The stock market took a beating this year, especially tech stocks, with many of them down significantly. Then again, with margins declining and interest rates rising, investors are no longer willing to pay a premium and have retreated to defensive stocks. However, this also means that many companies with solid fundamentals are left undervalued. Contrarian

With the stock market still in the doldrums, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to determine which stocks to buy. Fortunately, a number of top big money investors have already navigated similar situations in the past and grown their respective portfolios. By observing these investors’ tactics and following suit, you can improve your chances of success in

Crude oil futures recently hit an 11-month low, with this commodity suffering a peak-to-trough decline of 15.9% in the last eight trading sessions alone. Over that stretch, oil declined in seven sessions. Despite that, I think investors should still be looking for some must-own energy stocks. Why? Because energy remains the best-performing sector year-to-date, and

While most market experts advise their clients away from penny stocks to buy  (for good reason, let’s be honest), many folks can’t resist scratching that itch. I get it. Having speculated myself in the wild cryptocurrency sector, I own firsthand experience of the pain and rare joys of gambling. Therefore, I’m not going to provide

Lately, most investors have been extremely fearful of Chinese stocks. Continued lockdowns and various geopolitical concerns have amplified a bearish macroeconomic picture for these companies, making it challenging to find good Chinese stocks to buy. That said, China is the world’s second-largest economy. And Chinese stocks have previously been among the top performers in the

It was supposed to be an awful Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend for retailers – but the exact opposite has happened. And that means retail stocks could surge over the next 30 days! No one was supposed to splurge this holiday season. Prices are sky-high. Stocks are in the dump. All those pandemic savings have been

Stock picking for 2023 could be overwhelming, especially in a volatile market. After all, with economic factors changing by the minute and macroeconomic conditions becoming increasingly unpredictable, finding a winning stock can seem downright impossible. However, with a thorough research process featuring robust analysis and data-driven insights, it is possible to identify stock picks for

[embedded content] Here’s my grand proclamation for next year: What worked in 2022 will crash in 2023; and what didn’t work this year will soar next year! I’ve beat this drum all year long, but it’s worth one more drumroll into year-end… That is, all bear markets eventually turn into new bull markets. And an

[embedded content] Quantum computing is reaching a point where it’s becoming useful in the here and now, rather than as a theoretical exercise. And the benefits from using a quantum computer could prove profound, enabling researchers in the EV industry (as just one example) to finally create a “forever battery.” How? Well, just look to

This year hasn’t been kind to technology businesses like Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO). However, there’s a value investing opportunity with CSCO stock as the company’s financial stats are adequate, if not jaw-dropping. Besides, as Cisco undergoes a restructuring, shareholders can collect generous dividends quarter after quarter. Workforce reductions are common this year, especially among American tech