Undervalued hydrogen stocks are on many investors’ radars recently. Buying these companies may help diversify one’s portfolio from electric vehicles while still riding on the tailwinds of the world’s transition to cleaner energy sources. What I find attractive about these undervalued hydrogen stocks is that many don’t have attention from mainstream investors due to being
Investment is not just the art of finding potential multi-bagger stocks. There is a lot of thinking and strategizing involved in creating a portfolio that beats the index, delivers regular cash flows, and ensures capital preservation in challenging market conditions. To ensure capital preservation, some of the best defensive stocks need to be included in
The stock market is at a crossroads. The indexes had a rough autumn as higher interest rates, inflation and mounting geopolitical crises cast a negative tone. However, stocks have shown a strong pulse recently, with growth-focused companies leading the charge higher. However, the rally still appears tenuous, especially as the Federal Reserve sends mixed messages
In November 2023, identifying lucrative investment opportunities can be challenging. Despite average business fundamentals, speculative stocks often rebound robustly from oversold levels. This occurs particularly with high short interest, leading to significant short-covering rallies. However, for investors maximizing upside potential amid market rally, it’s preferable to seek more stable ways to ride this trend. These three
The lithium market is facing a seismic shift as prices drop at an alarming rate. Lithium prices have nosedived by more than 70% this year, sending shockwaves through the industry. While the recent market downturn has created buy-the-dip opportunities for some high-quality lithium stocks, it has also exposed several lithium stocks to sell. Mineral Resources (MALRY)
Could Block (NYSE:SQ) stock be a hidden pick that the market largely ignored in 2023? It’s definitely possible as some of Block’s key results, along with the company’s forward guidance, indicate notable growth. Block owns the Cash App, which is mainly geared toward consumers, and the Square platform, which is more merchant-facing. Block also has a cryptocurrency
S&P Global Market Intelligence recently stated that activists launched 850 investor activism campaigns in the first half of 2023. Despite the recent backlash against ESG (environment, social, and corporate governance) investing, 86% of the activist investor stocks targeted by campaigns had an ESG component. Breaking down the numbers in H1 2023, corporate governance issues accounted
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. In August, I wrote about five meme stocks to sell immediately. My MarketMasterAI system was flashing warning signals like a hyperactive lifeguard on duty, telling everyone to get out of risky stocks. The artificial
The outlook for oil and natural gas has gotten cloudy. After rising above $90 a barrel earlier this fall, prices fell back to $75 and are now hovering near $80 for a barrel of crude oil. The clean-energy sector looks even worse, with demand and prices collapsing in recent months. In this uncertain environment, the
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has a number of threats to contend with, including regulatory resistance from the European Data Protection Board. Yet, the biggest threat of all might come from a famous electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing mogul. Overall, I still like the growth prospects for META stock, but investors should consider Meta Platforms’ challenges. I must admit, Meta Platforms
With increasing unpredictability, a cautious approach is becoming more common among growth investors. Despite these challenges, the following, three analyst-recommended growth stocks could potentially increase three to four times over the next decade. This will present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking substantial profits. Moreover, in a market clouded by economic uncertainties, the top growth
Investing in long-term stocks as a 30-year-old is a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you’ve likely got something close enough to a disposable income that you can afford to sock away extra cash into retirement accounts or a taxable brokerage. On the other hand, you’re likely more risk-averse than you were in your 20s.
Bloomberg published an article in early November about RTX Corp. (NYSE:RTX) selling $6 billion in investment-grade bonds over various durations to help repay a short-term loan it got to cover its $10 billion accelerated share repurchase. Is it just me, or does that seem ridiculous in a higher interest-rate market? “Both Moody’s Investors Service and
The magnificent seven stocks have captured a lot of investor attention and investment in 2023. Those seven tech firms have been responsible for a great portion of the overall market rebound this year. They also hold 7 of the top 9 spots for market capitalization, with Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) and Saudi Aramco being more valuable than a handful of
As 2023 comes to a close, investors are probably wondering what kinds of equities might do well next year. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received an incredible amount of attention due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT. These chatbots are not only useful for productivity, but they can also give opinions on the market. Whether or not
As 2024 approaches, it’s time for investors to optimize their portfolios and identify which stocks to sell. It’s far from being the most thrilling part of investing, but it’s imperative. Hence, if you’re holding any names on this cautionary list, now might be the time to part ways. These stocks to avoid are likely to
With the Nasdaq taking investors on a roller coaster ride this year, many have sought refuge in mega-cap tech names like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). However, some of the best bargains right now are in smaller semiconductor stocks flying under Wall Street’s radar. While not rivals to titans like Nvidia or AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), these chip makers boast
The stock market seems to be recovering from the October slump, as the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq have gained more than 3% and 6%, respectively, since the first week of November. However, not all stocks are benefiting from this year’s broad rally. There have been several equities that have had terrible returns throughout the
After Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock soared 166% so far in 2023 as of Nov. 9, I don’t expect the shares to come close to duplicating that performance over the next 12 months. That’s because the valuation is no longer very cheap, while the current ad rebound is, to a large extent, baked into the shares.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a colossus and a member of the much-touted “Magnificent Seven” group of technology companies. So, AAPL stock deserves at least a “B” grade and most investors should feel fine holding some shares. Apple can’t execute perfectly in all areas and the company has to face challenges just like every other business does. Apple has a