Dividend stocks often get a bad rap as being boring, stodgy companies that offer stability but little in the way of market-beating returns. It’s true. Many traditional dividend payers tend to be mature, slower-growing companies that fail to keep pace with broader market indexes. That’s why investors often view such companies as portfolio stabilizers, providing
First, let’s acknowledge the elephant in the room. Reasons remain unknown regarding the firing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Altman’s dismissal sent shockwaves through the technology sector, rattling several stocks that are heavily exposed to AI. However, OpenAI’s leadership change doesn’t diminish or affect the expected societal impact of AI and life-altering ways on our
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. Was 2023 a good year for growth stocks? At first glance, the answer seems obvious: an undeniable “yes.” Tech giants like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) have ridden a surge in cloud computing
Some blue-chip stocks had it worse this year than others, particularly as bad news struck at the worst possible time. Markets hate unknowns and uncertainties, and a negative news cycle can crush a stock as investors and analysts weigh the potential long-term financial effects. But, in many cases, that bearish sentiment is overblown. Downward pressure
The hype around artificial intelligence has settled down a bit lately as people get used to the technology, but there’s still a fascination with what these systems can do. One area of great interest is using AI to pick stocks. With access to massive amounts of data that no human could ever parse through, could
The stock market is a highly subjective place that is also governed by analytical objectivity. It’s easy to calculate a price-to-earnings ratio because it’s an objective number. It’s sometimes difficult to apply subjective determinations to that number. In other words, it’s easy to label a given stock as overvalued only to see its price remain
Excitement over the generative artificial intelligence trend peaked several months ago. However, in recent weeks, renewed enthusiasm for Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) exposure to the AI mega-trend, sparked by its latest quarterly earnings release, has led to a further lift for PLTR stock. Although shares in the company, which provides AI and machine learning analytics software
Investors are always looking for the next great breakthrough in technology. As computers are indispensable tools for managing everything from finance to healthcare and smart cities, it only makes sense to look at the next stage of development and A-rated quantum computing stocks. Quantum computing is still in its early stages, but companies are already
It’s amazing, how some financial traders can look at a clear winner and worry that it will become a loser. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has performed extremely well in 2023 because of the company’s dominant position as a supplier of artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Sure, the naysayers can invent reasons to worry about Nvidia, but this won’t keep the company and
Despite all of the business media’s frantic, recent warnings about electric-vehicle sales collapsing, the actual data tells a radically different story. Specifically, last quarter EV sales in the United States jumped 50% versus the same period a year earlier to 313,000. Moreover, Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) share of the U.S. EV market tumbled to 50% from 62%.
The October CPI report showed a lower-than-expected inflation rate, boosting the market sentiment and sparking a rally across various sectors. However, not all stocks are poised to benefit from positive macroeconomic news. Below are three risky stocks that investors should get rid of now before its too late. Aehr Test Systems (AEHR) Source: Shutterstock Aehr
Economies around the world are turning to clean energy sources in a bid to slow global warming, and that’s brought hydrogen stocks into demand. Hydrogen on its own is nothing new. Chemical companies have been producing and selling it for years. But using it as an energy source is a new concept. At present, it
In the shifting sands of the current stock market, discerning investors continue to navigate a labyrinth of uncertainties. Yet, the allure of long-term growth stocks remains undiminished. Amidst the cautionary tales, a trio of growth stocks to buy continue to stand out, boasting robust fundamentals and a promising long-term trajectory. These companies shine with resilience,
With investors on the hunt for hot deals, undervalued sleeper stocks are seeing a good deal of attention. In fact, of the ones highlighted below, each carries low risk, and the potential for high returns. Albemarle (ALB) Source: tunasalmon / Shutterstock Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) has emerged over the last few years as one of the most
Despite initial concerns of a recession, the U.S. economy is poised to outperform expectations in 2024, according to Goldman Sachs Research. The forecast indicates a robust expansion with a projected 2.1% increase in U.S. GDP for the full year. This number surpasses the consensus estimate of 1% from economists surveyed by Bloomberg. Also, Goldman Sachs
Investors are showing signs of shifting from growth stocks to income or value-focused investments amid concerns about higher interest rates. The 10-year Treasury note reaching 5% is prompting a risk-off approach. Inflation persists, and corporate results, along with rising bond yields and geopolitical tensions, are pressuring markets downward. Several formerly high-flying growth stocks may face
Dividends provide a guaranteed return on capital and investment income to shareholders. This makes dividends an important consideration, especially for people living in retirement. However, dividends can be tricky. A lot of times, stocks that offer shareholders a high yielding dividend do so because the share price is underperforming or trailing the broader market. In
Cybersecurity stocks are great long-term buys because unbelievably, we’re still not prepared for cyber attacks. Even after hundreds of attacks over the years, some of the biggest companies in the world – even government agencies aren’t prepared. It’ll cost them big while creating substantial opportunities for cybersecurity stocks. Costing the world trillions, Cybersecurity Ventures, says,
Penny stocks are listed equities with prices below $5 per share or market capitalizations lower than $300 million. They are highly volatile, thinly traded, not very transparent and often poorly governed. Nevertheless, they can provide investors with scintillating returns as most penny stocks to buy are secured by early-stage growth companies. Moreover, penny stocks are under
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock rebounded after a challenging start to the year. A 42% YoY surge in CPU sales powered AMD’s reported revenue of $5.8 billion, with adjusted earnings of $0.70 per share. The company should ship MI300X chips to cloud customers soon, anticipating AI accelerators to boost market share. AMD stock should see