You don’t have to make big bets to retire early. Investors cannot control total stock returns, but an overemphasis on this factor can result in investors either getting super lucky or ending up extremely disappointed. This notion has led us to create out list of blue chip stocks on sale. The optimal approach is to
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Investors are getting another education on volatility. It’s been a white-knuckle roller coaster ride since the pandemic hit. Stocks crashed, then soared, then crashed again. Then for most of this year, the market roared higher, only to pull back again. Particularly during down markets, investors turn to dividend aristocrats to buy. That’s because stocks that
Most stocks are down on the year and the major United States indices are endanger of giving up the gains they achieved this past spring as we progress through the fourth quarter of 2023. With the exception of a handful of technology stocks tied to artificial intelligence and a couple of pharmaceutical companies that have
While the innovation sphere experienced a dramatic rise in attention, the fear of holding the bag might lead more investors to consider the (possible) virtue of targeting de-risked tech stocks. That’s a euphemism I picked up somewhere. In English, this means these securities suffered massive body blows in the market. Ordinarily, you should avoid crimson-stained
Dividends have been a significant contributor to total shareholder returns. According to S&P Global, they have contributed about a third of the S&P 500’s total return since 1926. Dividend stocks also pay cash that can be a reliable supplement to your income. If you want to boost your passive income stream, dividend stocks are a
George Soros, the seasoned billionaire known for his audacious bet against the British pound in the early ’90s, remains influential in the investment world. With a track record that spans decades, Soros’s talent for identifying standout investments is legendary. As we approach 2024, the anticipation around George Soros stocks intensifies, with investors worldwide keen to
Stock predictions by AI (artificial intelligence) are becoming more popular with investors. More actively managed ETFs are launching driven by AI. Three examples are QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF (NYSEARCA:AMOM), AI Powered Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:AIEQ) and BTD Capital ETF (NYSE:DIP). I recently discussed DIP. The ETF uses artificial intelligence to exploit dips in a
The stock market has entered a correction. The S&P 500 has slipped 10% from its prior highs, falling back to levels last seen in May. And other parts of the market, such as small-cap stocks, look even worse. There are many reasons for the selling, including inflation, interest rates and mounting geopolitical tensions. However, a
It is undeniable that the world is shifting to electric vehicles. Major automakers have substantially ramped up their production, with certain companies even doubling their annual output. It’s prime time to invest in the best EV stocks now, because, in the future, almost every driver will be behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Without
Picking growth stocks for the next 10 years is not easy, because the stock market changes seemingly every second. Still, some growth companies can be trusted for a long period, and they have the potential to increase your future wealth significantly. As the stock market is back on track after a turbulent few years and
Does it feel like something is amiss in financial markets? Like something big is coming, but you don’t know what? If so, we think your hunch is right. Something big is coming to Wall Street. And the world’s most powerful people and companies are betting the farm on it. So, what’s on the horizon? A
While 2023 was a year of relative outperformance for equities, select high-growth stocks saw their growth slow due to uncertainties like recession fears and higher interest rates. That said, there are many who believe the outlook for 2024 appears promising, as inflation eases and the economy strengthens. Amidst uncertainty about interest rates and recession risks,
In today’s investing climate, the allure of low-beta stocks stands out amidst the prevailing volatility. With central banks considering hikes in interest rates and rising oil prices, portfolios filled with high-volatility positions could see sharper declines than the S&P 500 index during downturns. This environment can lead investors to adopt a defensive stance or even
When it comes to extremely speculative, low-priced securities, you need to exercise extreme caution, even if they’re labeled as the best penny stocks to buy. Consider this term as euphemism for don’t buy these incredibly risky ideas unless you perform extensive due diligence. And as always, you never want to wager more than you can
On the surface level, the concept of buying retail stocks seems ludicrous. With both borrowing costs and inflation remaining stubbornly high, now’s the time to save money, not spend it. Yet as the revenge travel phenomenon demonstrated, pent-up demand represents a powerful catalyst. When Americans are denied certain activities, they’ll bounce back twice as hard
The crypto winter that has plagued the markets for the past year appears to finally be thawing. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and other major cryptocurrencies have seen substantial rallies in recent weeks, sparking optimism that the bear market may be ending. One stock that stands to benefit tremendously from this changing crypto environment is Block (NYSE:SQ). Block
At the beginning of October, Bankrate.com published a list of the five most valuable tech giants. They were all trillion-dollar companies. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the list with a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion. As the month progressed, Apple’s market cap dropped by about $70 billion, while the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index lost more than 4.5%.
Quantum computing stocks represent an industry that has been around for a while. The field leverages quantum mechanics at subatomic scales and is being applied to boost computing speeds. Quantum computing has, in the past few years, begun to get more and more attention. The sector really heated up during the pandemic pre-quantitative tightening. It
As the broad market experiences a correction, because of uncertainty over interest rates, now may not seem like a time to cycle heavily in tech stocks, particularly those of the speculative growth variety, but there are tech stocks to watch out there. With the Federal Reserve continuing to suggest that it will keep interest rates
The concept of electric air taxis, or eVTOLs, transitioning from science fiction to reality is advancing as battery technology improves. The critical question is whether a profitable industry can emerge from their production. Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is a pioneer in the electric vertical takeoff and landing sector, poised to reshape future transportation with a strong