Best streaming stocks will continue to attract attention for several years, considering the secular growth in the streaming business. This is also thanks to cord-cutting and a decline in appointment viewing. Additionally, streaming services were popular throughout the epidemic. American streaming subscriptions and time spent grew 75% in 2020. Premium streaming services enrolled 76% of
Lower interest rates stimulate the economy primarily by lowering lending rates. The stock market and interest rates have an inverse relationship whereby rising interest rates lead to falling share prices. That phenomenon was on display throughout 2022 and 2023. The opposite phenomenon also holds true whereby lower interest rates increase share prices. It looks like we
While streaming remains the future of the entertainment industry, it has become difficult to make a go of the business. The hype that surrounded streaming during the pandemic when everyone was locked down at home has subsided. In its place has come a sea of red ink for most streaming companies as market saturation and overspending on content development set in. Consequently, the
Betting on dividend stocks, especially in the long run, can strengthen your portfolio. To begin, dividend-paying companies offer stable returns, ensuring sustainable cash flow even in volatile markets. Most of these companies continually increase their dividend payouts over the years. These dividends provide a consistent income stream that requires no effort from you. Many major
As we approach November 5 and U.S. presidential election, social media stocks are on everyone’s mind. Social media stocks are becoming more relevant in debates and conjecture on the next election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Additionally, well-known social media stocks are attracting attention from internet expansion, corporate collaboration, and
Stocks with dual-class shares will likely lose another member in the not-too-distant future.  On July 29, Lions Gate Entertainment (NYSE:LG.A) announced that it would move ahead with its plan to eliminate its dual-class share structure by offering to pay its Class A shareholders a 12% premium on their shares. If shareholders approve, Lion’s Gate will become a “one share,
In recent years, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have underperformed the broader market by a wide margin, primarily due to elevated interest rates. High interest rates exert significant pressure on REIT share prices for several reasons. Firstly, REITs rely partially on debt to finance their growth, and higher interest rates translate to increased interest expenses,
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, known for its social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has come under the spotlight recently. Analysts are comparing the company’s great potential with its AI and digital advertising businesses against risks from legal issues and a rather rich valuation. The bull case shows Meta’s opportunities for future growth through AI
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is not having the best 2024. With macroeconomic developments like the global carry trade and a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand adding to the pressure, shares are down 20%. Furthermore, because of the dramatic pricing reduction, Tesla’s vehiclesᅳincluding the Model Yᅳhave lowered profit margins. Experts believe that despite the year-to-date decline,