Inflation continues to roar in the United States, and interest rates are rising as a result. Because of these challenges, the U.S. economy could tip into a recession next year. In challenging market climates, investors could consider high-quality dividend stocks such as the Dividend Aristocrats. The Dividend Aristocrats are a group of 65 stocks in
In a previous article, I highlighted how AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock declined a whopping 13% on the same day a key catalyst in the form of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour being brought to the big screen. In many respects, this price action may certainly be considered odd, in light of how staunch retail investor support has
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) maintains its AI leadership with 70% global market control of high-performance computing chips. However, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has made significant inroads into these key markets. This is especially true in the company’s Data Center segment, which has almost doubled its share over two years. The introduction of the “MI300X” AI microchip is
Years ago, Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) spearheaded a revolution in self-directed stock trading and investing. However, Robinhood remains controversial to this day and has run into legal/regulatory issues. Plus, Robinhood’s declining user count should make prudent investors think twice if they’re considering HOOD stock. This doesn’t mean it will never be a good idea to own a
In an ever-changing global economy, the stock market remains full of opportunities. The past year has been a roller coaster for many sectors. Unexpected downturns from the bear market, threats of an impending recession, and inflationary pressure brought down hundreds of growing companies. This has lead to the emergence of undervalued stocks.With several companies that
In case you didn’t get the memo, it’s not cheap to borrow money nowadays. LendingTree (NASDAQ:TREE) might be considered a fintech business, but it’s also a lender. Consequently, the company is having problems stemming from high interest rates. As for TREE stock, it gets a “D” grade and isn’t a good value just because its price is
While still down significantly from past highs, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) went on a hot run last week, with PLUG stock surging 11.7% higher on Oct. 10, and by 5.31% on Oct. 11. Although last week was choppy, PLUG eked out a minor comeback. Still the company’s down more than 35% on the year. Although shares
In today’s volatile market, many investors are searching for opportunities to find exponential returns. Though risky, penny stocks can offer just that – impressive upside potential of 1,000% or more. Admittedly, penny stocks generally have a poor reputation for being speculative and unpredictable. Many are. However, with the right research and due diligence, it’s possible
QuantumScape’s (NYSE:QS) strategic partnership with Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) is perceived to be a massive positive in the corner of QS stock. Although the EV battery technology company remains in the pre-revenue stage, and keeps burning through hundreds of millions each year, those bullish on the stock believe it will all be worth it in the end.
What happened in the 2000s was undoubtedly part of a great cycle of tech revolution and development. Technology will always offer us great investment opportunities because it is something that never stops. We are always in constant development and growth. If you want to take advantage of the next technological boom, here are 7 tech
Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have lagged the performance of other mega-cap technology concerns year to date. However, with several catalysts forming there is reason to be bullish on the company’s stock. Truly, shareholders got a jolt recently when news broke that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has slapped Microsoft with a bill for $29 billion
Quantum computing may grow as fast, or potentially even surpass the growth rate of generative AI and other revolutionary technologies. Industry insiders predict a future in which quantum computers mimic human brains. They’ll solve complex problems like optimization, cryptography, machine learning and simulation. Thus, there’s a solid thesis as to why investors should identify the
When it comes to big ideas, investing guru Cathie Wood has more than a few. As the manager of the Ark Invest family of exchange traded funds (ETFs), Wood boldly predicts Bitcoin (BTC-USD) will be worth $1.5 million by 2030 and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock will have a $2,000 per share price tag by 2027. So,
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) sector is one that’s come into focus for many investors in recent months. Indeed, a large portion of this improved sentiment is a result of some rather significant partnerships and industry-leading work from Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR). A leader in this sector, Archer is a stock I’ve had on my
For savvy investors, it’s essential to keep an eye on investments as the unpredictable 2023 is reaching a climax. With an air of uncertainty and market fluctuations, it’s time to delve into the intricacies of three prominent companies and the risks they face. The vulnerabilities of these three companies shed light on the challenges that
Without a doubt, Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) is facing challenging competition. Unfortunately, it does not have any major advantages over its many rivals in the grocery-delivery sector. Actually, it’s much less well-known than several of its competitors, including Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), Kroger (NYSE:KR), Uber’s (NYSE:UBER), Uber Eats, and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Moreover, although CART is a leader of the
Since March 2022, the United States Federal Reserve has increased its benchmark interest rate by 525 basis points to the current 5.25% to 5.50% range. Additionally, revised 2017 GDP data showed the economy sustained an average annual growth rate of 2.2% from 2017 to 2022, up from the previously estimated 2.1%. The revisions also indicated
Longevity stocks have started to come on many investors’ radars. These companies come with the promise of stable returns over the long run as human life continues to stretch further ahead. The diseases that once curbed people’s lifespans are now curable, and these longevity stocks are working on further solutions. The longevity stocks described in
REITs are down bad this year. REIT stocks across nearly all sectors are down by double digits since January. The worst-performing sector, infrastructure, is down 24.6%. At the same time, the “best” performer among 13 categories (healthcare REITs) is up a measly 3%. Compare that paltry performance to the S&P 500, which remains up almost
With the game of preserving as much value as possible in your portfolio on the line, investors ought to move into a “prevent” defense with steady stocks for uncertain times. To extend the football analogy, you’re not so worried about garbage yards in front of you but rather preventing the big score behind you. Of course,