Americans love to gamble. A record 50 million people placed a wager on this year’s Super Bowl, spending $16 billion to gamble on the outcome of the big game, according to the American Gaming Association. The betting on the Super Bowl in 2023 represented a 61% increase from the previous year as online gambling platforms

Over the past two decades, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has revolutionized consumer shopping in the e-commerce space. Starting as a book retailer, it has morphed into an everything store. Given its size, the company might have limited growth ahead. But other high-potential e-commerce stocks could grow to Amazon’s size. Overall, the e-commerce trend is in its early stages and

The U.S. Federal Reserve continued its rate-hiking campaign with Wednesday’s hike pushing rates to 22-year highs. So far, the economy has held up. But, with interest rates soaring, it seems quite possible that the housing market and broader economy will slip sooner or later. That makes it a good time to load up on resilient

After a spectacular run-up in this year’s first half, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock took a breather in June and the first half of July. However, this is probably just a setup for the next leg up. Advanced Micro Devices (commonly known as just AMD) is developing a chip that could be a game-changer, and

Clinical trials can be like a tightrope over a minefield for biotech investors. Only a fraction of drugs even succeed through clinical trials to receive FDA approval. But for those that do, the stock rewards are immense, with huge pricing power and high returns. In fact, many of the best high-potential biotech stocks are those

I didn’t expect much from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last quarter, and I was pleasantly surprised when it announced results late on July 27. Intel said it earned 13 cents per share on $12.9 billion in revenue for the quarter ending July 1. Analysts expected a loss of 3 cents per share and revenue of just $12.1

Semiconductors are increasingly crucial as our economies become more digitized and everything gets connected. These trends bode well for top semiconductor stocks as the number of chips on devices and machines increases. The iPhone moment of AI has arrived, meaning more chips to train AI models. Every company is considering AI regarding productivity and how it will

Companies in many different sectors are starting to utilize the power of artificial intelligence, Citi (NYSE:C) recently reported. For example, Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and the London Stock Exchange are both extensively incorporating technology into their businesses. This has led to the rise of AI stocks to buy. And in the fintech space, Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), and

Investing in defensive stocks can provide stability during market volatility. These are generally financially stable, well-established companies that tend to perform well regardless of market conditions. Including such stocks in your portfolio can help mitigate the impact of market turbulence. Of course, these stocks aren’t absolutely prone to volatility. A downturn will likely reflect poorly

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 5.25%-5.5%. During the July press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for evidence of a sustained decrease in inflation and stated that they will approach rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis. This has led

Commentators have made a big fuss about Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock achieving a $3 trillion market capitalization. Yet, that milestone might only be the beginning for Apple. By 2025, AAPL stock should be much higher than it is today, even after a strong first half of 2023. Sure, people have been talking about Apple’s Vision Pro virtual

Blue-chip dividend stocks are a great addition to an investors portfolio because they offer both secure dividends and strong growth potential. In this article I will take a look at three of the best ones to get in on before the end of July. The first stock entices investors with an impressive track record of

While seemingly everyone these days loves waxing poetic about the future of transportation being electric, investors may be better off acquiring top lithium stocks rather than chasing individual electric vehicle brands. It comes down to the simple concept of selling tickets to the game rather than betting on which team will win the contest. Sure,

While the idea of making it big with the winning lottery ticket sounds appealing to practically anybody, the reality is that you’re better off targeting stocks with high returns. Don’t get me wrong – this segment of the capital market presents incredible risks. But looking at the numbers, you’re truly better off with high-growth stocks as

In the digital realm, where tech giants continue to jostle for dominance, Elon Musk’s competitive edge stands as a beacon, inciting a captivating rivalry with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg. This contest took an exciting turn with the release of Instagram’s latest venture, Threads. Threads ambitiously seeks to dethrone Twitter which Elon Musk has kept