The defense industry holds a number of appealing stocks for dividend growth investors. Constant geopolitical concerns and rising defense budgets around the world provide a strong backdrop for the biggest defense companies. The major defense companies have sustainable dividends, even during recessions, due to the persistent need for global defense. In turn, investors have generated
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Does Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) deserve to be a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of technology titans? As Meta Platforms relentlessly pursues the latest and greatest in social media and tech gadgets, the company definitely earns its “magnificent” designation and META stock is headed for much higher price points. Meta Platforms is sometimes at the
Earlier this year, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, was the toast of the town on Wall Street. Lately, however, another chipmaker has effectively taken that title. Yet, a notable acquisition should encourage AMD stock investors to stay in the trade for a while. The big story in 2023, at least in
The AI boom, exemplified by companies like OpenAI and the success of generative text models like ChatGPT, was rapid, but I see challenges ahead. The AI field is now highly competitive, and these text-based AI companies might find it hard to maintain their dazzling growth. Instead, I recommend growth investors focus some of their attention
Despite their somewhat controversial nature, metaverse stocks still have a lot of gas left in the tank. These companies are redefining how we engage with the Internet. The metaverse may also already be here. From cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to virtual concert tickets, the metaverse plays an increasingly important part of our lives. Metaverse
In September, sales at U.S. retailers defied expectations by increasing 0.7%, demonstrating that households possess substantial purchasing power, a crucial factor in sustaining economic growth. A surge in demand at auto dealerships and online stores fueled this robust upswing. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal initially predicted a more modest 0.3% increase in sales. This impressive
Even in a bull market, not all stocks move higher at the same time. Given the fact that the economy is large and diverse, stock price action comes in the form of sectoral preferences or company-specific catalysts. It’s also important to note that a stock trending lower or remaining sideways in a bull market does
There is no doubt that the hydrogen economy is going to play a major role in the global push towards clean energy. However, hydrogen stocks have not been top performers in the last few quarters. That’s understandable as markets go through down cycles and it’s applicable even for specific sectors. I believe that the correction in hydrogen
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has become the runaway leader in providing computer chips that enable artificial intelligence, and many, if not most, significant companies globally are embracing AI. Also noteworthy is that NVDA stock has a significant first-mover advantage in the battle to become the preeminent provider of AI chips. Moreover, AI is increasingly being used by
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) plans to create huge amounts of green hydrogen that will be used to power everything from the e-commerce warehouses of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), and Walmart (NYSE:WMT), to planes and trucks. What’s more, PLUG stock is becoming a major seller of the equipment that’s used to make green hydrogen, and it is very well-positioned
One of my favorite sectors will always be the healthcare sector. It is practically a basic need for all human beings and is always in constant development and growth. Thanks to this sector, the healthcare area is more effective and efficient due to the application of various technologies and scientific breakthroughs. They benefit healthcare stocks
Finding the best EV stocks to buy in this market is a real challenge. This is a high growth potential market as both consumers and governments are favoring EVs over gas-fueled cars. Last quarter alone, more than 300,000 EVs were sold in the U.S., showing the growing increase in demand for environmentally friendly vehicles and
Recently, investors searching for dividend stocks to buy have seen more opportunity. Some looking for income over a longer term horizon have flooded into the bond market. Yields there are rising, and some, like treasury bonds, are nearly risk free. That has taken the focus off of more traditional income sources, including dividend stocks. That
If you’re looking for a few stocks to make you rich beyond your wildest dreams, you must take risks. Risky stocks may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for the courageous investor, it could pay off in a big way. While low-risk stocks provide stability, particularly for buy-and-hold investors, risky stocks have greater potential
REITs are an exciting sector for investors. They offer exposure to the real estate market with little capital to purchase real estate properties. REITs are Real Estate Investment Trusts and investment vehicles, typically Equity REITs or Mortgage REITs. Equity REITs are usually the more common type of company. They acquire and manage properties and receive revenue
In the ever-shifting Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Index, where giants often dominate the spotlight, it’s easy to overlook the hidden gems that quietly craft their path to greatness. The article lists three overlooked S&P 500 stocks that are worthy of your attention. While their household names might not shine as brightly as some, these
The risk with penny stocks is significant. If the business can take off, the stock can mint millionaires. However, there are more misses than hits. Having said that, it’s important to consider some exposure to penny stocks if the investment objective is massive wealth creation. In my view, there are several potential 10-bagger penny stocks
Most investors would say Deere (NYSE:DE) comes to mind when thinking of agriculture stocks. It’s hard not to think of its green combines and tractors plowing through farmers’ fields across America. You can’t fault the stock’s performance over the past five years, up 162%, nearly 3x better than the S&P 500. If we’re talking about
Flying car stocks have witnessed a meaningful rally in the last few quarters. However, considering the impending growth potential, the rally in flying car stocks is just the tip of the iceberg. I must add that the reason for talking about some of the best flying car stocks is the fact that commercialization is coming
As a complement to the fast growing electric vehicle (EV) market, the EV charging market is also experiencing substantial growth. All of which should help fuel further upside for EV charging stocks. After all, the more demand for EVs, the more demand for EV charging stations. As of 2022, the EV market was valued at