Third quarter earnings season has gotten underway and we have already seen the good, the bad and the ugly from corporate America. While it’s still early days, clear winners and losers have emerged with their Q3 prints. FactSet reports that, with only 17% of companies in the benchmark S&P 500 index having reported their Q3
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There used to be a time when consumer staples stocks were considered indestructible. That was especially true during recessions. However, we aren’t currently in one, so the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) is 20% behind year-to-date relative to the S&P 500 and 34% over the past five years. The question for investors is
It’s no secret that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is in the crosshairs of regulators on more than one continent. Furthermore, META stock hasn’t broken through $400 yet, even though this should have happened by now. Just hang in there, though, as Meta Platforms won’t let you down if you just stay in the trade. I understand
Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to grow a retirement account. Compounding interest and reinvesting dividends into strong, financially secure companies can lead to an extensive and comprehensive investment portfolio around retirement if investors start dividend investing as early as possible. Every year of investing, especially at a young age, can lead
Elon Musk is under fire again. This time, it’s due to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) itself, and shareholders are facing quite the heat as the stock has tumbled almost 20% from its October peak. However, even lifelong Tesla bulls agree this time is different. That’s because Elon Musk’s handling of the recent earnings call was very pessimistic
While the experts may be putting on a smile ahead of possible economic challenges, investors should be prepared with quality stocks with strong cash flow. Sure, we’re all hoping for a soft landing. However, with mass layoffs still occurring and consumer sentiment and consumer sentiment in the dumps compared to pre-pandemic levels, it’s time to
As circumstances sit right now, the concept of high-risk, high-reward retail stocks likely favors the bears more so than the contrarian bulls. Let’s be real: while the Federal Reserve has attacked inflation with aggressive interest rate hikes, consumer prices remain stubbornly high. So long as that’s the case, investing in the discretionary retail space will
With Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) slow-walking the production of its Cybertruck and Rivian’s (NASDAQ:RIVN) deliveries zooming higher, RIVN stock is poised to jump. Its launch of a more affordable SUV and gross margin increases are also likely to help the start-up long term. Additionally, Rivian’s EVs have generally received excellent reviews. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has widely deployed its
If I’m looking to outperform the market over time, I’m usually going to buy growth stocks. While value stocks have a place in any portfolio, growth stocks are the ones that keep the returns rolling in. Usually, companies represented by growth stocks are innovative and quickly adapt to changing times. By being involved in some
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is one of the top growth stocks most investors either own (directly or via an index fund) or wish they had owned in recent years. This is a company that’s made impressive advancements in AI technology and is at the forefront of other high-growth businesses. Of course, the company’s core Google search business
When Hollywood writers went on strike it took a bite out of some entertainment stocks, but with a deal in place, these are safe stocks to buy now. The streaming space lost a lot of its shine over the past few weeks as the months long strike put a stop to many of the series
2023 has been a significantly better year as compared to 2022. However, several stocks have slipped amid the growing uncertainties and high-interest rates. The first half of the year was strong but the recent pullback has brought a solid opportunity to invest in some of the biggest stocks in the industry. It has led to
Biotechnology is the source of some of our strongest and growing revolutions. Gene technology allows us to cure incurable diseases and make miracles happen with living organisms. Immunotherapies promise targeted treatment without harmful side effects. And more and more, we are understanding the deep structure of cancers, allowing us to develop treatments that promise a
Although we’re far removed from the financial sector crisis, many investors understandably feel shaky about bank stocks to buy. According to a CNN report at the end of May this year, the lingering effects of the calamity have not been fully extinguished. It’s just that we’re distracted with other concerns, meaning we could see another
While energy stocks as a broader market segment have been rather inconsistent this year, over the long run, demand should turn decisively in the positive direction. It really comes down to simple math. Fundamentally, while many developed nations incur slowing population growth, on a nominal basis, the U.S. will still absorb a significant number of
With the innovation sector moving at full speed, it’s time for investors to consider the best tech stocks to buy now but not necessarily for the reason you might assume. Yes, the exchange-traded fund Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) has easily outperformed the benchmark SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) over the past five
Navigating the ever-evolving investment landscape can be a daunting task, especially with buzzwords like “Web3 stocks” making headlines. These stocks represent the next frontier in the digital realm, leveraging the power of decentralized platforms to reshape industries and consumer experiences. In this new era, opportunities abound, but so do risks. On one hand, there’s undeniable
Defense stocks are back in the spotlight amid rising global geopolitical tensions. The war in Russia and Ukraine was a testament to the rapidly evolving economic and political instability. Even as the economy faces many challenges, global aerospace and defense spending will continue to rise YOY. Several conflicts have emerged, including the recent Israel-Hamas war, leading
At 93, Warren Buffett is now worth $116.2 billion. That’s because he’s been very careful with what he invests in. He always made sure he understood the nuts and bolts of a company before buying. He also made sure that what he was buying had ignored value, which makes the following Warren Buffett stocks strong
The current business model of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is clear. For those who own the stock, it’s not good news. SoFi is a regional bank. SoFi is an unusual regional bank in that it’s not doing commercial real estate or business loans and has no branches. Instead, think of it as operating in a