There is no doubt on the point that commodities are among the most undervalued asset class. My view is underscored by the fact that commodities (Bloomberg Commodity Total Return Index) have delivered returns at a CAGR of 0.99% in the last 20 years. An extended bear market also implies a phase of under investment. This generally translates
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For investors, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) is a “love it or hate it” kind of company. Yet, you can find a reasonable middle ground by taking a very small position in MULN stock. It’s worth considering as Mullen Automotive recently issued a flurry of positive press releases. First and foremost, I have
Meme stocks comprise a wide spectrum of companies ranging from those sensible investors steer clear of, to firms with near-universal respect. This list of investment ideas sourced from here pulls primarily from the latter. Several of the stocks listed below are absolute leaders in their respective industries, and among the most important firms globally. The rest
Space truly is the final frontier for many investors. Increasingly, NASA and other government agencies are turning to private sector companies for help with things such as launching satellites and ferrying supplies to the International Space Station and building a lunar space station. Harvard Business Review declared “The Commercial Space Age Is Here” back in
One of the biggest investment opportunities of the next decade will be green energy stocks. As global leaders and organizations look to significantly reduce emissions and fight climate change issues, green energy could become among the most important investment ideas investors aren’t thinking about enough right now. Indeed, there’s plenty of progress happening on this
It’s been a good year for Bill Gates. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder’s net worth is up $15.5 billion to $125 billion. The Seattle entrepreneur and philanthropist makes a significant amount from his Microsoft holdings. However, Bill Gates’ investing strategy also involves buying large positions in other well-run companies and
After a relatively impressive 2022, the best healthcare dividend stocks have hit a temporary rough patch this year. However, savvy investors shouldn’t let this blip deter them from wagering on this defensive sector for income stock opportunities. Amid economic turbulence, the healthcare industry stands as a reliable defensive play due to the large inelastic demand
While Wall Street apparently seems content with the federal government’s efforts to contain recent banking failures, investors may want to start targeting inflation-resistant stocks to buy just in case. To be sure, the nuances behind bank bailouts are complex. Still, at the root, these lifelines tend to be inflationary. Basically, that money has to come
While there’s nothing quite as exciting as betting everything on a hot growth enterprise, prudent investors may want to consider the best dividend stocks for market crash. In late April, CNBC reported that investors face the threat of persistently higher inflation while simultaneously digesting a bleak economic outlook. If the Federal Reserve is truly making headway
Love it or hate it, whether you see it as friend or foe, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. I say expanding because AI has been in use for years. And few consumers and businesses would deny that AI has been, on balance, a worthwhile innovation. But generative AI has put a white-hot spotlight on
Warren Buffett raised a lot of eyebrows on Wall Street last year when he made a big $7.7 billion bet on Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY), a stock he is still buying. Just this past March, he bought another billion dollars worth, raising his stake in the oil giant to over 23%, clearly making it one of
On May 3, the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) hinted that it now plans to pause its monetary tightening regime and assess its impact on the economy. The signal that rates may not go any higher came as the central bank approved its 10th interest rate increase in a little more than a year. This raised
It is time we understand the importance of climate change and contribute the best we can towards a cleaner and greener future. As the world moves towards reducing the damage done in the past, we will see soaring demand for companies that are operating in the renewable energy sector. It might take a few years
Car buyers are undoubtedly glad that electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) implemented a series of price cuts. Investors didn’t seem to like this move at first. However, lately, TSLA stock traders seem to be warming up to Tesla’s savvy pricing strategy. Over the long haul, Tesla should prevail in the price war that it started. Therefore,
The e-commerce sector has been through wild swings in the last few years. The pandemic served as a big catalyst for online shopping, and e-commerce stocks surged. However, as the market discounted the post-pandemic reality, even the best e-commerce stocks plunged. I believe that most e-commerce stocks have seen the worst in terms of correction. As a
Now is an excellent time to research the top blue-chip stocks to buy for the long haul. It’s safe to say that investors are stuck in a market that shows little conviction. This is frustrating for bulls and bears. One problem is valuation. Many stocks still are trading at a premium to the market. This includes
Successful long-term growth investing requires careful consideration and planning. A strategy is crucial when investing, rather than simply putting money into the stock market and relying on chance. During the start of 2023, we saw a mini-stock market rally. It certainly was a welcome change to 2022. You can thank the Fed for easing up
Amidst the stock market landscape’s choppiness, many investors seek stability by exploring dividend stocks to secure dependable returns. Both in the short term and the long run, stocks with average to above-average yields can return consistent gains, combining price appreciation and payouts. However, focusing on quality is imperative when focusing on the best dividend stocks
With short sellers viciously attacking many popular stocks and Wall Street worrying too much about the macroeconomic outlook, there are a multitude of undervalued growth stocks for investors to buy now. Plus, three recent factors have increased my optimism about growth stocks. One data point was America’s Services PMI for April which climbed to 51.9 from
Financial technology companies, or fintech, are firms that apply technology to banking and finance. Think mobile banking stocks, payment apps and digital money transfers. Nearly half of Americans said they had used a mobile wallet in the past three months, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power. As consumers migrate more and more of