Under a frenzied environment, it’s normal to overpay for certain hot investments – but this framework also drives the case home for undervalued stocks Wall Street overlooked. Stated differently, publicly traded enterprises that stood well outside the spotlight may offer calmer, more intelligence-focused narratives. To be sure, on occasion, traversing the road commonly traveled can
While money doesn’t grow on trees, it can do so on trash, thus warranting a closer examination of top waste management stocks. Basically, the sector benefits from an unavoidable reality. Wherever there are people, there will be trash. Further, as the number of people rises – due to natural births and immigration – someone must
The healthy consumer in 2023 has surprised everyone, including experienced economists. One major beneficiary has been the travel and leisure sector. Indeed, travel stocks have soared as pent-up demand for travel has carried on recently. As we head into 2024, the United States economy is chugging along, with unemployment at 3.7%. With most consumers employed,
As of 2023, the United States economy has successfully navigated challenges, managing to cool down inflation and avoid a recession. Policymakers have worked to achieve a “soft landing,” aiming to further slow inflation without triggering a downturn that could lead to mass layoffs. Despite a generally positive outlook among economists. Inflation has shown signs of
With growing, explosive interest in eSports, and eSports stocks, analysts say the market could grow from just $1.42 billion in 2022 to nearly $4.47 billion by 2030. In addition, analysts at Statista are forecasting 924.5 million eSports users by 2028. Coupled with a growing number of tournaments, teams, sponsors, and advertising dollars, the eSports market
An intriguing shift is underway, especially following the retail trading frenzy of 2021. Emerging platforms captured the imagination of savvy investors. These rising stars in the social media stocks arena are not just riding the wave of existing trends. They are also at the forefront of innovating new ones. The role of platforms, including Reddit,
Flying car stocks encompass the realm of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles and have been soaring in popularity among investors recently. This sector is buzzing with activity, with forecasts indicating compound annual growth rates of 58% from 2022 to 2040. Such astronomical growth rates are not just numbers; they represent a seismic shift
We’re days away from the end of an incredible year on Wall Street. All the major indexes are up by double-digit percentages as we close out 2023. Notably, the S&P 500 runs 24% higher and the Nasdaq 100 is up an incredible 54%. It’s the complete opposite of what investors saw last year. Yet that’s
In the late 1950s, the average holding period for stocks was eight years. The average holding period had declined to 5.5 months as of June 2020. It’s unlikely to be any different in 2023. Of course, one reason for the decline in holding period is continued technological advancement that’s translates into new investment ideas. However,
Communications companies help customers interact with one another online and by phone through a wide range of wired and wireless methods. They are a vital tool to help keep us all connected. Our top communication stock picks offer an array of national and local broadcast channels, comprehensive phone plans and tools for navigating the internet.
Penny stocks could come into vogue next year. The reduction of the risk-free rate and the predicted rise by many analysts of the broader indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq may provide fertile conditions for these investments to thrive. One can open positions in these companies as short-term momentum plays or as a
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the first day back since the Christmas holiday on December 26, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images In each of the past 16 Decembers I have selected and invested personally in 10 of the
Have you ever wondered how industry giants like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban built their empires? These industry leaders dominate headlines with their vast fortunes, yet the way they came into their riches might surprise you. Let’s start with Musk. Most people think Musk’s wealth stems from Tesla (TSLA). As the CEO of the electric
What will the coming year look like for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS)? It’s hard to know since QuantumScape tends to provide infrequent updates on its operational progress. Furthermore, the financial side of the equation isn’t great for QuantumScape. Therefore, it’s not a great idea to hold QS stock through 2024.
Energy stocks have underperformed the market in 2023 as investors made a pivot to growth in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates. This is likely to reverse in 2024 as markets turn to value in the face of slowing growth. The energy sector has significantly underperformed the market this year amid falling oil and gas
The economy seems to have entered a “golden” period of strong growth, a solid labor market, rising incomes, falling interest rates, and declining inflation. In this “best-of-all-worlds” environment, consumer discretionary stocks should thrive. That’s because most consumers should feel confident that they will not lose their jobs, while their increasing incomes and easing inflation should
Finding deep value stocks involves pinning down and investing in significantly undervalued companies based on their material worth. In effect, to find deep value stocks, you do research to find something – anything – the market missed and capitalized on the mispricing. The approach, rooted in the principles popularized by the legendary investor Benjamin Graham
This is one of those times when It’s more important to watch what consumers do more than what they say. Despite frustration over “streaming fatigue,” consumers continue to pay for multiple streaming services. A study by Deloitte Insights shows that American households subscribe to an average of four streaming services. That’s why streaming stocks are
If you’re looking to get richer in 2024 and beyond, it would be wise not to stocks that are on sale right now. Buying undervalued long-term stocks is a great investment strategy because it provides access to stocks that are selling below their expected market value. Undervalued long-term stocks can best be described as stocks
Like other “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock experienced a rapid rebound this year, gaining 78.8%. Not buying the shares yet doesn’t mean you’ve missed out. Thanks to many factors (only one of which has to do with Amazon’s legacy e-commerce segment), there may be room for an outsized level of revenue, earnings, and