Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has deals with both private businesses and government entities. The company is a redoubtable force in cyber-defense but also enhanced its products/services with artificial intelligence technology. As we look into the new year for long-term picks, Palantir Technologies is a high-conviction tech company and PLTR stock earns a confident “B” grade. This doesn’t
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The future of the US economy holds the potential for significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, innovation and evolving global dynamics. Investments in sectors like semiconductors are likely to play pivotal roles, fostering economic growth and job creation. The industry’s market value is predicted to increase to $1 trillion by 2030. We recommend jumping on
The transportation sector is poised to have multiple, positive catalysts in 2024. Although the economy is slowing, the economic expansion will probably continue. Interest rates are poised to drop this year, which could simulate large purchases, such vehicles. Also importantly, travel trends remain quite strong. AND, many companies in the transportation sector will receive a
The metaverse is here to stay, and no matter how difficult it is for companies to adapt it or make it usable, it is a tool that will contribute to our future and technology. Companies are developing incredible things and working tirelessly for the metaverse, here you have these three best metaverse stocks to take
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is off to a difficult start in 2024 with several analysts downgrading the stock and news that the Justice Department is preparing an antitrust lawsuit against the iPhone maker. However, investors would be foolish to bet against AAPL stock. Long-term, the stock is still a safe bet. Multiple Downgrades As recently as Dec.
After hitting new all-time highs in 2023, the S&P 500 is off to a slower start this year. The broad-based index is down 1.5% in the first week of trading. The first jobs report of the new year showed strong gains, which could cause the Federal Reserve to stand firm on the high interest rates
Stable assets are underrated as many investors look for stocks that will crush the market. A big rally in 2023 has caused many growth investors to forget the lessons of a painful 2022. While these past few years have helped investors understand the benefits of a long-term approach rather than folding when it gets tough,
Machine learning is transforming sectors including healthcare and transportation, offering lucrative opportunities in the best machine learning stocks. However, investors should approach cautiously, as not all stocks in this sector ensure returns. Discernment is key, as many firms claim advanced machine learning needs more solid business models or definitive applications. Moreover, this sector branches into
One very promising and innovative area of technology is robotics. Finding the best robotics stocks is not only a stroke of luck for savvy investors looking to exploit this highly-growing industry. It is an adventure into world automation and artificial intelligence. These organizations are pioneering the use of advanced robotic technology in transforming various industries
This year, the best penny stocks may have their day in the sun. A buffet of companies to research and buy stock in is available to investors. But, not all of them are created equal. However, improving fundamentals are expected raise the best penny stocks. With that backdrop in mind, let’s explore some names that
When I think about sleeper stocks, my mind goes to fictional character Freddy Krueger. Stay with me for a second. As you may know from the film series, “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” the protagonists of this horror franchise cannot afford to fall asleep. I’m not going to get into it here but bad things
While passive income offers an important cog in your portfolio, the enterprises that provide mostly do so on a quarterly basis, thus drawing intrigue for monthly dividend stocks. As the name suggests, these companies pay out every month as opposed to every three months. That has obvious advantages to the investor. Primarily, if you depend
It’s an obvious risk factor: overlooked small-cap stocks offer tremendous upside potential but in exchange for the likelihood of severe volatility. Imagine you’re a couch potato but you want to get fit as part of your new year’s resolution. You can make significant gains with relatively little effort because you’re starting from a low baseline.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sometimes fragile nature of the American healthcare system. Many people had to delay elective surgeries and forego other treatments for an extended period. Others were scared of going to a clinic for fear of exposure to the virus. This crisis showed us the value of telehealth stocks. Thanks to the
When it comes to investing in equities, buying stocks that are benefiting a great deal from current trends and those poised for a significant lift from future trends is a very good approach to take. After all, as we saw from the performances of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) during last year’s artificial intelligence (AI)
2023 was dominated by the Magnificent Seven stocks, which has left investors wondering how much higher mega-cap stocks can go. Investors worry that growth is nearing a peak or perhaps reversing. That is just one of the reasons that small cap stocks look particularly strong at the moment. Beyond that, small cap stocks are known
Last year, even the best EV charging stocks have not been wealth creators. On the other hand, factors like cash burn and competition have translated into weakness in EV charging stocks. However, there is no doubt the best part of growth is still to come. I, therefore, consider the EV charging infrastructure a big investment
The space race is real and is part of our daily life as humanity. More and more companies are participating in this sector by creating spacecraft, engines, software, and technology, among many other things. Understanding that the aerospace sector is one pumping out jobs and attracting investment dollars today, you could line up your portfolio
Let’s face it – not everyone wants to research individual stocks. That’s why index-tracking exchange traded funds can be so useful. Among the most popular ETFs is the Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), which includes some of the best-known names in technology. Is QQQ stock right for you, though? It probably deserves a place in
As the saying goes, good things come in small packages. That goes for stocks, too. Small-cap stocks tend to outperform larger ones over time. It tends to follow periods of underperformance, and then the small caps surge in value and dominate. We may be at such an inflection point. While the S&P 600 index of small-cap stocks