As the market heads into the dog days of summer, investors may be putting their portfolios on autopilot and waiting to get direction in the Fall. That may be fine for some stocks. But if you own basic materials stocks, you should take one more look before holding through the summer. While there are some
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Selecting an ideal retirement stock is complex due to factors like tax structure, age, risk tolerance, and preferences. Diversified portfolios across industries with strong past performance and future potential are key. Dividends offer income and growth through reinvestment. Adjusting portfolios over time is common, but these three retirement stocks are suitable for a long-term strategy.
Many investors aim to achieve passive income for comfortable retirements. This requires careful planning and financial discipline. One strategy is to invest in dependable dividend-paying stocks that have a history of stability and consistent payouts. Of course, not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have dividend yields that are unsustainable. Others simply lack the
Lithium stocks are under pressure in 2023, and the reason is simple — supply and demand. As a way of meeting the anticipated need of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, miners flooded the market with lithium in 2022 and early 2023. That put investors on the hunt for cheap lithium stocks. But demand for EVs, particularly
Once Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as CEO in 2021, I went from being an INTC stock bear to an Intel bull. After watching INTC stock flail for two decades with marketing in the lead, I liked seeing an engineer back in charge. Even better was his vision, to make Intel a chip maker
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers to learn from data and experience without explicit programming. The potential of language-based AI, as exhibited through innovative breakthroughs such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made machine learning stocks among the hottest investments in 2023. The technology has also garnered attention for its
When it comes to building a portfolio with resilience and growth potential, the mantra to buy long-term stocks continues to resonate with seasoned investors. The art of looking beyond short-term turbulence requires identifying stocks for long-term wealth, which may feel akin to navigating a labyrinth. The secret lies in discerning companies with solid foundations or
Utilities that generate the electricity we need in our daily lives are necessary. Whether the electricity is developed from traditional methods of burning fossil fuels or renewable sources such as wind, water, and sunlight, utilities serve a critically important purpose in communities around the world. But this does not mean that utilities make good investments.
Tracey Ryniec and David Bartosiak, Stock Strategists at Zacks Investment Research, discuss oil giant BP (BP). It recently announced another 4,000 job cuts in addition to the 4,000 cuts it did in 2015. BP: http://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/BP?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: http://stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZacksResearch Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZacksInvestmentResearch
We’re at an interesting point in the market cycle. On the one hand, we’ve seen a really strong performance from the NASDAQ so far this year. While mega-cap tech stocks have powered a bulk of that move, high-growth stocks have shown quite a bit of momentum lately. It’s important for the market rally to broaden
The world of penny stocks is rife with potential pitfalls to avoid. Many firms trading at those prices are manipulated by actors with bad intent. Financial information can be difficult to source, and that which you can find is sometimes difficult to trust. Even if you find a surefire company to purchase, liquidity issues can
Considering the increasing vulnerability of our online activity, snapping up cheap cybersecurity stocks can be a wise move for investors. We use computers, smartphones and other devices to communicate with people online, stay up to date on the latest information and find things to do. Although these devices give us many opportunities and choices, it
This week, special counsel Jack Smith brought four charges against Donald Trump. The indictment against the former U.S. president alleges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election, severely undermining the electoral process. For the first time in our nation’s history, we are preparing to put a former president on trial for attacking the
Income investors should focus on stocks that pay solid yields but also those that have sustainable payouts and strong business models. The Dividend Kings are an excellent place to look for stocks with sustainable dividends, as they have raised their dividends each year for more than 50 consecutive years. The following three Dividend Kings have
An interesting phenomenon has occurred when it comes to autonomous driving. About five years ago, when the technology was far from ready to be widely deployed, there was great excitement about it. After it turned out that autonomous driving was only a distant dream, the Street lost interest in the technology. And now, when autonomous
After more than a year at sub-$10 per share prices, including a brief trip to penny stock territory, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares are back in the double-digits. Chalk this all up to a well-received earnings late last month for SOFI stock. However, almost as quickly as they spiked back into the low-teens, shares in this
This week, the seemingly unstoppable stock market rally hit some speed bumps. Now, though, it seems like those hiccups are already in the rearview mirror. And it’s time for stocks to rally again. The bullish inflection point came this morning with July’s job market report. The data broadly underscored that we’re in a “Goldilocks” situation.
What will the rest of 2023 look like for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN)? Will it bring positive surprises or only disappointment? Now is not the time to throw in the towel on MULN stock, as Mullen Automotive and its majority-owned commercial vehicle business have good news to share. For one thing, Mullen
Financial traders have been buzzing about electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) lately. RIVN stock ran fast in June and July, so is it a good time to start a share position now? I’d recommend caution and patience, even if you expect Rivian to thrive in the long run. Not long ago, Louis Navellier expressed
Amazon workers sort packages for delivery in New York, July 12, 2022. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Amazon — The e-commerce giant surged 10% after delivering a massive profit beat and positive guidance. Amazon’s cloud and ad businesses also reported better-than-expected