It’s amazing to witness a the resurgence of interest in Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) in late 2023. Earlier this year, INTC stock hit rock bottom as financial traders mocked Intel. They relentlessly talked about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) eating Intel’s lunch. But now, Intel’s loyal investors are having the last laugh, and in 2024 I expect that they’ll be
Tech stocks have had a stellar 2023. And with technologies such as AI taking off, traders have been rushing into more speculative investments in hopes of catching the next big thing. However, some tech stocks have run dramatically ahead of their fundamentals. It’s time to sell these three tech stocks and lock in their big
Of 13 analysts following Blackrock (NYSE:BLK) stock at Tipranks, 12 say buy it. This despite their own prediction of a meager 3.5% gain in BLK stock next year. They remain true even though, until very recently, Blackrock was going precisely nowhere on the year. BLK stock is now up 6% for 2023 but was down
According to the University of San Diego, “A host of new and evolving cybersecurity threats has the information security industry on high alert.” Hackers are carrying out these attacks using phishing, machine learning, malware and artificial intelligence. These attacks can halt a company’s business entirely for significant periods of time, and the overall cost of
Hugo Ste-Marie and the rest of his portfolio strategists at the Bank of Nova Scotia recently compiled a list of 10 major market themes for 2024. One of them was about Latin America stocks. Ideas included interest rate cuts, GDP expectations, United States savings, bonds, lower-than-expected earnings, large-cap stocks, S&P 500 predictions, the Magnificent 7,
With such a high demand for items that can improve our longevity and health, biotechnology is at the forefront of today’s innovation. Biotech products allow us to better understand the human body and how we can improve functioning within the body. Unsurprisingly, these innovative technologies have developed wide consumer bases. They have also garnered consistent
It has become possible that electric aviation is a current reality, and it will change the air travel industry. The technological advances and environmental considerations in this area provide a very good investment opportunity. The electric aviation stocks have only started but provide opportunities to achieve sustainable growth. Something that is music to the ears
Hydrogen stocks might not have been the best of performers during the year. However, it’s been a year of announcement in terms of some of the biggest hydrogen projects in the world. I would say that a strong stage is being set for stellar growth in the hydrogen economy beyond the current decade. Hence, this
Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest, is one of the most prominent investors in the innovation space. While her performance has varied widely over the years, I expect it to only improve when interest rates begin to pull back in the new year. That being said, let’s take a look at some of the
Undervalued long-term stocks are must-haves for any portfolio. They’re typically defined by trading below their inherent market value. Yet, these overlooked stocks have the potential to deliver massive long-term returns. Their strength lies in quietly building the foundations for long-term future success ahead. Consequently, this situation presents an opportune moment for investors to wager on
At first blush, the case for reliable REITs – that is, real estate investment trusts – might not seem relevant. After all, the U.S. jobs market continues to print impressive figures that beat analysts’ estimates. Still, as a Forbes article pointed out, despite a strong jobs print, recession concerns still exist. As CNBC explained, a
Undeniably, unless some catastrophic black swan event materializes, 2023 will go down as the year of tech stocks to buy. Let’s not even start to argue the point. Just look at the technology-centric Nasdaq-100 index, which shot up almost 51% year-to-date as of this writing. Even more startling, nothing seems to be slowing this freight
Throughout 2023, the financial sector and its financial stocks continued to perform relatively well. Specifically, the sector provided 4.6% returns from financial stocks within the S&P 500. Additionally, the sector did particularly well in November, providing 10.6% returns overall within the same grouping of equities. For context, the tech sector and the consumer discretionary sector
At a cursory glance, the concept of dividend stocks – particularly in the boring utilities space – seems overly cautious. After all, several risk-on asset classes, including technology-focused securities and cryptocurrencies have soared over the past several weeks. However, not all may be well with the equities space, presenting relevance for the staid but reliable
2023 marked significant ups and downs before kickstarting into a Santa rally that’s continued through today. While many companies adapted to shifting economic winds by tightening their belts and focusing on financials, others weren’t so successful and stand among the worst-performing stocks of 2023. Higher interest rates put a lot of pressure on high-flying growth
Amid the brewing economic tempest, it’s imperative for investors reevaluate their portfolios, particularly with regards to cyclical stocks to sell. With the uncertain U.S. economy, wagering on these stocks becomes a liability. And so, it becomes crucial for investors to optimize their portfolios. Therefore, navigating this landscape requires a strategic pivot, moving away from these
Over the past week, there has been a fair bit of negative news regarding Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock. Shares trended up late last month, some developments may change the stock’s trajectory. Including tax loss harvesting and other factors, LCID may face a potential decline in price in the coming weeks. If that’s not bad enough,
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are known for offering higher dividend yields than most of the stocks listed on the S&P 500. But while these stocks feature higher yields, a good dividend isn’t enough to justify buying shares. Some stocks with dividend yields well above 5% end up generating mediocre returns and falling behind the market. So
The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small-to-mid cap companies, has not had a good year in terms of relative performance. So far, the Russell returned about 8.6%, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq have appreciated 20.4% and 37.9%, respectively. With inflation clearly edging downward, U.S. equities have entered a rally period, and now
There’s more to the market than the vaunted Magnificent 7. Investors are doing themselves a disservice if they limit themselves to the mega-cap stocks of the Nasdaq. Companies outside of tech should be able to do well in 2024, especially if the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates in the middle of next year