When it comes to big ideas, investing guru Cathie Wood has more than a few. As the manager of the Ark Invest family of exchange traded funds (ETFs), Wood boldly predicts Bitcoin (BTC-USD) will be worth $1.5 million by 2030 and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock will have a $2,000 per share price tag by 2027. So,
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Longevity stocks have started to come on many investors’ radars. These companies come with the promise of stable returns over the long run as human life continues to stretch further ahead. The diseases that once curbed people’s lifespans are now curable, and these longevity stocks are working on further solutions. The longevity stocks described in
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector is one that’s come into focus for many investors in recent months. Indeed, a large portion of this improved sentiment is a result of some rather significant partnerships and industry-leading work from Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR). A leader in this sector, Archer is a stock I’ve had on my
Since March 2022, the United States Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 525 basis points to the current 5.25% to 5.50% range. Additionally, revised 2017 GDP data showed the economy sustained an average annual growth rate of 2.2% from 2017 to 2022, up from the previously estimated 2.1%. The revisions also indicated
REITs are down bad this year. REIT stocks across nearly all sectors are down by double digits since January. The worst-performing sector, infrastructure, is down 24.6%. At the same time, the “best” performer among 13 categories (healthcare REITs) is up a measly 3%. Compare that paltry performance to the S&P 500, which remains up almost
The last two years have been tough for fast-growing stocks. Inflation and Covid-19 have really shaken things up. But the market is getting much better as we move into 2023. Many growth stocks are selling at cheaper prices if we look at their P/E ratios. This is a good sign for investors looking for growth
Food technology stocks present robust long-term potential. Digital food delivery markets could potentially surge from their current valuation of $203.87 billion in 2023 to a whopping $473.07 billion by 2030, underpinned by a notable 10.03% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Consequently, the market’s promising growth, driven by rising smartphone usage and rapid urbanization, provides an
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) has certainly been on a rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. The big data and AI stock languished for much of 2021 and 2022 and the first half of 2023, leaving many investors frustrated. However, sentiment has turned much more bullish since May, with PLTR stock surging a remarkable 142% from
Uncovering under-the-radar stocks with the potential for significant gains has always been an intriguing quest for investors. The allure of identifying those hidden gems before they surge in value is both enticing and financially rewarding. In the vast landscape of stocks and investments, those quietly making waves are waiting to burst into the limelight in
Could we be waiting for the most important earnings report of the year? Certainly, it will be a major event when electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) releases its third-quarter 2023 earnings results. If my contrarian instincts are spot-on, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendar and own TSLA stock before Tesla’s quarterly data is announced.
In the swiftly evolving financial landscape, AI stocks to outperform the market have caught the attention of savvy investors. With the monumental rise of AI in stock trading, markets are undergoing a profound transformation. This isn’t your grandfather’s stock exchange anymore; it’s a dynamic, data-driven battleground where algorithms reign supreme. For October 2023, we’re leveraging
If you haven’t been buying the best energy stocks, there’s still time. It’s a simple math problem. Just a year ago, oil was struggling to stay above $70 a barrel. It’s now likely that $80 will be the new floor for crude oil. Industry executives and analysts are saying that $100 oil is a high
There are many advantages to investing in small-cap stocks. These companies are typically more established than the companies within the microcap stocks category (stocks with a market cap of $300 million or less). At the same, they are still “tiny” enough to have stronger growth potential than larger, slower-growing mid and large-cap names. This makes
The stock market is in the final quarter of 2023, and it’s been a bumpy ride so far. Geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and elevated interest rates remain significant obstacles. It’s difficult to feel bullish in this environment, but every investing environment has opportunities. Stocks for a bear market proof portfolio have the potential to outperform
Alcoholic beverage company, Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD), parrent company of Budweiser and Bud Light among others, was at the center of heated debate and boycotts. However, some investors might find value in BUD stock now. It’s not our number-one pick of all time, but it gets a “B” grade and may be worthy of a small
With the United Auto Workers (UAW) union still on strike, the automotive industry continues in flux. Consequentially, the growth of electric vehicles continues uninterrupted. Demand for battery-powered cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues rising. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the number of electric vehicles sold worldwide has tripled. In the last
Web3 stocks are part of the future of finance and investing. These companies are uniquely positioned at the intersection of many trends in cryptocurrency, blockchain and digital identity investing. Whether you are skeptical about the value of these companies in the short term, what’s undeniable is that many consider them to potentially be worth far
It may be time to eat, drink and buy the dip in food and beverage stocks. Shares of Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), Pepsi (NASDAQ:PEP) and several other sugary drink and snack companies have been pummeled lately due to concerns that the rising popularity of injectable weight loss drugs like Novo Nordisk’s (NYSE:NVO) Ozempic and Wegovy and Eli
While bulletproof dividend stocks genuinely offer a higher probability of protection (over the long run) against an incoming market downcycle, investors growing in their sophistication may want to consider options trades. As derivatives of the underlying securities, options provide incredible flexibility that you can’t get with buy-and-hold dynamics. For one thing, bulletproof dividend payers probably
A double-edged sword if there ever was one, the September jobs report effectively put the Federal Reserve in a bind, catalyzing the case for stocks for rising interest rates. Sure, on the one hand, most governments aim for a robust labor market. Happy, employed workers obviously tend to be satisfied, thus reducing pressure on policymakers.