When an asset class or sector is in a long-term bull market, it does not imply that stocks move vertically higher. The implication is that stocks remain in an uptrend for 5 or 10 years. Within that uptrend, there can be periods of intermediate correction where stocks can decline by 30% to 50%. In my
Many investors accumulate dividend stocks to generate steady cash flow. Investors who pick reliable assets can collect payouts for many years. They can then decide whether they want the cash upfront or to reinvest the dividend each time. Unfortunately, not all dividend stocks provide a high level of consistency in their returns and overall performance
Unsurprisingly, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) continues to soar higher and boasts a market cap above $3 trillion. The tech giant’s ascent has inspired many investors to pursue stocks that can someday reach the $1 trillion milestone. Finding long-term investments and letting time take its course can be a winning strategy. However, you have to pick the right assets
It is entirely fair to state that weight loss treatments have massive transformational power. US FDA approval of weight loss medicines could help shrink millions of waistlines. All while boosting weight loss stocks, which we’ve already seen happen with Eli Lilly’s Zepbound, for example. The best part — there are even more weight loss stocks
With electric vehicle powerhouses like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) getting off to a bad start this year, the concept of best lithium stocks to buy might seem unusually risky. After all, even lithium players have struggled amid the fallout. You could say that EVs represent their best customers. However, it’s also possible that this juncture may be
The Nasdaq continues to lead the three major stock indices and is currently near its all-time high. In fact, year-to-date, the Nasdaq is up 5%. That compares with a 4% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index and a 1% increase in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average. Still, as well as the Nasdaq is
Certain companies stand at the edge in the global markets, capitalizing on emerging trends with massive gains. From the relentless push for cutting-edge semiconductor technology to the burgeoning demand for renewable energy resources and electric vehicles, investment opportunities are constantly shifting. In the ongoing market backdrop, three companies hold a decisive moat. The first one
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Right now, the largest and potentially most important technological development of our lifetimes is underway. In fact, I’d wager that it could be more impactful than even the iPhone. And if I’m correct, it’s sure to change the world forever. What am I talking about? The AI Endgame. That is, last week, the Wall Street
Without a doubt, the meme-stock craze is over for the most part. Nearly all of the former meme favorites, from Gamestop (NYSE:GME) to Ocugen (NASDAQ:OCGN) to Vinco Ventures (OTC:BBIG), have lost the lion’s share of their peak values and are currently struggling, both from a fundamental perspective and in terms of their stock prices. Still,
The electric vehicle market has seen strong momentum these past few years, with industry experts expecting it to grow to $951.9 billion by 2030 with a 13.7% CAGR. Strong support from the government for the adoption of EVs has opened up opportunities for investors to look at related sectors. Lithium, one of the components for
In a fiercely competitive arena, Nio (NYSE:NIO) has actually been a pick of mine in the past. The company’s growth potential, in the highly coveted Chinese EV market, remains compelling for long-term investors. There are various demographic and secular tailwinds supporting the company, though Chinese growth concerns have eaten into much of that argument. Additionally,
In an era where luxury transcends mere possessions to reflect a lifestyle, the allure of luxury brand stocks goes beyond aesthetics. The same applies to investments in high-brand companies. Beyond the ebb and flow of markets, certain names stand with a static edge. This supports opulence with exponential growth potential. These three titans are reshaping
Bullish investors on QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) know how strong the company’s potential is in the solid-state lithium batteries space. Most fans, staying as positive as they can, believe the company is nearing commercialization. In 2024, QS will focus on QSE-5 cells, undergoing customer prototype testing, particularly with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Initial results from A0
Investors can expose themselves to the 47% annual growth expected from the generative AI market by 2030 through three stocks. The names probably won’t surprise many investors. Simplicity is king, and the AI leaders of today are highly likely to be in control throughout the 2020s. This article advocates for a long-term perspective that is
In the past few years, there’s no doubt that the technology industry has been booming. In 2022, the IT services market size was estimated to be $1.22 trillion and expected to continue growing at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2023 to 2030. This tremendous growth can largely be attributed to the demand for generative artificial intelligence and
This is the perfect time to consider the Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock outlook. The electric vehicle maker will release earnings on Feb. 21 and follow that up on Mar. 7 by unveiling its newest EV, the R2S. Rivian hinted the quarterly report will be better than expected as it pre-announced it topped production guidance of
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock jumped 25% last Tuesday after the data analytics firm announced a surge in AI-related demand. U.S. commercial revenues rose 70% year over year, driven by a 55% increase in customer count and rising contract values. “AI has radically recalibrated customer expectations for software,” said chief technology officer Shyam Sankar during the company’s
Augmented reality is admittedly in its infancy, but we can expect the sector to accelerate as recent innovations bring products to market and (ultimately) drive costs downward. Market value forecasts are a tricky metric to establish, but conservative estimates point to augmented reality being worth as much as $58 billion by 2028 while driving $38
A wave of consolidation is sweeping through the energy sector right now. Since last autumn, a number of billion-dollar takeover deals have been announced that are focused on the Permian Basin situated across parts of Texas and New Mexico. The consolidation comes as oil prices continue to slump and large energy companies struggle with declining