PayPal‘s (NASDAQ:PYPL) investors have had a less-than-stellar year in 2023. Will 2024 be a turnaround year? Anything’s possible, but we’re assigning a “D” grade to PYPL stock and don’t consider it a compelling value right now. If the bullish argument for PayPal stock is based on the company’s value proposition, that argument will quickly fall apart.
As the Baby Boomers age, the number of elderly Americans has risen quickly. Specifically, the number of those 65 and older in the U.S. jumped 38.6% between 2010 and 2020 to 55.8 million. And in 2040, when the members of Generation X will have reached retirement age, 80 million Americans are expected to be 65
InvestorPlace contributor Tomas Levani recently recommended Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock, along with two others, as the best flying stocks to own in December. There are more than three? With all the recent talk of an electric vehicle sales slowdown, it seems odd that investors would be interested in flying car companies. Yet they are, or I wouldn’t
For Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, 2023 has been a year of inflating expectations. Shares are up 241% this year. The company’s market cap is now $1.23 trillion. That of the “Magnificent 7″ have replaced the reign of the “Cloud Czars”,” with Nvidia and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) added to the mix. But every technology, and every tech hype
2024 will be a year that will start with great challenges. But in addition to starting with great challenges, it will also present very good opportunities. One of those potential opportunities is within the cannabis sector. These three cannabis stocks are an option to take advantage of the growth of the sector. 2024 is looking
If we look at the United States, it’s a hub for corporate sector innovation. U.S. equities have some of the best growth stories globally. However, another fact is that the U.S. is a developed economy. It’s unrealistic to expect GDP growth that’s even closer to several emerging economies. Therefore, exposure to global growth stocks is
There are many paths to profit on Wall Street, but one of the best remains to buy high-yield dividend stocks. The regular income stream from these companies can juice your portfolio’s returns beyond what’s possible from simple capital appreciation. That’s because dividend stocks have a long history of outperforming non-payers and do so with less
Many sectors will grow in 2023, but few industries can keep up with artificial intelligence (AI). Many top AI stocks to buy have doubled over the past year, and some of them have even tripled. However, the hype for artificial intelligence creates some risks and can lead to companies rushing to claim AI is a
If we look at penny stocks or stocks trading under $10, it’s been a mixed year in terms of returns. This is unlike 2021 when low-priced stocks had a broad-based rally. Therefore, careful stock selection is the key to achieving multibagger returns. Also, 2024 is likely to be a mixed bag for growth and penny
The cloud has completely changed how companies access and manage their applications and data. Instead of relying on locally hosted services, there has been a shift to cloud hosting. Cloud computing stocks are critical in providing the necessary infrastructure and services. Today, this transition from on-premises to the cloud is in its early innings and
The year 2023 defined by artificial intelligence. advances in the technology have resulted in excitement across the stock market that has propelled many shares much, much higher. As exciting as 2023 has been in that regard, 2024 looks like it could be even more so. Thus, these are the AI stocks to end you’ll regret
In the wake of an impending interest rate drop, investments are poised for a significant transformation. The three prominent stocks in the technology sector have strategically maneuvered to capitalize on this impending financial shift. Each company showcases distinct strategies, from market positioning to technological innovations and financial projections. During this time, these stocks to buy
For many investors, 2023 was a time to take risk off the table. However, the recent musings by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have investors going to sleep with visions of rate cuts dancing in their heads. If you’re looking to put some capital to work in the market, meme stocks could be a popular
As the future of work changes, so does education. Next-gen education stocks rapidly rise to meet learners as they adapt to changing trends and educational demands. But identifying the top education stocks to capitalize on a hazy future demands eschewing legacy models in favor of something different. Just look to 2U Inc. (NASDAQ:TWOU) for a
Investing in small-cap stocks with growth potential is for those looking to leverage the potential of young companies on the cusp of substantial growth. Often, these stocks are uncharted but brim with potential. Further, their appeal is underlined by the U.S. economy’s robust performance. It showed an annualized expansion of 4.9% in the third quarter
After a rocky 2022, there are finally signs that growth stocks are rebounding in 2023. While many investors got burned last year when high-flying tech names crashed, now could be the perfect time to look at promising, overlooked growth stocks with upside potential. The stock market could rebound with the easing of interest rates and
With the market looking very bullish to end the year, many investors may opt for growth over value. Artificial intelligence and potentially lower interest rates at some point in 2024 are certainly good reasons to consider growth stocks. But if you have a lower risk tolerance there’s still an argument to be made for value
When it comes to retail stocks, one area that investors should pay attention to is what they call “Organized Retail Crime,” or ORC for short. In 2023, retailers nationwide have been whining about the level of ORC in their stores. Financial blogger Barry Ritholtz, a very successful financial planner, discussed this subject in a mid-December
As 2024 approaches, the electric vehicle (EV) market is still electrifying investors’ portfolios with expanding growth and innovation. In this fast-changing sector, selecting the best EV stocks for next year is of great importance. As the world shifts toward electric vehicles, EV stocks for 2024 are companies that bet on a cleaner tomorrow. While looking
Many people saw the post-pandemic world as a period in which we’d see life gradually returning to normal, with digital nomads slowly returning to their offices. While that’s been true to some extent— many companies are recalling their workers back to the office— the trend toward working from home is here to stay. Remote working