resulted in stronger results this year. These in turn have resulted in a nearly 168% run-up in
The month is flying by. We’re halfway through the last month of 2023, the holidays are around the corner. And you’re saying you haven’t made out your December buy list for top-rated stocks? No worries. We’ve got you covered. December is actually a great time find top-rated stocks. Historically, the market shows a 1.3% gain
Given that cannabis legalization is considered a growth trend, you may assume that there are few (if any) undervalued cannabis stocks. However, whether we’re talking about undervalued in the traditional sense of the term, or undervalued using other metrics, there are plenty of names in the space that fit within this category. There are companies
It’s amazing to witness a the resurgence of interest in Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) in late 2023. Earlier this year, INTC stock hit rock bottom as financial traders mocked Intel. They relentlessly talked about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) eating Intel’s lunch. But now, Intel’s loyal investors are having the last laugh, and in 2024 I expect that they’ll be
According to the University of San Diego, “A host of new and evolving cybersecurity threats has the information security industry on high alert.” Hackers are carrying out these attacks using phishing, machine learning, malware and artificial intelligence. These attacks can halt a company’s business entirely for significant periods of time, and the overall cost of
Undervalued long-term stocks are must-haves for any portfolio. They’re typically defined by trading below their inherent market value. Yet, these overlooked stocks have the potential to deliver massive long-term returns. Their strength lies in quietly building the foundations for long-term future success ahead. Consequently, this situation presents an opportune moment for investors to wager on
At first blush, the case for reliable REITs – that is, real estate investment trusts – might not seem relevant. After all, the U.S. jobs market continues to print impressive figures that beat analysts’ estimates. Still, as a Forbes article pointed out, despite a strong jobs print, recession concerns still exist. As CNBC explained, a
Undeniably, unless some catastrophic black swan event materializes, 2023 will go down as the year of tech stocks to buy. Let’s not even start to argue the point. Just look at the technology-centric Nasdaq-100 index, which shot up almost 51% year-to-date as of this writing. Even more startling, nothing seems to be slowing this freight
Hugo Ste-Marie and the rest of his portfolio strategists at the Bank of Nova Scotia recently compiled a list of 10 major market themes for 2024. One of them was about Latin America stocks. Ideas included interest rate cuts, GDP expectations, United States savings, bonds, lower-than-expected earnings, large-cap stocks, S&P 500 predictions, the Magnificent 7,
It has become possible that electric aviation is a current reality, and it will change the air travel industry. The technological advances and environmental considerations in this area provide a very good investment opportunity. The electric aviation stocks have only started but provide opportunities to achieve sustainable growth. Something that is music to the ears
Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest, is one of the most prominent investors in the innovation space. While her performance has varied widely over the years, I expect it to only improve when interest rates begin to pull back in the new year. That being said, let’s take a look at some of the
At a cursory glance, the concept of dividend stocks – particularly in the boring utilities space – seems overly cautious. After all, several risk-on asset classes, including technology-focused securities and cryptocurrencies have soared over the past several weeks. However, not all may be well with the equities space, presenting relevance for the staid but reliable
The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small-to-mid cap companies, has not had a good year in terms of relative performance. So far, the Russell returned about 8.6%, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq have appreciated 20.4% and 37.9%, respectively. With inflation clearly edging downward, U.S. equities have entered a rally period, and now
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are known for offering higher dividend yields than most of the stocks listed on the S&P 500. But while these stocks feature higher yields, a good dividend isn’t enough to justify buying shares. Some stocks with dividend yields well above 5% end up generating mediocre returns and falling behind the market. So