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Finding undervalued stocks to buy isn’t as easy as it once was. When Benjamin Graham wrote The Intelligent Investor, finding undervalued stocks involved diving into financial statements, calculating ratios independently, and finding a gap between a company’s intrinsic value and the stock priced by the market. But, financial ratios are at our fingertips today. Virtually

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes people’s lives easier. And what’s more convenient than online shopping? Naturally, e-commerce stores use this technology to make personalized product recommendations to increase sales. Businesses use chatbots to address frequently asked questions and avoid repetitive tasks for customer support teams. The technology can also auto-generate lines of code and content. The

Casino stocks are generally having a decent year in 2023. Two of the largest pure-play exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the VanEck Gaming ETF (NASDAQ:BJK) and the Roundhill Sports Betting & iGaming ETF (NYSEARCA:BETZ). They’re up 3.4% and 13.3% year-to-date (YTD). While that’s less than the 19% return of the S&P 500, the interest in

To be completely upfront, defensive consumer stocks tend to be incredibly boring. With these ideas, you’re almost giving up any practical intentions of robustly beating the market. Instead, you’re hoping to stay in the game and live to fight another day. It’s not appealing, but the strategy can be very effective, depending on the circumstances.

After navigating the crisis earlier this year that roiled regional bank stocks, the coast is clear to dive into this sector, right? Well, not quite. In June, Kellogg Insight stated that the regional subsegment of the broader financial ecosystem remained in crisis mode. Several days ago, The Hill reported that indeed, it’s still not out

While we all love, or at least come away impressed with semiconductor juggernaut Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), it’s difficult not to notice the obvious: Nvidia stock is overvalued. Usually, anything involving the capital market subjects itself to debate. However, it would take significant verbal gymnastics to claim NVDA is anything close to a bargain. We just need

The allure of multibagger tech stocks often captivates the savvy investor’s imagination. These are not just any tech stocks, they’re the kind that have the potential to multiply an investment manifold. Imagine a seed growing into a towering tree and you’ve got a good metaphor of the essence of multibagger tech stocks. This sector, brimming

One of the best ways to protect your portfolio, and generate consistent income is with monthly dividend stocks. In fact, with inflation starting to slowly cool off, some of the top beneficiaries, with respectable yields are real estate investment trusts (REITs). Even better, REITs tend to pay higher dividends than your average equity. Even analysts

I asked Google Bard to give me the names of seven stocks it believes will double in 2024. I agree with many of the recommendations it gave. Google’s algorithm clearly has identified technology, electric vehicles, semiconductors, e-commerce and a shifting employment landscape as key factors. These sectors appear to be poised to thrive in 2024.

The recent sell-off in tech stocks has left many high-quality names trading at sizable discounts. For long-term investors, this presents an intriguing opportunity to position one’s portfolio for the next bull market. In this article, I’ve identified three tech stocks that appear particularly undervalued relative to their massive growth potential over the next decade. These

The stock market is enjoying some holiday cheer. Amid signs that inflation is letting up and the Federal Reserve may finally put an end to its rate hikes, traders are piling into all sorts of investments right now. That might leave bargain shoppers wondering what’s left at a good price today. Fear not. There are

Despite previous recession forecasts, the economy exhibited impressive resilience, notably in the U.S., with GDP achieving its fastest growth in two years. Inflation, although down from historic highs, persists above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Meanwhile, 10-year treasury bond yields have surged to 16-year highs, signaling evolving financial dynamics. Approaching year-end prompts a strategic review

Last week, OpenAI – creator of ChatGPT and the world’s most important AI company – fired and then rehired its CEO.  It played out like an episode of Succession. And while everyone was enraptured by the boardroom drama playing out between CEO Sam Altman and his colleagues, I was much more focused on the broader

2023 has been all about inflation, rising interest rates, and slowing consumer spending. While such market ups and downs are a part of life, it looks like we are finally in a better place. Inflation is cooling, market sentiment is positive, and there is an improvement in consumer spending. It is consumer spending that has

Cannabis stocks are set to hit some major milestones in 2024. A recent Water Tower Research report points to key inflection points that could push top cannabis stocks higher next year. First, major government agencies are seriously considering rescheduling cannabis, with an initial decision set for December 18th. Rescheduling reduces the cash issues cannabis stocks

As the Christmas season approaches, it is time to think about not only spreading holiday cheer, but also about some great investments to carry you into 2024. One way to give yourself an ideal gift is to invest in stocks under $10. These stocks under $10 can be a memorable and potentially profitable addition to