Investing in the stock market can get you closer to retirement. Portfolios compound over time as investment opportunities realize their potential. Some investors accumulate growth stocks and hope that those stocks will appreciate significantly within a few decades. However, some of these corporations have high risks that can deteriorate shareholder value. Retirement stocks offer more
With the S&P 500 yielding less than 2% on average right now, high dividend stocks are hard to find. Even though interest rates have risen significantly over the past few years, the major equity indices are broadly unappealing for income investors. Fortunately, investors can still find high dividend stocks… even in this market. The following
Investing in stocks is a high-risk endeavor, no matter how seasoned an investor you are. There will always be some that catch you off guard and throw your portfolio into a string of losses that are hard to recover from. Many people tout “holy grail” strategies, especially on social media. I believe they’re all wishful
While electric vehicles may be the future of mobility and transportation, an old industry is gaining significant relevance, thus driving the case for auto stocks to buy. Further, this fresh dynamic might not fade anytime soon. Fundamentally, one of the biggest challenges facing the EV sector is the ongoing price war. One could make the
Discovering chances with substantial growth potential in the stock market might unearth buried jewels. These three obscure stocks have innovative strategies and tremendous growth potential. The first one is a leading company in the building materials sector. It has excellent sales growth supported by a competitive pricing approach. Additionally, the company demonstrates successful market penetration
Some large retail stocks, including many major department stores that are focused on apparel, are struggling. Macy’s (NYSE:M) plans to close 150 stores by 2026. History shows store closings for brick-and-mortar-oriented retailers is often the prelude to tremendous financial struggles and, ultimately, bankruptcy. But more generalized, big-box retail stocks, such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target
Many investors dream of getting in early on the next big tech startup that will turn into a behemoth like Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Finding and investing in the next unicorn company while it is still in its infancy would lead to almost unfathomable returns. However, picking winners is easier said than done.
Copper stocks have continued to rally in 2024. According to the International Energy Agency, the global demand for copper will double over the next two decades as the world marches towards electrification and sustainable energy solutions. However, despite the rising demand, there is limited supply available for the red-orange metal. China is the world’s leading
It’s been a volatile start to the second quarter for many sectors. However, investors continue to seek out undervalued biotech stocks for robust returns over the long term. Plenty of options exist in various niches within the biotech sector. That said, investor focus remains on key sectors, including weight-loss drugs, Parkinson’s treatments and drugs aimed
If you’re investing under the assumption that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is infallible and invincible, think again. As the company shows cracks in the armor, AAPL stock gets a “D” grade and we’re not giving it a confident recommendation today. We’ve already pointed out some problems with the seemingly almighty Apple. For example, iPhone shipments fell by approximately 33% year over year
Lucid stock (NASDAQ:LCID) burst into the scene with its sleek, high performance luxury electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s initial promise and bold claims after its IPO in 2021 garnered significant investor attention. However, 2024 could be the year that the music stops for Lucid stock. Plagued by questionable leadership decisions, dwindling cash reserves, and an
The path to recovery for global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy. We could hope for AMC stock to return to its meme-stock-craze heights, but the facts and circumstances surrounding AMC Entertainment shouldn’t inspire investors’ confidence in 2024. AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron is an enthusiastic cheerleader for his
Cocoa prices are still pushing aggressively higher, and may still have room to run. Recently passing $10,000, cocoa is up about 120% this year. All thanks to harsh weather conditions, black pod disease, swollen shoot virus, underinvestment and supply shortages. These factors have led investors to look at some of the top cocoa stocks to
Nio (NYSE:NIO), which at one time traded for as much as $62.84 per share, now trades for under $5 per share, putting NIO stock firmly in penny stock territory. However, investors have rightfully bailed this China-based EV manufacturer. I’m referring to more than just fair weather fans of the stock. As InvestorPlace’s Eddie Pan reported
The market’s “show me” stance on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is likely to change down the road but not in the immediate future. In light of a recent development, though, our optimism for Palantir stock has received a boost. Last week, the company entered a fortuitous partnership. The market’s reaction to this news was pretty muted,
It is not a bad idea to hunt for biotech stocks to sell. Such stocks have earned a bad reputation among investors, and for good reason. Most biotech companies fail, as their success often hinges on receiving regulatory approval for their products. It is an extremely high-risk sector to invest in. For every promising biotech
There are crowded trades, and then there are really crowded trades. The sentiment surrounding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been ultra-bullish for a year and a half now. This story could have a very unhappy ending, so now’s not the time to be greedy with AMD stock. Note that I didn’t say AMD is a bad
Choosing agriculture stocks to buy will be challenging in the coming decades. The global population is expected to increase to 10 billion by 2050. To feed the swelling population, bigger investments are needed in the agricultural sector. However, growth is impacted by factors like water shortage and uncertain weather conditions. Notably, 258 million people faced
Solar stocks are gaining ground again in 2024 after hawkish federal and domestic supply chain issues led to a decline in share prices. This is thanks to policy issues focusing on this market segment regardless of Republican and Democratic platforms. And solar stocks will remain center stage as we near the next U.S. presidential election.
Lithium stocks are possibly among the most ignored stories from being the hottest commodities in the markets. That’s the nature of the markets, as reactions tend to be on the extremes. Of course, the plunge in lithium price had to be discounted, but most lithium stocks seem to be trading at a valuation gap. For