Utility stocks are looking attractive after wandering in the wilderness for the past couple of years due to high inflation and interest rates. High prices caused pushback on utility rate increases, while the capital-intensive nature of their operations left them languishing in the high interest rate environment. It costs a lot of money to maintain,
These days, everyday items like Velcro and fiberglass insulation don’t strike the average person as advanced materials. However, when they first hit the market in the 20th century, they had revolutionary impacts on several industries that made their inventors rich. Nowadays, investors can get in on these industry-shaping inventions by investing in advanced materials stocks.
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) has emerged as a highly valued stock after its Q2 2024 earnings report. With revenues surging and beating expectations, Palantir marked high growth due to its U.S. commercial and government segments. The company’s EPS marked a considerable improvement. This points to sharp operational management and strong market demand for its enterprise AI solutions.
Monday’s sudden market crash disrupted investor sentiment. However, growing recession fears have investors pondering which stocks to sell in anticipation of a potential rotation into the Dow Jones. In July, investors were concerned that tech stocks had peaked after riding high on artificial intelligence (AI) developments. Some stocks were sold into more stable options concentrated
So far in 2024, healthcare stocks have run into periodic earnings challenges compared to historical first quarters. For example, quarterly earnings for healthcare stocks across the board were down 25% compared to first-quarter 2023 earnings. Even with this setback, the healthcare sector maintained positive returns year-to-date and is still the second largest component of the
Any investor who is looking for a stable source of income would be wise to consider monthly dividend stocks. Unlike traditional dividend stocks that pay out quarterly or annually, monthly dividend stocks provide a consistent and predictable income stream 12 times a year. That makes them attractive for retirees, income-focused investors, and anyone who wants