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U.S. inflation hasn’t gotten down to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target – not even close. Indeed, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has described the path to 2% inflation as “sometimes bumpy.” However, the inflationary bumps could actually benefit Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and add to the bullish argument for Walmart stock. Walmart’s management shutdown its health care

Penny stocks are classified as stocks that trade for less than $5 and are typically some of the riskiest stocks on the market. Many deserve their extremely low valuations, and investors avoid them as a result. However, some rare finds are worth watching. These three penny stocks offer some of the cheapest stocks with the

Looking ahead, the future of the U.S. economy appears promising as recent inflation data suggests some stabilization. In April, the CPI rose by 0.3%, slightly below expectations, but increased by 3.4% in 12 months, in line with forecasts. This moderation in inflation has sparked optimism in financial markets, with stock futures rising and treasury yields

Following the so-called “smart money” is often a wise strategy for retail investors. Most individual investors fail to outperform the broader market over the long-run. While most institutional investors also struggle to beat the market, their failure rate is lower. Thus, many such investors are less likely to suffer significant losses when investing in stocks.

Almost everyone knows that automation is going to be a very big trend over the coming decades. The AI revolution is just getting started. But it’s clear this transition toward an AI-driven future has begun in a much different way than many thought. People expected blue-collar jobs to be replaced first by AI, and almost

On May 16, the Dow hit the 40,000 milestone after an excellent earnings report from Walmart (NYSE:WMT). Given the ongoing economic strength and technical momentum, adding some market exposure with cheap Dow stocks is warranted. Indeed, the macro and fundamental backdrop for stocks is very healthy. On the macro front, the April inflation report came

Cheap OTC penny stocks (those that trade on the Over-the-Counter exchange) have the potential to provide game-changing returns, or break your portfolio. These are some of the most high-risk, high-reward investments you can make. The potential for colossal gains is undoubtedly alluring, but it’s a double-edged sword. These stocks typically trade with very low volume,

On May 16, Wolfe Research announced its tactical decision to move off Nividia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and onto Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock to benefit from AI.  No one is more pro-Nvidia than I am. I’ve been in its corner for several years, calling CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang “America’s Most Influential CEO,” in September 2021.   Huang

For income investors, the only thing that’s better than a quarterly dividend payment is a monthly dividend payment. And that consistency of a regular, frequent payout makes monthly dividend stocks so appealing. Companies that offer a monthly dividend aren’t as common as the quarterly dividend companies. While there are hundreds of dividend stocks, only a

The Nasdaq 100 presents a compelling investment opportunity for several reasons. Firstly, it features a roster of top global brands, encompassing influential companies that dominate various sectors like technology and consumer discretionary, making their products and services integral to our daily lives. Its members are at the forefront of innovation, leading advancements in critical domains

When mortgage rates started to increase rapidly in the middle of 2022, the real estate market ground to a halt. Then, prices started to drop. Now, current median sales price for existing homes is still 5% lower than at the market’s height in May 2022. In March 2024, sales decreased year-over-year (YOY) in all regions

Which renewable energy stocks to buy has been a wild ride for investors over the last few years. Back in 2021, these stocks surged to irrational valuations. This was due in part to exuberant investing in other sectors like electric vehicles. Since then, renewable energy stocks have largely been beaten up. Why? The stock valuations

Layoffs are becoming more common, especially in big tech. Elon Musk has been in the spotlight for laying people off at his companies, including laying off 80% of the Twitter staff. Despite the massive layoffs, X continues to run smoothly, and it seems as if other tech leaders paid attention. Tech corporations previously known for

Whether consumer, tech, financial or healthcare, blue chip companies instill investor confidence based on their long-standing profitability and growth. This translates to greater resilience during market downturns as they can tap into deep capital pools and solid credit positions. However, this also means blue-chip stocks have lesser potential for appreciation due to greater market cap

Many investors buy and hold tech stocks for growth. And why not? Companies in the sector have been outperforming the S&P 500 for as long as I can remember. Some top names are even doing the heavy lifting for the broad market, as evidenced by the tech bull run of 2023. Smart investors jump in

The third iteration of the internet, or Web3 as it’s commonly known, is already upon us. For a market that’s expected to reach a valuation of $177.58 billion by 2033, there’s plenty for investors to be excited about in the brave new Web3 frontier, but what does it mean for Wall Street?  While the term