Investing in dividend stocks is one of the surest paths to building long-term wealth. Those who reinvest dividends compound their returns, building sustainable wealth in the long run. However, dividend stocks can be pricey, creating an initial entry barrier for investors simply lacking the funds. The good news is that not all dividend stocks are
America’s most prominent movie theater chain reported preliminary Q1 2024 results on April 26 after the markets closed. AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock is down about 10% in the days since. B. Riley analyst Eric Wold was impressed with the first-quarter results. His company has a Neutral rating on AMC stock with a highly generous target
Betting big on the future is not easy. Investing guru Cathie Wood attempts to discern the big ideas that will shape tomorrow and acts on them by buying large tranches of stock for her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It requires having a stoic constitution because it means being willing to endure extended
This year, the stock market adage “sell in May and go away” may hold very true, especially when it comes to the real estate investment trusts (REITs) best categorized as REITs to sell. These are the REITs that are facing the greatest challenges from the two major factors affecting the sector. The first of these
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) is more than just a search-engine provider. Indeed, with Baidu stock, you’ll get to participate in China’s counterpart to OpenAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) made a brilliant move when it invested in OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology. In 2024, there are other popular generative AI chatbots besides ChatGPT. I encourage you to invest in
A stock market crash can be great for dividend stocks, but not for this list of dividend stocks to avoid. If one believes that the correction in the broader indices such as the S&P 500 is only temporary, then the dividend yield paid by these companies increases, which increases one’s long-term income potential. One can
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) hasn’t bounced back from its this year’s tech sell-off. Instead, rather than experience a big surge higher, Advanced Micro Devices stock took yet another big tumble, after its April 30 earnings release. From here, shares in the chip designer may continue to trend lower. That’s bad news for those looking at
Sometimes great companies fail to respond effectively to huge, new threats because they’re stuck in a rut and become stocks to sell. The classic example of this phenomenon is Blockbuster’s failure to acquire Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) when it had a golden opportunity to easily do so. For the readers who are too young to remember Blockbuster
Cloud computing has solidified its position as the backbone of modern business operations. This begs the question: what is the best cloud computing stocks to buy? As businesses embrace the era of AI and continue to migrate their operations to the cloud, demand will grow even stronger. Its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness make it a
I was wrong about SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. After three years of waiting for a return on my investment, I sold my shares recently, at a loss. The stock currently sells at about $7/share. If you got in a year ago, when it traded near $5, you’re in great shape. But I’d still recommend you
Warren Buffett poses with Martin, the Geico gecko, ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska on May 3rd, 2024. David A. Grogan | CNBC Berkshire Hathaway shares rose in premarket trading Monday after Warren Buffett’s conglomerate reported a surge in operating earnings as well as a record cash hoard. Berkshire’s Class A shares
The market is still enamored with AI news, raising the profile of some sectors in tandem with its growth. One of the most promising technologies that can help AI is quantum computing stocks, which continue to gain traction as the tech develops. Quantum computing is seen as the next revolution in modern technology. It can
Struggling video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock has seen a very protracted decline from the height of meme stock mania roughly three years ago. I know, it seems like it was just yesterday. Recent speculation has boosted GME stock by 17% recently. Much of this rise has to do with some very dovish commentary (relative
No risk, no reward, as the saying goes. While markets generally move in fits and starts, there are some stocks that prove to be multibaggers. These are stocks that are doubling investors’ money many times over and creating millionaires in the process. Often times, these stocks are risky bets and prone to volatility. But for
Recent first-quarter earnings reports have underlined the level of uncertainty surrounding tech stocks at a time when confounding Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures have had an adverse impact on Wall Street. The news of March inflation data being hotter than expected at 3.5% caused widespread concern across U.S. markets. And the prospect of multiple
There’s a lot of evidence suggesting that spinoff stocks are generally a good idea to watch. Following a split from their parent company, many such firms do well thanks to their efficiency and newly-found flexibility. They also tend to be undervalued at first which presents an attractive entry point for value investors. That’s why many
Investors should keep an eye out for lithium stocks to buy, as they could be poised to rise in the near term. Lithium is used to make batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The public companies that mine the rare earth mineral have hit major lows over the past 12 months. Oversupply in the
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock, once a frontrunner in the hydrogen fuel cell industry, has experienced a significant decline in its share price in recent years. The company has declined in value by 47% YTD, while also declining by more than 90% in the last 3 years. Despite investor enthusiasm, the company faces headwinds that may
It’s been three weeks since Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) priced its shares at $34 for its initial public offering. Reddit stock gained 48.4% in its first-day return. By Mar. 26, it traded as high as $74.90, more than double its IPO price. One reason RDDT stock did so well early in its run as a public company
After six months of calm, market volatility is increasing. Concerns about inflation, the upcoming election and seasonal weakness pose a headwind for stocks. To prepare for a surge in volatility, it’s advisable to trim your growth stock winners and add some crash-resistant stocks. Savvy investors have many reasons to seek defensive exposure. Due to persistent