The top Dow stocks serve as a bellwether for the health of the U.S. economy. This year, the Dow has trailed the other two major U.S. indices with a 1% gain. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy NASDAQ gained 25% year to date, as the S&P 500 index shot up about 11%. While the rally has not yet favored
The IPO market in 2023 has been anything but hot. After a record-breaking year in 2021, the appetite for new listings has cooled down significantly, first in 2022 and continuing into the current year. Several factors have contributed to this slowdown, such as rising interest rates, inflation fears, geopolitical tensions, regulatory uncertainties and what some
It’s been a challenging year in for dividend stocks. A number of notable companies have cut their dividends. And more pain is possible as high interest rates and a faltering economy cause issues for many firms. One particular area of interest is in the commercial real estate area. Investors have indiscriminately dumped just about everything
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Eduardo Porter, who covers Latin America for the publication, recently wondered if Mexico could find a way to true prosperity. For example, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is up to 35%, a distinctive rise from the 5% export status in 1990. Unfortunately, the people of Mexico didn’t benefit from the export growth.
As I’ve noted previously, artificial intelligence (AI) will be tremendously positive for most companies. That’s because the technology will enable companies to provide their customers with better service, more efficiently make and transport products and acquire new customers much more efficiently and effectively. However, AI will badly hurt other firms because the technology will make
Despite experiencing one of the most robust periods of economic tightening in recent history, the United States economy has been demonstrating exceptional strength and resilience. This has ignited optimism that the world’s largest economy could achieve a smooth transition, often referred to as a “soft landing” by Jerome Powell. The concurrent decrease in inflation and
Travel is once again booming in the United States. A whopping 90% of Americans traveled in the last three months, according to a recent survey. Of that amount, 73% stayed in a hotel and 67% took a domestic flight. Travel over the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays reached record levels this year. Yet despite
Dividend growth investors consider multiple things when buying a stock, such as dividend yields and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios. These investors should also incorporate a company’s future growth potential into their analysis. Investors looking for better returns could consider stocks that might have lower yields today, but stronger long-term growth prospects. The Dividend Challengers are a
The healthcare industry has historically provided significant returns to investors. And, it is currently boasting a compounding annual growth rate prediction of 10.4% until 2027. Despite having many extremely profitable companies that see a surge in stock price, there are also many healthcare stocks that plummet. This is because many healthcare companies rely on trials
In this article NVDA MSFT META Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Brad Gerstner, Altimeter Founder & CEO, speaking at the Delivering Alpha conference in NYC on Sept. 28th, 2023. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Altimeter Capital Chair and CEO Brad Gerstner is massively bullish on artificial intelligence, saying the power of the advanced technology could
Online retail has grown tremendously over the past decade at the expense of brick-and-mortar retail. With the prolonged lockdowns during the pandemic, this secular shift accelerated. Consumers are now increasingly aware of online retail’s convenience and lower costs. Since this secular theme is just starting, e-commerce stocks will be major beneficiaries for decades. According to
The Dow 30 is a select group of stocks representing prominent companies in a variety of industries and sectors. A common characteristic of Dow stocks is their status as blue-chip stocks. Since blue-chip stocks are known for their stability, Dow stocks wouldn’t normally be on a list of stocks to sell. However, many of the
Market participants are distinguishing EV sector leaders from laggards. Unsurprisingly, the electric vehicle category is positioned to grow quickly in the years to come. In fact, EV sales are projected to account for up 18% of total auto sales in 2025 and an estimated 60% of total sales by the end of the decade. This
With recession fears on the rise, now might be a good time to consider the top retail stocks to sell in 2023. Indeed, with retail buyer’s consumption patterns shifting, many investors are beginning to take a step back. The macroeconomic landscape is not what it was pre-pandemic, and consumers are spending less on non-essentials and more on
As reform in federal cannabis laws continues to move forward (albeit slowly), it may be worthwhile to keep an eye on the cannabis stocks to watch. Big developments in this area could drive correspondingly large moves among stocks in the cannabis space, but are any of these names in the “Green Zone?” TradeSmith offers investors
Blackstone, the biggest owner of commercial real estate in the world, is placing its bets on the student housing rental market as demand surges worldwide. “Student housing is, I think where the opportunity is most specifically generating a lot of strong cash for us and our investors,” as universities seek more accommodations to satisfy growing
Roy Rochlin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Billionaire investor Ray Dalio is watching closely the “risky” U.S. fiscal situation. “We’re going to have a debt crisis in this country,” the founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates said in an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen that aired on Thursday. The two were speaking at
Investor emotions and sentiments drive markets, and sometimes reactions can be extreme. There can be phases of euphoria where valuations defy logic. Similarly, in a bear market, the downside translates into a deep valuation gap. The best way to make quick money is to use these extremes to initiate short and long positions. A strategy
In this article JEF DUOL MU PTON KMX CSA-FF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Trimble logo is displayed on a smartphone. Igor Golovniov | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Trimble — The technology services provider jumped about 6.4% on Thursday on the
Navigating the ever-evolving investment landscape, one can’t help but be drawn to the captivating narrative surrounding cannabis stocks. The allure isn’t just in its novelty but its burgeoning promise. According to Pew Research, a staggering 88% of U.S. adults advocate for legalizing marijuana for both medical and recreational use. As states push for legalization and