As Biden winds down his first term, he and his administration are introducing a slew of new electric vehicle (EV) policies to make the market more accessible and, possibly, reinvigorate slumping sales as car buyers increasingly cycle back toward conventional car offerings. Last year, EV sales dropped more than 70% as consumers considered their high
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Investors don’t have to look for small-cap stocks to realize significant gains. Going the familiar route and choosing mega-cap stocks for stability can lead to steady returns over the long run. This strategy has worked for many years. A small number of mega-cap stocks are driving the stock market higher. Mega caps are corporations that
Many companies benefitting tremendously from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. But so far, only a relatively small number of stocks, such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Super Micro (NASDAQ:SMCI), have received a sizable boost from the trend. In a note to investors earlier this month, Goldman Sachs predicted that three groups of stocks would
Gold prices continued reaching all-time highs. The record on March 22 was attributed to the aftermath of the Fed’s recent policy decision. Financial markets anticipate interest rates will decline throughout the year, exerting typical upward pressure on gold prices. Several additional factors contribute to the expectation that gold prices will continue rising. Some of those
Sustained growth and prosperity: Isn’t that what everyone wants? The answer is generally a resounding ‘yes’ whether it applies to human beings or the stock market. Yet, it isn’t always that easy to identify clear cut winners five years into the future. So, identifying stocks primed for growth and prosperity through 2030 in 2024 can
Created 128 years ago, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has long been the bellwether indicator of the health and direction of the United States economy. Originally comprised of just 12 industrial stocks, it carried a starting point of 40.94. Thus, investors must grab these stocks poised for unbeatable returns. Although it’s been many years since the
Some of the best cannabis stocks to buy could be in for a breakthrough in the second-quarter of 2024. Germany recently green-lit cannabis for personal use, and the potential Joe Biden re-election in the U.S. presidential election could spur robust growth across the sector. When he assumed power in 2021, cannabis stocks took off to
Investors are often told to follow the money. Right now, you may think that means artificial intelligence stocks, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Many of those stocks carry Buy or Strong Buy ratings. But if you’re a growth-oriented investor with a slightly longer time horizon, it could be time to consider some strong buy space
As supply issues and scalping made purchasing the last console generation difficult for consumers, manufacturers have begun looking for alternatives. With rising costs around semiconductors for processing units, the pricing of consoles could become prohibitive for the average consumer. Thus, the significant expansion of 5G networks and cloud computing data centers has led to the
Sarah Wolfe As Tiffany Mane read a personal finance book during her train ride to work, a woman sitting near her acknowledged that she, too, knew of the author. Shortly after, several bystanders began inquiring into its contents. Mane was reading “Financial Feminist” by Tori Dunlap. The late-2022 release is one piece of the Her
It’s tempting to chase after the next big biotech breakthrough or speculate on businesses burning cash like there’s no tomorrow. However, that’s usually a fast track to disappointment – and a much lighter wallet. Instead, I believe the road to turning $50,000 into a cool $1 million is paved with high-quality, financially sound businesses. Betting
February retail sales rose 0.6% from the previous month, despite higher consumer prices, indicating positive consumer sentiment. In addition, the Federal Reserve signaled plans to cut interest rates three times in 2024, potentially leaving consumers with more disposable income. Plus, the strong job market and rising wages are also supporting consumer spending. Despite these signs,
This year’s ongoing stock market strength is sending growth stocks surging again, but don’t discard defensive stock selections. The music may stop soon, and you don’t want to be the one left holding the bag. The Fed remains in a holding pattern, even if analysts read dovish sentiment in Powell’s remarks, and the yield curve
“A rising tide lifts all ships.” It’s a simple yet stark reminder of investors’ tendency to overestimate the market’s value when things look green. Case in point: the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is pulling a lot of companies up, and there’s a creeping concern about super-high valuations leading to a strong pullback or, worse, an
The world revolves around money. People use it as a medium of exchange to buy goods and services. Various middlemen make money from financial transactions, and other companies offer resources that can improve your finances. These corporations fit within the fintech umbrella. Stocks in this industry often have millions of customers who use their loans,
It’s been about a week since CEO Jensen Huang packed a who’s who of the tech world into a stadium in San Jose. Huang was there to unveil the latest chips from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) code named Blackwell. Those chips are widely expected to improve on the company’s already dominant h100 chips. The announcement should benefit
The healthcare industry is experiencing extraordinary rapid terrain evolution as advancement meets necessity. Investors are focusing on disruptive businesses during this wave of change. These companies have the potential to transform the industry and provide exceptional returns. The edge of innovation and technology transcends the limits of traditional care, making healthcare more than just a
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) stock is a global social media company founded in 2005, that provides an online platform for people to discuss various topics. RDDT stock went public last week at a share price of $47, which increased by 30% to $59.8 just this Monday. Reddit’s IPO is a move to allow a company to raise
Graphics chip and CPU designer Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has had a tough several days. The chipmaker’s share price has fallen nearly 10% in the past week. Most recently, China’s government announced a ban on Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and AMD chips from government computers, fanning flames to the “tech war” between the United States and
Wall Street just can’t keep up with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. As soon as analysts raise their price target on the artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker, it blows past through their threshold on its way to new highs. Always playing catch up, Wall Street then raises their targets again. In March alone, 15 analysts raised their target