The future of electric vehicles (EVs) is starting to sift out the winners and losers. That means you need to be careful when you choose companies in which to invest. That’s particularly true when it comes to EV penny stocks. These are stocks that are trading for $5 or less. A low price isn’t
Morningstar.com believes that the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) is one of the better ETFs for dividend-focused investors. It stands to reason that if you’re interested in dividend stocks to buy, SCHD is an excellent source of ideas. The ETF tracks the performance of the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, a collection of
There are some retirement stocks to sell in May this year. As we enter the second quarter, it’s a good time to reassess your retirement portfolio and make strategic adjustments. Certain stocks that may have once seemed like stable investments can become liabilities. It’s essential to ensure that your retirement portfolio is not only diversified
For a consistently cynical take, it’s difficult to ignore the viability of oil stocks to watch. In particular, the hydrocarbon sector cooled off, only to spike back up as tensions in the Middle East flared again. It’s becoming macabre clockwork. According to a Bloomberg report, oil benchmarks popped higher following an attack on a Greek-managed
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.
Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are taking over the Chinese auto market. During the first half of April, such vehicles accounted for over 50% of all automobiles sold there. Many companies within the space are also moving quickly into the European market. Chinese automakers’ generally low-cost structures and many years of experience with developing EVs
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
A couple of weeks ago, there was significant activity (particularly in media coverage) regarding the seeming resurgence of meme stocks. The classics of the meme mania, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and GameStop (NYSE:GME), rocketed higher. However, nearly as quickly as excitement for meme stocks regained momentum, the fervor seems to be fading again. Yet this does
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
The latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes outlined delayed interest rate cuts. These are an effort to clamp down on inflation, noting “fewer cuts this year than previously thought.” This translates to elevated borrowing costs and increased living costs, a fertile ground for reduced profit margins. In such an economic climate, identifying stocks to
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