With market uncertainty being the name of the game, investors may want to red flag the most volatile stocks to avoid. Usually, securities that show greater-than-average mobility – whether to the downside or up – are speculative, growth-oriented ventures. That might work well during a decisively bullish market cycle. However, when faced with uncertainty, such
With the market seemingly poised for a rotation out of high-risk assets toward more reasonable fare, unloved value stocks may have a chance to finally secure their time in the spotlight. Basically, the good times of any artificial intelligence-based technology firm soaring higher may be ending. Therefore, seeking legitimate bargains may be the key to
Despite risks from the Israel-Hamas conflict, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s expectation of a soft landing for the country’s economy bodes well for the stock market. Driven by a resilient labor market and moderated wage pressure, this promises favorable conditions for businesses and investors. A strong labor market, consumer spending and controlled inflation will boost
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) boasts one of the world’s largest payment networks, ranking third in purchase transactions in 2022. Its extensive scale creates network effects and cost advantages, leading to higher profit margins compared to smaller rivals like American Express and PayPal. Therefore, let’s examine the reasons investors should consider buying and holding MA stock for the
In this article COST MU INTC META AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Amazon delivery truck at the Amazon facility in Poway, California, Nov. 16, 2022. Sandy Huffaker | Reuters Investors are confronting several headwinds, including macro uncertainty, a spike in energy prices and the unanticipated crisis in the Middle East. Investors seeking
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a dominator in graphic processing units for artificial intelligence applications. Yet, competition might make traders worried about NVDA stock. Nevertheless, Nvidia is poised to maintain a sizable majority of the AI chip market, so investors shouldn’t fret or dump their shares. Indeed, the long side of the trade is the right one. Short-selling
In the last few years, short-squeeze stocks investing gained prominence in the euphoria of 2021. Retail investors targeted stocks that have a high short interest. When the stock started trending higher, shorts were covered, resulting in a massive rally in quick time. There were multibagger stories in a matter of weeks. Of course, GameStop (NYSE:GME)
Of the 500 stocks listed in the benchmark S&P 500 index, only 51 (10%) are considered dividend kings and have increased their dividend payout to stockholders for 50 consecutive years or longer. Dividend kings are often stocks of long-established blue-chip companies that have prioritized returning capital to their shareholders through consistent dividend payments. These companies
Every emerging sector has its picks-and-shovels stocks that represent the crucial tools and equipment necessary to take advantage of opportunities. Gold prospectors required picks and shovels during the California gold rush of 1848. That’s the genesis of the phrase and provides a great framework, whereby catering to emerging opportunities is a valid business model itself.