A trillion-dollar valuation by a single company was once unthinkable even just a few years ago. After all, the S&P 500 was created in 1957 when the total market capitalization of the index was $172 billion. Today, 41 of the stocks comprising the index have a valuation greater than that. Now there are six stocks
August began with stocks reaching a year-to-date high. But then daily declines ensued, attributing to factors like inflation and tech stock valuations. This volatility prompted retail investors to seek safer options like treasuries and money market funds, with short-term fixed-income options returning around 5%. For those seeking higher yield and stability, reliable dividend stocks like
On Feb. 23, 2021, the AdvisorShares Pure U.S. Cannabis ETF (NYSEARCA:MSOS) announced it hit $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Unfortunately, those halcyon days when cannabis stocks ruled have faded away. The fund’s AUM has dropped by over two-thirds since its peak. Finding undervalued cannabis stocks is difficult in an environment with unfavorable revenue
Smart investors understand the importance of blue-chip stocks in their portfolios, and that is why they load up on them regularly. Blue-chip companies bring stability and add strength to your portfolio. These are well-known companies with a solid history and an impressive balance sheet, promising growth and consistent success. While you may not see immediate
Peruse the cesspool of the Internet long enough and you’ll come across admonitions to ignore Wall Street upgrades or more simply, stocks that analysts love. These fools and charlatans don’t know what they’re talking about, keyboard commandos proclaim. While analysts are humans and are subject to errors, they can be incredibly valuable, too. First, they
With the 2023 NFL season set for kick-off, keep an eye on sports gambling stocks. As DraftKings’ CEO Jason Robins recently noted, “It’s about to be the most important time of year seasonally for us. We have fall coming up with the NFL, the college football calendar and the NBA. This is when we acquire
Micro-cap stocks represent companies with a valuation of less than $300 million. It goes without saying that these are high-risk stocks. Therefore, I want to start by saying that investors should not allocate more than 5% of their portfolio toward these investments. That said, it’s worth noting that micro-cap stocks are not purely speculative. These
A technician checks on a stack of wafers at the Applied Materials facility in Santa Clara, California. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. Applied Materials — Applied Materials rose nearly 2% in extended trading after beating analysts’ expectations on the top and bottom lines in
Despite their potentially high growth potential, there are also a handful of quality lithium stocks that pay dividends. Buying these companies may be an effective way for some investors to maximize their total return, via share price appreciation as well as annual dividends. It’s clear that the clean energy transformation has just gotten started. Governments
With skepticism about the United States facing a possible recession, Cathie Wood, renowned CEO of Ark Invest, has thought otherwise. Wood speculates a soft landing for the U.S. economy if companies accept lower margins without cutting staff, preventing an unemployment rise. This thinking could prevent a sharp downturn – or even a recession. Wood’s optimism
Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) stock is having a strong day as earnings top estimates. Cisco is a powerhouse of a company, with a solid balance sheet and great fundamentals. Source: Charts by TradingView Established as a global pioneer in the domain of communications equipment, Cisco Systems designs and sells an extensive array of technology that powers the
The hit movie Oppenheimer has reignited the general public’s interest in nuclear stocks. While the events of that movie may have occurred long ago, nuclear energy stocks are still on the cutting edge of development today. That’s because humanity is rushing to deploy affordable carbon-free energy solutions. Recent extreme weather has heightened the urgency for
A CVS pharmacy in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Paul Weaver | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines during midday trading Thursday. Cisco Systems — Shares of the computer networking giant added 4% after reporting earnings postmarket Wednesday that beat Wall Street’s expectations. Adjusted earnings per share for its fiscal fourth quarter came in
Dividend stocks have become investors’ favorites in recent months. Tech turbulence and high-interest rates combined to make high-yield stocks an alternative to riskier equities while still beating the yield on fixed-income investments like treasuries. Unfortunately, many investors chase the bottom-line yield stat without looking too closely into the underlying company. Dividend stocks are usually seen
Insider stock purchases are notable because they signal confidence in the company. So, investors should pay attention if an executive at Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) made a large-scale share purchase. This, along with Intel’s ambitious sales outlook, are reasons to consider INTC stock now. As we’ll see, Intel’s most recently released quarterly results weren’t perfect. There are notable
You need to invest early in a company’s life cycle if you want it to be a tenbagger. That’s a term investing legend Peter Lynch coined to describe a stock that grew 10 times its original value. Companies like that are the best growth stocks to buy. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is an amazing company and achieved
In the intricate tapestry of the investment world, one thread that consistently gauges the interest of analysts and investors alike is stocks that billionaires are buying. There’s an undeniable allure in understanding the rationale behind the wealthy setting their sights on stocks to buy under $10. Perhaps it’s the promise of untapped potential, its research,
When a company issues a quarterly press release, typically it will put a positive spin on the company’s recent performance. That’s fine, but it means that investors should view Plug Power’s (NASDAQ:PLUG) latest earnings letter with a skeptical eye. After delving into the data, financial traders should seriously think about avoiding PLUG stock. The point
As economic tides turn, households tighten up their wallets and cut spending wherever possible. This means keeping a close eye on all “nice to have” expenses like entertainment, new tech, and even vehicle upgrades. However, the demand for consumer staples like hygiene products, clothing, and food doesn’t change. One thing that does change for these
Dividend investing allows you to generate cash flow by holding onto shares. You can reinvest dividends and watch them compound over time, and many companies hike their dividends every year. In today’s market, this has led to the rise of undervalued high-yield stocks to buy. You can increase your dividend payouts by seeking high-yielding stocks.