Energy stocks have underperformed the market in 2023 as investors made a pivot to growth in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates. This is likely to reverse in 2024 as markets turn to value in the face of slowing growth. The energy sector has significantly underperformed the market this year amid falling oil and gas
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The economy seems to have entered a “golden” period of strong growth, a solid labor market, rising incomes, falling interest rates, and declining inflation. In this “best-of-all-worlds” environment, consumer discretionary stocks should thrive. That’s because most consumers should feel confident that they will not lose their jobs, while their increasing incomes and easing inflation should
Finding deep value stocks involves pinning down and investing in significantly undervalued companies based on their material worth. In effect, to find deep value stocks, you do research to find something – anything – the market missed and capitalized on the mispricing. The approach, rooted in the principles popularized by the legendary investor Benjamin Graham
This is one of those times when It’s more important to watch what consumers do more than what they say. Despite frustration over “streaming fatigue,” consumers continue to pay for multiple streaming services. A study by Deloitte Insights shows that American households subscribe to an average of four streaming services. That’s why streaming stocks are
If you’re looking to get richer in 2024 and beyond, it would be wise not to stocks that are on sale right now. Buying undervalued long-term stocks is a great investment strategy because it provides access to stocks that are selling below their expected market value. Undervalued long-term stocks can best be described as stocks
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock is down over 16% YTD. Its revenue has consistently been growing in the past 5 years, from $15.45 billion in 2018 to $27.51 billion in 2022, representing a 12.24% 5-YR CAGR. From looking at its income statement, two problems emerge. There has been a slowdown in revenue growth. Revenue growth was 21% in
Like other “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock experienced a rapid rebound this year, gaining 78.8%. Not buying the shares yet doesn’t mean you’ve missed out. Thanks to many factors (only one of which has to do with Amazon’s legacy e-commerce segment), there may be room for an outsized level of revenue, earnings, and
What we saw in our animated cartoons or sci-fi movies is no longer fiction. Drone delivery is here, and the future is more present than we ever thought. Technology has advanced incredibly and these drones are supported by artificial intelligence and many other tools. There are companies using these tools and developing them as well.
Investors should pay special attention to battery stocks as 2023 winds down. Shares of companies that produce battery cells, batteries themselves, and the metals used therein have had a tough run of it lately. It’s absolutely fair to characterize their current performance as being in the doldrums. In other words, there’s a contrarian opportunity afoot.
“Agriculture technology is designed to let…farmers grow more food using less pesticides, energy, water, and resources, enhancing farm yields,” consulting firm Deloitte has reported. Of course, producing more food while using fewer resources and less potentially harmful pesticides is great for farmers, consumers, and the environment. This backdrop has led to this list of agri-tech
Looking for auto part stocks to add to your portfolio in 2024? The automotive sector has been experiencing several challenges these past years due to the boom of electric vehicles. This, coupled with last year’s disruptions in the supply chain, makes the sector operate with increased difficulty. Indeed, the surge in demand has trickled down
Unlike developed markets, most emerging markets are thriving, reporting a higher GDP growth rate. The increase of their middle-class population and rapid industrialization have accelerated development and improved living standards. Due to these trends, emerging market stocks can outperform over the long term. Well-positioned emerging market stocks will benefit from economic growth in their respective
No matter what the circumstances, renewable energy stocks offer tremendous relevance. Basically, that’s where the political and ideological winds are directing the money toward. Even better, a possible pivot in monetary policy could finally shine a positive light on the sector after a brutal outing throughout 2023. Let’s back up for a moment. According to
While inflation may have been the theme of 2022, disinflation could be the defining label for the outgoing year, thus warranting a closer examination of stocks to buy for lower interest rates. To be sure, you want to be careful about betting too heavily on the monetary policy pivot. We just don’t know for sure
In the market rally after the pandemic driven crash, EV stocks were hot favorites. There were stories with ambitious growth plans like Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) that saw valuations go through the roof. However, as the markets moved from euphoria to fundamentals, several EV stocks plummeted. Of course, the industry has immense potential through the decade,
Penny stocks are a trading bet. They are favored by investors looking for some quick returns in a short time-frame who aren’t risk-averse. For comparison, blue-chip stocks and high-quality growth stocks that are preferred for the long-term portfolio. I largely agree with this idea, but there are some millionaire-maker penny stocks that are worth holding
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for savvy investors. So, as automation expands, top robotics stocks have emerged as a captivating opportunity in the technological investment landscape. The robotics market, already on an impressive upward trajectory, is projected to reach a remarkable $37.37 billion this year. Looking
The United States leads globally in the healthcare sector, with its innovative healthcare stocks drawing attention from an impressive $4.3 trillion in spending. As the American Medical Association highlights, this expenditure equals nearly $13,000 per person, contributing 18.3% to the nation’s GDP. This level of investment showcases its commitment to health and underscores its role
The market almost always rewards growth stocks through a higher valuation. These companies usually have strong momentum behind them, and investors tend to be very bullish on their prospects. However, over the past three years or so, the market hasn’t been quite as enthusiastic about all growth stocks. Many high-flying names have been left behind
Drones are becoming very widely used in wars and will likely play a significant role in delivering packages for e-commerce companies over the longer term. In Ukraine and Gaza, drones are being deployed on a large scale. Both Ukraine and Russia have frequently used drones to attack each other. For example, Ukraine is attaching bombs