The S&P 500 is within striking distance of entering official bull market territory. To qualify, the index would need to rise more than 20% from its previous low and hit a new all-time high. The popular benchmark crossed the first threshold and needs to close above 4,796.56 to achieve the second. It’s within about 75
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Investing in smart cities stocks offers opportunities for investors to take advantage of the growing global trend towards sustainable urbanization. As smart cities are designed to improve their inhabitants quality of life through the use of technology, there are many tech and tech-adjacent companies set to gain from the expansion of this new modern way
Going into 2024, the stock market has seen a year-end rally resulting from the expected easing of interest rate hikes projected for 2024, reduced inflation, and other positive economic results. In 2024, investors must choose companies expected to grow in 2024 as they did in 2023. For an investment portfolio, it’s best to have a
Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS), stock has long been seen as a cheap proxy for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), its largest customer. When sales are growing fast, analysts love to talk about Skyworks (which makes radio chips) getting away from that dependence. When growth is slow it hugs that dependence tight. For SWKS stock, 2023 was a tough year.
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has deals with both private businesses and government entities. The company is a redoubtable force in cyber-defense but also enhanced its products/services with artificial intelligence technology. As we look into the new year for long-term picks, Palantir Technologies is a high-conviction tech company and PLTR stock earns a confident “B” grade. This doesn’t
The future of the US economy holds the potential for significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, innovation and evolving global dynamics. Investments in sectors like semiconductors are likely to play pivotal roles, fostering economic growth and job creation. The industry’s market value is predicted to increase to $1 trillion by 2030. We recommend jumping on
The transportation sector is poised to have multiple, positive catalysts in 2024. Although the economy is slowing, the economic expansion will probably continue. Interest rates are poised to drop this year, which could simulate large purchases, such vehicles. Also importantly, travel trends remain quite strong. AND, many companies in the transportation sector will receive a
The metaverse is here to stay, and no matter how difficult it is for companies to adapt it or make it usable, it is a tool that will contribute to our future and technology. Companies are developing incredible things and working tirelessly for the metaverse, here you have these three best metaverse stocks to take
After hitting new all-time highs in 2023, the S&P 500 is off to a slower start this year. The broad-based index is down 1.5% in the first week of trading. The first jobs report of the new year showed strong gains, which could cause the Federal Reserve to stand firm on the high interest rates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is off to a difficult start in 2024 with several analysts downgrading the stock and news that the Justice Department is preparing an antitrust lawsuit against the iPhone maker. However, investors would be foolish to bet against AAPL stock. Long-term, the stock is still a safe bet. Multiple Downgrades As recently as Dec.
Stable assets are underrated as many investors look for stocks that will crush the market. A big rally in 2023 has caused many growth investors to forget the lessons of a painful 2022. While these past few years have helped investors understand the benefits of a long-term approach rather than folding when it gets tough,
Machine learning is transforming sectors including healthcare and transportation, offering lucrative opportunities in the best machine learning stocks. However, investors should approach cautiously, as not all stocks in this sector ensure returns. Discernment is key, as many firms claim advanced machine learning needs more solid business models or definitive applications. Moreover, this sector branches into
One very promising and innovative area of technology is robotics. Finding the best robotics stocks is not only a stroke of luck for savvy investors looking to exploit this highly-growing industry. It is an adventure into world automation and artificial intelligence. These organizations are pioneering the use of advanced robotic technology in transforming various industries
This year, the best penny stocks may have their day in the sun. A buffet of companies to research and buy stock in is available to investors. But, not all of them are created equal. However, improving fundamentals are expected raise the best penny stocks. With that backdrop in mind, let’s explore some names that
When I think about sleeper stocks, my mind goes to fictional character Freddy Krueger. Stay with me for a second. As you may know from the film series, “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” the protagonists of this horror franchise cannot afford to fall asleep. I’m not going to get into it here but bad things
While passive income offers an important cog in your portfolio, the enterprises that provide mostly do so on a quarterly basis, thus drawing intrigue for monthly dividend stocks. As the name suggests, these companies pay out every month as opposed to every three months. That has obvious advantages to the investor. Primarily, if you depend
It’s an obvious risk factor: overlooked small-cap stocks offer tremendous upside potential but in exchange for the likelihood of severe volatility. Imagine you’re a couch potato but you want to get fit as part of your new year’s resolution. You can make significant gains with relatively little effort because you’re starting from a low baseline.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sometimes fragile nature of the American healthcare system. Many people had to delay elective surgeries and forego other treatments for an extended period. Others were scared of going to a clinic for fear of exposure to the virus. This crisis showed us the value of telehealth stocks. Thanks to the
When it comes to investing in equities, buying stocks that are benefiting a great deal from current trends and those poised for a significant lift from future trends is a very good approach to take. After all, as we saw from the performances of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) during last year’s artificial intelligence (AI)
2023 was dominated by the Magnificent Seven stocks, which has left investors wondering how much higher mega-cap stocks can go. Investors worry that growth is nearing a peak or perhaps reversing. That is just one of the reasons that small cap stocks look particularly strong at the moment. Beyond that, small cap stocks are known