Rapper Snoop Dogg announced on Nov. 17 that he was giving up smoking cannabis. Cannabis stocks fell on the news. “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time,” Newsweek reported Snoop Dogg’s comments from X and Instagram. As anyone who’s followed cannabis
After many, if not most, growth stocks tumbled over the last two and a half years, I can certainly understand why investors would want to include many safe stocks in their portfolios. Further, a majority of the Magnificent Seven stocks are quite high at this point, so buying and holding them entails significant amounts of
About wealth creation, the playbook of millionaires is shrouded in secrecy, revealing tantalizing glimpses into their investment strategies. Picture this: behind the closed doors of financial fortresses, a select few are unleashing a different game, navigating millionaire stocks with precision and insight. The article dives into the heart of the first one, discovering a company
While we’re not in a bull market, certain value penny stocks show potential for 5x or 10x returns in the next five years, assuming forecasted business catalysts unfold. If we’re focusing on promising early-stage businesses, the long-term outlook is optimistic. Discussing penny stocks with a 12-month return potential of 100% may seem conservative, considering the
Blue chip stocks are generally a strong investment for any stage of the economic cycle and tend to take advantage of overarching trends. That remains as true today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow. Today’s economy is marked by a lot of unsteadiness. Prices and inflation continue to be high but appear to be
We all rely on technology to carry out everyday functions, like communicating, workin, and driving. However, have you ever wondered what powers our technology today? It turns out, all of the power lies within a tiny little device, called a semiconductor. These power the things we rely on daily. As a result, there’s definitely a
Recently, Americans have been notably pessimistic. Gallup reported “overwhelmingly high” levels of pessimism in mid-October, a sentiment echoed by the University of Michigan. However, the public’s perceptions do not entirely align with the reality of the financial, economic and monetary landscape. As the final month of 2023 approaches, the year is proving to be robust
Who would have thought that less than a century ago we used whale oil to light our homes. Today, the rise of smart cities is becoming more and more relevant in our daily lives. Technology continues to advance, and with it, more efficient and effective mechanisms have been created to manage our homes and cities.
The High Dividend Yield Vanguard ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) has surged by more than 6% month-over-month, suggesting that dividend stocks are regaining traction. Intuitively speaking, the resurgence does make sense as a pending interest rate pivot may initiate more confidence among dividend investors. I say this because stocks with high dividend payout ratios usually suffer during high interest rate environments.
Cybersecurity has been around for several years and will continue to be one of the fastest growing sectors. In addition to strong demand, these products command high margins. That’s why it’s time for investors to leave room for cybersecurity stocks in their portfolio. Recent growth has been spurred by the emergence of artificial intelligence
Starting out as an investor can be intimidating. As legendary investor Warren Buffett put it, there are two important rules to follow: One, don’t lose money. And two, remember rule number one. Of course, this is easier said than done, especially with hundreds of stocks to choose from. Often times, one can be left with
The primary argument for a labor market rebound is that the recession of 2023 hasn’t emerged as planned. In typical fashion, many economists and market analysts are simply kicking the can down the road and calling for a recession sometime in 2024. Like a broken clock, they may be right. Who knows? Right now, the
John Rogers Jr., Ariel Investments Chairman & CIO Adam Jeffery | CNBC It’s time to look at value stocks as growth names will have a difficult 2024, according to Ariel Investments’ John Rogers. “I think the top of growth stocks is coming,” Rogers told CNBC’s Scott Wapner at the CNBC CFO Council Summit in Washington,
Over the past year, consumers have shifted their spending preferences from goods to services. After a two-year slump due to the pandemic, travel has rebounded strongly and is approaching pre-pandemic levels. This shift has benefited top-rated stocks in the travel industry. After solid air travel growth in 2022, consumers have continued to splurge on travel
2023 has ended up being a solid year for stocks. Despite inflation, war, and other worrisome headlines, the market indexes managed to shrug off the negativity and appear set to close the year near the highs. With the rally, however, some stocks have run far ahead of their fundamental underlying value. These three S&P 500
Some of the hottest opportunities can be found in biotech stocks. Look at gene editing companies, like CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), for example. Since the start of November, CRSP ran from about $40 to $70.60 on a favorable US FDA advisory panel review of its sickle cell treatment. Now, as it nears its Dec. 8 PDUFA date it could
It’s been a rough time for short sellers. Famed short-seller Jim Chanos recently shut down his fund after years of uneven performance and dwindling assets under management. The rallies in meme stocks, highly speculative tech firms and so on have caused hedge funds big losses on their short positions. But there are still hedge fund
Wall Street is keeping an eye on issues like high inflation, high interest rates, and softening consumer demand. And at the same time, the sell-side community is focusing on the future, when it comes to deciding what are the top-rated fintech stocks. During the stock market downturn of 2022, some financial technology stocks experienced heavy
At the end of September, long-time MarketWatch contributor Mark Hulbert wrote a piece that argued the S&P 500 was still overvalued despite a recent 6% correction. Since that article appeared, the index has gained another 5%, suggesting the November rally has produced several overbought stocks. Hulbert’s article pointed out that the average price-to-sales and price-to-earnings
I’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). While I’m partial to the latter, owning AMD stock is not wrong. Not by a long shot. InvestorPlace contributor Dana Blankenhorn recently discussed why he still owns AMD. He pointed out that
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