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The recent comments by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell have investors dreaming of potential rate cuts. If you’re looking to deploy some capital in the market, meme stocks could be a promising option. There are several meme stocks worth considering that are poised for significant growth. While some stocks are cheap for a reason, many

Investing in renewable energy stocks has become increasingly attractive in the fight against climate change. With advancements in clean technology and growing support from governments, the renewable energy sector is poised for significant growth.  Key areas of interest within this sector include solar, wind, hydro, and energy storage, all of which have experienced massive growth.

Institutional investors represent the so-called big money that wields significant influence over the stock market. That influence manifests in many ways.  A negative view of institutional investors is that they only care about themselves, not smaller retail investors, and they simply have too much control overall. A more positive take is that institutional investors, with

S&P 500’s robust performance in the first 100 days of 2024 suggests a bullish outlook for the remainder of the year, according to Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) analysts. As markets continue to grind higher, Wall Street analysts are actively issuing analyst upgrades, revisiting their research coverage to update ratings and reflect the optimistic market trends.

The right stock can lead to significant returns in the long run. Buying stocks at bargain prices is very important here: by the time the market catches wind of the explosive growth of these companies, it’s often too late.  To shortlist potential candidates for my list of bargain stocks, I screened the market using the

Human life expectancy has doubled since the 1900s, mostly attributed to advancements in lifestyle, living standards and medicine. Thanks to biotech companies that produce transformative drugs and treatments, we now have the collective ability to combat diseases that used to bring entire nations down. And it’s getting better all the time. So, it’s no surprise

Many computer hardware makers are getting big boosts from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Of course, a huge number of computer chips are needed to create and maintain artificial intelligence (AI). Data centers are playing a huge role in creating and disseminating AI, so many of the leading makers of equipment for data centers are

After the latest round of market jitters, the final few trading sessions of May 2024 certainly seem like some sort of “last call” to “sell in May and go away” before something ominous has a chance to strike. Investor sentiment doesn’t seem nearly as “pumped” as it was when we entered the month, with concern

Some of the most obvious opportunities in the world of investing can be among the most difficult decisions to make. Investors may question whether growth will remain robust. How can they discern whether a given company is “too good to be true” (a value trap), or if something will de-rail a ride that appears to

It’s been a chaotic season of earnings for certain technology companies, many of which had their share prices and expectations coming in way too hot ahead of their big reveals. Undoubtedly, the generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) run-up is alive and well, with GPU demand still as scorching as ever. As mega-cap enterprises fill their

Too often, investors will focus on the banner names in the news, buying stocks that have already received accolades. While running with a winner isn’t a bad strategy, it often misses the bigger opportunities with under-the-radar stocks hidden in plain sight. Looking for under-the-radar stocks that represent a good opportunity without having to run the

Electric vehicle sales are expected to accelerate this year, creating a big opportunity for some of the top EV stocks to buy. We have to remember that 2023 EV sales were strong. U.S. consumers, for example, bought 1.19 million EVs last year, up 46% year-over-year, according to Cox Automotive, as noted by Inside Climate News.

The technology industry has been booming over the past year, and many are looking for semiconductor stocks to buy. Semiconductors have been a standout industry. The benchmark ETF for the semiconductor industry as a whole is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), which has returned 69% in the past year, while the S&P 500 has only returned

If you’re interested in Warren Buffett stocks to buy, there might be a Canadian target in the future. Berkshire Hathaway (NTSE:BRK.B) finally revealed on May 16 that it bought nearly 26 million shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB), a Swiss-based company that provides various types of coverage, including property and casualty and life insurance.  Buffett made it