Winston Churchill reportedly told the House of Commons, “Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried.” You can say pretty much the same thing about dividend investing. It’s the worst investment strategy, except for all the others that have been devised. Studies show that stocks outperform all
Just a couple of years after electric vehicles looked to be the future of the automotive industry, the stock market’s taken a vicious turn. Now if you’re still investing in auto stocks, you need to think more about EV stocks to sell than those you should be adding to your portfolio. Rising interest rates in
Stocks specializing in real estate, such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), are a great option for investors seeking exposure to the real estate market without buying properties for a significant upfront cost. REITs are solid investment options because they typically offer very high dividends to investors. To be classified as real estate investment trusts,
For multiple reasons, the outlook of luxury electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) has greatly improved in recent months. First, there’s a great deal to like about its upcoming Gravity SUV, including its fairly unique seven seats and overall appearance. Meanwhile, Lucid should benefit from Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) multiple problems, while the valuation of Lucid stock
Finding good chances is crucial for IT investors looking for long-term success in tech stocks. Three notable businesses have surfaced as strong candidates ready to influence the upcoming ten years. These businesses are similar in using cutting-edge AI technology to accelerate their growth. The first, renowned for its state-of-the-art CPUs, is leading the charge in
If you’re wondering what stocks to sell this quarter, you’re in the right place. Nothing lasts forever, not even stocks. During a 2018 all-hands meeting, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder and then CEO Jeff Bezos famously said: “I predict one day Amazon will fail. Amazon will go bankrupt.” Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was on the verge of going bankrupt
Investor sentiment behind cannabis stocks has swung wildly over the past several years. It always seems to be a case of weighing the opportunity for further legalization against the fundamental realities of the sector. Years ago, when the sector opened up, sentiment was sky high. More recently, as profitability remains elusive, sentiment has waned. Further
After leading the market higher coming out of the 2022 bear market, technology stocks have hit a rough patch. Sentiment towards the mega-cap tech companies has also shifted, as it now looks like interest rates will remain higher for longer. At the same time, geopolitical instability and spiking bond yields have zapped investors’ risk appetite.
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) has been quite popular since its launch two decades ago. Indeed, 2023 was a mixed-bag of expectations for Reddit stock, especially when investors saw an $804 million revenue which was accompanied by a $91 million loss. Reddit admitted it was slow to monetize its platform, but expressed optimism about its business potential. The
Data analytics company GlobalData projects that the AI market will grow 35% annually over the next few years, reaching $909 billion by 2030. Naturally, that’s made AI chip stocks extremely popular with investors. Google the words “AI chip stocks” in quotation marks, and you will get 39,600 results. AI is undoubtedly a priority subject for
The end of the first quarter means another volatile earnings season. United States equities ended Q1 on a high note after an overall positive Q4 earning season. The two major U.S. stock market indices, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite, ended the first quarter up 10.2% and 9.1%, respectively. The small- to mid-cap index,
If you’re only looking for a risk-free, “steady Eddie” financial-sector holding, then you probably don’t want to invest in Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD). Bear in mind, Robinhood isn’t a traditional broker and trading platform. Still, risk-tolerant folks may find valid reasons to own Robinhood stock, so we’re assigning it a “B” grade. Robinhood became famous as a
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) says that by 2030, electric vehicles (EVs) will make up more than 35% of global new car sales. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) remains the King of EVs despite consistent hurdles in recent months. But it’s evident that the competition is picking up, with other EV companies offering better models at better prices. According to Bank
The Dow 30 is a venerable group of blue-chip stocks known for their stability. So, it’s fair to say that none of these companies will cease to exist. But as investors know, market corrections can strike speculative and blue-chip stocks alike. That makes it look like it is time to focus on Dow stocks to
Surely, it’s tempting for investors to place huge bets on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM). The company is a chipmaking giant with expectation-beating earnings results. Overeager traders should pay attention to TSM’s outlook for the global chip market. With that in mind, it’s not an ideal time to buy Taiwan Semiconductor stock. It’s been an interesting year
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) finally fell, hard making Nvidia stock look vulnerable for the first time in a while. Analysts are focused on the $80 per share fall on April 19, it’s now trading 14% below where it was a month ago, when it peaked at $950/share. You could get in early on April 23 below $825.
As the days pass and the market slowdown continues, many analysts are wondering if the artificial intelligence (AI) bubble has finally popped. From a logical perspective, several companies have disproportionately benefited from the AI moniker and related marketing. However, a deeper question remains, even as price corrections sweep across the AI giants and their affiliates.
In a bull market, the role of blue-chip stocks is often understated. Investors look for growth stocks with millionaire-maker potential. However, when markets are volatile or trending lower, blue-chip stocks are a fortress for the portfolio. With relatively volatile market conditions, this column discusses three undervalued blue-chip dividend stocks to consider. It’s worth noting that
The U.S. economy holds promise with the rapid growth of robotics stocks and automation across industries. Companies increasingly invest in automated systems, expecting significant improvements in output quality, efficiency and uptime. The retail and consumer goods sector, in particular, is poised to lead this automation wave, with substantial capital allocations planned over the next five
The majority of leading global indices reached new highs in 2024, fueled by loose financial conditions and burgeoning enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI). In the U.S., this rally pushed the S&P 500 to fresh highs. And unwavering investor optimism and the prospect of stocks joining the trillion-dollar club maintained the surge. Historically, the markets prefer