While 2023 was a year of relative outperformance for equities, select high-growth stocks saw their growth slow due to uncertainties like recession fears and higher interest rates. That said, there are many who believe the outlook for 2024 appears promising, as inflation eases and the economy strengthens. Amidst uncertainty about interest rates and recession risks,
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Does it feel like something is amiss in financial markets? Like something big is coming, but you don’t know what? If so, we think your hunch is right. Something big is coming to Wall Street. And the world’s most powerful people and companies are betting the farm on it. So, what’s on the horizon? A
The airline industry continues to heal from the Covid-19 pandemic. With aircraft sitting empty and idle on tarmacs around the world, the global aviation industry suffered. It lost an estimated $168 billion during the health crisis, according to an assessment by consulting firm McKinsey & Co. Airlines took on massive amounts of debt to stay
At the beginning of October, Bankrate.com published a list of the five most valuable tech giants. They were all trillion-dollar companies. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the list with a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion. As the month progressed, Apple’s market cap dropped by about $70 billion, while the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index lost more than 4.5%.
On the surface level, the concept of buying retail stocks seems ludicrous. With both borrowing costs and inflation remaining stubbornly high, now’s the time to save money, not spend it. Yet as the revenge travel phenomenon demonstrated, pent-up demand represents a powerful catalyst. When Americans are denied certain activities, they’ll bounce back twice as hard
When it comes to extremely speculative, low-priced securities, you need to exercise extreme caution, even if they’re labeled as the best penny stocks to buy. Consider this term as euphemism for don’t buy these incredibly risky ideas unless you perform extensive due diligence. And as always, you never want to wager more than you can
The crypto winter that has plagued the markets for the past year appears to finally be thawing. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other major cryptocurrencies have seen substantial rallies in recent weeks, sparking optimism that the bear market may be ending. One stock that stands to benefit tremendously from this changing crypto environment is Block (NYSE:SQ). Block
Quantum computing stocks represent an industry that has been around for a while. The field leverages quantum mechanics at subatomic scales and is being applied to boost computing speeds. Quantum computing has, in the past few years, begun to get more and more attention. The sector really heated up during the pandemic pre-quantitative tightening. It
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock has had a wild ride. The company’s financial performance over the past few years is not just a reflection of past achievements. It’s a vivid indicator of the promising future that lies ahead. This upward trajectory can have a significant impact on the company’s strategic position in the entertainment industry. A
The concept of electric air taxis, or eVTOLs, transitioning from science fiction to reality is advancing as battery technology improves. The critical question is whether a profitable industry can emerge from their production. Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is a pioneer in the electric vertical takeoff and landing sector, poised to reshape future transportation with a strong
It was only a few weeks ago when Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) agreed to acquire shale oil driller Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE:PXD). With that, Exxon Mobil is set to become a mammoth petroleum juggernaut. Yet, XOM stock dropped recently due to the company’s earnings results. Nevertheless, value hunters and passive income investors should strongly consider a
Global defense spending increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 and touched an all-time high of $2.24 trillion. Given the multiple points of geopolitical friction globally, it’s likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace. I would therefore hold some of the best defense stocks in your portfolio for value
If you’re after a list of high-yield ETFs, you’ve come to the right place. Buying units in these units may provide diversification benefits and lead to high total returns over the long run. These high-yield ETFs have some of the best year-to-date performance this year. It’s expected that these funds will continue to perform strongly.
The electric vehicle (EV) industry is giving us mixed signals. The earnings and delivery numbers throw light on the fact that manufacturing an EV is not an easy job. Some of the top automakers are hitting the brakes on their electric-vehicle ambitions due to a drop in consumer demand. Consumers are not willing to spend
A lack of price competition has prevented hydrogen energy from garnering investment attention, unlike solar and wind projects have enjoyed. While the Biden Administration did pass the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, which provides tax incentives and subsidies to clean energy projects, hydrogen stocks haven’t done so well in 2023. Case in point, the Global X Hydrogen
Blue-chip stocks offer investors a safe haven in a turbulent market. Blue-chip stocks tend to be those of companies that have stable finances, low levels of debt and strong brands. They also tend to pay their stockholders reliable dividends and have the free cash flow to buyback their own stock. This is typically the opposite
It’s the dream of every investor to uncover stocks with the potential to grow tenfold within a short span. While it may sound like a lofty goal, the article reveals that it’s not just a pipe dream. The article delves into the exciting journeys of three companies making waves in their respective industries. The first
When it comes to picking stocks, sometimes it is a good idea for investors to look for and find companies that may not be in the spotlight and have a ton of investor interest at the moment. Try to find companies that are performing well, offer a promising outlook for the future and are less
Weakness in lithium stocks is an opportunity. Granted, prices have slipped on the speculation of a surplus supply, but supply is tight. It’s why companies like Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) have supply deals with companies, like Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC). Also, remember, according to Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) CEO Carlos Tavares, there’s not enough lithium to go around for the industry’s green plans. In addition, according to Morningstar,
Electric vehicle stocks continue to attract investor attention, considering the growth potential well beyond the decade. However, sentiments for EV stocks have been mixed for year-to-date. It seems to be a year that’s separating the winners from the losers. I am not implying stock performance, but EV companies are positioned to survive and grow amid