For many investors, 2023 was a time to take risk off the table. However, the recent musings by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have investors going to sleep with visions of rate cuts dancing in their heads. If you’re looking to put some capital to work in the market, meme stocks could be a popular
Investing in small-cap stocks with growth potential is for those looking to leverage the potential of young companies on the cusp of substantial growth. Often, these stocks are uncharted but brim with potential. Further, their appeal is underlined by the U.S. economy’s robust performance. It showed an annualized expansion of 4.9% in the third quarter
If we look at penny stocks or stocks trading under $10, it’s been a mixed year in terms of returns. This is unlike 2021 when low-priced stocks had a broad-based rally. Therefore, careful stock selection is the key to achieving multibagger returns. Also, 2024 is likely to be a mixed bag for growth and penny
As the future of work changes, so does education. Next-gen education stocks rapidly rise to meet learners as they adapt to changing trends and educational demands. But identifying the top education stocks to capitalize on a hazy future demands eschewing legacy models in favor of something different. Just look to 2U Inc. (NASDAQ:TWOU) for a
After a rocky 2022, there are finally signs that growth stocks are rebounding in 2023. While many investors got burned last year when high-flying tech names crashed, now could be the perfect time to look at promising, overlooked growth stocks with upside potential. The stock market could rebound with the easing of interest rates and
There are many paths to profit on Wall Street, but one of the best remains to buy high-yield dividend stocks. The regular income stream from these companies can juice your portfolio’s returns beyond what’s possible from simple capital appreciation. That’s because dividend stocks have a long history of outperforming non-payers and do so with less
Many sectors will grow in 2023, but few industries can keep up with artificial intelligence (AI). Many top AI stocks to buy have doubled over the past year, and some of them have even tripled. However, the hype for artificial intelligence creates some risks and can lead to companies rushing to claim AI is a
With the market looking very bullish to end the year, many investors may opt for growth over value. Artificial intelligence and potentially lower interest rates at some point in 2024 are certainly good reasons to consider growth stocks. But if you have a lower risk tolerance there’s still an argument to be made for value
When it comes to retail stocks, one area that investors should pay attention to is what they call “Organized Retail Crime,” or ORC for short. In 2023, retailers nationwide have been whining about the level of ORC in their stores. Financial blogger Barry Ritholtz, a very successful financial planner, discussed this subject in a mid-December
As 2024 approaches, the electric vehicle (EV) market is still electrifying investors’ portfolios with expanding growth and innovation. In this fast-changing sector, selecting the best EV stocks for next year is of great importance. As the world shifts toward electric vehicles, EV stocks for 2024 are companies that bet on a cleaner tomorrow. While looking
Every sector has clear winners and losers, a reality that holds even in the dynamic realm of artificial intelligence (AI). With the release of groundbreaking technologies, including ChatGPT, earlier this year, AI has taken the market by storm. This surge has made it challenging to sift through the hype and identify stocks that offer sustainable
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) seems like it should be doing better than it is. Sales are growing, it’s developing new, specialized chips for its cars and it has an innovative battery-swap business that it might just spin off into a stand-alone company. In China’s fast-growing EV market, that should spell success —
In finance, three fintech stocks have been setting the stage for the next phase of fintech evolution. These companies exemplify the vibrant energy and adaptability within the financial sector, serving as prime examples of innovation. The first stock enjoys a double gross profit surge, and the second one, which leverages acquisitions’ impact on international market
Everybody and his uncle wants to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) nowadays. Yet, many stock traders are unaware of the huge opportunity with an AI-adjacent technology, quantum computing. IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) IONQ stock offers pure-play exposure to quantum computing, but this stock isn’t appropriate for every investor. IonQ is headquartered in Maryland, and the company develops
In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Several Tesla electric vehicles are parked in front of a Tesla service center in the Kearny Mesa region, in San Diego, California, U.S., October 31, 2023. Abhirup Roy | Reuters Marko Sustic has bet big on Tesla this year. The investor, who also happens to
This past year was great for investors. Granted, there were some bumps and bruises along the way, with inflation, rising interest rates, a regional banking crisis and troubling geopolitical issues. But there was also plenty to get excited about and even more to get excited about with turnaround stocks in 2024. The Nasdaq, for example, gained
The New York Times published an article on December 11 about how Corporate America is testing the limits of its pricing power. I love the premise. Here in Canada, where I live, the common refrain from the media and anti-poverty groups is to blame grocery stores for the high cost of goods. The federal government
The trillion-dollar market cap club is currently dominated by the tech sector. But will two traditional retail giants eventually find themselves among this rarefied crowd? Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Costco (NASDAQ:COST) still have a ways to go before they approach a trillion dollars. And they remain dwarfed by e-commerce leader Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), which has a $1.6
Investing in renewable energy stocks presents an opportunity for environmentally conscious investors seeking outsized returns. Companies operating in the solar, wind, and hydrogen sectors are seeing rapid growth as the global economy transitions to cleaner energy sources. The renewable sector was largely impacted by higher interest rates and ongoing supply chain disruptions in 2023. This
With the U.S. presidential election just months away, cannabis could be a hot button issue. For one, according to a recent Gallup poll, about 70% of U.S. adults say cannabis should be legal. Two, U.S. governors are strongly urging President Biden to reschedule cannabis, which could easily send cannabis stocks screaming higher. In fact, in a letter, several