Like other high-profile growth stocks, last month’s Santa Claus rally morphed into a New Year’s sell-off for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). The market’s general direction is not the only factor contributing to the weakness of SOFI stock. The fintech firm/neobank has been affected by an analyst downgrade. Despite recent focus on the bear case for SoFi,

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, put the critics in their place last year as AMD stock provided stellar gains for investors. As the company continues to develop high-demand artificial intelligence chips, there’s no compelling reason to dump your AMD shares in 2024. Of course, the skeptics will always find excuses to worry

In 2023, Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) emerged as a prominent flying car stock to watch, making a number of key advancements. Collaborating with NASA, JOBY stock demonstrated its vehicles’ ability to conduct 120 flights per hour in busy airport environments. The Air Taxi sector, including companies like Joby, displays promising potential with strategic partnerships and route

Historically, investors have gained a handful during election years from buying certain election stocks, but re-election years catch stronger returns. Since 1952, the S&P 500 has gained an average of 7% in election years, compared to 12.2% in re-election. This reflects presidents’ willingness to stimulate economic growth through fiscal and regulatory policies during re-election bids.

Favorable conditions with lower interest rates are advantageous for growth stocks. These companies often surpass market performance during periods of reduced borrowing costs, showcasing robust revenue and earnings growth.  Last year’s unexpected growth stock rebound has investors questioning whether 2024 will follow suit. Regardless of the broader market’s uncertainty, potential opportunities abound. Some 2023 standouts

With a new investing year upon us, investors are on the hunt for the best bargain stocks to buy. Last year was certainly a great year for investing, making it even more pronounced to be extremely selective in 2024. There exists a class of companies that have been largely overlooked with the increased focus and

Biotech is still one of the most exciting investments on the market, creating substantial opportunities for some of the best biotech stocks. Look at obesity drug stocks, like Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) for example. The stock exploded from about $460 to a high of $626 just over excitement with its obesity treatment. After all, with obesity bursting at the

Hydrogen stocks are likely to continue to be in focus this year thanks to continued worries about global warming. Countries around the world remain committed to reaching net zero, which will require a combination of energy-saving measures, a push for renewable energy development, and the development and deployment of low-carbon solutions like hydrogen energy. It’s

With generative artificial intelligence (AI) taking the world by storm last year, many investors seem to be leaving other game-changing technological trends behind. In 2024, I expect AI to continue to be a top trend that gets investors excited. However, the so-called metaverse could return to glory as competition in the headset market kicks into

If you are an investor like me, your goal is to generate passive income as soon as you start investing. While it is possible to enjoy capital appreciation on your investment, you must consider the different ways you can make money while you remain invested. Picking dividend stocks is one way of taking home steady income but

Today, identifying investments with promising growth potential is a quest every investor undertakes. Within the loud noises of the stock market, three standout companies are making waves. Their strategies and innovations forecast substantial gains, promising a 2X capital level by 2025. The first one on the list is a pioneer in digital payments, emphasizing enhanced

Shipping companies enable the transport of raw materials and finished products across oceans and borders. The global marine vessel industry is set to expand over the coming years to reach a market value of $188.57 billion by 2028. Though the industry faces high fuel costs and port congestion, shipping stocks remain resilient. They offer significant

The aerospace and defense stocks sector was a huge laggard in 2023, but investors might see an uptick in momentum this year. Geopolitical tensions across the globe, including the most recent Israel-Hamas War, highlight the importance of increased portfolio protection. Investors can never be sure what will happen next, and planning ahead might be the

As we begin 2024, it is hard to know if the past year was the beginning of a revival for Hollywood stocks or the beginning of the end. There was good news and bad news in the movie business in 2023. The good news: there was $9 billion in ticket sales, 21% higher than in

Technology continues to advance and offer businesses and consumers more possibilities. Cloud computing is one major development that has seen tremendous growth over the years. Many shareholders who initiated positions in cloud computing companies early on have seen their investments significantly outperform the S&P 500. Cloud computing started to become mainstream in 2006 and continues to expand each