Chasing yield when investing is a dangerous game. The highest-yielding stocks often have problems that cause their prices to fall and their yields to soar. But you can still find excellent stocks with ultra-high yields that are excellent companies to own. Research by Wellington Management looked at dividend stocks over 92 years between 1930 and
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The Magnificent Seven stocks continue to generate a fair amount of ink in the media. And for good reason. The seven mega-cap tech stocks were responsible for nearly two-thirds of the benchmark S&P 500 index’s 24% gain in 2023. Six of the seven stocks can be found among the 10 largest companies in the world
What are the defining features of millionaire-maker stocks? First, they must be fast-growing companies exceeding their industry’s growth, supporting stock outperformance. Second, their growth must be backed by secular tailwinds enabling multi-year growth. In the current investment landscape, different industries will originate several millionaire-maker stocks. For example, the cybersecurity threat environment has dramatically changed due
With spring right around the corner, homebuyers anticipate a busy season fueled by potential economic boosts, including anticipated interest rate cuts. People might also shift focus to house hunting, which almost every American looks forward to because prices might be more discounted at this time of the year. Real estate agents suggest Super Bowl weekend
If you’re looking for Wall Street’s favorite cannabis stocks, you’re most likely to find them amongst the holdings of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:MSOS), the largest U.S.-listed cannabis exchange traded fund (ETF). MSOS is an actively managed ETF with just under $1 billion in net assets. Its net assets are more than four
The pairing of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics may invoke sci-fi imagery, but the two technologies intertwine to maximize the tech industry’s potential. As automation expands across various industries, from agriculture to defense, the combination of AI and robotics could provide a $36.78 billion market by 2030 market. Thus, companies pursuing this venture are classified
Small cap stocks like those discussed below tend to receive much less attention than their large cap competitors. Shares, which boast a market capitalization between $250 million and $2 billion, remain relatively small. The largest stocks including Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are valued into the trillions. It’s no surprise then that they receive the
Numbers frequently take center stage in the stock market’s maze. However, every figure has a story of strategy, ingenuity, and resiliency behind it. Here are the qualitative subtleties that characterize the success tales of three often overlooked stocks. Start with the first one, a digital trailblazer with millions of fans thanks to its array of
Finding undervalued stocks in today’s market can be like searching for a needle in a haystack. With stocks regularly hitting new highs, it seems everything has already been bid up to nosebleed valuations. Determining a stock’s fair value requires art as much as science – and predicting the unpredictable whims of Mr. Market is a
Japanese bank Mizuho recently issued a note on consumer stocks that’s mostly in-line with my own positive view on the sector. Specifically, the bank is upbeat on consumer names because of “The underpinnings of healthy employment and real wage growth.” Moreover, Mizuho noted that multiple measures of consumer spending have been improving. Indeed, U.S. retail
Sports-minded investors may be getting ready to watch their favorite team play in the “Big Dance” which is March Madness. But there are some stocks making investors dance for madness of a different kind. Investors who own Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) know that madness refers to the booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI). Since the words Chat
In the clamor of the stock market, where massive companies frequently make the news, is the lesser-known but intriguing world of penny stocks. Three penny stocks stand out among the many as possible game changers. The first stock, an industry mainstay, has steadily strengthened its position, paying close attention to risk management procedures and credit
Stocks are at the mercy of many factors, and often, prices are just a poor earnings report or a negative headline away from a significant drop. There are times when nobody has any way of preparing. In many instances, however, early signs of trouble creep in. Sensible investors can identify potential issues from declining financial
With the meteoric rise of the mega-cap tech titans, it’s all too easy to stick with the market’s biggest behemoths. As the stock market becomes more concentrated in the larger-cap names (it’s become incredibly top-heavy over the past year, perhaps too top-heavy), many investors may miss out on the potential of some of the less-crowded,
March 20 is the first day of spring. Not only does the spring equinox usher in longer days, it also signals the start of the 162-game Major League baseball season. It makes me think of which sports stocks to buy and sports stocks to sell before the upcoming summer season. These companies benefit from our
With the stock markets consistently printing new record highs, it is prudent to consider whether it’s time to jump ship on some stocks surging too high, too fast. This is a logical line of inquiry, given the strong rise since marking a bottom back in October. The benchmark S&P 500 index has seen its price-to-earnings
Flying car stocks can mint millionaires. The eVTOL industry is at an interesting point, with several companies headed for commercialization in the next 12 to 24 months. Early-movers will have an advantage in an industry that holds promise for the coming decades. In the last few quarters, flying car stocks have been relatively subdued. However,
Commercial real estate is in dire straits. Skeptics don’t have to look further than “The Monthly Dividend Company,” Realty Income (NYSE:O), a perennial favorite among income and REIT investors for proof. Shares in the top commercial real estate stock are down more than 11% since Jan. 1st with limited upside in sight. The reasons run
Within the investment world, one area shines brightly – the area of developing tech stocks. This future, home to three companies that are more than just enterprises and represent the pinnacle of innovation-driven success, is more than just a fantasy. The first one, with its strong financial foundation, proves one can be resilient in an
It’s safe to say the stock market is on fire right now, with multiple indices hitting record highs recently. However, with interest rates still up and inflation rates showing signs of stickiness, it’s best to be slightly cautious. Moreover, some of the biggest names in the investing punditry have discussed how current trends swing into