The High Dividend Yield Vanguard ETF (NYSEARCA:VYM) has surged by more than 6% month-over-month, suggesting that dividend stocks are regaining traction. Intuitively speaking, the resurgence does make sense as a pending interest rate pivot may initiate more confidence among dividend investors. I say this because stocks with high dividend payout ratios usually suffer during high interest rate environments.
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We all rely on technology to carry out everyday functions, like communicating, workin, and driving. However, have you ever wondered what powers our technology today? It turns out, all of the power lies within a tiny little device, called a semiconductor. These power the things we rely on daily. As a result, there’s definitely a
After many, if not most, growth stocks tumbled over the last two and a half years, I can certainly understand why investors would want to include many safe stocks in their portfolios. Further, a majority of the Magnificent Seven stocks are quite high at this point, so buying and holding them entails significant amounts of
Starting out as an investor can be intimidating. As legendary investor Warren Buffett put it, there are two important rules to follow: One, don’t lose money. And two, remember rule number one. Of course, this is easier said than done, especially with hundreds of stocks to choose from. Often times, one can be left with
Cybersecurity has been around for several years and will continue to be one of the fastest growing sectors. In addition to strong demand, these products command high margins. That’s why it’s time for investors to leave room for cybersecurity stocks in their portfolio. Recent growth has been spurred by the emergence of artificial intelligence
Blue chip stocks are generally a strong investment for any stage of the economic cycle and tend to take advantage of overarching trends. That remains as true today as it was yesterday and will be tomorrow. Today’s economy is marked by a lot of unsteadiness. Prices and inflation continue to be high but appear to be
While we’re not in a bull market, certain value penny stocks show potential for 5x or 10x returns in the next five years, assuming forecasted business catalysts unfold. If we’re focusing on promising early-stage businesses, the long-term outlook is optimistic. Discussing penny stocks with a 12-month return potential of 100% may seem conservative, considering the
About wealth creation, the playbook of millionaires is shrouded in secrecy, revealing tantalizing glimpses into their investment strategies. Picture this: behind the closed doors of financial fortresses, a select few are unleashing a different game, navigating millionaire stocks with precision and insight. The article dives into the heart of the first one, discovering a company
Rapper Snoop Dogg announced on Nov. 17 that he was giving up smoking cannabis. Cannabis stocks fell on the news. “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time,” Newsweek reported Snoop Dogg’s comments from X and Instagram. As anyone who’s followed cannabis
The primary argument for a labor market rebound is that the recession of 2023 hasn’t emerged as planned. In typical fashion, many economists and market analysts are simply kicking the can down the road and calling for a recession sometime in 2024. Like a broken clock, they may be right. Who knows? Right now, the
Over the past year, consumers have shifted their spending preferences from goods to services. After a two-year slump due to the pandemic, travel has rebounded strongly and is approaching pre-pandemic levels. This shift has benefited top-rated stocks in the travel industry. After solid air travel growth in 2022, consumers have continued to splurge on travel
Some of the hottest opportunities can be found in biotech stocks. Look at gene editing companies, like CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), for example. Since the start of November, CRSP ran from about $40 to $70.60 on a favorable US FDA advisory panel review of its sickle cell treatment. Now, as it nears its Dec. 8 PDUFA date it could
Wall Street is keeping an eye on issues like high inflation, high interest rates, and softening consumer demand. And at the same time, the sell-side community is focusing on the future, when it comes to deciding what are the top-rated fintech stocks. During the stock market downturn of 2022, some financial technology stocks experienced heavy
I’ve been guilty over the last several years of creating an us versus them situation regarding Advance Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). While I’m partial to the latter, owning AMD stock is not wrong. Not by a long shot. InvestorPlace contributor Dana Blankenhorn recently discussed why he still owns AMD. He pointed out that
Low-price stocks gain attention as a small corpus can create a diversified portfolio. A bonus is if the stock offers a healthy dividend. The focus of this column is on under-$10 stocks that are worth holding for the next 24 to 36 months for high total returns. An important point is that low-price stocks do
Despite the recent pullback, the electric vehicle industry is growing globally. Several companies are trying to own a piece of this market, and while Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is already a leader, several others are trying to grab the top spot. This has led to those article on the top EV stocks to buy. It is expected
According to the World Food Program, the world faces a hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions. To put things into perspective, 345 million people globally face acute food insecurity in 2023. This demands action from the government, private, and household sectors. It’s also clear that the food shortage and uncertain weather conditions will cause significant food
With the Black Friday shopping frenzy starting to die down, it might seem like an inopportune time to hunt for payment processing stocks to buy. But the growth story for digital payments worldwide is much larger than a single weekend. This year, the global digital payments market is expected to reach over $100 billion. From
This month’s OpenAI drama has largely come and gone, but OpenAI management will feel the repercussions for a while. Just weeks before the boardroom coup and subsequent Reverse Uno, OpenAI management was juggling options to let employees cash out shares in a move valued at more than $80 billion. The tender seems as though it’s
The top tech stocks are always a point of contention among investors. Some prefer sticking with reliable companies like the Magnificent 7, while others decry the same for being grossly overvalued. Others point to micro and small-cap stocks as the best moves to capture long-term upside. Others call that gambling. Ultimately, a well-rounded portfolio of