Investors continue to worry about a recession, and for good reason. There are concerning developments all around the domestic and global economy. However, the price action in the stock market remains impressive. It’s got investors looking for recession-resistant stocks, and we’re finding it in consumer spending stocks. Specifically, e-commerce stocks are sticking out to us
Survivorship bias is one of the biggest issues when selecting buy and hold stocks to own for the next 50 years. What is survivorship bias? Investopedia defines it as “the tendency to view the performance of existing stocks or funds in the market as a representative comprehensive sample without regarding those that have gone bust.
As we embrace the heat of July, it’s time to break down the ice around the chilling prospect of a July stock crash. The volatility in the financial markets means investors have to navigate a minefield of potential stock pitfalls. Identifying the stocks to sell before a potential crash might not be as straightforward as
On this Independence Day, given all the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t help but wonder if the word “independence” will soon take on a whole new meaning. What will freedom look like by 2030, even 2025? Let’s say we do create a new generation of AI technologies that can clean homes, mow lawns,
Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ), the Nasdaq-100 ETF heavy with tech stocks, is up 40% year-to-date despite a promise of at least two more rate hikes in 2023. Many investors celebrated the return of the tech bull market. One think tank economist declared, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the recession has been canceled!” on June 29th. Not so fast.
The space sector is heating up and experiencing exponential growth. The commercial space industry was worth $32.7 billion in 2021 and is currently forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in the coming years. Unsurprisingly, a growing number of private sector companies are entering the space sector to provide in-demand
There were close to 6,000 companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ exchange as of Q1 2023. It’s difficult to scan through an ocean of stocks and there are several hidden high-growth stocks. These stocks trade at a valuation gap considering the point that they are still undiscovered. However, within equities, funds flow from overbought
Dividend payments typically reach shareholders quarterly or annually in the stock market. However, some companies, particularly Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), distribute dividends monthly. Their predictable monthly rent payments make it easy to follow this pattern. Yet, most stocks don’t operate this way, hence the more common quarterly or annual payouts. These are also some
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Joe Biden has kicked off more than $42 billion to accelerate high-speed internet access, thus boding well for so-called Biden broadband stocks. According to CNBC, the effort aims to provide the aforementioned access to every American household by 2030. To be sure, the Biden Administration
I’m willing to bet every reader of this article is sick and tired of inflation, which, although falling, remains above 4%. It has hurt stock portfolios, the economy overall, and seems to exact its toll everywhere you go. The good news is dividend stocks to beat inflation offer one method by which investors can safely navigate
For investors, knowing when to cut ties with dead-end stock picks is always a challenge. It’s easy to remain idle in the hope that a given weak investment will suddenly turn positive. As Warren Buffett said, “Inactivity strikes us as intelligent behavior.” He meant that holding onto investments in fundamentally strong, profitable firms should be
Preparing for a recession at this juncture seems a ridiculous concept at this juncture. As CNBC pointed out late last week, the Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure showed that prices increased by just 0.3% in May, favorably below expectations. Put another way, disinflation is occurring which means that recession-proof stocks are only for worrywarts, right?
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, has proven to be a maverick stock-picker of our time. Her popular Cathie Wood stock picks have helped build shareholder value for its avid followers. Her investment funds, tracked by the market punditry, hold shares across various stocks. To be fair, several of these have faced the music in
Battered stocks to buy usually represent the exclusive avenue of the extreme speculator. As many beginner investors often find out, you don’t want to take the buy low, sell high adage blindly without conducting serious due diligence. Essentially, when public enterprises print red ink, they end up printing even more red ink, not transitioning to
#stocktrading #options #optiontrading Today we’re going to browse some options trading videos on Tiktok and give you my personal opinion and thoughts about what people are saying on social media when it comes to options trading and the stock market in general. we’ll see if their options advice is good or bad, and whether I
As we venture into July, the hunt for momentum stocks to buy is heating up. A few of the market’s top performers are potentially on the brink of a breakout. Some factors fueling their surge relate to strong earnings reports, the release of innovative new products, and an uptick in investor sentiment. These high-octane stocks
Selling certain stocks now is recommended even though conditions are improving for the stock market. For 2023’s first half, the benchmark S&P 500 Index gained 16%. The technology-laden Nasdaq Index increased 33%, its best first half performance since 1983. While tech stocks have led the year-to-date rally, especially artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, the rally is
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Investing in growth stocks offers the potential for significant gains but also carries higher risks. These stocks, exemplified by the likes of Google, Facebook, and Amazon, have the capacity to deliver substantial percentage increases. However, investing in growth stocks requires careful consideration and understanding of the associated challenges. Here are my three top picks for
The media business is in a tough spot. The continued migration of news and information online has challenged traditional news outlets ranging from newspapers and magazines to television and radio. In recent months, The Los Angeles Times newspaper announced that it is eliminating 13% of its staff due to declining advertising revenue. BuzzFeed News announced