While passive income offers an important cog in your portfolio, the enterprises that provide mostly do so on a quarterly basis, thus drawing intrigue for monthly dividend stocks. As the name suggests, these companies pay out every month as opposed to every three months. That has obvious advantages to the investor. Primarily, if you depend
When I think about sleeper stocks, my mind goes to fictional character Freddy Krueger. Stay with me for a second. As you may know from the film series, “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” the protagonists of this horror franchise cannot afford to fall asleep. I’m not going to get into it here but bad things
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sometimes fragile nature of the American healthcare system. Many people had to delay elective surgeries and forego other treatments for an extended period. Others were scared of going to a clinic for fear of exposure to the virus. This crisis showed us the value of telehealth stocks. Thanks to the
2023 was dominated by the Magnificent Seven stocks, which has left investors wondering how much higher mega-cap stocks can go. Investors worry that growth is nearing a peak or perhaps reversing. That is just one of the reasons that small cap stocks look particularly strong at the moment. Beyond that, small cap stocks are known
When it comes to investing in equities, buying stocks that are benefiting a great deal from current trends and those poised for a significant lift from future trends is a very good approach to take. After all, as we saw from the performances of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) during last year’s artificial intelligence (AI)
Thankfully, no passengers or crew of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 were critically injured after the frightening blowout of a plug door and piece of fuselage from the 737-9 MAX jet Friday night, which forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon. Investors in Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) didn’t seem too concerned about
The space race is real and is part of our daily life as humanity. More and more companies are participating in this sector by creating spacecraft, engines, software, and technology, among many other things. Understanding that the aerospace sector is one pumping out jobs and attracting investment dollars today, you could line up your portfolio
At the end of December, Bloomberg reported that almost $17 billion in software-related distressed debt was trading significantly below 100 cents on the dollar. This suggests that 2024 could be the year to sell overly leveraged software stocks. The report suggested that software companies in this predicament might turn to private credit to get themselves
Is Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) stock right for you? The answer is that it depends. There’s an elephant in the room that can’t be ignored, as Lululemon’s founder is stirring up controversy in the media. However, investors may choose to overlook this problem because of Lululemon’s impressive revenue growth. Not everyone will want to invest in
A year ago, the financial pundits were worried about Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The Bitcoin (BTC-USD) price was wobbling and flailing, and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler was seemingly on the warpath against Coinbase. That was actually the right time to buy COIN stock. Now that the sentiment is overwhelmingly bullish, I don’t recommend investing in Coinbase.
Let’s face it – not everyone wants to research individual stocks. That’s why index-tracking exchange traded funds can be so useful. Among the most popular ETFs is the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), which includes some of the best-known names in technology. Is QQQ stock right for you, though? It probably deserves a place in
The start of a new year is the time to take a look at your portfolio and make the necessary changes. While it may not be possible for you to sell stocks unless you are making a profit on them, it can certainly be possible for you to keep a watch on the best stocks
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. That goes for stocks, too. Small-cap stocks tend to outperform larger ones over time. It tends to follow periods of underperformance, and then the small caps surge in value and dominate. We may be at such an inflection point. While the S&P 600 index of small-cap stocks
Last year Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) became a Wall Street superstar as the market for artificial intelligence chips exploded. IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) doesn’t make AI chips, but it could be the next tech-market superstar. If you want to ride the rocket to the top, now is the time to take a position in IONQ stock. Much like OpenAI’s ChatGPT
Even though the stock market is off to a rough open this year, there’s a lot of reason to be bullish about investing in 2024. The economy looks to improve, inflation is back to manageable levels and consumer discretionary stocks look to be a good sector for new investors. Consumer discretionary stocks are those that
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock surged throughout 2023, but has been sliding as investors take some risk off the table by taking profit. Investors can make prudent moves, but their necessity is questionable. The market may have overreacted to anticipated lower interest rates. Despite the company’s impressive performance in 2023, there are indications that growth may slow
Augmented reality stocks are a signal of innovation in our ever changing technological world, offering an insight into the future. This industry which is sometimes associated with companies focused on virtual reality completely changes the way we interact with technology. Informally known as AV stocks, they span a spectrum of possibilities, from enhancing consumer experiences
Quantum computing is the next evolution of computing. Its benefit is that, at its core, it is capable of solving problems that classical computers cannot. Classical computers often rely on brute force to find solutions to complex problems. However, like all things, there is a barrier. These millionaire-maker quantum computing stocks will push computing past
Cloud computing has changed how companies gather data and stay organized in a digital world. Cloud computing is a foundational piece for many stocks and often features exhaustive switching costs. That means high renewal rates and growing annual recurring revenue. Cloud computing companies have the flexibility to raise their prices from time to time while
Electric vehicle startup Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) delivered slightly fewer EVs than analysts had expected last quarter. This will have important implications for RIVN stock holders. Much more importantly, the firm’s deliveries fell 10% versus the previous quarter. While I certainly didn’t anticipate such a drop and it is a negative development, Rivian’s other positive catalysts will,