According to the American Medical Association, U.S. healthcare spending totaled $4.3 trillion in 2021, equal to nearly $13,000 per person. Overall medical expenses account for nearly 20% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). America today spends more on healthcare per capita than any other country. By 2030, one in five Americans (20%) is forecast to
Student loan repayments are rearing their ugly heads as borrowers prepare to start paying them back next week. After three years of blissful reprieve, borrowers are set to begin dedicating cash towards their burdensome debt loads. That cash flow requirement will begin cutting into household budgets as the national personal savings rate hits multi-decade lows
When ChatGPT launched in November 2022, it was such a novel platform that many wondered if it could ever be replicated. But less than a year later, every major tech company is now launching their own AI chatbot. And that’s signaling what we consider to be a very investable craze. Right now, what we are
When it comes to scouting potential high-growth opportunities, Nasdaq stocks often stand out as a top pick for many investors. Renowned for listing some of the most cutting-edge companies globally, the allure of significant returns is hard to ignore for those willing to tap into this innovation-driven marketplace. Yet, the recent market headwinds have posed
While the allure of cryptocurrency investments has undoubtedly captivated the market’s attention, it’s perhaps wise for investors to consider blockchain stocks to sell. This is not a call made in isolation. A discernible shift seems underway, where risk appetite among investors is curbing. At the heart of this change in sentiment is the Federal Reserve.
A customer uses an ATM at a Wells Fargo Bank in San Bruno, California, on April 14, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Cintas — Shares fell 4.8% after the company reported its 2024 fiscal first-quarter earnings. The corporate apparel company posted $3.70 in earnings per
The economic outlook is increasingly uncertain. Between inflation, high-interest rates, and an aggressive Federal Reserve, there is plenty that could hamper the market’s returns over the next year. However, there is one area of the market with a steadier outlook: High-quality dividend stocks. In particular, the Dividend Aristocrats are a great place to go hunting for
Transportation stocks are typically viewed as moving in sync with the economy as a whole. Despite what the very stubborn bears say, I would argue that this characteristic makes transportation stocks very attractive at the current time, as the Fed projects that the U.S. economy will grow at an extremely rapid 4.9% in the current
If the U.S. wants more than 50% of all cars on the roads to be electric by 2030, we need to have far more charging stations. Right now, according to Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK), we have just under 130,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports at 50,401 charging stations set up in the U.S. That’s not nearly enough,
The all-electric 4-door Convertible GT Fisker Ronin is revealed during its inaugural “Product Vision Day” in Huntington Beach, California, on August 3, 2023. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Fisker — Shares of the vehicle development company surged 4.1% premarket after Bank of America
In this dynamic world, finding stocks with the potential to thrive over the long haul is akin to discovering hidden treasure. As technology steps into a new decade, three stocks stand out on the horizon, poised to dominate their respective industries. This has led to the rise of stocks to buy. The first one, the
The cybersecurity market in 2023 is booming as more enterprises adopt digital transformation initiatives to enhance their productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Unfortunately, these initiatives also expose businesses to various cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing, and data breaches. As a result, cybersecurity is essential to protect the infrastructure that supports the digital transformation efforts of
As the broader market plateaus after its recovery rally, there remain hidden pockets of value across under-followed sectors, and with smaller-cap companies. With investors fixated on mega-cap tech and blue-chip stocks, many quality companies without much coverage continue to trade at a discount. Of course, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and many value
Growth stocks caught a break recently. The Federal Reserve has held the target range for interest rates between 5.25%-5.50%. It also signaled that Americans should expect an additional rate hike this year. Meanwhile, the Fed has also signaled that 2024 rates are going to be kept higher for longer. For investors, one of the more
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike is expanding in a move that will surely hurt the U.S. economy and auto stocks as a whole. Investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) recently estimated that a full month of lost automotive production would cost General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford Motor (NYSE:F) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) combined $7 billion to $8 billion
Enterprising investors might have their sights set on multinational specialty chemical and lithium company Albermarle (NYSE:ALB). They might consider ALB stock a worthy indirect wager on the electric vehicle market. However, there are reasons to be cautious, so think twice before considering a share stake in Albemarle. Don’t get the wrong idea here. We’re not saying
The success of Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock in 2023 illustrates the chicken-and-egg question bedeviling the electric vehicle transition. In this case, the car is the chicken. Charging is the egg. Without reliable, plentiful charging, people are leery of buying fully electric cars. Without more electric cars, charging infrastructure can’t improve. Li has squared this circle
Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has surged 223% over the past year. This has led to a very high relative valuation, which may concern some investors. Indeed, trading at more than 100-times earnings and 33 times sales, NVDA stock appears overvalued compared to its 2022 levels. Now, for current NVDA shareholders, especially those who bought at the
Let’s face it, there haven’t been a lot of high-profile IPOs in 2023. Arm (NASDAQ:ARM) tried to spice things up. It started trading on Sept. 14 on the Nasdaq. Its shares closed its first day up nearly 25%. However, they’ve lost most of those gains in the days since, trading mere cents above the IPO
If Congress fails to reach an agreement before 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, the government will experience a shutdown since the current spending laws are set to expire on Sept. 30. As the possibility looms closer, President Biden and his administration officials have started to warn about the potential ramifications of a government shutdown. Notably,