Investors tend to buy gold stocks as a hedge against broad economic fear. Markets remain volatile and fears of a recession or worse remain elevated. Those are the exact conditions that have historically made gold shares a good investment. Gold tends to underperform the broader stock market in the long term but outperforms in conditions
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Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) is among the key eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft companies in the market. For those looking to bet on flying cars, ACHR stock remains one of the key ways to do so. This is a company that’s made significant strides towards flying car commercialization, leading to an impressive 83% rally
This is a strange time as an investor. On one hand, there is inflation and weak consumer spending and on the other, the earnings season and strong market movement. But the best way to take a position during this time is to invest in undervalued blue-chip stocks that look promising and have an impressive balance
The cannabis business sector is undoubtedly a sector with great growth potential. As technology and its application in health advances, more and more discoveries happen within this potential sector, with incredible results that encourage consumption and demonstrate all its benefits. Maybe we are in the early stages of this sector, but right now is the
Safe stocks are a misnomer. All investments come with risk, and stocks are inherently riskier than fixed-income alternatives — for example. But stocks with a low beta are safe havens compared to the wider market. Beta measures volatility, or how wildly a stock swings compared to the overall market. The market, measured by an index
Navigating the thunderstorm of fluctuating markets, savvy investors anchor their portfolios with the best forever stocks. These stocks have proven resilient in the face of economic uncertainties and continue to flourish amid influential megatrends. These paragons of consistency boast tremendous histories of relentless expansion rooted in sectors indispensable to our daily grind. What sets them
Back in 2020, Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel opined that dividend stocks represent the only protection against inflation. Even with tight monetary policies, inflation has remained stubbornly high. To maintain purchasing power of money, it’s important to remain invested in some of the best dividend stocks. Ahead are three dividend growth stocks to buy at
Renewable energy stocks are in a slump. An ongoing emphasis on common sense sustainability, interest rates, and increased bond yields are putting pressure on the most promising long-term renewable energy stocks. Yet, these and other economic factors haven’t stopped innovation. Instead, debt costs are simply higher and investors can get more bang for their buck
While symbolizing one of the riskiest mechanisms to acquire profits in the capital markets, targeting short-squeeze stocks can sometimes yield tremendous returns. That’s because these short-squeeze candidates play on the emotion of panic; that is, bullish contrarians attempt to drive prices of heavily targeted securities higher, thus panicking the bears. Traditionally, the way market gamblers
While balanced market ideas that offer a blend of capital gains and income may be a tricky topic under certain circumstances, at the present juncture, investors ought to consider growth stocks that pay monthly dividends. True, sometimes a compromised approach yields a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none result. Still, compromise is the name of the game right now. Let’s
The technology sector is critical to the U.S. economy, driving significant gains in the stock market. Despite this, certain undervalued tech stocks have not yet realized their full potential. According to the United States Technology Sector Analysis, the industry has witnessed an impressive 31% growth in the last year alone, with an anticipated annual earnings
In the complex landscape of financial markets, the quest for wealth is both an art and a science. In this intricate dance of investment, seven key performers have emerged as the stars of the show. All of which are offering a roadmap to financial prosperity for future millionaires. From the digital revolution’s crown jewel to
Qualcomm’s (NASDAQ:QCOM) profits are expected to increase significantly next year. All thanks to layoffs, its low valuation, and a recent deal to continue supplying 5G chips to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) through 2026. Plus, the demand for QCOM’s chips should see a boost from the artificial intelligence boom, and even from automakers. Given these points, I recommend
The impending release of the third-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report by the Commerce Department holds significant benefits for the United States economy. A robust economic expansion leads to increased consumer spending, business investments and job creation. This, in turn, tends to boost overall stock market performance, which benefits sectors especially quantum computing. Quantum computing
With so much hype baked into compelling innovations such as artificial intelligence, it’s only natural that certain tech stocks exploded higher in the market. However, some of the bravado has been fading for the once-screaming-hot enterprises. As a result, those still interested in the innovation ecosystem should target underappreciated ideas. Because of the dramatic rise of
Metaverse is advanced technology that aims to seamlessly blend physical components with digital ones. You can sit at a conference table and see some people in person, while others are digital. This has spelled big things for the metaverse stocks on the market. This investment opportunity is high-risk, high-reward due to the novelty of the technology.
With economic uncertainty looming, many investors are looking for opportunities to capitalize on the market volatility. Fintech stocks present an intriguing option, as many are trading at record lows despite strong underlying financials and continued growth. In contrast, traditional bank stocks continue their downward slide, driven lower by rising interest rates and political gridlock. This
Penny stocks can be likened to the crazy world of cryptocurrencies where multibagger returns come at the blink of an eye. As an example, Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) stock was trading at $2.5 in March 2020. In a euphoric rally that followed, TLRY stock peaked out at $63.9 in February 2021. More recently, Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) stock
It’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. In fact, as noted by TechXplore.com, “It has become nearly impossible for human researchers to keep track of the overwhelming abundance of scientific publications in the field of artificial intelligence and to stay up-to-date with advances.” What we do know
From facilitating student loan repayments to offering crucial business services, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) serves a broad range of clients. I’ve been optimistic about the company and SOFI stock for a while, but this may be a time to exercise caution. Or better yet, SoFi Technologies investors can employ a careful strategy, which I will explain