Warren Buffett loves dividends. And this year Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) will collect $5.7 billion in dividend checks, half of which will come from just three companies. But only a handful of those stocks have a long enough track record of raising their payout for 25 years or more. That’s a feat that would qualify them
Is the stock market’s current bull run real, or are we in the midst of a bear market rally? That’s the debate raging right now as equities soften after posting their longest winning streak in two years. Investor sentiment towards stocks turned bullish after the Fed held interest rates steady earlier in November and the
The fields of gene editing and gene therapy have been growing since the first draft of the human genome map was finished in 2003. In 2022, gaps in that map were completed. But even before then, the roadmap gave researchers the opportunity to develop gene therapies to correct genetic abnormalities. Gene editing, which seeks to
Dividend stocks offer passive cash flow for investors. The cash flow can compound each quarter if you reinvest your dividends. Contributing to your portfolio each month can further increase your payouts. Dividend investing is a sound strategy to accumulate long-term wealth and use cash flow to cover expenses. However, some dividend stocks are better than
With top names in the tech sector rallying lately, you may be curious to know which are the tech stocks to buy. One way to get started is through TradeSmith. TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to buy. A good example is its Health Indicator feature. This comprehensive indicator provides an overall
In the stock market, investors constantly seek stocks to sell to balance risk and reward. As they navigate the complex world, some stocks emerge as red flags, signaling potential trouble ahead. The article here undertakes a comprehensive exploration of three stocks that demand investors’ attention. Also, the stock market, like a rollercoaster, has its ups
Good news for AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and its army of Ape investors? The movie theater chain reported third quarter results that topped forecasts. Revenue surged 45% thanks to a “Barbenheimer” box office boost. And the company even reported a surprise profit. The end of the actor union’s strike in Hollywood, coming after writers also agreed
Clean energy stocks haven’t performed well in 2023. In fact, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) plummeted more than 30% since the start of the year. The reason for the lackluster performance is perhaps due to relatively lower oil prices. This has made renewable energy alternatives less competitive. Nonetheless, the Ukraine-Russia War and the
If you’re a fan of the hit TV show Shark Tank, you’ve probably come across the intriguing term “unicorn” companies. Indeed, these fantastical entities are not only confined to the realm of imagination. In the field of finance, they are very real and coveted by venture investors looking for promising enterprises and valuations. The term
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders working at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), on Sept. 20th, 2023. NYSE It’s quiet out there in IPO land — very quiet. This is it: the weeks before Thanksgiving usually bring a spate of large IPOs eager to go public before the holiday season
With 10-year treasuries continuing to yield nearly 5% income investors have a lot of choices. Strong yields are currently available in the bond market and the equity market. I think that makes higher-yield dividend stocks particularly interesting at the moment. While investors can buy treasuries and other bonds and bank 5% returns with very little
Addressing the much discussed but controversial topic of housing stocks to sell, it’s important to stick with the facts. While promoting a doom-and-gloom narrative for its own sake doesn’t offer much help, it’s also unproductive to disseminate toxic positivity. If something doesn’t look right, we’ve got to call attention to it. Primarily, the key concern
Penny stocks are typically among the highest-risk, highest-upside bets an investor can make. Due to their low share prices, and often tiny market capitalizations, one positive development or catalyst can really affect these companies’ valuations, providing impressive returns for those willing to dig among the thousands of such options to find the best risk/reward picks.
The holiday season is here, and if you haven’t budgeted for your shopping, now is the perfect time to do so. With inflation under control and consumer spending slowly improving, we will have a good holiday season. If you do not want to use your credit card for purchases or haven’t set aside an amount,
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock has always garnered significant attention, because of high-profile contracts with government and intelligence agencies. With each technological advancement, such as blockchain and AI, Palantir’s potential to excel has generated renewed enthusiasm. Palantir’s financial performance, in retrospect, has been consistently underwhelming. Some analysts have categorized the company as more of a “glorified
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has surged 40% year-to-date, garnering a “buy” rating from analysts, with an updated target price of $187.73. In the consumer electronics sector, Apple has continued to remain the dominant force, providing continued innovation in key areas many view as the next profit centers for the company. The company has historically generated value through
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock has overcome many hurdles under CEO Elon Musk. The company scaled electric vehicle production and has a leading market share in the most competitive market, China. It has brought the price of its Model 3 below $40,000. It has become the most valuable car company in the history of the world. But
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) didn’t grab the headlines for a while, but in 2023 the company became top-of-mind when it invested in artificial intelligence technology specialist OpenAI. Today, Microsoft is applying AI functionality to solve a variety of problems. Hence, if you’re seeking greater AI market exposure in your portfolio, you might consider buying MSFT stock. This doesn’t mean you
After declining throughout October, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock jolted higher at the start of this month. The bump was thanks to a well-received quarterly earnings release. PYPL stock zoomed from just over $50 per share, back to the mid-$50s per share, in the days following this release. In more recent trading days, however, PYPL’s post-earnings rally
There aren’t many companies that get as much attention as Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS). The iconic business is loved and supported by millions of Americans. However, because DIS stock trades at its lowest level since June 2014, the attention it’s getting in 2023 isn’t the kind CEO Bob Iger wanted for his return engagement in the