In this rather uncertain market, the search for defensive growth stocks is picking up. Indeed, this category of high-quality companies with steady cash flows and growing dividend distributions are sought out in times of turmoil. With interest rates on the rise, geopolitical concerns ramping up, and a recession potentially on the horizon, defensive growth stocks certainly
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With the Federal Reserve’s fight to curb inflation far from over, it’s safe to assume that a “Fed pivot” is not forthcoming. As interest rates remain high, it may take some more time for the bull market to return. With this in mind, it may prove worthwhile to focus on more promising opportunities in this
Sustainable agriculture stocks are poised for strong growth in 2023. All as more people become aware of the importance of preserving agricultural resources. In fact, there are a number of companies that specialize in sustainable agriculture, producing organic seeds and fertilizer. In addition, there are a number of investment funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that focus
The growth of renewable energy continues to create investment opportunities in renewable stocks. Environmental and economic factors drive the shift towards renewable energy sources as the cost of renewable energy technologies continues to fall. This has led to a growing demand for renewable energy, which is expected to continue in the future. Renewable energy companies
The S&P 500 index has witnessed a decent recovery from the lows of Oct. 2022. During this period, several oversold stocks have surged. However, there is no dearth of opportunity in the markets. Several high-growth stocks continue to trade at attractive valuations. Even with concerns related to a recession, I believe that it’s a good
Some cautious investors might worry because shares of machine learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI) ran high in early 2023. However, AI stock could continue to move higher this year. The company’s recently announced suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools can work with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and that’s a major advantage. Based in California, C3.ai provides AI application software,
EV charging infrastructure stocks seem to have an impressive future. The shift to electric vehicles has been a major focus for the global community and shows no signs of stopping. Consequently, electric vehicle charging infrastructure is needed to support this lofty goal. Hence, investing in EV charging infrastructure stocks shows great promise for the coming decade
It’s no longer a question of if we’ll get hit with another cyberattack but when. Over the weekend, several NATO sites were attacked. Reddit was the victim of an attack that saw hackers steal employee login details over the last few weeks. Cities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies are constantly threatened. And experts warn 2023 could see a sharp
Although the new year seemingly got off to an encouragingly robust start, recent data suggests that investors should target viable stocks to buy for a slowing economy. At first, such a notion seems odd, particularly in light of the blowout jobs report for Jan. However, this dynamic also implies that more dollars chase after fewer
Wall Street is slowly coming around to three ideas that I’ve advocated for months: the notion that most stocks can only go up when the Fed is cutting interest rates is ridiculous, America is not headed for a recession, and we’re likely on the verge of a bull market or already in one. The latest
The plant-based food trend is taking North America by storm, driving up demand for plant-based foods stocks. In fact, the vegan food market has massive global growth potential, with Allied Market Research saying it could grow at an impressive rate of 6.4% every year for the next 7 years. With some product categories like plant-based meat
Electric vehicles are the future of the automotive industry, and investors have become aware of that. Indeed, over the past decade, a wide range of EV stocks have taken growth investors on a nice ride. And while Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is clearly the leader of this sector, there are plenty of other competitors ready to challenge it
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is undoubtedly one of the world’s best investors. Accordingly, Warren Buffett stocks that are added to or divested of in a given quarter are ones that many pay close attention to. That’s because Buffett’s long-term record of generating superior returns has made him a household name among investors. With market
There are many reasons why someone might consider investing in green stocks. Investing in green stocks allows individuals to align their investments with their personal values, as they are investing in companies that prioritize ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors. Additionally, companies that prioritize sustainability and strong ESG practices may be better positioned for long-term
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has introduced the word “disinflation” to the national conversation. That’s good news for financial businesses, including neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). Furthermore, SOFI stock should grow in tandem with SoFi Technologies’ customer count. How can we describe SoFi Technologies? Is it a bona fide bank or a disruptive, one-stop-shop personal finance
AI stocks have recently seen a surge in popularity as this technology continues to develop and becomes increasingly relevant. Companies that develop AI technologies or use AI to improve their products and services have become attractive investment opportunities for investors who want to tap into the growth potential this sector offers. And many tech giants, including Microsoft(NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG),
In good markets and bad, investors should always keep an eye out for stocks they’d buy in any environment. These ‘solid buy stocks’ are ones that tend to show relative strength versus the broader market. In a bull market, these stocks can boast tremendous returns. In bear markets, these stocks can protect a portfolio from
Although macro uncertainty continues to loom over the stock market, don’t view this as a sign to sit on the sidelines. If you are investing for the long haul, scores of strong opportunities are out there, including growth stocks to buy. Yes, with the rise in interest rates since last year, it’s been a challenging time
With thousands of publicly traded companies to choose from, it’s inevitable that a few will make the rounds of overlooked value stocks. These enterprises represent businesses that trade at an attractive multiple to a key financial. In this case, that would be earnings on a trailing-12-month basis. However, anybody can come up with a list of
If there’s anything better than having at least some exposure to passive income-providing enterprises, it’s loading the boat on the most undervalued dividend aristocrats to buy. Per Investopedia, “[d]ividend aristocrats are stocks of companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.” Several of these enterprises have raised them for far longer,