Dividends are a key part of the total return equation. Indeed, adding some of the best dividend stocks to buy can boost your portfolio returns. At the same time, it can lower your overall portfolio volatility. According to Fidelity, since 1930, dividends have accounted for 40% of the S&P 500’s total return. Even better, the
The small-cap space provides some exciting opportunities for robust returns in quick time. Further, some quality small-cap stock rallies are backed by fundamentals and positive business catalysts. This column discusses three small-cap stocks for 100% returns before the end of the year. Like always, I have steered clear of purely speculative ideas. The businesses discussed
The demand for better environmental tech and solutions continues to ramp up as we tread the path toward a greener world. Due to this, several sectors have reached new pinnacles. However, this growth isn’t the same for each market. One of these lagging markets is hydrogen, which is why some investors are hunting for the
The stock market remains at an all-time high. However, many analysts and market observers are starting to question aloud how much longer the current rally can last? In a recent analysis, investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) notes that U.S.-based hedge funds have started ditching American equities and shifting capital into European stocks. Hedge fund exposure
Anyone else notice that Gap (NYSE:GPS) stock has been on an absolute tear since May 2023? Since May, GPS stock has made a big move from $7 to $27. Much of it is justified, as it’s coming from strategic initiatives starting to pay off. Gap seems to have turned the corner across all its brands
There is no substitute for dividend stocks when it comes to making money on Wall Street. Studies show dividend payers significantly outperform stocks that don’t reward shareholders and do so with less risk. Dividends are also responsible for the lion’s share of the stock market’s long-term performance. Ned Davis Research found income-generating stocks represented 41%
Overvalued stocks can be quite ruinous for portfolios. Even solid companies with high valuations can come crashing down if they don’t meet lofty expectations or if the market’s confidence wanes. Internet infrastructure provider, Fastly (NASDAQ:FSLY), is one example of this. In 2020, many in the IT sector loved the company’s offerings, and Fastly’s sales were
U.S. stocks have logged sizable gains in recent months, registering a 30% gain since October last year. Some analysts are starting to worry that the market may be reaching overbought levels and is due for a correction. While growth stocks have propelled the market, their rapid growth also means deeper potential declines if prices turn
Dividend investing is a spectacular way of accumulating wealth, especially if you locate your dividend stocks in tax-efficient accounts. In fact, I’d argue that nimble dividend investing would beat capital gains investing in today’s economy. Despite the allure of dividend investing, risks are ever-present. For example, many companies sustain their dividend payouts to satisfy investors
Heading into 2024, many analysts believed Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) was on the verge of splitting its stock. But many weren’t prepared for the company’s 50-for-1 split, one of the recent most extensive stock splits. Stock splits are generally seen as being bullish signs for a stock. This is even though a split doesn’t change the
One of the best dip-buying opportunities in biotech stocks to buy was in Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX). After hitting a high of $99.41, VKTX dipped back to about $60.30. All because of obesity data from a competitor. But that pullback wouldn’t last long. In fact, by March 26, the stock soared more than $12 a share on
Out of the wide array of possibilities, three tech companies stand out as very competitive. They make less headlines than their competitors. These businesses have the makings of high achievers and should surpass all expectations by 2028. The first one strongly supports growth potential with its strategy focusing on user base expansion and monetization. The
Bill Gates’ old company, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), would undoubtedly be on his list of AI stocks to buy. I suspect it’s on most AI investors’ must-own list. At the end of December, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust had invested $42.3 billion in U.S.-listed stocks, according to the foundation’s 13F. Those assets were invested in
According to our analysis, a major shift is coming for the AI industry. It’s likely to shock most investors. It may even bankrupt some. But those who prepare for this potentially seismic jolt today could make fortunes over the coming months. That’s why, in a new broadcast tonight, March 27, at 8 p.m. Eastern, I’ll
Compared to Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock, artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a piker. SMCI stock has nearly quadrupled in value in 2024 compared to the 90% gain by its industry peer. Supermicro, as it’s known, makes generative AI-based servers for data centers. In fact, it works closely with Nvidia. It uses the
Despite being priced at under $3 per share, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is one that many investors continue to consider to be overvalued. Some analysts have put forward optimistic target prices projecting significant returns. However, numerous factors suggest Lucid’s downward trajectory is likely to continue. Increased competition in the luxury EV market as well as
The tech industry is filled with innovative companies that can outperform the market and generate long-term gains for investors. Some tech stocks in this industry have become generational winners and have minted millionaires. Your ability to become a millionaire in the stock market largely depends on how much capital you put into your portfolio. While
There are some gaming stocks to sell that investors should consider closely. These gaming companies are in risky positions, with declining revenues and increasing competition from newer entrants. What makes holding these companies worse is that the gaming industry is undergoing major disruptions and shifts. The rise of mobile gaming, cloud gaming services and new
Smart investors ask for proof before investing in stocks. Fortunately, some companies have generated 20% returns in a month and there’s proof. Taking home 20% gains in a month feels like a dream, but these stocks have the potential to soar higher. Although not cheap stocks, the companies are some of the best in the
Defense stocks consist of equities investors turn toward during economic or geopolitical tumult. While inflation may be under control and interest rates likely to come down later in the year, geopolitical conflicts continue proliferate. These days there is not only a war in Ukraine, but also one in the Gaza Strip. However, not all of these
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