Stock Secrets

Despite risks from the Israel-Hamas conflict, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s expectation of a soft landing for the country’s economy bodes well for the stock market. Driven by a resilient labor market and moderated wage pressure, this promises favorable conditions for businesses and investors. A strong labor market, consumer spending and controlled inflation will boost

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) boasts one of the world’s largest payment networks, ranking third in purchase transactions in 2022. Its extensive scale creates network effects and cost advantages, leading to higher profit margins compared to smaller rivals like American Express and PayPal. Therefore, let’s examine the reasons investors should consider buying and holding MA stock for the

While the broad market digests the latest on inflation and interest rates, resulting in a mixed performance, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock continues to make a comeback. Just recently hitting a new 52-week high, META stock has gained nearly 160% since the start of 2023. In the coming year, shares in this “Magnificent Seven” stock could add

Investors who have spent a long time with the markets will understand that it’s difficult to spot multibagger stocks. Often, the stock in the limelight fails to deliver. And yet, an under-the-radar stock delivers 10x or 20x returns. For stocks to make you a millionaire, investors need to be prepared to put in the work

The upcoming year of 2024 is already looking promising with inflation cooling and the economy improving. Expect another push to encourage electric vehicle adoption, a higher demand for renewable sources of energy, and artificial intelligence becoming an integral part of our lives. This year has been more favorable for stocks as compared to 2022, and

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a dominator in graphic processing units for artificial intelligence applications. Yet, competition might make traders worried about NVDA stock. Nevertheless, Nvidia is poised to maintain a sizable majority of the AI chip market, so investors shouldn’t fret or dump their shares. Indeed, the long side of the trade is the right one. Short-selling

In the last few years, short-squeeze stocks investing gained prominence in the euphoria of 2021. Retail investors targeted stocks that have a high short interest. When the stock started trending higher, shorts were covered, resulting in a massive rally in quick time. There were multibagger stories in a matter of weeks. Of course, GameStop (NYSE:GME)

The latest inflation reading for September came in hotter than expected, increasing the possibility that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates this year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in September from August and was 3.7% higher than a year earlier, according to data released by the U.S. Labor Department. Both readings

Of the 500 stocks listed in the benchmark S&P 500 index, only 51 (10%) are considered dividend kings and have increased their dividend payout to stockholders for 50 consecutive years or longer. Dividend kings are often stocks of long-established blue-chip companies that have prioritized returning capital to their shareholders through consistent dividend payments. These companies

Every emerging sector has its picks-and-shovels stocks that represent the crucial tools and equipment necessary to take advantage of opportunities. Gold prospectors required picks and shovels during the California gold rush of 1848. That’s the genesis of the phrase and provides a great framework, whereby catering to emerging opportunities is a valid business model itself.

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) soared from under $4 to over $14 this year. Its quantum hardware and accessible on top cloud platforms garner attention from major players like Amazon Web Services (AWS), which added IonQ’s Aria to its quantum service, Braket. IonQ’s pioneering quantum computing holds great promise but is not without risks. Explore the pros and

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO), a renowned global beverage giant, really needs no introduction. In recent years, the company has diversified beyond cola into dairy, plant-based drinks, and more. It recently added new flavors to its VitaminWater line and welcomed Thomas S. Gayner, CEO of Markel Group, as a director, along with Henrique Braun as Corporate Senior Vice

Looking for thrills and opportunities through extreme volatility swings? If so, then Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) stock isn’t what you’re seeking. Yet, given the state of affairs in the world and the economic landscape, investing in Procter & Gamble makes a lot of sense right now. If you live in the U.S., there’s a good

It’s been over two years since Block (NYSE:SQ) has traded in the $200s. Over the past five years, it’s been a losing proposition, with SQ stock losing nearly 39%. Now, one analyst suggests its shares could be dead money for the remainder of the year as the payments company faces one setback after another. Fortunately

Investors are worried that the stock market’s first-half performance in 2023 is reversing. It’s unclear what part of the business cycle we are currently in. That means investors need to be very careful and consider stocks for any market condition. If we are entering a further slowdown or a recession I’d suggest extra conservatism makes