Stock Secrets

We’re days away from the end of an incredible year on Wall Street. All the major indexes are up by double-digit percentages as we close out 2023. Notably, the S&P 500 runs 24% higher and the Nasdaq 100 is up an incredible 54%. It’s the complete opposite of what investors saw last year. Yet that’s

In the late 1950s, the average holding period for stocks was eight years. The average holding period had declined to 5.5 months as of June 2020. It’s unlikely to be any different in 2023. Of course, one reason for the decline in holding period is continued technological advancement that’s translates into new investment ideas. However,

Communications companies help customers interact with one another online and by phone through a wide range of wired and wireless methods. They are a vital tool to help keep us all connected. Our top communication stock picks offer an array of national and local broadcast channels, comprehensive phone plans and tools for navigating the internet.

Penny stocks could come into vogue next year. The reduction of the risk-free rate and the predicted rise by many analysts of the broader indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq may provide fertile conditions for these investments to thrive. One can open positions in these companies as short-term momentum plays or as a

Have you ever wondered how industry giants like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban built their empires? These industry leaders dominate headlines with their vast fortunes, yet the way they came into their riches might surprise you. Let’s start with Musk. Most people think Musk’s wealth stems from Tesla (TSLA). As the CEO of the electric

Energy stocks have underperformed the market in 2023 as investors made a pivot to growth in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates. This is likely to reverse in 2024 as markets turn to value in the face of slowing growth. The energy sector has significantly underperformed the market this year amid falling oil and gas

The economy seems to have entered a “golden” period of strong growth, a solid labor market, rising incomes, falling interest rates, and declining inflation. In this “best-of-all-worlds” environment, consumer discretionary stocks should thrive. That’s because most consumers should feel confident that they will not lose their jobs, while their increasing incomes and easing inflation should

Finding deep value stocks involves pinning down and investing in significantly undervalued companies based on their material worth. In effect, to find deep value stocks, you do research to find something – anything – the market missed and capitalized on the mispricing. The approach, rooted in the principles popularized by the legendary investor Benjamin Graham

This is one of those times when It’s more important to watch what consumers do more than what they say. Despite frustration over “streaming fatigue,” consumers continue to pay for multiple streaming services. A study by Deloitte Insights shows that American households subscribe to an average of four streaming services. That’s why streaming stocks are

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock is down over 16% YTD. Its revenue has consistently been growing in the past 5 years, from $15.45 billion in 2018 to $27.51 billion in 2022, representing a 12.24% 5-YR CAGR. From looking at its income statement, two problems emerge. There has been a slowdown in revenue growth. Revenue growth was 21% in

If you’re looking to get richer in 2024 and beyond, it would be wise not to stocks that are on sale right now. Buying undervalued long-term stocks is a great investment strategy because it provides access to stocks that are selling below their expected market value. Undervalued long-term stocks can best be described as stocks

Like other “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock experienced a rapid rebound this year, gaining 78.8%. Not buying the shares yet doesn’t mean you’ve missed out. Thanks to many factors (only one of which has to do with Amazon’s legacy e-commerce segment), there may be room for an outsized level of revenue, earnings, and

What we saw in our animated cartoons or sci-fi movies is no longer fiction. Drone delivery is here, and the future is more present than we ever thought. Technology has advanced incredibly and these drones are supported by artificial intelligence and many other tools. There are companies using these tools and developing them as well.

Unlike developed markets, most emerging markets are thriving, reporting a higher GDP growth rate. The increase of their middle-class population and rapid industrialization have accelerated development and improved living standards. Due to these trends, emerging market stocks can outperform over the long term. Well-positioned emerging market stocks will benefit from economic growth in their respective

Looking for auto part stocks to add to your portfolio in 2024? The automotive sector has been experiencing several challenges these past years due to the boom of electric vehicles. This, coupled with last year’s disruptions in the supply chain, makes the sector operate with increased difficulty. Indeed, the surge in demand has trickled down

“Agriculture technology is designed to let…farmers grow more food using less pesticides, energy, water, and resources, enhancing farm yields,” consulting firm Deloitte has reported. Of course, producing more food while using fewer resources and less potentially harmful pesticides is great for farmers, consumers, and the environment. This backdrop has led to this list of agri-tech