Tech stocks have been on an absolute tear over the past two and a half decades, handily outperforming all other sectors. And with artificial intelligence now supercharging these companies, I believe the tech sector is poised to continue seeing accelerating growth over the next 20 years as well. That’s why it’s critical to have meaningful
One of the best ideas for surviving market ambiguity is to focus on utility stocks. Since the enterprises underlying this category benefit from a natural monopoly, they effectively command permanent relevance. Still, even this ecosystem can become a short-seller target. Ordinarily, you wouldn’t look for short trades in the regulated power and resource space. Nevertheless,
2023 was a forgettable year for hydrogen stocks and the broader clean energy industry. Geopolitical issues, heightened interest rates, and rampant inflationary pressures were to blame for clean energy’s lackluster showing. Moreover, the Direxion Hydrogen ETF (NYSEARCA:HJEN) lost 20% of its value last year. This indicates the challenges confronted by the market. Nonetheless, hydrogen stocks could become
The technology industry has performed well over the past year. The generative AI boom and other innovative tech products and services have triggered a monumental shift in the market. A benchmark ETF, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), has increased by over 38% in the last year, while the S&P 500 has only returned
One of the most successful and prominent companies in the world that investors should not miss out on is Alphabet stock (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). Since 2004, which was their IPO year, GOOG stock has been attractive. Due to its constant stock splits, a $100 investment back in the year would be valued at $1.2 million now.
Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC) is synonymous with the semiconductor industry. Their chips power everything, from laptops and desktops, to data centers and immersive gaming experiences. Once the undisputed king of the semiconductor domain, the company is experiencing major setbacks that challenge its near term growth prospects. This includes the company’s large operating losses, use of debt,
The much-anticipated Reddit stock (NYSE:RDDT) IPO is now old news, with RDDT officially trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, more than a decade after many of its counterparts. Under the ticker “RDDT,” shares debuted at $47, soaring to nearly $75 at their peak, marking a 120% increase from its initial $34
Short sellers built up their position in Archer Aviation stock (NYSE:ACHR) stock over the past few weeks. The number of shares sold short in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) stock grew from 180 million at the end of January to over 240 million at the end of March. Days to cover, or the
Many investors are hearing that we are in a stock picker’s market. If that’s the case, then why not take your lead from Warren Buffett? After all, Buffett is one of the world’s best stock pickers. What do you know about these stocks? If you follow the Buffett playbook, then these stocks will have wide
The whole idea behind investing is to turn little money into more money. The process could take a few weeks, months or even years. But as investors, we have little patience and are always looking for ways to increase our returns. While it is possible, the trick is to look for investments that have the
It’s easy to build a bullish argument for Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), a well-known provider of security products and services. Yet, while acknowledging the company’s growth opportunities, I encourage you to be cautious with Palantir stock. It’s just too pricey, and the optimism surrounding Palantir is overdone. Sure, it’s tough to be a contrarian or a value-focused
Dividend investing has proved itself to be one of the best, most reliable strategies to amassing wealth. Because stocks beat out every other asset class over the long haul, and dividend-paying stocks outperform those that don’t make a payout, you will position yourself for generating riches by buying dividend growth stocks. However, you shouldn’t just
A March 2024 article on CNBC suggested the EV euphoria is dead. This view was backed by the fact that automakers have been scaling back on their EV expansion plans. Undoubtedly, the industry is suffering from factors that include competition, macroeconomic headwinds, and slower adoption by consumers. However, it’s too early to believe it’s the
The Dow Jones Industrial Average consists of 30 large stocks that have been chosen in an effort to represent the major components of the U.S. economy. As a result, for conservative investors looking for major names from multiple sectors of the American economy, the index is a reasonable place from which to start. And at
There are some great space stocks to buy in April. While investor attention is turned to sectors such as artificial intelligence and renewable energy, the space industry is also presenting some great buys for investors to capitalize on. The commercial space industry has seen significant growth, I think the best is yet to come. This
Green hydrogen, which refers to using renewable energy to create hydrogen, is spreading fairly rapidly around the world. Green hydrogen predominantly decarbonizes carbon-heavy industries that are difficult to fully electrify, such as steel production and chemicals. The EU recently approved Germany’s 2.2 billion euro initiative to decarbonize industry with green hydrogen and electrification. In Brazil,
Investing in long-term stocks offers an excellent alternative to the frenetic world of day trading. Long-term stocks are about hitching your ride with companies that have stood the test of time, ensuring sustained growth and profitability for their stockholders. The allure of long-term stock picks lies in selecting businesses that exhibit steady growth instead of
Healthcare’s impact on the economy cannot be overstated. According to the American Medical Association, the U.S. spends more than $4 trillion a year on healthcare, which works out to nearly $13,000 per person. That makes America one of the top spenders on per capita healthcare in the world. And healthcare spending shows no signs of
It’s fair to say that the entire EV sector is maligned at the moment. Stocks throughout the upstart industry have seen their values plummet over the last year. The global EV market slowed down as higher lending rates slashed demand. Speculative SPAC firms failed, and Chinese demand cratered as its economy suffered. Yet, EV sales
You should only buy stocks you intend to never sell. That doesn’t mean you won’t sell them. It just means the company you’re investing in is one you want to own for a lifetime. After all, if the business keeps growing and rewarding you by generating good returns, why would you want to sell it?