Stronger-than-expected retail sales in December indicate an optimistic future for the U.S. economy and retail stocks. The rise in online purchases has contributed to the solid economic ground, prompting economists to revise growth estimates for 2024. The shift toward online shopping and resilience in the labor market are key factors driving the retail industry, while
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Tech stocks saw high volatility throughout 2023 but are entering the new year on a high note. The future of the economy looks promising, with inflation cooling and, hopefully, interest rates coming down. Several economists have revised their growth projections for the economy and are highly optimistic about 2024. That means now is the time
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According to Fidelity the global business cycle during the fourth quarter can be characterized as an uneven global expansion. That unevenness makes it somewhat difficult to predict where the economy is headed but in general cyclical stocks make sense.  Certain sectors including IT, finance, consumer discretionary, materials, and more tend to be more cyclical. That
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As seen with other popular AI plays, excitement for Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has accelerated to price levels not seen since 2021 thanks to growing excitement about the generative AI growth trend. That’s exciting news, for those already holding this stock. If the rising shares make you hesitant, I understand. Although there are investors
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Investors looking for high-risk yet potentially high-reward opportunities can find plenty of them among small-cap growth stocks. Arguably, the small-caps category (stocks with a market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion) offers the best of both worlds. Small-caps are typically larger, more established enterprises relative to the stocks in the micro-caps category (market cap
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Hydrogen stocks will continue to be in focus in 2024. Countries around the world and their citizens continue to express concern over issues including global warming and decarbonization among others.  Hydrogen is particularly important in this regard. When burned, it produces no carbon dioxide. Further, the production of hydrogen produces relatively less greenhouse gas overall
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In the ever-evolving landscape of investment opportunities, the allure of artificial intelligence often dominates headlines. However, amidst the digital frenzy, there lies a trio of non-AI growth stocks poised to steal the spotlight in 2024. Buckle up as we unveil the untapped potential of these three contenders. Each hold the promise of substantial gains and
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