In a world where energy is absolutely vital, oil companies continue to play an important role in its structure. Fossil fuels will continue to operate for many more years before a complete transition to 100% green energy occurs. If oil companies is on your list of investments, be sure to explore these three best oil
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Will the software industry still be the darling of 2024? Its comeback in 2023, thanks to the market embracing AI, pushed the sector to greater heights. These days, it seems pretty much all tech companies are looking for ways to monetize AI in various industries, but there may still be a long way to go.
With U.S. equities set to perform very well in 2024, many more companies are likely to sell additional stock in themselves to the public. Meanwhile, the number of initial public offerings should also jump. Since Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) generates a great deal of its revenue from underwriting such deals, MS stock should get a big
Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studio businesses announced hundreds of job cuts on Jan. 10. The news from Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) sent AMZN stock higher on the day. “[W]e’ve identified opportunities to reduce or discontinue investments in certain areas while increasing our investment and focus on content and product initiatives that deliver the most impact,” The
Call them secret stocks or hidden gems. While the media tends to trumpet the same stocks repeatedly, plenty of stocks get almost zero notice. And, often they are crushing the broader market and helping to make their shareholders wealthy. Investors need to explore these securities and add them to their portfolios if they hope to
The best Web3 stocks this month will partially ride on the coattails of the most recent Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETF approval. The spot ETF for Bitcoin should drive significant growth for the cryptocurrency in the future. This is because ETF providers will be required to purchase a large amount of the coin, which could cause the
Blue chip stocks offer more stability than high-flying growth stocks. While stable stocks often have lower returns, they can still outperform the market. There’s plenty of life left in 2024, but the first few days featured losses for many stocks. During those few days of losses, some people may have thought about investing in blue
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is known for its discounts, but COST stock might not look cheap to some reluctant investors. Nevertheless, after viewing Costco’s recent results, even the skeptics will surely be tempted to stock up on a few shares. There are plenty of commentators who praised Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) for its robust holiday-season 2023 sales. Yet,
Steve Symington is a long-time contributor to The Motley Fool. Over the years, he’s written more than 8,000 articles for the publication. A piece of Symington’s from July 2023 provides a hint or two on how to find the next household names and undiscovered stock gems. The headline says it all. 4 Lessons From My
Go ahead — pick a reason, or two or three, to buy Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock. Maybe you’re seeking portfolio exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. Or, perhaps you’re a passive-income investor or just want to balance growth and value. By taking a share position in Broadcom, you can get all of the above with just
The past four years have been a roller coaster for investors. The pandemic brought the longest bull market in history to a screeching halt, only to see it quickly rebound and go on a two-year extended run. The S&P 500 index then tumbled hard in 2022, only to reverse course again and surge more than
Quantum computing has become a term that many of us are familiar with despite being unaware of what it means for a rapidly growing technological landscape or why it’s important. In a nutshell, quantum computing has the power to take processing beyond their binary bit-based frameworks that rely on the use of 0 or 1.
The crypto market is on fire this winter, with many cryptocurrencies seeing sharp rises as we start 2024 off strong. One of the biggest potential catalysts has been the SEC’s approval of 12 Bitcoin (BTC-USD) ETFs, finally giving the nod to these long-awaited investment vehicles. With the flood gates now opened, I expect to see
2023 was, in many ways, a challenging year for the media industry. With the decline of traditional distribution channels such as physical media, movie theaters, and cable TV, content producers must shift their business models dramatically to adapt to the changing times. This could mean it’s time to bet on streaming stocks. Online advertising models
After a brief downturn to begin the year, technology stocks are once again rallying. Mega-cap tech stocks, in particular, continue to outperform the broader market. Many of the best-performing stocks of 2023 continue to post impressive gains at the outset of 2024. For example, shares of chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) gained over 10% so far in
Telehealth stocks fell off the collective radar somewhat post-pandemic. But betting against the sector isn’t smart because healthcare’s future is undoubtedly anchored in virtual offerings for routine and non-emergent care. While some claim the pandemic accelerated telehealth by as much as 10 years, it’s inarguable that we’ve entered a new era of at-home primary and
During the AI rally last year, many leading AI stocks soared to dizzying heights, becoming some of the most expensive names on the market. Investors were willing to pay sky-high premiums for these high-flyers, with Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) share price approaching $550 at its peak. Nvidia now trades at a whopping 30 times sales (higher than
In an appearance on CNBC on January 10, Josh Brown stated that, even if interest rates stay at their current levels, stocks can continue to go up. He noted that, in the past, equities have indeed climbed even as rates stay at their current levels. “In the 1990s, they were raising rates during a bull
Investors could see their portfolios take off in 2024 by investing in leading flying car stocks poised for substantial growth. Projections hint at a potential $3.8 billion market by 2035 and an explosive $1.5 trillion opportunity circa 2040. Notably, publicly traded companies in the sector are crafting electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, often
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to dominate the tech sector, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. A leader in this field, Microsoft’s integration of ChatGPT across its services has been a major story, although its investments have not yet significantly impacted the top line for MSFT stock. The company is expected to be the next company