Defense stocks consist of equities investors turn toward during economic or geopolitical tumult. While inflation may be under control and interest rates likely to come down later in the year, geopolitical conflicts continue proliferate. These days there is not only a war in Ukraine, but also one in the Gaza Strip. However, not all of these
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Despite being priced at under $3 per share, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock is one that many investors continue to consider to be overvalued. Some analysts have put forward optimistic target prices projecting significant returns. However, numerous factors suggest Lucid’s downward trajectory is likely to continue. Increased competition in the luxury EV market as well as
Without a doubt, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is a lightning rod on Wall Street. You can love or hate the company, but you can’t just ignore SoFi Technologies. If you’re thinking about dumping your SOFI stock now, though, consider why the share price is down. After considering the facts and the big picture, you might choose to
When Joe Biden assumed power in January 2021, cannabis stocks skyrocketed. The reason was hopes of federal level legalization. With 2024 being an election year, there seems to be renewed excitement related to cannabis stocks. Germany’s Federal Council recently approved the cannabis bill for personal use. This has triggered renewed interest in the sector as
Some value hunters may be tempted to invest in Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock now, but don’t assume it’s a good value. We’re giving Tesla’s stock a “D” grade and warning potential shareholders of potential price declines in 2024. Tesla CEO Elon Musk already provided some warning signals. Musk said vehicle volume growth “may be notably lower” in 2024, adding that
A few months ago most consumers and investors were expecting rate cuts perhaps as early as February or March. Today, it looks like June is the more likely scenario. It is still expected that the Federal Reserve will enact three rate cuts in 2024 but the shift has limited the perception of monetary easing this
Some lithium stocks could definitely surge during the next bull run. It’s said that China essentially controls the spot price of lithium. And this is largely due to the nation’s dominance in lithium refining capacity. Currently, China accounts for nearly 60% of the world’s lithium refining, creating a bottleneck in the global supply chain. While
Though 2024’s rate cut prospects remain somewhat uncertain, with Federal Reserve officials flip-flopping between “higher for longer” and planned drawdowns, preparing your portfolio for the inevitability is still a useful exercise. Remember that investors waiting on the sidelines and keeping cash in expectation of a massive market crash over the past year missed out on
Imagine a market state where many sectors converge, with steel clinking, echoing the flow of oil and the buzz of electronic transactions. Three stocks serve as sentinels. They steer clear of the cliffs of steel manufacturing and into the wide-open spaces of energy exploration and digital finance. Deep into their fundamentals, they were created with
When it comes to dividend-growing stocks, there is never a bad time to buy. These will keep you comfortable during a recession or a pandemic and will also give you tax advantages in case of qualified dividends. Additionally, investing in them promises a mix of capital appreciation and dividend growth, something investors will crave heading
Chip stocks have continued to heat up for investors seeking to benefit from the early stages of the AI race. Undoubtedly, generative AI hit many of us like a tsunami last year, with many of the top semiconductor innovators experiencing a surge in demand for their offerings as many firms looked to jump aboard the
Investors looking for high dividend yields often turn to real estate investment trusts, or REITs. REITs exist virtually entirely to generate income that is then returned to shareholders via dividends. In this way, REITs can be an excellent way to generate passive streams of income. In this article, we’ll look at three high-yield REITs that
Last year was the year of the Magnificent 7 stocks, the seven tech companies that powered the S&P 500 to a 24% gain. So dominant were those seven companies that if you removed them from the equation, the benchmark index would have generated only 8% for the year. That’s because the S&P 500 is a
Last year I interviewed several thought leaders about uranium, and I have to say that I’m a fan from a long-term perspective as the quest for cleaner fuel alternatives intensifies. A single uranium pellet outperforms traditional energy sources in electricity generation. We simply can’t move toward a green future without uranium. Now of course, I
With the automotive industry moving toward sustainability, the electric vehicle market is leading in advancements and investment opportunities. Following this revolutionary period, three prominent entities have surfaced as leaders, propelling a significant increase in revenue and influencing the future of the automobile sector. The first one’s strong growth in car deliveries demonstrates the market’s increasing
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) is defying expectations, surging appreciably post-IPO and retaining its momentum even as options traders prep for next week’s options launch. IPOs tended to stagnate over the past few years, with pandemic-era SPACs assuming the role of investment bankers in bringing companies public. Soon after, higher rates and suppressed stock conditions slowed IPO rates
Despite U.S. markets reaching record highs, some stocks are moving in the opposite direction. Many registered lows for the year in the past week. Analysts also worry that a few tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are primarily driving the market. A rotation into some stocks to buy on the dip can be expected. Often,
Legislation in both the U.S. and overseas encourages the deployment of an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As a result, investors are gravitating toward the best EV charging stocks to buy. We will spotlight three EV charging stocks and make the case for them being the best. The first pick will explore a stock that
When shares of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) began trading under its new ticker on Tuesday, traditional media outlets could hardly understand the stock’s 50% rise. How could a loss-making firm in a cut-throat industry become worth almost $10 billion overnight? Short sellers have also sensed blood. According to Fintel.io, a financial data provider, virtually all available
Last year was a landmark time for concerts, with record-breaking Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours. This year could be another banger for the music industry, with several big names set to tour. Hence, with the entertainment space buzzing with excitement, it’s best to consider exposure to some of the top entertainment stocks to buy. Last