Embarking on a steady sail through the riveting investment realm, the name Warren Buffett continues to spark enthusiasm. Steering the mighty ship of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B), Buffett maintains vigilant control over an awe-inspiring $340 billion investment portfolio. While harboring nearly $150 billion in cash, he stands ever-ready to pounce on burgeoning opportunities with a
Last Monday, a landmark U.S. trial against Alphabet’s Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) began, and the case represents one of the first antitrust cases embarked upon by the U.S. Department of Justice against a large technology company in years. What does that have to do with MSFT stock? Now, core to the Justice Department’s case is how “distribution agreements”
Eyebrows were recently raised on news that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook sold 511,000 shares of APPL stock worth $87.8 million before taxes. However, investors should ignore the insider selling and double down on Apple’s shares for continued long-term gains. According to filings with securities regulators, Cook earned $41.5 million from the stock sale after
The resilience of consumer spending amidst rising interest rates is, in part, thanks to an often overlooked yet significant factor, the aging demographic of Americans. As individuals aged 65 and older now represent a record share of total consumer spending, they play a crucial role in stabilizing the economy. Their financial stability and decreased susceptibility
The global economy’s momentum has slowed due to various factors like rising interest rates, the war in Ukraine and geopolitical tensions. The recent Israel-Hamas conflict adds more uncertainty. The IMF predicts global economic growth to be 2.9% in 2024, down from the previous forecast of 3% in July. Not even the breakout year enjoyed by
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the world’s largest and most diversified companies, with businesses ranging from e-commerce to cloud computing to healthcare. The company has been growing rapidly in recent years, generating over $538 billion in revenue and $13 billion in net income in the last twelve months. However, volatility and a souring macroeconomic outlook
Consumers rely on energy companies for utilities, transportation, and other essentials. Many companies in this industry don’t have the highest valuations and tend to be safer investments. Energy is one of the last expenses consumers cut. People will still travel in their cars and pay to fill up their gas tanks. People in electric vehicles
Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO, Lisa Su, aims to challenge Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) 85% market dominance in AI processors. AMD’s MI300 line focuses on inference solutions that analyze new data using pre-trained AI models. To achieve this, AMD must dispel the notion that Nvidia processors are better because of its software. But some, like Lamini, find
Electric vehicle sales are set to accelerate. In fact, according to an Ernst & Young survey, nearly half of consumers in the United Sates (48%) plan to buy an electric vehicle in the next two years. That’s a 19% jump year throughout year just in the U.S. So, we wanted to look at some of
The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA), which is tied to the rate of inflation, was a whopping 8.7% this year. It is expected to be around 3.2% for 2024. That’s a big increase for retirees living on a fixed income. While the Social Security increase can be used to help with everyday living
There’s an old saying on Wall Street that there are many reasons to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy: You think the price will go up. That saying is especially true when it comes to executives or board members buying up the stock of a company they manage or oversee. Known as
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) remains a dominant force in the world of tech. When investors think of mega-cap tech stocks, MSFT stock is one that simply has to be in the discussion. In that regard, and considering the stock’s weighting in major indices, it’s likely that most passive investors already have significant exposure to this name. In
While investors favor technology stocks for their growth, they can also be a reliable source of dividend income. Dividend tech stocks offer investors above-market earnings growth and a reliable income stream. As we head into 2024, technology has emerged as one of the most resilient sectors. Secular growth trends such as the digitization of the
Technological breakthroughs were a key theme for the stock market in 2023. From the vigor of AI to the rapid pulses of 5G, augmented reality (AR) and the expansive domain of the Internet of Things (IoT), our world is evolving at a breakneck pace. Consequently, tech stocks to buy now grace every discerning investor’s portfolio.
As many growth-oriented names have experienced solid recoveries so far in 2023, you may be on the lookout for growth stocks to watch. But while there are plenty of trending stocks with exposure to high-growth industries like artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs), which of these names are in the “Green Zone”? TradeSmith offers
While targeting Warren Buffett stocks – that is, the securities under the holdings of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) – might not seem particularly exciting, the Oracle of Omaha may be offering the best guidance given the circumstances. Unlike other random bits of “information” you might find on the Internet, the legendary investor knows what he’s
To clearly set expectations from the get-go, these top stocks under $5 represent extraordinary risks. As either small or even micro-capitalization enterprises, you automatically should assume volatility when entering this arena. It’s just a fact of life, nothing more: higher risks, (maybe) higher rewards. At the same time, walking the path of being a volatility
While publicly traded securities that benefit from significant upside potential usually carry a higher-risk profile, with high-growth S&P 500 stocks, you can almost get the best of both worlds. To be fair, we need to set some expectations. If you’re looking for absolutely blistering gains – securities that can go 3X or higher – you
With e-commerce growth already strong and poised to accelerate in the U.S., and the AI revolution likely to greatly boost spending on cloud infrastructure, now is a superb time to buy Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock. Moreover, Amazon is expanding its footprint in the American healthcare sector, indicating the conglomerate believes it can build a huge, profitable
Although SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is having a good year in the markets, SOFI stock has traded in a narrow range between $5 and $10 over the past 18 months. It hasn’t been the volatile stock most investors would consider it to be. However, it also hasn’t delivered for shareholders of Social Capital Hedosophia Holdings V,