Investors should not get overly excited about President Biden’s decision to reclassify marijuana. The potential move toward becoming a less dangerous schedule 3 drug is lengthy and will not result in cannabis becoming federally legal. That has important implications in relation to access to financing for cannabis firms among other things. This has led to
Global stocks are surging. The MSCI ACWI Index, which encompasses both developed and emerging markets, reached another all-time high, continuing its record-breaking streak. This milestone is part of a broader trend in global equity markets, with 14 out of the world’s 20 largest stock exchanges recently setting new records. In contrast to this general market
“Safety first” should be the credo of every dividend collector. Otherwise, you could end up losing money even if you’re collecting quarterly distributions. Sure, it may be tempting to invest in HP (NYSE:HPQ) in a quest for high yield. However, after learning more about HP and the market in which it operates, you’ll probably decide to
In an effort to protect American workers and businesses from China’s unfair trade practices, the Biden China tariffs consist of increases in tariff rates for a slew of Chinese-made goods. Those include electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells and steel. In fact, this could provide a boon for U.S. manufacturers of these products. In turn, respective
There should be nothing special about stocks at a 52-week high. Obviously the milestone indicates business has been good and likely will be better in the future. The market is signaling confidence the stock will continue to outperform. And studies suggest that thinking may be right. One said “that nearness to the 52-week high is
Typically, blue-chip stocks in your portfolio can be counted on to be reliable, long-term investments. But times can turn, even for the most well-known stocks in the market. When even top companies get into a rut and lose their way, it’s time to clear your portfolio of blue-chip stocks to sell. There are compelling reasons
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft to power the next generation of AI-powered personal computers. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both companies. It also opens up a vast array of opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI world. The collaboration will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform known for its
It’s 2021 all over again, apparently. Global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), along with video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME), are back in the spotlight. Before anyone gives in to the temptation to go bandwagon-jumping with AMC stock, I strongly recommend taking a few deep breaths and considering the worst-case scenarios. Expect significant capital losses regardless of your position
Previously, we encouraged investors to consider a $200 share-price target for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The buyers maintained control and Alphabet stock moved higher, making it a good call. Today, we’re giving the stock a “B” grade and remaining confident in Alphabet stock. At the same time, we’re striving to be fair and balanced. As we’ll discuss
Finding long-term stocks to buy in today’s market isn’t easy. Many of the best blue chips, like Target (NYSE:TGT), suffer from inflation concerns and reduced consumer spending, sending shares spiraling and creating uncertain futures. On the other hand, mega-cap tech companies riding high on artificial exuberance may be amid a bubble rivaling the Dot-Com era
The Nasdaq 100 keeps hitting new all-time highs. No longer just a handful of stocks are driving the index higher, this is a broad-based rally. Nearly three-quarters of the index’s components show positive returns this year, though a few Magnificent Seven stocks are doing their part. Not surprisingly, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) leads the way as of
It’s time to jump back into EV charging stocks to buy. At the moment, electric vehicle sales are outpacing the growth of EV charging stations. In 2023, U.S. consumers bought about 1.2 million EVs, which accounted for about seven percent of total new car sales, says The Washington Post. Unfortunately, there’s just not enough spots to
Wall Street investors are looking for cheap stocks to buy before the summer holiday period. Despite the rally we have witnessed so far in the year, risks like increased market volatility and uncertainty over economic factors still persist. Geopolitical tensions and the upcoming presidential election in November also add to the difficulty of finding hidden
Imagine you could go back in time to find last decade’s long-term stocks to buy. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) returned nearly 20,000% growth since 2014. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) returned just under 1,000% each. If you could fast-forward another 10 years, what long-term stocks top 2034’s list of best-performing stocks? While not guaranteed, these stocks will
“Sell in May and go away” is a common adage in investing. It’s based on the historical pattern of stocks underperforming from May to October when investors tend to stay on the sidelines. While timing the market is sketchy work at best, following the herd might be the best option for some investors. All that’s
Across the board, this earnings season has been particularly strong. Because of the hype about all things artificial intelligence (AI), this is especially true for powerhouse AI firms like Nvidia (NVDA). The titan just reported its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday and absolutely smashed investor expectations. In fact, as Forbes’ Derek Saul noted, “This was Nvidia’s
With Q1 earnings behind most electric vehicle (EV) companies, it is time to reassess the market and investor positioning, identifying promising EV stocks to buy. The latest market growth forecast by BloombergNEF remains positive. This holds true despite the high entry cost and EV saturation in China. North American EV sales are forecast to grow
With many market strategists turning slightly bullish amid this bull market, investors may wonder if there’s still any deep value left for the rest of us. Undoubtedly, not all companies have pulled their fair share of weight in the 2024 market surge. Some investors may have ditched the lagging stocks for some hotter names, some
Within the clean energy economy, hydrogen is increasingly a major source of decarbonization. It’s not surprising that hydrogen stocks to buy have been in the limelight. As the global hydrogen economy grows, some of the best companies are in a position to create massive value. The global hydrogen market was valued at $222.4 billion in
Value stocks give investors a margin of safety from market turbulence. These stocks can continue to gain value, and some even have the potential to outperform the stock market. However, most value investors prioritize positive returns and cash flow over crushing the stock market. Granted, it’s still possible to generate meaningful returns with value stocks.