Why does everyone love investing in fintech companies? It’s probably because most of us can see how flawed the traditional finance system is. With fintech platforms, we can carry out any banking or investing directly online without paying exorbitant fees from a big bank. They also allow us exposure to alternative financial assets like cryptocurrencies
With Advanced Micro Devices‘ (NASDAQ:AMD) competition getting steeper on multiple fronts and the valuation of AMD stock rather elevated, I recommend selling the shares at this point. Also likely to weigh on the stock going forward are China’s harsh restrictions on the use of its chips. Finally, there are multiple signs that the Street is
The best transportation stocks to buy may help value investors get back on the high road, even if there are a few road bumps and potholes. Undoubtedly, it’s tough for those who appreciate simple, easy-to-understand businesses to top some of the firms helping America move things from A to B and back. Whether we’re talking
Following analyst upgrades on Wall Street can provide investors valuable insights into the most promising stocks. This approach sharpens the investment edge and highlights opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked in the current volatility. Positive endorsements by brokers are regarded as powerful catalysts for stock prices, often leading to increased investor buying interest. Understanding the
Financial services companies offer many essential products and services that help people stay on top of their budgets, acquire assets and achieve long-term goals. The demand for these services won’t go away, and research from Fortune Business Insights suggests high growth is here to stay. According to the research, the global fintech market is expected
Today, we discuss three of the best robotics stocks to buy for long-term growth. The influence of robotics is no longer confined to the realm of science fiction. From manufacturing and logistics to MedTech and even our homes, robotics is already transforming our everyday lives. In addition, it is revolutionizing numerous industries, from performing complex
The stage has been set for the world to transition into a green energy environment. Global economies have already taken steps to shift to clean energy. Nations are gearing up to meet ambitious climate change targets to address the need to reduce carbon footprint and emissions, making investors start hunting for renewable energy stocks to
One of the most tried and true strategies for creating a small fortune in the stock market is through dividend investing. That is the primary benefit of investing in the tobacco stocks that will be discussed below. Each comes with an attached dividend yielding substantial income. That income, reinvested over time, silently creates small fortunes.
The oil market continues to look for direction. After running up above $85 a barrel to start the year, West Texas Intermediate crude oil, the American standard, is back below $80 as tensions in the Middle East ease and on growing signs that the U.S. economy is slowing. At the same time, a warmer than
Blue-chip stocks all have common denominators that set them apart from other, lesser stocks. They tend to be big, successful businesses that consumers and investors hold in high regard. Their financial statements are typically exemplary, indicating a level of consistency and stability that can allow shareholders to sleep soundly. Look over the higher-end market caps
Oil prices continue to be volatile and hard to predict, which is why finding undervalued energy stocks can be hard, too. After rising steadily for most of March and April, crude prices just suffered their biggest weekly decline in three months as tensions in the Middle East ratchet down and global demand softens. Brent crude
Depending on where you look, there has been quite a tough crowd of investors to please this earnings season. Indeed, some companies still managed to blow away the numbers. But many firms ran into a road bump, with softer guidance causing investors to sell, even as the quarterly numbers came in just fine (or even
You’ve surely heard the adage, “sell in May and go away.” While this investing trope is popular for investors who believe that the summer season is commonly a down time for stocks, it doesn’t hold true for the best stocks in the market. Buying A-rated stocks for May makes a lot of sense for several
Following a monumental run year or so, the stock market is now in a cooling-off period. Consequently, tech stocks that drove the market to record gains have dipped, creating an excellent entry point for investors. Valuations in cybersecurity are down, making it an opportune time for investors to load up on the best cybersecurity stocks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, an index of 30 blue-chip stocks meant to act as a bellwether for the American economy, has been moving in fits and starts this year. So far in 2024, the index is up a ho-hum 3%. As is often the case, the Dow 30 is lagging behind the other two
My view is that expansionary monetary policy in the second half of 2024 is likely to be a major catalyst for a broad-based market rally. It’s therefore a good time to accumulate high-quality growth stocks. At the same time, risk taking investors can consider exposure to undervalued penny stocks that can potentially go ballistic. While
Healthcare is a basic human need that can withstand economic downturns. Indeed, this important endeavor receives a huge amount of funds in developed countries globally and the West in particular. Roughly $8.3 trillion annually is devoted to global healthcare, and nearly 50% of that amount is spent in the U.S. Moreover, healthcare spending is increasing
The stock market is off to a washing machine kind of start for 2024, with gains and lulls that keep investors guessing. In this type of market, it’s equally important to identify not only the best stocks to buy, but F-rated stock picks to avoid a summer slump. The benchmark Dow Jones Industrial Average is
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock continues to decline, making it the worst performer in the S&P 500 index this year. Since January, INTC stock has fallen nearly 40%, placing it at the bottom of 503 companies listed in the benchmark S&P index. Today, the share price of Intel is 35% lower than where it was in 2019.
Whether you’re a staunch environmentalist or an electric vehicle enthusiast, the current state of the lithium industry is concerning. That’s because the lithium commodity’s dreadful impact on landscapes and its lackluster performance. For investors, lithium was not always the most exciting play, after all, it supported the steady smartphone and rechargeable battery industry. Yet, in