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Most entertainment stocks are considered better investments than AMC (NYSE:AMC)—well, duh! We’re talking about a stock that lost over 90% of its value last year and over 97% in the past decade. Additionally, it continues to deplete its cash reserves while grappling with a debt burden that pushes it close to bankruptcy. However, AMC is

Everyone knows today’s top semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), which often attract the bulk of investor attention and capital. However, lesser-known top semiconductor stocks are lurking in the market, ready to skyrocket as artificial intelligence and machine learning tech evolve and trends accelerate. To find these overlooked

Wall Street is eagerly awaiting the long-anticipated pivot from the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening cycle. While no one can pinpoint the exact timing of such a shift, the Fed has signaled three rate cuts this year. However, recent inflation data have cast doubt on whether we’ll see any easing at all in 2024. Personally, I believe at least one

If you want to own high-quality ETFs, a recent article from Morningstar.com suggested you should avoid dividend-focused funds.   Larry Swedroe discussed why dividends are an inefficient way to return capital to shareholders. The veteran investing expert concluded that a focus on dividends is not likely to add value. Quality might.  “The bottom line is that

When the largest American bank, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), starts investing into a new sector, investors should take note. As of January, the bank secured $300 million in the quantum computing startup Quantinuum. The private company, now valued at around $5 billion, is considered one of the top quantum computing stocks. Relying on superposition and entanglement,

Lower economic sentiment and mixed earnings mean many disappointed investors — but, for just as many, it means an opportunity to find tech stocks to buy on the dip. After surging in recent months, the market was widely due for a correction. We may be seeing that correction now, as top names drop post-earnings and

Keep an eye on hydrogen stocks to buy on the dip. For one, according to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, as noted by E&E News, the “Treasury Department would come out with a final rule shortly referring to guidance for companies to obtain new hydrogen tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.” Two, the hydrogen industry is arguing that

There are some multibagger hydrogen stocks that investors should have on their radars. Investing in companies involved in the hydrogen industry could potentially offer significant growth opportunities for investors. The shift towards clean energy and the increasing demand for sustainable solutions are driving factors. These could propel the hydrogen sector forward in the coming years.

Flying car stocks have faced a small correction in 2024, but don’t let that dissuade you, there are still options available that can triple. eVTOLs remain on track for 2025 commercialization. Manufacturing will continue to scale up and major players in the space will announce further certification wins. Therefore, it is reasonable to anticipate that

The tech sector has delivered sizable returns for long-term investors. Many stocks in this sector have even outperformed the S&P 500. A few tech stocks do the heavy lifting for the index and can still bring portfolios to new heights. Investors can find small companies and hope that those firms will achieve incredible returns. However,

Higher interest rates, pricier debt and an overemphasis on mega-caps over the past year mean that top small-cap stocks have played second fiddle to big-name giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). But tides seem to be turning as investors increasingly seek diversification away from a handful of high-multiple tech stocks and toward a more diverse array of

Oil prices have surged approximately 15% this year, hovering near $90 a barrel with expectations of remaining at elevated geopolitical tensions. This rise in oil prices was fueled by increasing tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about broader conflicts in the Middle East. In this piece, we look at three energy plays to gain

I continue to be optimistic on the upside potential for quality growth stocks. However, for the next few quarters, I am inclined to increase the weight of blue-chip stocks in the portfolio. The key reason is potential delay in rate cuts that can negatively impact equities. While I don’t expect a deep correction, it’s important

In the context of changing monetary policy, there is a growing expectation that interest rates will be lowered in the second part of the year. This is creating opportunities for wise investors to profit from calculated market movements. To begin with, the first one aims to expand globally, focusing on profitable but unexplored foreign markets.

Investors often seek high-growth penny stocks as a means of providing market-beating gains during bull market periods. Many of the stocks in the smaller-capitalization world certainly have such impressive upside. However, this upside potential comes alongside higher risk, which must be taken into account. Of course, a number of penny stocks with viable long-term business