Blue-chip stocks continue to trail in this market. Through the first half of the year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks, is up 4% compared to a 20% gain in the technology loaded Nasdaq Composite index. Technology stocks, particularly the mega-cap names, continue to outperform at the expense of
Choosing the appropriate stocks to buy is more important than ever in today’s changing financial environment. Investors are looking for development and stability; therefore, it’s critical to comprehend the prospects and fundamentals of businesses that might experience big rallies in 2024. These three equities are noteworthy because they represent strategic advantages in their respective industries
Social media continues to be extremely popular. Today, five billion people — more than half the world’s population — regularly access social media sites. The average person visits seven different social media sites each month. Use of social media is even greater among young people, with 93% of teenagers in the U.S. saying they regularly
Within the technology sector, a few companies are beginning to emerge as future titans. Based on their growth potency, they can be valued at trillions of dollars in the foreseeable future. Three companies are about to become members of the elite trillion-dollar club. These companies currently dominate trillions of AI, semiconductors, and energy markets. To
When deciding which stocks to invest in, understanding which exchanges they are listed on can make a big difference in long-term performance and perception. For most U.S.-based investors, the two exchanges they hear about the most are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq. The NYSE is known for its relative stability and
Technology is constantly evolving, and each trend has its cycles. Cloud computing gained prominence and popularity at the beginning of the last decade, and this trend reemerged during the Covid-19 pandemic. The moment is approaching when cloud infrastructure stocks will show their multiple growth again. Reviews by leading investors may mention that further development of
Quantum computing could very well bring about a digital age greater than generative artificial intelligence (AI). For those unaware, quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics, the physics undergirding small particles, to solve problems that classical computers have a hard time getting through. Moreover, in classical computers, bits, which are the fundamental units of information, can only
Artificial intelligence stocks have continued rushing forward in 2024, pushing technology stocks toward higher valuations. AI’s rally has also fueled a strong rally in the other pockets of the market. Overall, the S&P 500 hit a fresh record high in June amid an overarching AI optimism. This has led Evercore ISI to up its forecast
Recent top stock upgrades from Wall Street analysts can often mean compelling long-term opportunities. When a widely-followed analyst raises the rating or price target on a company, investors pay attention. Such upgrades are usually based on a favorable change in the underlying business, an improving growth outlook or an attractive valuation. Academic research indicates that
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become the face of artificial intelligence and its stock has responded in kind. Shares are up 200% over the past year and over 800% since the release of ChatGPT, which sparked an AI tsunami. Yet there is a world of stocks that are outperforming Nvidia. While the technology sector provides opportunity with
Budget-friendly stocks are increasingly hard to find as top-performing mega-caps edge ever closer to overvaluation. And, as we’ve seen with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) over the past week, even moderate underperformance can be devastating when so much of the wider market hinges on their performance. But a handful of budget-friendly stocks are floating in the ether, even
If you’ve held crypto stocks for some time, you should periodically audit which crypto stocks to sell before getting burned. Not that they couldn’t still go up, they could. But every investor needs an exit strategy for selling off all or part of their shares. The crypto stocks have tended to be more stable that
The stocks of iconic brands are en masse. However, the informational asymmetry linked to the financial markets means that few are undervalued. Considering the above, I embarked on a quest to find three undervalued stocks from iconic brands with high dividend yields. Stocks with low price-to-earnings ratios and high dividend yields often trigger value traps.
The artificial intelligence story has been explosive, creating substantial opportunities for some of the best semiconductor stocks. According to Grand View Research, the global AI boom could grow from about $137 billion in 2022 to more than $1.81 trillion by 2030. Even better, artificial intelligence-related spending will make up about 8% to 10% of IT
Retirement stocks are something every investor needs to look into, and when deciding on which retirement stocks to buy, you can never go wrong with Dividend Kings, S&P 500 index constituents that have raised their dividends every one of the previous 25 straight years. Dividend growers had 11.7% compound annual returns from 1986 to 2016,
If you are looking for explosive upside potential, it is a good idea to look at some dirt-cheap stocks under $10. There are many companies trading at bargain levels and have significant room for upside going forward as they recover and ramp up production. Of course, stocks look dirt cheap on paper and are not
Given the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) upbeat profitability forecast, now’s an excellent time to consider investing in airline stocks. IATA recently upped its profitability projections for airliners this year, ahead of previous forecasts. This includes net profits jumping to $30.5 billion with a 3.1% net profit margin, up from $27.4 billion last year. Moreover,
Since not all companies are Wall Street favorites, particularly in an election year when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have extremely different policy stances on key economic problems, stock downgrades may assist smart investors looking to maintain portfolio health. Because of the Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) boom, the Nasdaq Composite is up 18% and
After the big crash of 2022, growth stocks have staged a gradual recovery. The correction was in-sync with tight monetary policies as central banks globally focused on curbing inflation. However, with a likely shift towards expansionary policies, there is a strong case for global growth acceleration and significant price action in growth stocks. The following
It will be tough for the stock market to keep up the pace after such an explosive first half. Undoubtedly, stocks could easily continue to rise if demand for artificial intelligence accelerates further. In any case, it’s far smarter to lower expectations by a notch, especially with valuations getting a tad ahead of their skis.
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- …
- 799
- Next Page »