The stock market reached a fresh all-time high Friday — its first in more than two years. But that’s not the interesting part… Ask yourself: What typically occurs after stocks hit all-time highs? More all-time highs. On average, I’ve seen that the stock market tends to rise by 12% in the year following the establishment
Dividend stocks are a great way for investors to diversify their investment portfolios. After all, you do not have to approach investing with only a growth-focused mindset. Millions of income-oriented investors can achieve the financial success they’re looking for. As we navigate exciting and challenging economic times, a steady income stream through dividends becomes more
EV battery stocks could be on the precipice of a strong rally. The catalyst of this potential rally comes from a company that’s revolutionizing the solid-state battery market, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). To put this rally into context, QS stock is on the verge of commercializing its batteries and this development is expected to be disruptive if
The list of stocks to watch for Monday is long. As the saying goes, “There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.” Though we’re less than a month into the new year, it seems as though it’s already one of those series of weeks where decades happen – at least
The beginning of earnings season is a good time to look at stocks that analysts are upgrading. For growth-oriented investors, that may mean looking at some of the top-rated Russell 2000 stocks. The Russell 2000 index is made up of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 index. Not surprisingly, these stocks can be
With the Iowa Caucus safely behind us, the 2024 presidential election season officially starts. As of now, there seems to be little doubt among most voters that the race will be between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The latter’s recent Iowa victory over fellow Republican candidates further strengthened the popular thesis that
Last year was a great one for stocks, with the Nasdaq having one of its best calendar year gains in the recent past and the S&P 500 performing well, too. However, with 2023 behind us, it is time to look forward and potentially add to existing holdings. One place to look is the 2024 Dogs
A reliable source of energy is crucial in today’s fast-paced world. When choosing between energy sources, a tradeoff between sustainability and efficiency occurs. What if I told you there is a way for our energy to be both efficient and sustainable? Hydrogen energy is the answer. Although its employment at a large scale has yet
In this new year, investors seek lucrative opportunities to grow their portfolios. In 2024, three high-potential stocks promise to turn a $10,000 investment into $20,000. The first one’s lead into stablecoins, particularly a regulated one, suggests a focus on diversifying and securing digital transactions. The platform’s prowess in handling billions for large enterprises further solidifies
Semiconductor stocks have become increasingly important in today’s digital age. Semiconductors power smartphones, tablets and PCs; these tiny devices are in cars, aircraft and drones. While providing functionality to various electronic devices in the modern era, semiconductors are also critical to supercharging technological revolutions, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and quantum computing breakthroughs. As
The fear of missing out generally results in losses as investors enter a stock at peak euphoria. The same story would have been ignored at cheap valuations. I, therefore, stay away from ideas that seem too much in the limelight or overbought fundamentally and technically. A wise strategy is to buy stocks depressed for an
The energy sector can be a hotbed of activity when geopolitical tensions surge. Energy stocks tend to become just as volatile as traders jump into action to protect profits or sieze opportunity. However, not all energy stocks perform equally well during the good times. While the best performers change yearly due to the sector’s volatility,
The NFL playoffs kick into high gear this weekend, with only eight teams remaining. After that, it’s time for the conference championships and then… the Super Bowl. That could be great news for investors looking to wager on DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and other sports betting and casino companies. Sure, it’s a cliché to refer to big
Throughout 2023, demand for next-generation GPUs and CPUs soared as companies sought to power their new AI applications. And as a result, AI chip stocks offered some of the best ways to play the emerging AI megatrend. Take Nvidia (NVDA), for example. That AI chipmaker saw its stock more than triple last year! Worried you
The metaverse has been a hot topic for several years now. Ever since Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerburg renamed his company to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), investors have taken this concept seriously. We’ve seen Super Bowl ads and all sorts of other mainstream attention for the metaverse concept. Unfortunately for some, this has led to
In the stock market, three giants are steadily on the path to attaining a trillion-dollar market cap by 2028. This has led to this list of upcoming trillion-dollar companies. The first one, the powerhouse behind social media, is leveraging its AI investments to fuel unprecedented growth. The company is at the edge of tech advancements,
Gen Z consists of individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Many articles have depicted this group’s potential to pursue new trends and lifestyles, similar to how many articles have emerged about Generation Alpha. However, many people in Gen Z are reaching the point where they can spend their own money. The youngest people in this cohort
If you’re searching from quantum computing stocks to add to your portfolio, look no further. With disruptive trends in high-tech such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) demanding increased efficiency and speed, quantum computing has become the next hot term investors are talking about with the potential to catalyze the next technological revolution. With quantum computing’s
Solid-state battery maker QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) is living on borrowed time. It may be time to pitch QS stock. The prototype electric vehicle battery exceeds expectations in testing but is far from being ready for commercial use. The delays are causing concern for QuantumScape’s major partner and potential customer. Over the past few years, Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY)
Coinbase (COIN-USD) has become the leading U.S. exchange by trading volume. Over the past 12 months, COIN stock has rebounded by an astonishing 175%. The bullish outlook for 2024 relies on Bitcoin (BTC-USD) surpassing previous highs, with other leading tokens following. Rising crypto prices drive trading volumes, the main source of Coinbase’s revenue and earnings.