Energy stocks provide investors with an opportunity to diversify their portfolios. A particularly good time to look for energy stocks to buy is during times of inflation. Rising oil and gas prices allow these stocks to act as a hedge. That dynamic can be seen in the performance of the iShares U.S. Oil & Gas
The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSEARCA:CRUZ) is up by approximately 25% year-over-year, illustrating the robust growth embedded in cruise stocks. However, what goes up must come down, which is why I believe a minor correction in cruise stocks is due. Moreover, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has slipped by more than 3% month-to-date,
Jon Wolfenbarger, a 32-year market veteran warns that despite the seemingly booming U.S. labor market, there are underlying weaknesses that suggest an imminent recession. While the headline numbers show strong job growth and historically low unemployment rates, Wolfenbarger points out that the kind of jobs being added and other economic indicators paint a bleaker picture.
Guilty pleasures are defined as activities, habits, food and more that cause people to feel shame or guilt when they indulge in them, usually due to the fear that they will be judged by others. This means the category could extend to fast food, desserts, extravagant coffees, streaming services, gambling and many types of games.
Machine learning is closely related to artificial intelligence. It is a branch thereof which enables computers to emulate human learning. The scientific field arose in the 1950s but has largely remained non-influential in the stock market until very recently. Artificial intelligence has come to the fore over the past year making machine learning stocks incredibly
Tesla‘s (NASDAQ:TSLA) announcement of cutting 10% of its global workforce shook the electric vehicle (EV) market and EV stocks. Amid softening demand for electric cars, Tesla suffered an 8% drop in deliveries in the first quarter. That was the first time it shipped fewer cars in over a decade. But it means Tesla can’t justify
Travelism | E+ | Getty Images Having a diversified portfolio means you should have some of your money in bonds. The assets can offer not not some protection against market volatility, but also generate income. Yet deciding how to construct the fixed income portion of your portfolio may seem confusing, especially after the bond rout
“Undervalued stocks” is a relative term — for some, it may mean a tech stock in a temporary dip; for others, it means deep value stock analysis involving obscure and esoteric multiples and calculations. These companies blend the best of undervalued stock objectives. While some are less-than-profitable and may not be a value stock by
The demand for infrastructure services will surge as governments around the world prioritize upgrading and expanding essential networks. From transportation and energy to water systems and telecommunications, infrastructure stocks to buy offer promising growth potential for investors. These companies often enjoy stable cash flows, supported by essential services and government contracts. Moreover, advancements in technology
The Biden administration began with a great deal of enthusiasm around renewable energy stocks. Shares of firms in wind, solar, hydrogen and electric vehicles (EVs), among other green sectors, soared on hopes on significant government stimulus. And, for a time, that thesis played out. The Inflation Reduction Act was a landmark piece of legislation that
As we near the second half of 2024, the correction phase points to a powerful upside potential in underrated tech stocks. Last year witnessed an extraordinary boom in technology stocks, soaring to uncharted heights. However, the recent warning signs are becoming too loud to ignore, as evidenced by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which has slid
It took until the 1930s for driver’s licenses to be standardized across the board, instead of just buying a car and driving it. Likewise, it took until the 1970s for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be established, enforcing safety standards and certifications for car manufacturers, a historical precedent that could inform the regulatory
After a momentous rally in tech stocks over the past several months, the market’s now in correction territory. With many of the biggest tech stocks notching higher highs during the first quarter (Q1) of the year, many had predicted a stock market breather. However, the pullback presents an excellent opportunity for investors to hunt for
One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe while generating consistent income is in safe, dividend-paying retirement stocks at 52-week lows. It’s even better if you’re buying into a reputable company that’s paid out dividends for years, and is on sale. Look at American States Water (NYSE:AWR), for example. Over the last few months, the
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has risen dramatically in 2024. That has set the stage for strong performance from the energy sector this year. It also sets the stage for penny oil stocks to rise dramatically as Middle East tensions ratchet higher. The energy sector has been a particularly strong performer
For investors looking at stocks in the Magnificent 7 group, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock could be the best choice in the bunch. A strong player in the AI, cloud, and software markets, Microsoft really provides the durable long-term growth profile most investors are after. Indeed, the company’s recent increased focus on its AI investments are what’s
Investing in cryptocurrency isn’t for everyone. While some digital coins have seen nice profits and there’s a lot to be said with blockchain applications, there are also a lot of issues with the crypto space. That’s why I like to suggest crypto stocks as an alternative. Crypto stocks are a way to invest in cryptocurrencies
Michael Saylor isn’t just the chairman of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), he’s also a well-known cheerleader for Bitcoin (BTC-USD). However, Saylor sold more than 1,000 shares of MicroStrategy stock on March 20. MicroStrategy bills itself as the “world’s first Bitcoin development company.” I’m not quite sure if that’s true, but MicroStrategy could certainly claim to be the
Currently, two major conditions are converging to continue the strong performance of energy stocks in 2024. Chief among high-performance energy stocks are those in the oil sector which currently adhere to geopolitical shifts. Now more than ever, this is driving increased speculation on which global oil stocks to buy. The first factor is the degradation
The stocks discussed below are all flashing various warning signs that alert investors to sell. Each of these three companies has initiated a reverse stock split in the past. Some have initiated several. If you are unfamiliar with how reverse stock spits operate, this a quick explaination. Let’s say you own 10 shares of a