Cocoa prices have surged to record highs, with bad weather impacting crops. This would imply margin compression for chocolate companies and it’s not surprising that chocolate stocks are relatively depressed. This near-term headwind is a good opportunity to accumulate some undervalued stocks. An important point to note is that the top chocolate stocks also offer
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With the retail sector undergoing an artificial intelligence (AI) facelift, these retailers are poised for massive gains from a generative AI boost. These forward-thinking entities are harnessing the power of AI to redefine sector norms, enhance customer interactions, streamline inventory management and optimize supply chains. This shift marks a critical turning point in the collection
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) started the current artificial intelligence boom. Its name alone can bring up smaller AI companies. Investors witnessed this firsthand as AI stocks within Nvidia’s portfolio skyrocketed. The logic for investors was simple. The company must be a solid pick if Nvidia invests in an AI stock. While investors should do more research into those
Billionaires reach high net worths by putting their capital to use. They invest in stocks, real estate and other assets that can achieve higher returns than savings accounts. These investors have more time to research stocks or hire someone to make the decisions for them. However, you don’t have to be a billionaire to pick
I recently authored a few penny stock articles for InvestorPlace after discovering numerous overlooked investment opportunities. However, my past research was deep value-oriented, leading me to author another piece on growth penny stocks. This article focuses on growth-orientated penny stocks, with a particular emphasis on disruptive companies. I ensured my picks possess portfolio diversification benefits
What can you do when a “Magnificent Seven” company briefly falls out of favor? In the case of Google and YouTube parent company, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), the right response may be to buy and/or hold some GOOG stock shares. After all, a misstep doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for Google and Alphabet. As we’ll
In the stock markets, fortunes rise and fall on the tide of hype and advancements, with the tech sector impacted the most. As the world is in the middle of a decade, the stage is set for the listed tech titans to emerge as veritable champions. They are reshaping entire industries and verticals and leading
As the election year heats up, the search for 10X stocks for a Biden win intensifies amidst the closely contested race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The current political climate injects a level of unpredictability into the markets, which significantly complicates capitalizing on trends and making investment choices. If the Democrats secure another term,
When looking for tattered stocks to buy for gains, I often cover under-the-radar stocks. However, sometimes the best deals are hiding in plain sight – you just have to be willing to take a contrarian view when others are fearful. We saw this scenario play out in mid-2022. Many investors clung onto expensive defensive stocks,
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) has become the first electric vehicle (EV) maker in China to turn a profit, sending its stock price higher in recent weeks. This will undoubtedly have LI stock investors feeling bullish. LI stock is up nearly 10% year to date, outpacing nearly every other EV maker in China or the rest of
Analysts are optimistic about the U.S. economy, expecting a 2% GDP expansion this year due to strong growth in late 2023 and a resilient labor market in January. The positive outlook, driven by robust consumer spending and minimal signs of a private sector slowdown, suggests a delay in Federal Reserve interest rate cuts until later
If there’s one thing I’ve learned about retail do-it-yourself investors, they love to hear about Wall Street whispers. These are upgrades or new coverage of stocks by analysts with a buy rating. Nothing moves the markets quite like the prognostications of sell-side analysts. The challenge in tracking analysts’ moves is that they are human, which
There are some stocks to buy for a recession that should be on every investors’ radar. It doesn’t matter whether you are bearish or bullish on the economy in general. Owning shares in these stocks can significantly improve the stability and safety of your portfolio, acting as a reliable anchor that can weather the strongest
In late February, Wendy’s management team surprised both customers and investors with a clarification. The fast-food chain announced wrote to CNN that “Wendy’s will not implement surge pricing, which is the practice of raising prices when demand is highest. […] It was never our plan to raise prices when customers are visiting us the most.”
Successful investor Mario Gabelli attained billionaire status primarily by investing his and his client’s money. He became well-known in the 1980s for making successful picks in media and telecom sectors, and was named Morningstar’s “Portfolio Manager of the Year” in 1997 and received the “Money Manager of the Year” award from Institutional Investor in 2011.
We all know the frustration of seeing certain stocks fail to deliver satisfactory results in today’s market environment. That has been the case with many stocks that aren’t SaaS/AI. However, I see an opportunity for us to buy up shares of these under-the-radar under-$10 stocks before they climb higher. Investor focus right now is solidly
While making investments, efforts for wealth often resemble strategic gaming; here, picking the right stocks can significantly influence one’s financial reach. Amidst the vast options, three stocks are the catalysts for transforming fortunes. The triumvirate of potential millionaire makers—these three companies—stand at the nexus of opportunity, armed with solid performances and strategic market leads. Their
While value stocks are plentiful in the market, they are often undervalued for a reason. Discerning an undervalued stock from a value trap requires some heavy lifting. Today’s best bargain stocks to buy fall in the former camp and are solid portfolio additions. “Price is what you pay, value is what you get,” Warren Buffet
Tech stocks have been on a tear for the past 15 months. That was especially apparent throughout 2023 when the tech heavy Nasdaq increased by 43%, presenting opportunities in underpriced tech stocks to buy. The reasons for the phenomenal performance includes the emergence of artificial intelligence, for one. Generative AI burst onto the scene and continues
The renewable energy sector is one of the most promising industries with a market size valued at $1.09 trillion in 2023 and expected to reach $2.45 trillion by 2032. As the global consciousness for climate change has increased over the last decade, the industry has been continuously growing with major subsidies from the government. The