Ahead of potentially troubled waters, investors ought to consider the wisdom – and the great bargain – behind undervalued Warren Buffett stocks. Now’s also a good time to consider aligning with the Oracle of Omaha, as the underlying Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B) conglomerate recently updated its holdings via a 13F filing, per CNBC. Primarily, what investors
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At first glance, the instinct to target safe stocks for a bear market seems a bit too cautious. After all, a CBS News report earlier this year mentioned that the pessimism is finally over. And at the time, surveyed investors saw better days ahead. Well, that narrative has changed. In late September, investors were far
While 2023 has been a difficult year to navigate, certain stock winners should continue to dominate when the calendar turns to January. To be sure, it’s always good to do a health checkup of your portfolio and consider rotating in and out of particular entities. However, the below enterprises could still do well on autopilot.
Quantum computing stocks are picking up steam. This development is amid some recent scientific breakthroughs in the technology. Quantum computing is set to revolutionize our understanding of the world and transform industries from finance to healthcare. The good news is that quantum computing stocks trade at relative bargains compared to their long-term potential. Furthermore, some
Defense spending is booming, but defense stocks haven’t yet caught up to the industry-wide tailwinds. Short-term budget uncertainty likely drives defense stocks’ slow growth relative to wider markets. Although a June Congressional agreement saw $886 billion set as 2024’s defense spending allowance, the deal isn’t yet confirmed as the legislative branch battles over peripheral matters
Global renewable energy investments are accelerating at a stellar pace. The International Energy Agency estimates that renewable energy addition will swell by 107GW in 2023, which is the largest absolute increase ever. I expect positive industry tailwinds to sustain as governments globally are pushing for cleaner source of energy. It’s therefore a good time to
Barron’s recently published an article discussing the promise of small-cap funds heading into 2024. The rationale behind the thinking is that it’s possible any recession next year will be a small one. Small and micro-cap stocks do poorly in extended recessions. It’s hard to know what’s going to happen next week, let alone next year.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock trounced Wall Street’s expectations in the third quarter. Moviegoers hit the theaters in droves as Barbie and Oppenheimer wowed audiences. AMC attendance was up 38% from the year-ago period pushing revenue to $1.4 billion. That was 45% above last year and nearly 12% better than Wall Street’s expectation of $1.3 billion.
The stock market’s rebound is offering plenty of bargains for investors hunting for value. When the market declined for three consecutive months from August to October, investors saw stock prices and valuations pushed down. Also, the gains seen in the market this year have been concentrated in a handful of mega-cap technology stocks. Most of
The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market is slowing, but demand remains upbeat elsewhere around the world. That means EV batteries have a strong tailwind at their back. China ended EV subsidies last year, which analysts thought would kill the market. Instead, China reported record EV sales in October. Local governments continued supporting the industry, which
In the tumultuous sea of the stock market, navigating waves of uncertainty often demands a keen eye for resilient investment opportunities. Amid market dips and fluctuations, strategic choices can be the life raft that keeps portfolios afloat. From tech innovators showcasing diversified market traction to entertainment giants leveraging strategic partnerships, each company embodies strengths that
Looking for undervalued tech stocks to buy now? At first, it might seem challenging as the Nasdaq Composite keeps sprinting toward new highs. There is no shortage of tech and growth companies selling at inflated P/E multiples today. But, for bargain hunters, there are some real opportunities in the tech stock space. You just have to know
While the market is rebounding in November, with the S&P 500 up more than 5%, many great stocks continue to be battered and bruised. This mostly has to do with earnings reports. Companies that post better-than-expected financial results and offer bullish guidance are seeing their share prices soar, while companies that disappoint are seeing their
Once the post-COVID boom faded, many high-flying tech stocks plummeted, potentially creating opportunities for growth investors looking to position their portfolios for substantial gains. In my view, select beaten-down tech companies appear primed for massive upside if bought before the impending recovery. Of course, timing the bottom involves substantial risk, given the ongoing market turbulence.
Some of Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) critics might claim that Alphabet is still playing catch-up in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) arms race. Yet, GOOG stock investors shouldn’t worry too much. Alphabet is relentlessly pushing the gen-AI envelope with new and upgraded products on a global scale. Like it or not, generative AI is
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has been under quite the spell in recent weeks. However, a turnaround seems to have started as more investors realize the long-term potential with this industry-leading EV giant. Of course, we must address the elephant in the room first. Elon Musk’s latest earnings call was not the best for Tesla shareholders. To
Investing directly in real estate properties requires a large amount of capital and many other resources that most average investors cannot access. But, for investors looking to gain exposure to the real estate market and the many benefits of real estate investing, REITs (real estate investment trusts) are the way to go. They offer investors
High-yield dividend stocks offer good returns with lower risk compared to growth stocks, providing a less stressful financial journey into retirement. While no dividend stock is risk-free, investors can seek established companies or those with competitive advantages for consistent dividend payments. Beyond providing a steady income stream, they showcase the potential of compounding returns, shielding
While there are many ways to generate significant returns in the market, one of the safest approaches is to invest in dividend stocks. Of course, you can earn income through bonds and savings accounts, too. But reinvesting dividends over time can lead to much greater compounding and wealth creation. Right now, some dividend stocks may
Blue-chip stocks are the crème de la crème of the market. Not only are they the safest, but they’ve stood the test of time in good times and bad. They all have proven business models, strong track records, sales, reputations and oftentimes, dividends to boot. Better, most will (likely) never go out of business because