Momentum stocks offer investors the opportunity to capitalize on strong and continued upward price changes. At the same time, it is an inherently and undeniably risky trading method. Investing in momentum stocks can sometimes counter the notion that time in the market yields better results on average than timing the market. But for those who
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Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) firms have been reshaping the economy. As such, investors are on the prowl for cheap AI stocks. Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) have shown strong potential in streamlining operations for businesses. Data flows have been getting larger every year. This has lead to the need for AI to
Finding a “good” retirement stock suitable for all investors’ portfolios is nearly impossible. Variables depend on your retirement account’s tax structure, age, risk tolerance, and personal investment preferences. Still, a solid retirement plan is diversified across multiple industries and offers exposure to various investments. Investors optimizing their retirement stock picks should look for companies with
The U.S. government just revised Q1 GDP to 2% from 1.3%, which tells us, despite the frantic warnings of many bearish economists, a recession is not likely. In addition, the labor market remains strong, as new applications for unemployment benefits sank by 26,000 to 239,00 last week. That was well below the average estimate of 260,000.
Income investors tend to focus on stocks with high dividend yields. This is understandable, as investors such as retirees need current income. But for long-term growth of dividend income, investors should not exclude lower-yielding stocks with high dividend growth rates. In this article, we will discuss the prospects of three top dividend growth stocks. These
Earlier today, the June employment report was released. And our analysis suggests it could be the exact news stocks need to power to fresh 52-week highs in July. Specifically, we saw four things in this jobs data that should provide upside firepower for equities over the next few weeks. Two of them confirmed we’re not
Dividend stocks continue to be highly sought after, especially among investors who seek to generate income. Retirees appreciate the regular payments provided by stocks that offer dividends to their shareholders. That said, not all stocks pay dividends, and not all dividend payments are equal. Some dividends are more generous than others, and investors seeking to
In the harsh macroeconomic environment, identifying investment opportunities among the U.S. banks that offer growth potential and resilience is a cumbersome exercise. As financial markets enter July 2023, the banking sector presents three compelling opportunities for investors, especially for those seeking to capitalize on the emerging economic and technological landscape. These three banking stocks emerge
As we navigate the ebb and flow of the market, several growth and low-priced stocks have been throwing punches above their weight. As we delve into the year’s second half, it’s prime time to dive into the treasure trove of dirt-cheap stocks to buy for July. These stocks harbor immense long-term potential. While scoring a
The Nasdaq index is up 30% on the year. However, there are still bargains to be found among the wide-ranging world of tech stocks. Some of the biggest and most well-known names in tech have underperformed. Some have badly trailed the market in recent months, and are currently trading at undervalued levels. Accordingly, while many
After a big correction in 2022, some EV stocks have witnessed a strong recovery in 2023. And I believe that in the next 12 to 24 months, there will be some top clear winners and losers in the EV segment. Amidst intensifying competition, several companies are likely to go bust or be acquired. This column
When it comes to potentially profitable penny stocks, some can create unimaginable fortunes for patient investors. Others, not so much. It’s why – whenever we talk about penny stocks – we need to tack on a warning. In fact, as noted by the US SEC, “Penny stocks are low-priced shares of small companies. Penny stocks may
Investment is an adventure with rewards waiting for the right decisions. As we traverse the second half of 2023, three intriguing stocks catch our eye. Spanning different industries, they possess a shared feature – they’re undervalued, yet they hold great growth potential. This has led to the rise of the most undervalued penny stocks. This
In recent years, private equity profits have become so attractive that virtually anyone with significant assets is doing it: even former President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Kushner’s Miami-based Affinity Partners’ most recent private equity investment was in Munich-based fitness technology company EGYM. Affinity was the lead investor in a $225 million Series F capital raise.
Investors largely focus on stocks that are listed on the main exchange. That’s natural since hundreds of high-quality stocks are listed and the trading liquidity is robust. Having said that, investors can selectively consider OTC stocks with high returns potential. This is purely from a long-term investing view. If we scan through the OTC exchange,
The crypto market has continued to rally this year with Bitcoin (BTC-USD) up almost 15% in the past month. This latest increase has taken BTC to its summer 2021 levels, and it continues to be an obvious choice among cryptos to buy (which is why I will be excluding it from this list). However, there
In any type of market, investors love income. When economic uncertainty is high, knowing a dividend payment is coming through helps ease our worries. When the economy is booming, that extra dividend payout is a bonus. So how do we find these real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks to buy? I like hunting down income-generating
The global investment in clean energy is about to hit $1.3 trillion this year. As per a report from the International Energy Agency, clean energy has the potential to become mainstream and the investments in the sector will outpace the spending on fossil fuels as a result. Countries across the globe are taking every step to
In the game of baseball, few events are more frustrating than watching a substandard player make woefully unproductive hacks at the plate, which brings us to the concept of acquiring stocks near 52-week lows. While contrarian sentiment suggests red ink actually means green lights, the opposite tends to be true. If a publicly traded company
Investing features many similarities to the game of baseball, which helps drive the case for the best long-term stocks in July. Unlike the NFL where teams play only 17 regular-season games, in MLB, there are 876 – no, excuse me, 162 games. But it certainly feels like 876 games, which tends to irritate casual observers