After two dismal years, stocks are finally staging a big rally. The latest inflation reading for October showed that consumer prices are continuing to come down, increasing the likelihood that interest rates have now peaked and will begin moving lower in 2024. While the near-term trend looks encouraging, most investors have longer time horizons than
Are you looking to beef up your portfolio with predictable income for your retirement? Then, you should start looking into dividend stocks in the energy sector. Dividend stocks provide investors the advantage of having two potential returns—cash dividends and potential growth. The sector comprises companies catering to natural gas, oil and renewable energy markets. Many
The long-term trend favors electric vehicle (EV) production even if it’s not a smooth transition. That certainly appears to be the opinion of analysts. That’s why there are currently many EV stocks with strong price targets. That being said, current headlines suggest that electric vehicle sales haven’t lived up to the hype. There are several
Dividend stocks give investors extra cash flow and can help them in retirement. However, most investors believe they have to make an uncomfortable trade-off with dividend stocks. On one hand, you have stocks like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) that deliver exceptional returns but have low dividend yields. Most retirees can’t do much with the tech giant’s 0.81% dividend yield.
Some of the most exciting opportunities can be found in biotech stocks. In fact, find one with a powerful catalyst just around the corner, and you can make a good deal of money. Look at CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP), for example. On Oct. 31, the company announced a US FDA advisory committee green-lighted its gene editing therapy for the treatment
This is a challenging time for automakers. The Big Three vehicle manufacturers based in Detroit just endured a costly six-week strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. At the same time, demand for motor vehicles, particularly electric ones, is in decline, requiring manufacturers to slash prices to ignite sales. This has led to declining
Solar panels create electricity on the roof of a house in Rockport, Massachusetts, U.S., June 6, 2022. Picture taken with a drone. Brian Snyder | Reuters Solar stocks could rebound in the second half of 2024 after taking a beating this year, though the industry’s recovery depends largely on whether the Federal Reserve raises interest
The Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:HYDR) invests in hydrogen stocks benefiting from the advancement of the global hydrogen industry. Launched in July 2021, the ETF traded close to $30 within four months of going public. Since then, HYDR has lost nearly 80% of its value despite the excellent growth opportunities in the hydrogen energy industry. “Forecasts
In its obsession over the “Magnificent Seven” technology stocks, the market has largely ignored legacy companies like Disney (NYSE:DIS). Also, some people are concerned about the aggressive pursuits of an activist investor who has his sights set on Disney. Nonetheless, there are solid reasons to buy DIS stock and hold it for the long term. We
WeWork’s (OTCMKTS:WEWKQ) spectacular failure and recent bankruptcy filing should serve as a cautionary tale for many other troubled stocks. It should also serve to renew efforts to reassess one’s portfolio and drop stocks that are bound to act as detractors overall. Investors don’t want to keep their capital behind those stocks, most likely to follow in
In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Disney CEO Bob Iger speaking with CNBC’s David Faber at the Allen&Co. Annual Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho. David A. Grogan | CNBC ValueAct Capital has taken a significant stake in Disney (DIS) and has been in dialogue with Disney’s management, the Activist Spotlight has
As we come close to the end of the year, it’s time to strategize for 2024 and introspect on the investment decisions taken this year. At the same time, investors look for stocks that can skyrocket at the blink of an eye. Truthfully, almost nothing compares financially to making some quick money in the holiday
In this article UBSG-CH Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Despite indicators like U.S. credit card debt pointing toward financial and economic pressures, another global financial crash is not imminent, UBS chief U.S. economist Jonathan Pingle believes. U.S. credit card debt soared to $1.08 trillion in the third quarter of 2023, data from the Federal
The debate continues. Proponents of the soft-landing scenario believe that U.S. economic growth will slow but remain meaningfully positive. At the same time, the adherents of this theory think inflation will continue to ease, enabling the Federal Reserve to meaningfully cut interest rates in 2024. So far, the chances of materializing appear to be quite
If you’re considering which solar stocks to sell, look no further. The solar sector has had a dismal year. The benchmark Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) has lost nearly half its value over the past 12 months. There are two primary reasons why investors are selling solar stocks this year. First, the Inflation Reduction Act, which
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock surged at the start of November, but has pulled back and are likely to retreat to pre-spike price levels. It is questionable whether this speculative growth stock will charge up yet again. Barring another short-lived shift back to “risk on” by the market, chances are that shares will languish at or near
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock continues to be affected by the U.S. Department of Justice civil suit filed back in January, alleging that the company engaged in monopolistic and anti-competitive actions in order to maintain its dominant position in search and digital advertising markets. The trial, which started in September, is still unfolding. However, in recent days,
Despite electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Group’s (NASDAQ:LCID) problems, at least we can say one positive thing. For what it’s worth, Lucid Group adopted the EV charging standard of a much more famous and successful vehicle maker. However, that’s not enough for us to give LCID stock anything better than a “D” grade. Sure,
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock is making a strong run higher again, up 170% from last year’s lows, but they can only go so far. Netflix recent earnings report shows why it is the industry leader. Good content reconnected with viewers and offset any ill will created by raising prices and cracking down on password sharing. Yet
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has come a long way since the days when it was just an online book seller. Betting against AMZN stock has been a losing trade for a long time. Going forward, expect Amazon to continue growing and providing value to its loyal shareholders. Please understand, “value” isn’t always defined by traditional metrics such as a