Despite recent fluctuations and concerns, the future of the U.S. economy appears positive. Following the pre-Covid boom, the Covid-induced crash, and a too-hot recovery with rising inflation, the economy is now in a healthier phase. Recent reports indicate that inflation is gradually decreasing, employment is growing, and wages are on the rise, suggesting that the
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High-yielding stocks often fall short on capital appreciation while growth stocks rarely offer dividends. Investors who mix the best traits of each asset will end up with dividend-growth stocks. These assets have several growth catalysts and the means to raise cash flow at a high rate. Investors won’t get the best cash flow now, but
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) surprised the stock market recently by announcing it would pay its first-ever quarterly dividend. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp said the payout will be 50 cents per share, or $2 per share on an annual basis. That works out to a yield of about 0.4% at current prices. It’s not
Have you got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You’re not alone. Most of us have a little extra cash from time to time, and of course, we want to see it grow. If you like risk and you want to turn $1,000 into $1 million, it is always better invest in actual businesses
The stock market has been hitting record highs since the start of 2024. Driven by the technology sector, the Nasdaq has grabbed headlines, and several stocks have hit an all-time high. While it is not possible to time the stock market, pursuing high-growth stocks can help take home significant gains. There is a lot of optimism
February 14 was indeed a great day for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as INTC stock surged 2.5%. The company also laid out some plans to open a chip facility in Ireland with $2 billion in funding for the project. This is central to my INTC stock outlook. The company’s IDM 2.0 transformation progress is evident in the
The S&P 500 keeps hitting new record highs this year. It dipped the other day as new inflation data all but killed the hopes for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in March. Yet consumer confidence is growing the economy won’t crash, which suggests the broad-based index will eventually shrug off the sour price news.
Down 25% so far this year, the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock outlook isn’t fantastic. The company looks to be at the beginning of a long-term decline as the company loses market share amidst growing competition in the electric vehicle space. Tesla was the sole mass producer of fully electric vehicles for over a decade. Tesla sold
For the best meme stocks to buy, it’s all about stocks that have become popular lately with retail traders, and at the same time have attributes that make them worthy of consideration based on fundamentals, not merely hope and hype. Among the most popular stocks among Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets community, a few names fit both criteria.
February means Valentine’s Day and romance. But if you’re stubbornly holding F-rated stocks to sell in your portfolio, you’re just setting yourself up for heartbreak. The stock market is off to a solid start this year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2%, the S&P 500 index up nearly 5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq
Speculative penny stocks have long captured the imagination of investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Now might be a good time to dive into these options. As the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq continue to move higher, the small valuations of these companies make them prime candidates for delivering solid returns. In this article, we delve
It’s funny to think that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was once best known for Windows 95. Today, the company isn’t just a legacy tech business; it’s a top-tier contender in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Truly, the MSFT stock outlook is bright and there are few better picks for 2024, tech-sector or elsewhere. Granted, it may feel like the
Technology companies are one of the stock market segments with the most significant growth and investor attention. The benchmark ETF for the tech sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK). It has $62 billion in assets under management, and the top three companies within the ETF are Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Nvidia
Patience can make you more money than any other factor in the market. Of course, the idea is to stay invested in the right stocks. Granted, current macroeconomic conditions are challenging with sluggish GDP growth and inflationary pressure. However, dig deep enough, and you’ll find some of the most undervalued growth stocks with big potential.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) surprised many investors in 2023 with exceptional gains and financial reports to back them up. The company became a frontrunner in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and still has plenty of runway left. NVDA’s success brought more attention to other semiconductor stocks and firms that specialize in AI. Any hint of a tailwind in
Tensions are rising around the world, which is good news for some of the top defense stocks to buy. There’s an ongoing war in Israel. Drone strikes in Iraq are fanning flames across the Middle East. There’s Ukraine. And then there’s the ongoing U.S. issues with North Korea and China. All of which makes some of
The stock market rally that began in earnest last spring is starting to get frothy. Some stocks are now making parabolic moves and rising at what appear to be unsustainable rates. Speculation in the market appears to have returned, with cryptocurrencies also rising sharply in recent weeks and now at their highest levels in two
In the rapidly evolving tech space, the exertion for innovation often leads to the intersection of quantum theory and corporate strategy. Among quantum stocks, these progressive companies are shaping the future. These entities represent not just opportunities but the edge of technological advancement in quantum computing. From the first one’s diversified portfolio to the second
Can you actually make money with environmental, social and governance (ESG) plays or so-called ethical stocks? Legacy interpretations imply that ethics and profits go together like water and oil. After all, motor racing leagues penalize corner-cutting antics; otherwise, everybody would attempt to secure an advantage. However, it may be a fallacy to assume that business
After running into some February jitters earlier this week, the market may be poised for stronger returns, which then incentivizes the narrative for hidden-gem stocks. For whatever reason, these ideas just simply don’t feature on Wall Street’s radar. However, if I’m reading the tealeaves correctly, they could be due for some serious gains. Now, before