Gold mining stocks, often seen as a safe harbor during turbulent times, are now positioned at a fascinating crossroads. The Federal Reserve’s steely determination to rein in inflation might intuitively spell trouble for precious metals. Yet, beneath the surface, multiple factors suggest that the glitter of gold could shine brightly in the near future. The
Homebuilding stocks, traditionally seen as indicators of economic health and consumer confidence, may currently be sending cautionary signals to discerning investors. The once-vibrant real estate market seems to be on a tenuous footing, with recent data suggesting potential headwinds. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo homebuilder sentiment index has provided a clearer picture, witnessing
It’s been a tough month for S&P 500 stocks. September slumps are common, and this month is historically the worst for the index. But new factors are emerging that could keep this month’s losing streak going. Inflation looks stickier than expected. The Federal Reserve just said interest rates will stay higher for longer. Consumer confidence is falling.
Cloud computing is the backbone of digital transformation in modern enterprises. It enables businesses to access, store and process data and applications over the internet, rather than on-premises servers. Cloud computing offers many benefits, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-efficiency and security. However, not all cloud computing businesses have been successful in 2023. Not only is
There are already many pieces of the puzzle that point to volatile times ahead. Undoubtedly, volatility can be a trader’s best friend, but for investors, volatility paints a completely different scenario. It is true that in the world of financial markets we cannot guess the future. However, as good investors we can prepare ourselves for
A possible economic hurricane headed our way remains on the debate floor. Indeed, the yield curve is inverted and un-inverting, which is perhaps more worrisome. Inflation is still high, with interest rates likely to remain higher for longer. Many investors are searching for portfolio cushions such as top-tier defensive stocks that can withstand Category 5
Writing about travel stocks may seem odd at a time when inflation is on the rise in lockstep with rising oil prices. However, information from the United States Travel Association may make you reconsider. In July 2023, total travel spending came in slightly above (1.2%) 2022 levels for the third consecutive month and is
Feeling Fed fatigue? In the last year, stocks have been highly reactive to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy shifts, which have overshadowed other economic factors. For many in the financial markets, the resulting volatility caused a fair share of ulcers that investors may be looking forward to moving past. With the Fed’s decision last week
Blue-chip stocks are an integral part of the portfolio. These holdings offer steady returns and regular cash flows in the form of dividends. Even if blue-chip stocks deliver annualized returns of 8% to 12%, it’s good to beat inflation and maintain the purchasing power of your money. However, for massive wealth creation in stock markets,
Crude oil has gone through extreme volatility in the last three years. From 2020 historical lows, crude averaged $100.9 per barrel last year. However, with monetary policy tightening and a global economic slowdown, oil traded at lows of $63 in March. After some consolidation, black gold currently trades at $90. Accumulating oil stocks now is
The world increasingly relies on the internet to store data, make purchases and communicate with friends. While the digital world has provided many benefits, it has also resulted in cybercrime. Sophisticated hackers use advanced tools and strategies to infiltrate databases and steal valuable resources. Cyberattacks have become common. Sadly, a single incident can wipe out
As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, 5G — fifth-generation wireless technology — stands at the forefront of this transformation, anchoring the promises of tomorrow’s hyper-connected universe. With the world’s devices yearning for faster connections and lower latency, the stars seem perfectly aligned for investors eyeing the best 5G stocks to buy. Such a connected epoch
Labor and industry and flexing their muscles right now in what is being called a worker’s market. Autoworkers are on strike. Unionized pilots just got record pay raises out of all the major airlines. The Teamsters union wrung concessions from United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS). And union drives continue at American companies as diverse as Starbucks
The electric vehicle market is set to accelerate. In fact, according to iShares, global EV sales could soar to about 27 million by 2026 from 10.5 million just last year. While that’s great news for most electric vehicle stocks on the market, we must also consider that some may not survive their competitive threats. That
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As autumn arrives, it’s time for investors to harvest the opportunities in beaten-down technology stocks. After a dismal year, many tech companies now trade at deep discounts despite improving economic conditions. Thus, investing in these stocks ahead of the crowd sets you up for a bumper crop of returns. While high inflation and rising rates
AI stocks are controversial for multiple reasons. One of the most obvious factors is that AI poses a threat in many ways. It threatens the job security of various jobs, poses a potential challenge to human intelligence, and presents many other issues. So, it’s certainly bound to cause controversy and spark interesting discussions. However, the AI
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As we head into Fall, it’s a good time for investors to rebuild their watch list for the coming months. Despite the recent volatility, quality companies are still trading at reasonable prices, and many such companies have solid fundamentals. The key is focusing on businesses that are undervalued and have significant growth potential. Investor spirits
In the current environment, Wall Street has gravitated towards mega-cap technology stocks, while smaller companies remain overlooked. With economic uncertainty sparking risk-off sentiment more broadly, investors have piled into a narrow group of giant tech names viewed as safe havens. However, this has left many compelling small-cap stocks trading at highly-attractive valuations. Astute investors willing