Navigating the stock market’s current turbulence, investors with an eye for stability could potentially find solace in real-estate-investment-trusts (REIT). This is a gem among income stock picks. Despite its recent lukewarm performance, discounting REITs from an income-oriented portfolio would be remiss. Its robust yields and generous payouts offer an undeniable allure. REITs, aren’t just any
Thanks to Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Oct. 14, Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) was chosen to replace it as one of the select S&P 500 stocks. As is usually the case when a stock is added to the index, LULU stock gained 10% on the news since funds that track the index must
Covered call stocks allow investors to earn additional income from their positions. It’s a second dividend, and most publicly traded stocks are eligible for covered calls. You need to own 100 shares to sell a covered call. The seller receives a premium, but is obligated to sell their 100 shares at the designated strike price.
Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) has been one of the more intriguing IPOs of the past year. In September, CART stock went public at $30 per share, surging to nearly $43 as investors piled in. However, the stock has since fallen back below its IPO price to around $25, as the market reassesses the upstart grocery delivery platform’s
Interest rates are soaring, the economy faces many challenges and the Federal Reserve remains aggressive in its campaign to stamp out inflation. Amid this uncertainty, investors are turning to dividend stocks for solid income during these worrisome times. However, you should be careful when picking dividend stocks. Not all income yields are created equal. In
As the S&P 500 and broader markets enter unfamiliar territory, the best hydrogen stocks to buy in October have emerged. You can snap up these stocks at relative bargains down from their highs near the middle and start of the year. These companies have also recently reported positive developments in their fundamentals, making them undervalued. The
While the third-quarter earnings season has gotten off to an okay start, there have been a handful of ugly prints that raised eyebrows among investors. They also sent Wall Street analysts running to revise their future forecasts. Some notable names came out with disastrous Q3 financial results, hurting their reputations and sending their stock prices
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While the stock market shifts like tides and trends come and go, one constant remains: the pursuit of wealth. While the path to financial success varies from investor to investor, an age-old adage rings true: follow the money. Right now, the money is flowing into some unexpected places. In a landscape often dominated by technology
Will global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) get a revenue bump from a few box-office winners? Yes, but this doesn’t mean AMC stock will stage a miraculous recovery in the fourth quarter. For the time being, it’s wise for prospective AMC Entertainment investors to sit on the sidelines and enjoy a movie or two. I’ll admit,
It’s no secret that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is in the crosshairs of regulators on more than one continent. Furthermore, META stock hasn’t broken through $400 yet, even though this should have happened by now. Just hang in there, though, as Meta Platforms won’t let you down if you just stay in the trade. I understand
Investors seem to be sliding down the wall of worry faster than they made a difficult climb. That usually means that investors will flee growth stocks in favor of income or value-oriented investments. With that in mind, it may be time to scan your portfolio for growth stocks to sell. So what is concerning
As circumstances sit right now, the concept of high-risk, high-reward retail stocks likely favors the bears more so than the contrarian bulls. Let’s be real: while the Federal Reserve has attacked inflation with aggressive interest rate hikes, consumer prices remain stubbornly high. So long as that’s the case, investing in the discretionary retail space will
Elon Musk is under fire again. This time, it’s due to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) itself, and shareholders are facing quite the heat as the stock has tumbled almost 20% from its October peak. However, even lifelong Tesla bulls agree this time is different. That’s because Elon Musk’s handling of the recent earnings call was very pessimistic
Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to grow a retirement account. Compounding interest and reinvesting dividends into strong, financially secure companies can lead to an extensive and comprehensive investment portfolio around retirement if investors start dividend investing as early as possible. Every year of investing, especially at a young age, can lead
Understandably, the concept of stocks to sell is a controversial one in the capital market. Let me rephrase that in baseball terms. As a manager, how long are you going to stay with a starting pitcher that just doesn’t have it? When you give up five runs in the first inning? How about 10? What’s
While the experts may be putting on a smile ahead of possible economic challenges, investors should be prepared with quality stocks with strong cash flow. Sure, we’re all hoping for a soft landing. However, with mass layoffs still occurring and consumer sentiment and consumer sentiment in the dumps compared to pre-pandemic levels, it’s time to
When Hollywood writers went on strike it took a bite out of some entertainment stocks, but with a deal in place, these are safe stocks to buy now. The streaming space lost a lot of its shine over the past few weeks as the months long strike put a stop to many of the series
With Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) slow-walking the production of its Cybertruck and Rivian’s (NASDAQ:RIVN) deliveries zooming higher, RIVN stock is poised to jump. Its launch of a more affordable SUV and gross margin increases are also likely to help the start-up long term. Additionally, Rivian’s EVs have generally received excellent reviews. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has widely deployed its
With a few exceptions, healthcare stocks have had a rough go of it in 2023. The Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Healthcare Index is down 5% year to date, versus a 13% increase in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Most healthcare stocks are down across the board. Pharma companies, health insurers and medical device manufacturers