Having avoided a much-dreaded recession last year, investors may feel emboldened to consider risk-on assets, thereby ignoring top-rated value stocks. However, that could be a mistake. Don’t get me wrong – growth-oriented enterprises may see robust tailwinds, especially if interest rates decline. But that prospect might not be guaranteed. You want to be prepared for
If you’re wondering what stocks to buy this month, look no further. After big gains in 2023, the stock market is off to a slower start this year. The S&P 500 is essentially unchanged and bounces around due to conflicting economic signals. Where 96% of traders had expected the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
Tech stocks are undoubtedly one of the best paths to wealth in the stock market. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), investors are on the hunt for companies that can deliver outsized returns. However, taking advantage of these wealth generators requires both a level-headed and forward-thinking approach. More often than not, investors find themselves
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock represents the U.S. market’s most valuable company overtaking Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) by capitalizing on AI with Co-Pilot, a $20/month add-on to Microsoft Office 365. With 345 million subscribers, Office was a $63 billion business in 2022, with one-third of revenue coming from the U.S. If even 10% of those users buy the add-on,
Since March 2022, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has traded in a tight range between $5 and $10. The fintech’s share price almost reached double digits at the end of 2023, its highest level since last July’s 52-week high of $11.70. SOFI traded over $25 in January 2021, which is hard to believe. It’s spent enough
When investors stopped thinking about stocks to buy for high inflation, the U.K.’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) delivered a jolt to the system. On January 17, the ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in December. This pushed the annual inflation rate to 4.0% from 3.9% in November. Increasing prices
The future of the U.S. economy appears promising as indicated by recent economic reports. The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book regional survey suggests that while manufacturing has faced some decline, strong travel activity and optimistic expectations from businesses, driven in part by the prospect of lower interest rates, contribute to a positive outlook. Additionally, buoyant retail
Are you very forward-looking and don’t mind speculating on future trends? If this describes you, then you’ll definitely want to take a look at Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock. You’ll want to have a long time frame, though, as Joby stock is involved in an industry that’s still in its early stages. Specifically, Joby Aviation manufactures electric vertical
Finding millionaire-maker stocks could be likened to finding a needle in a haystack! The upcoming decade may be turbulent. Not only will we grapple with a building geopolitical tension globally. But also, worries stemming from climate change and economic malaise are pressing. It’s a sentiment that’s been a subject of concern, reflected from the ongoing
The appeal of electric vehicle (EV) stocks is clear to many investors. With the market size forecast to grow from $438.18 billion in 2023 to $1.09 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 13.92%, it’s easy to see why so many are keen to embrace this form of sustainable investing. The
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), a well-known e-commerce stock long-term investors have beaten the market owning, has proven itself to be a formidable player in certain key sectors which have actually driven the vast majority of its growth in recent years. This makes it a boon for AMZN stock. Whether it’s cloud computing or the company’s long-standing AI
Quantum computing is seen as the next stage of computing and IonQ (NASDAQ:IONQ) rode that wave to huge gains in 2023. But the reality of where the market is at in its life cycle is bringing shares down to earth. This will have important implications for IONQ stock moving forward. After surging 259% last year
2023 has come to an end. 2024 is here and the electric vehicle industry couldn’t be happier about that transition. EV stocks suffered through a very difficult 2023. The high interest rate environment was but one of many factors that served to stunt sector growth overall. Investors could be forgiven for assuming that the electric
Dividend stocks are a great way for investors to diversify their investment portfolios. After all, you do not have to approach investing with only a growth-focused mindset. Millions of income-oriented investors can achieve the financial success they’re looking for. As we navigate exciting and challenging economic times, a steady income stream through dividends becomes more
The stock market reached a fresh all-time high Friday — its first in more than two years. But that’s not the interesting part… Ask yourself: What typically occurs after stocks hit all-time highs? More all-time highs. On average, I’ve seen that the stock market tends to rise by 12% in the year following the establishment
The fear of missing out generally results in losses as investors enter a stock at peak euphoria. The same story would have been ignored at cheap valuations. I, therefore, stay away from ideas that seem too much in the limelight or overbought fundamentally and technically. A wise strategy is to buy stocks depressed for an
EV battery stocks could be on the precipice of a strong rally. The catalyst of this potential rally comes from a company that’s revolutionizing the solid-state battery market, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). To put this rally into context, QS stock is on the verge of commercializing its batteries and this development is expected to be disruptive if
The energy sector can be a hotbed of activity when geopolitical tensions surge. Energy stocks tend to become just as volatile as traders jump into action to protect profits or sieze opportunity. However, not all energy stocks perform equally well during the good times. While the best performers change yearly due to the sector’s volatility,
In this new year, investors seek lucrative opportunities to grow their portfolios. In 2024, three high-potential stocks promise to turn a $10,000 investment into $20,000. The first one’s lead into stablecoins, particularly a regulated one, suggests a focus on diversifying and securing digital transactions. The platform’s prowess in handling billions for large enterprises further solidifies
The beginning of earnings season is a good time to look at stocks that analysts are upgrading. For growth-oriented investors, that may mean looking at some of the top-rated Russell 2000 stocks. The Russell 2000 index is made up of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 index. Not surprisingly, these stocks can be