While acquiring little-known stocks can be a scary proposition, you should also realize that going with the predictable also has its risks. Fundamentally, anytime you enter the capital markets, you’re taking risks. True, investors can modulate how much exposure to danger they incur. Nevertheless, there’s no such thing as zero risk. Moreover, going with the
To be quite blunt, the very idea of proposing boring stocks to buy seems absolutely stupid in most circumstances. Not to break the fourth wall or anything but I have a feeling you didn’t come to read InvestorPlace articles because you wanted to hear a pitch about slow-and-steady risers. Instead, you likely came here for
Nvidia (NASDAQ:(NVDA) and Microsoft have capitalized on the AI market, leading to significant growth for Nvidia stock. Their early involvement in AI, particularly with Nvidia’s hardware and Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI, positions them as appealing investment options. However, among the two, Nvidia has seen remarkable growth as an AI stock. Aside from its high valuation that
An image of Warren Buffett at the Berkshire Hathaway Shopping Day, May 5, 2023. Yun Li | CNBC Shrewd business legend Warren Buffett has a whimsical side, buying companies whose products he personally enjoys like Dairy Queen and See’s Candies. Now count plush toy phenomenon Squishmallows. Squishmallows made its Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting debut this
How long must investors wait for electric vehicle battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) to provide meaningful updates and achieve profitability? As QS stock continues to chop around, don’t be surprised if financial traders abandon it in search of more productive assets. Not long ago, Wolfe Research analyst Rod Lache took issue with QuantumScape’s “long path to
Many tech stocks are up substantially this year and the overall market sentiment continues to be bullish. The excitement in artificial intelligence companies has spilled into most tech companies that are directly or indirectly linked to AI. This has led to substantial appreciation in the semiconductor and VR companies. Using this momentum is a great
In this article ARX-CA CRK CEQP PR BIR-CA VTLE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty Images The basic materials sector closely follows economic trends. As fundamental macro factors play such a crucial role in driving the group, one needs a keen eye to identity top investment opportunities among the
Editor’s note: “AI Offers an Epic Make-or-Break Moment for Investors” was previously published in June 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) these days, and with good reason. On Main Street, AI will reshape society. And on Wall Street, AI stocks will
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Cryptocurrency markets have almost aligned with the stock market, making the correlation between the two quite strong. It’s safe to say crypto is here to stay. Despite it being alive and well, garbage cryptocurrencies are abundant. The pandemic gave rise to hundreds and thousands of cryptocurrency projects. However, that was a different time. Quantitative easing
Multiple signs show that, in-line with my previous predictions, e-commerce is bouncing back. One such indicator is when JPMorgan recently predicted that Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) gross merchandise volume (GMV) would surge 11.6% this year. They also cited that the e-commerce giant would become America’s largest retailer in 2024. Analysts expect multiple e-commerce players to grow by
Some of the best battery stocks remain at attractive investment theme through the decade. Last year, the demand for automotive lithium-ion batteries increased by 65% on a year-on-year basis to 550GWh. With global EV adoption still at an early stage, demand is likely to remain robust. Even amidst competition, some of the top battery players
Google the word “greedflation,” and you get more than 1.1 million results. Greedy stocks have become a favorite topic for investors. In Canada, where I live, the citizens are furious with the large grocery store chains — they’ve been growing their profits over the past few years, including before the pandemic, due to a lack
Since the second half of 2022, the economy has been volatile and this has led to many investors looking for safe and stable stocks to invest in. The market was in a rout and no industry has been spared but after all the uncertainty, we are finally looking at better days ahead. There are still
Investors love blue-chip stocks for their safety and stability. Ideally, they provide strong dividends from well-known firms with strong business models that fare well in market downturns. However, some companies are relying more on past results to hold onto blue-chip status than anything they are doing today. With these blue-chip stocks to avoid or sell,
Telecom has been a booming industry for as long as some of us have been alive. From the dot-com boom and bust to the FAANG companies and Cloud Czars, fortunes have been made by letting people interact with each other more easily. The next generation’s Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) may not be one of
Cyber attacks are on the rise and cost business owners trillions of dollars every year. As cyber attackers get smarter and more businesses find themselves vulnerable, they need cybersecurity software and experts to keep their information safe. Any data leak can ruin customer trust, and the legal fees can add up quickly for companies that endure data
Following the speculative frenzy of 2020 and 2021, numerous penny stocks have lost their gains. Additionally, many former high-performers have also joined their ranks. While some stocks may be oversold and worth considering, most such stocks are not attractive investments despite their low share prices. Investors should exercise caution when considering penny stocks, as they
The biggest theme of 2023 is easily the emergence of artificial intelligence. It’s a little strange since AI in various forms, such as Alexa, has been around for years, but it’s really the development of ChatGPT that has put imaginations into motion. From an investing perspective, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has perhaps been the biggest beneficiary. Its
In the growing electric-vehicle (EV) industry, investing in undervalued battery stocks is key. With the increasing demand for EVs, battery production is crucial, yet challenging due to material shortages. Companies that have already established strong battery production hold a competitive edge over new entrants. Everyone knows about strong electric car companies like Tesla (NYSE:TSLA) and