In a recent CNBC appearance, Ritholtz Wealth Management co-founder and CEO, Josh Brown, noted that he begins every week by examining momentum stock data. Brown, whose investment advisory firm manages over $4 billion in assets, has been very successful. Retail investors could certainly profit a great deal by emulating his methods. While momentum stocks often
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The strategy of picking the Dogs (or highest-yielders) of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in any given year is certainly not a formula for achieving market-beating results. This is known as the Dogs of the Dow strategy. Indeed, Mr. Market has marked down many a handful of the Dow plays for some pretty legitimate reasons.
For nearly a year now, all eyes have been glued to the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks. These superstar companies have delivered tremendous returns, attracting copious amounts of investment dollars. Since the S&P 500 weighting is based on market capitalization, even more money has flowed into these high-flyers. While they’ve taken a small breather over the past
In February, economist David Rosenberg opined that there’s an 85% chance that the U.S. economy will enter recession in 2024. Of course, there are opposing views with many economists talking about the possibility of a soft landing. However, it’s relatively clear that expansionary monetary policies might be needed to avoid a hard landing. Possibly, there
Investing in the top stocks to buy can lead to long-term value and get you closer to your financial goals. However, investors must pinpoint these types of stocks from the thousands of publicly traded corporations. It’s also difficult to pick top seeds that will remain top seeds. Many stocks that thrived during the pandemic have
Recent inflationary pressures aside, the U.S. economy shows resilience and potential growth. The addition of 275,000 jobs in February has left many economists and policymakers cautiously optimistic about our economic outlook. The quantum computing sector stands to benefit from this optimism, as it has a projected CAGR of 48.1%, reaching $6.5 billion by 2028, showing
The case for streaming stocks in 2024 may be summed up by the expression that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Millions of Americans have cut the cord only to find themselves with multiple streaming subscriptions to get a lot of content, much of which they don’t want to watch. In order
If data centers are powering AI’s future, mined lithium will power the EV and tech sectors, which rely on mobility. Over a 5-year period, lithium prices have reached their lowest level since August 2021. For the year, lithium price went down 66.77% amid subdued EV demand, leaving behind undervalued lithium stocks. BMI’s research predicts that
There are some promising finance stocks for investors to pick up in March this year. I think that falling interest rates, which are predicted to happen throughout 2024 and 2025, will be a good thing for these companies. This could stimulate the growth of mortgages and breathe new life into the economy. Then, this could
In the dynamic market, certain stocks emerge as titans. They are disrupting traditional markets and hold meteoric growth potential. Among these market disruptors, there are three high contenders. Each represents a distinct sector: health care, consumer discretionary, and information technology. Yet, each company shares a common thread of expansion and strategic edge. As the investment
Wagering on mid-cap stocks can potentially unlock investment treasures typically overlooked in the bustling market. Nestled between the giants and the upstarts, these stocks, with market capitalizations in the $2 billion to $10 billion range, offer a unique blend of growth potential and stability. The SPDR S&P Midcap 400 ETF Trust was up a healthy
There are some robotic surgery stocks for investors to buy in March this year. The growth of robotic-assisted surgery has been driven by its potential benefits, such as smaller incisions, reduced pain and scarring, quicker recovery times, and improved clinical outcomes. I think that investing in robotic surgery stocks is an underrated thematic choice for
For the last 18 months, finding undervalued travel stocks has been difficult. Despite concerns about a recession, consumers have been remarkably resilient and continue to prioritize spending on travel over accumulating things. The February 2024 Jobs report did nothing to dampen the travel surge narrative. The report showed that the travel and leisure sector
The athleisure segment has had mixed fortunes. While highfliers such as Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) continue to post amazing growth, other players have stumbled. Today, there are several undervalued athleisure stocks to consider. Broadly, the athleisure segment has been a growing category for several reasons. First, the work-from-home trend catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic has been a
The month of March has a reputation for being among the more volatile ones for the stock market. The NCAA basketball tournament known as March Madness also occurs during the month. In turn, some associate that madness with tumult in the markets. That has investors curious about what will happen to Dow stocks this month. Whether
Semiconductor stocks are attracting attention this year as artificial intelligence (AI) adoption leads to a mushrooming growth in the demand for chips. The sector’s success will have significant implications on the U.S. economy due to the ubiquitous demand for microprocessors. Furthermore, the sector is anticipated to grow in 2024 as supply chain problems are resolved
Along with electric vehicles, investors see renewable energy stocks as an industry with the largest future potential. But after a tough couple of years in 2022 and 2023, renewable stocks have fallen out of favor. Renewable energy companies are among the hardest hit by global macroeconomic factors like high-interest rates. But with rates appearing to
While the broader market has had its ups and downs over the past year, someone forgot to give that memo to the red-hot nuclear energy sector. The Global X Uranium ETF (URA) is up more than 54% since March 2023. The Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM) is up nearly 65%. And U.S.-based uranium miner Uranium
Biotech stocks are not for investors with a low-risk tolerance. This sector has stocks that are either considered blue-chip names or pre-revenue lotto tickets. It is also one of the most important sectors that produce treatments and drugs for the betterment of mankind. Investing in biotech stocks can be risky since the clinical results of
With the stock market trading around record highs, we have compiled three top stocks for long-term investors. Despite concerns regarding potential macroeconomic headwinds and global geopolitical instability, the bullish market sentiment continues on Wall Street. Generative AI’s disruptive potential and a wave of strong corporate earnings are fueling this optimism. The S&P 500 index is