The last bear market ended a little over a year ago. Since then the S&P 500 has rallied 27% higher. However not all stocks participated. In fact, it was the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that carried the broad market index throughout most of the year. Despire the unsureness we have seen this year, there
At a glance, the market might appear overvalued as the S&P 500 approaches 2023 highs. However, in the past year, the performance has been quite bifurcated, with the Magnificent 7 soaring while most of the other 493 stocks have lagged. Yet, even among the laggards, there are several blue-chip stocks to consider. While 2023 leadership
Although the immediate print suggests that safe havens might not be necessary, investors will probably still want to keep tabs on top gold stocks. Fundamentally, while the unexpectedly strong jobs report for November tempered hopes that the Federal Reserve will implement interest rate cuts earlier, the economy still presents an ambiguous backdrop. For one thing,
With the jobs market again continuing to surprise the doom-and-gloom folks, now might not seem a great time to consider high-performing utility stocks; that is, utility companies and related businesses that print relatively robust operational figures, thus making for steady growth investments. However, read between the lines and you may come away with a different
In this article HPQ BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Warren Buffett tours the floor ahead of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder’s Meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. David A. Grogan | CNBC Warren Buffett’s conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in HP to 5.2%, according to a regulatory filing released Monday night. The conglomerate previously had a nine-day
Tracking insider share buying and selling can be valuable for retail investors. It’s extra important when the insider is none other than Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg. This is important information to consider, but it’s not a valid reason for you to divest your entire stake in META stock. After all, Meta Platforms stock provides
The financial technology (fintech) sector, a vital area for top fintech stocks, is currently being propelled forward by rapid technological advancements. Experiencing significant growth, the sector is expected to witness its global transaction value soar by a remarkable 94% to $9.2 trillion by 2027. This upsurge, marking a decade of continuous growth, highlights the astounding
U.S. retail sales fell in October for the first time in seven months as the economy shows signs of starting to cool. Indeed, Thanksgiving holiday retail sales during the weekend of Black Friday through Cyber Monday were strong. Yet several retailers are issuing cautious guidance for both holiday spending and the current fourth quarter, claiming
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and its chief executive, Elon Musk, are closely watched and followed by investors and commentators. Yet, not everyone is bullish on TSLA stock. In fact, at least one analyst anticipates a share-price crash — but that’s fine as long as you’re not over-invested in Tesla now. To give credit where it’s
The last four years on Wall Street gave investors whiplash. A decade-long bull market came to a screeching halt as the global pandemic brought on one of the worst market crashes in recent memory. It quickly reversed course, giving us yet another bull run, only to see it turn into a bear market again last
In the holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Lucy laments to Charlie Brown that she never gets the present she wants for Christmas. That is, real estate. Would she have been happy owning shares of one or more reliable real estate investment trusts (REITs)? In 2022 and 2023, that answer would have been a
Energy is a highly cyclical industry, meaning efficient portfolio management dictates frequent sector rebalancing within an alpha-seeking investor’s asset mix. Although energy companies have delivered stellar results in recent years, global supply and demand factors are smoothing out. Moreover, consumer sentiment is waning, which introduces demand-side risk. Despite the United States Brent Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:BNO)
Talk about the ultimate holiday shopping extravaganza. Shares of department store chain Macy’s (NYSE:M) surged more than 20% Monday to about $21 following several reports suggesting that current investors Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management have submitted a proposal to buy the rest of the company for $5.8 billion, or $21 a share. Will a
Some of the most explosive opportunities can be found in biotech stocks. Look at CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), for example. Leading up to U.S. FDA rulings, the stock exploded from a low of about $37.50 to a high of $75. Granted, it did pull back on a sell-the-news reaction. However, if you caught the CRSP trade in time,
A risky yet potentially rewarding strategy is betting against companies on their way to financial ruin. While shorting stocks does expose investors to potentially infinite losses if a stock irrationally spikes higher, companies with poor fundamentals and who consistently dilute investors typically pay for it. In many cases, these are zombie companies on their last
The Electric Vehicle industry has had a rough year. Amid high inflation, supply chain issues, and low consumer spending, the demand for EVs saw a significant drop. Several EV makers have cut their production targets and are reducing their investment in EVs. While the demand for EVs will eventually pick up, several companies could be
The quest for stability remains an unending and vital pursuit in the investment landscape. The essence of a “forever portfolio” lies in identifying enduring entities that weather market turbulence and remain resilient. This article explores the depths of three global juggernauts’ indispensable roles in shaping the investment panorama. The first stock stands tall on the
Russell 2000 stocks are some of the smallest companies by market capitalization in the market. Historically, small-cap and mid-cap stocks come with high beta values. This means that the price movement tends to be more volatile than the broader market. True to form, many of these stocks have lagged behind the broader market in 2023. But
Among thousands of investment opportunities, identifying stocks with the potential to turn a modest investment into a substantial fortune becomes a compelling pursuit. In finance, three stock picks stand out prominently as strong contenders. These entities don’t just epitomize financial robustness; they exude strategic brilliance and market resilience, promising exponential growth. The article delves into
Artificial intelligence is being applied across the healthcare sector to improve delivery overall. AI stocks have the potential to impact stock sectors across the market positively, and healthcare is no different in that regard. Healthcare firms are leveraging artificial intelligence to change the industry overall fundamentally. For example, AI is being applied to Fields such