Cloud computing is more than just using someone else’s computer. The ability for large teams to collaborate, create and publish together seamlessly has upended business workflows in a way few technologies have ever before. No modern large company can even exist without cloud capabilities, and the largest companies are buying ever more cloud space for
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If inflation and increasing interest rates are straining your budget, there are two solutions: reduce your expenses or increase your earnings. Investing in high-yield dividend stocks can provide a passive income stream. When combined with spending cuts, this can help restore balance to your budget quickly. That said, there are many dividend stocks to choose
In general, the investment horizon is long term for blue-chip stocks or high-quality growth stocks. However, penny stocks are high risk and exposure is generally for a shorter time-frame. Having said that, there are few millionaire-maker penny stocks that are worth holding for the long term. In the euphoric rally of 2021, investors were largely
You may have noticed that tech stocks are on fire this year. But did you know that they’ve actually never been hotter? The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index is up more than 37% year-to-date. That marks the Nasdaq’s best yearly performance through June ever. Tech stocks have never had a better start to a calendar year.
In general, dividend stocks are associated with blue-chip names that have a low-beta and are worth holding for the long term. However, there are several attractive high dividend small-cap stocks that offer potential for high total returns. This column focuses on three small-cap stocks with total returns potential of 100% in the next 12 to
Recently, my articles have largely spotlighted stocks promising both growth and value. It’s my conviction that these types of stocks are poised for impressive gains. Amidst Wall Street’s preoccupation with trending sectors, several niche companies remain overlooked. This has led to the rise of cheap stocks for bear market if one arises. These under-the-radar companies
Investors looking to aggressively grow their portfolio should hunt for hypergrowth stocks. These are stocks that have outperformed the market by a wide margin, in some cases doubling their share price in a year and rising by more than 500% in five years. Some analysts and investment educators define hypergrowth stocks as companies that have
The automotive industry is going electric. Indeed, that transition has already created a lot of wealth, with battery stocks a particular area of interest to investors. That growth and interest is only going to grow, as mass adoption of EVs materializes over time. All of the major automotive manufacturers are on board with electrification, as
One of the things I like to do occasionally to have fun with my stock selection process is to come up with creative ideas for identifying companies to recommend to readers. In 2021, I came up with seven stocks for a brand-centric portfolio. The key to the selection: The companies had to have the word
While conventional wisdom – sell in May and go away – suggests that the warmer months might not be profitable for investors, leisure-themed top stocks for summer just might outperform several other sectors. Following a rough period during the Covid-19 years, people want to return to their normal routines. This includes taking advantage of summer
Perhaps one of the most controversial topics, on surface level, the concept of analyst upgraded stocks should seem a no-brainer. In our heads, we have fantastical ideas that analysts are nothing more than equity market nerds that eat and sleep publicly traded securities. So, their advice is as good as gold, right? Well, to be
As the global community attempts to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen stocks are gaining momentum. In fact, here are a few of the top millionaire-maker hydrogen stocks are leading the way in developing technology needed to create cleaner energy. LIN Linde $372.66 HTOO Fusion Fuel Green $2.20 PLUG Plug Power $9.68 Linde (LIN) Source: DesignRage / Shutterstock.com
This year’s price action in the markets has been dominated by the performance of a handful of stocks including Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Notably, the company has provided significant gains for index investors with their stock absolutely skyrocketing higher on the back of surging interest in artificial intelligence and the company’s high-performance chips that power the sector.
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, several EV stocks have emerged as successful investments. While Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a standout performer, the market has matured, offering numerous opportunities beyond the well-known EV pioneer. Additionally, the EV sector has become increasingly competitive, presenting a range of options for investors seeking the “next Tesla.” It’s important
Fundamentally, the concept of millionaire-maker renewable energy stocks makes plenty of sense. At the moment, the energy paradigm focuses on the anachronistic non-renewable variety. However, political and environmental pressures dictate that we move away from hydrocarbons. Therefore, if you have the patience, long-term renewable energy investments could potentially deliver life-changing returns. The latter point should
Thanks to a record-breaking heat wave, Texas power prices are surging right now. And artificial intelligence could hold the key to fixing the problem. Temperatures are running above 100 degrees Fahrenheit throughout Texas. In cities like Corpus Christi, San Angelo, Del Rio, and Kingsville, temperatures are breaking all-time records. And the state’s tropical humidity hasn’t
The biotech sector will always house stocks with explosive upside potential. The very nature of the sector ensures that will continue to be the case. Developing breakthrough pharmaceuticals and medical devices requires massive sums of money and long periods of time. Firms in the space must clear significant hurdles, including FDA regulatory requirements that often
Some are arguing that we’re back in a bull market and with the way the S&P 500 is trading, it’s easy to understand why. With sentiment turning higher, it’s got investors looking for millionaire-maker tech stocks. Of course, it helps that tech has been leading the charge higher. The Nasdaq is up about 30% so
The electric-vehicle revolution and the evolution towards self-driving are two of the more exciting technological changes in our lifetime. The proliferation of EVs has not only enabled start-up automakers with enormous potential to be formed and begin selling tens of thousands of vehicles, but EVs have sped up the digitalization of automobiles. As a result,
AI adoption has skyrocketed in 2023. Generative AI applications like ChatGPT gained serious attention in early 2023, sparking a trend. That resulted in skyrocketing AI stocks, but adoption began well before that. Rates of AI adoption vary by industry and function, but overall growth rates were likely somewhere in the high teens in 2022. Those