High-yield dividend stocks allow investors to generate steady cash flow while holding onto their shares. However, most of these same stocks tend to underperform the stock market. While a 5% yield may look good, it won’t be nearly as attractive if the stock drops by 50% in five years. Many telecom companies offer high yields,

The first lesson in investing is that returns are not guaranteed — especially in stocks. Companies constantly fluctuate in value as the wheel of the stock market turns, and daily trades come in by the millions. With so much chaos, predicting if a stock will increase by 3 or even 10 times might seem closer

Investors should take full advantage of the current downturn in Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) and buy the stock. Super Micro Computer stock is going through a rough patch right now due to ongoing market volatility and a move away from highflying tech concerns. Since July 18, SMCI stock has fallen 15%. The decline is due

In recent weeks, investors started pouring significant money into small-cap stocks. The move came after years during which the Street shunned the names because it believed they were not attractive in an era of high interest rates. Now that the Federal Reserve looks poised to cut rates in September, small-cap stocks, many of which are

“The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game,” prominent investor Peter Lynch famously said regarding investing. This basically means that investors need to do a lot of digging and research in order to find quality stocks in which to invest their capital. Clearly, it’s not enough to follow the herd on Wall

Big changes may be over the horizon this November. With the wild election cycle shifting up another gear, it’s never been more important to consider adjusting one’s portfolio. That doesn’t mean investors should make wholesale changes: you never know what may happen next. Still, it makes sense to consider so-called recession-resistant stocks if you haven’t

Elections are tricky business and it’s important not to put too much emphasis on polls, especially polls before September. That said, it seems clear that Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump has a less-complicated path to the White House. Basically, conservatives voted decisively for the man. Therefore, investors should at least consider stocks for

The pairing of artificial intelligence and growth-oriented companies has resulted in a new wave of high-potential AI growth stocks for investors to consider. These companies are currently smaller players in the broader tech industry that, through careful research and development, have made themselves valuable to larger companies. As a result, investors and consumers alike may

The financial technology or fintech sector looks promising this year. Fintech companies use technology to offer money management solutions. They try to make banking, investing, and borrowing easier, and their relevance has grown with technological advances. Several dividend-paying fintech stocks have emerged as strong industry players with solid upside momentum. The industry’s future looks bright, and a rate cut

Wall Street has rewarded certain growth stocks handsomely this year. I believe now may be an opportune time to buy some of these high-flyers, even after the recent tech selloff. Most of the stocks I’ll be discussing today are outside the tech sector. I think they have a great chance to continue their upward trajectory.

For those hoping to retire young and wealthy, the dividend kings are an excellent class of assets to consider. They are a prestigious group of publicly traded stocks with a record of increasing their dividend payouts every year for the past 50 consecutive years or more.  The list of dividend kings is exclusive. The most

In April 2024, Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock touched 52-week lows of $8.30. With macroeconomic headwinds, intense competition and significant cash burn, the pessimism seemed to be justified. However, Rivian stock has doubled from these lows and currently trades at ~$16.30. It seems that the EV company is back from the dead and there are fundamental reasons