The world of metaverse stocks has been up and down over the last few years. It reached its zenith when Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) rebranded from its former alias, Facebook in late 2021. Metaverse worlds, including The Sandbox (CCC:SAND-USD), were all the rage. Optimism was riding high for virtual worlds and their potential. Then optimism quickly
The market’s strong rebound this year is driven by excitement over AI advancements, boosting major indexes. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock dropped 4.9%, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell 2.7%, and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) slipped 2.4%, partly due to credit rating agency Fitch downgrading the U.S. debt rating. Quarterly results of another AI-focused firm fell short of expectations, contributing to the
Among the thousands of listed cryptocurrencies, there will be 10% to 20% of projects that will survive in the next five years. However, the idea of cryptocurrencies is far beyond trading and speculation. Blockchain technology will have an impact across industries in the coming years. With the industry still at an early stage of growth,
Warren Buffett famously said for investors to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” This has become the mantra for investors looking for cheap long-term stocks. A cheap stock can mean many different things to many different people, but ultimately it represents a company that the market is underestimating –
In this article GM MSFT SPOT META DPZ Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The Spotify logo on the New York Stock Exchange, April 3, 2018. Lucas Jackson | Reuters With markets facing pressure at least in the short term, investors should try to build a portfolio of stocks that can weather the storm and
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Fintech stocks were among the top Wall Street darlings during the pandemic. These businesses rapidly grew revenue and profit as e-commerce volumes soared, providing swift and substantial returns to investors. As the pandemic receded and online transactions dropped, fintech stocks declined. Thus, many of the best fintech stocks now trade at bargain levels. Personally, I
As the market heads into the dog days of summer, investors may be putting their portfolios on autopilot and waiting to get direction in the Fall. That may be fine for some stocks. But if you own basic materials stocks, you should take one more look before holding through the summer. While there are some
Selecting an ideal retirement stock is complex due to factors like tax structure, age, risk tolerance, and preferences. Diversified portfolios across industries with strong past performance and future potential are key. Dividends offer income and growth through reinvestment. Adjusting portfolios over time is common, but these three retirement stocks are suitable for a long-term strategy.
Many investors aim to achieve passive income for comfortable retirements. This requires careful planning and financial discipline. One strategy is to invest in dependable dividend-paying stocks that have a history of stability and consistent payouts. Of course, not all dividend stocks are created equal. Some have dividend yields that are unsustainable. Others simply lack the
Lithium stocks are under pressure in 2023, and the reason is simple — supply and demand. As a way of meeting the anticipated need of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, miners flooded the market with lithium in 2022 and early 2023. That put investors on the hunt for cheap lithium stocks. But demand for EVs, particularly
Once Pat Gelsinger returned to Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as CEO in 2021, I went from being an INTC stock bear to an Intel bull. After watching INTC stock flail for two decades with marketing in the lead, I liked seeing an engineer back in charge. Even better was his vision, to make Intel a chip maker
Machine learning (ML) is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) that enables computers to learn from data and experience without explicit programming. The potential of language-based AI, as exhibited through innovative breakthroughs such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made machine learning stocks among the hottest investments in 2023. The technology has also garnered attention for its
When it comes to building a portfolio with resilience and growth potential, the mantra to buy long-term stocks continues to resonate with seasoned investors. The art of looking beyond short-term turbulence requires identifying stocks for long-term wealth, which may feel akin to navigating a labyrinth. The secret lies in discerning companies with solid foundations or
Utilities that generate the electricity we need in our daily lives are necessary. Whether the electricity is developed from traditional methods of burning fossil fuels or renewable sources such as wind, water, and sunlight, utilities serve a critically important purpose in communities around the world. But this does not mean that utilities make good investments.
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We’re at an interesting point in the market cycle. On the one hand, we’ve seen a really strong performance from the NASDAQ so far this year. While mega-cap tech stocks have powered a bulk of that move, high-growth stocks have shown quite a bit of momentum lately. It’s important for the market rally to broaden
The world of penny stocks is rife with potential pitfalls to avoid. Many firms trading at those prices are manipulated by actors with bad intent. Financial information can be difficult to source, and that which you can find is sometimes difficult to trust. Even if you find a surefire company to purchase, liquidity issues can
Considering the increasing vulnerability of our online activity, snapping up cheap cybersecurity stocks can be a wise move for investors. We use computers, smartphones and other devices to communicate with people online, stay up to date on the latest information and find things to do. Although these devices give us many opportunities and choices, it