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Finding a “good” retirement stock suitable for all investors’ portfolios is nearly impossible. Variables depend on your retirement account’s tax structure, age, risk tolerance, and personal investment preferences. Still, a solid retirement plan is diversified across multiple industries and offers exposure to various investments.  Investors optimizing their retirement stock picks should look for companies with

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) firms have been reshaping the economy. As such, investors are on the prowl for cheap AI stocks. Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) have shown strong potential in streamlining operations for businesses. Data flows have been getting larger every year. This has lead to the need for AI to

The U.S. government just revised Q1 GDP to 2% from 1.3%, which tells us, despite the frantic warnings of many bearish economists, a recession is not likely. In addition, the labor market remains strong, as new applications for unemployment benefits sank by 26,000 to 239,00 last week. That was well below the average estimate of 260,000.

Despite the recent surge in the S&P 500 index and the beginning of a new bull market, penny stocks have experienced varying performances. While not all lagging equities have entered “bull market mode,” investors may want to consider these promising penny stocks. As macro concerns subside, these stocks have the potential to participate in the

Income investors tend to focus on stocks with high dividend yields. This is understandable, as investors such as retirees need current income. But for long-term growth of dividend income, investors should not exclude lower-yielding stocks with high dividend growth rates. In this article, we will discuss the prospects of three top dividend growth stocks. These

Earlier today, the June employment report was released. And our analysis suggests it could be the exact news stocks need to power to fresh 52-week highs in July. Specifically, we saw four things in this jobs data that should provide upside firepower for equities over the next few weeks. Two of them confirmed we’re not

Struggling to find stocks to improve your portfolio’s total return? In today’s market, finding stocks that balance risk and return is the struggle of most investors. One of the common questions investors ask is what stocks can offer protection and returns for their retirement. If you have that question too, then let me introduce the

Dividend stocks continue to be highly sought after, especially among investors who seek to generate income. Retirees appreciate the regular payments provided by stocks that offer dividends to their shareholders. That said, not all stocks pay dividends, and not all dividend payments are equal. Some dividends are more generous than others, and investors seeking to

The move to share repurchases over the last few years has made the price-to-book ratio less reliable for finding hidden opportunities in stocks. How’s that, you ask? If a company repurchases shares at a price higher than its current book value per share, it lowers the book value per share. For example, if Company A

In the harsh macroeconomic environment, identifying investment opportunities among the U.S. banks that offer growth potential and resilience is a cumbersome exercise. As financial markets enter July 2023, the banking sector presents three compelling opportunities for investors, especially for those seeking to capitalize on the emerging economic and technological landscape. These three banking stocks emerge

As we navigate the ebb and flow of the market, several growth and low-priced stocks have been throwing punches above their weight. As we delve into the year’s second half, it’s prime time to dive into the treasure trove of dirt-cheap stocks to buy for July. These stocks harbor immense long-term potential. While scoring a

The Nasdaq index is up 30% on the year. However, there are still bargains to be found among the wide-ranging world of tech stocks. Some of the biggest and most well-known names in tech have underperformed. Some have badly trailed the market in recent months, and are currently trading at undervalued levels. Accordingly, while many