Investors often gravitate toward growth stocks in the pursuit of maximum returns. While blue-chip stocks offer a safer approach, growth-oriented investments contain more risk but far more upside. Some growth stocks generate more returns in one year than the S&P 500 can muster in five years. When growth stocks gain momentum, they can soar quickly. Some growth
Semiconductor stocks to watch have been at the forefront of technological innovation. One of the benchmark ETFs that track the semiconductor industry is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:SMH), which has total net assets of over $11 billion. It had 50% growth within the last year and nearly quadrupled over the previous five. Three semiconductor companies offer
There are ample evidences that suggest that the “buy and hold” strategy is possibly the best way to make millions from the market. While many investors can screen good ideas, there is lack of patience when it comes to holding stocks. The millionaire-making secret is to hold high-growth stocks that represent businesses with potential and
The technological advances of this new era, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, open the way to new tools such as Autonomous Driving. They are no longer things of a distant future but are already part of our present and companies are working and developing their potential to apply it to their business models.
According to industry analysts, the American cannabis market is expected to grow to $46.90 billion through 2027. This growth is due to several factors, such as an increase in the number of dispensaries, growing awareness and interest in potential therapeutic uses, and increased demand for both medical and recreational cannabis in legalized states. These factors
Post-pandemic, the global bio-pharmaceutical sector, often overlooked, presents undervalued opportunities, notably in blue-chip stocks like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). Following a 42% correction in the past year, PFE stock, with a 5.84% dividend yield, appears promising for 2024. The company anticipates $60 billion in revenue, signaling 9% year-on-year growth, supported by a compelling product pipeline. Here are
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images The bitcoin exchange-traded funds launching Thursday after the SEC’s long-awaited approval come at a wide variety of price points, with signs that a fee war is already underway. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) has the lowest expense ratio of all the new bitcoin funds, at 0.20%. Several other
The appeal of finding the best dividend stocks will be a growing trend for decades to come. Investors often find themselves sacrificing income for growth, and that doesn’t always have to be the case. A unique class of dividend growth companies exists that can provide their shareholders with the best of both worlds. Identifying these dividend stocks
In a previous column, I noted that each political party has sectors of the economy that they tend to support more than the opposing party. Furthermore, when Republicans and Democrats are in office, they usually reward their supporters and often take steps to harm the opposing party’s backers. I also pointed out that the party that controls
Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s statement on why the agency has approved the listing and trading of a group of spot bitcoin ETFs
You probably made a pretty penny if you invested in semiconductor stocks in 2023. And if you want to keep the profits rolling in during 2024, find the best semiconductor stocks to buy. Semiconductor stocks can be smart for those who are looking for solid growth stocks. As technology evolves, semiconductors continue to play an
Palantir Technology (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock was a play on AI before it was even a “thing. Back in 2021, I wrote about it as the “God emperor of data analysis.” It seemed to have “cracked the code” for getting real insights from large databases. Palantir built this capability while seeking military contracts, starting over a decade
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) took the spotlight on Wall Street last year as the demand for artificial intelligence hardware soared. Don’t assume that another company has to take Nvidia’s place in 2024, though. NVDA stock fully deserves an “A” grade as a prime momentum play that’s actually a good value, as well. The idea here isn’t to try to pick the
The metaverse is working to revolutionize the world, including sectors like entertainment and education. Here we look at the top metaverse stock picks for 2024 and beyond. The concept of the metaverse has evolved in recent years into a tangible near-term reality pursued by major companies such as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) (formerly Facebook) and decentralized
Right around this time last year, InvestorPlace analyst Luke Lango made 10 big predictions for the stock market. His boldest included forecasting that 2023 would be one of the best years for stocks in history. Nine of the 10 predictions came true! That’s because Luke recognized that the Federal Reserve has an outsized role in
“The Dogs of the Dow” system involves purchasing the index’s 10 stocks with the highest dividend yields at the end of each year. Using the technique has a few major advantages. Of course, stocks with high dividend yields pay investors to wait for a rebound to provide either significant income or the ability to buy
After the rollercoaster ride which was 2023, many investors are looking for opportunities in the new year. While the broader market recovered strongly, the rally left some high-quality companies behind. With beaten-down valuations but improving fundamentals, these dirt-cheap stocks could be primed for a rebound in 2024. As we enter the year, I’m optimistic about
While avoiding a recession last year boosted sentiment for 2024, concerned investors may still want to consider stable stocks. You just don’t know what might happen next. For example, who would have thought that the regional banking crisis would erupt? And the worrisome thing is that some experts believe we’re not necessarily out of the
United States equities may be on the rise again after a troublesome start to 2024. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed up on Monday with former up 1.4% and the latter appreciating 2.2%. While stocks may be back on the rise, equities investors may want to reconsider putting money in innovative companies. Given the traction
Following the remarkable ascent of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) last year, it’s only natural for investors to consider the top tech stocks to buy for 2024. Yeah, I suppose that NVDA could again be a winner. It’s off to a great start and the underlying generative artificial intelligence sector should only blossom from here. Still, it’s risky