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While volatility persists, markets have managed to get off to a strong start in 2023. All three of the major U.S. stock indices are positive on the year, with the technology-laden Nasdaq leading the pack with a 14% year-to-date gain. However, a rising tide has not lifted all boats, at least not yet. Some stocks

War is good business. The U.S. has been in a continuous state of war or war readiness since Dec. 7, 1941. While the war in Afghanistan ended for the U.S. in 2021, the United States is now the largest western supplier for the War in Ukraine, which began in earnest a year ago. This has

You may have heard that the S&P 500 just triggered a rare “golden cross” signal. And this bullish stock indicator tends to mark the start of big new bull markets.  Golden crosses are triggered when a short-term moving average (MA) crosses above a long-term moving average. Typically, for this analysis, investors use the 50-day and

At first glance, the notion of gold stocks to buy for a hedge against inflation seems counterproductive. After all, the Federal Reserve threw just about everything and the kitchen sink at the problem. As well, Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently stated that we’re in the very early stages of disinflation. While he recognized the many

Tech stocks continue to be a major player in the stock market in 2023. Driven by ongoing innovation and investment, big-name turnarounds suggest that Feb. could be the beginning of a sharp upward trend for tech stocks. In fact, here are seven of the best tech stocks to consider for the year. PI Impinj $126.80

With the post-State of the Union address market presenting jitters, contrarian investors enjoy potential discounted opportunities, particularly among cybersecurity stocks to buy. While the benchmark First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (NASDAQ:CIBR) may have gained roughly 9% in the new year, it declined half-a-percent in the trailing five sessions. Also, in the trailing year, it’s down

Although the issue remains a point of contention, increasingly, government agencies and a consensus of scientists have urged society to adopt a cleaner approach to infrastructure, thus boding well for green-focused energy stocks to buy. Most importantly, investors should consider this subsegment due to its lucrative profile. For instance, McKinsey & Company estimates that by

2023 could be a year of recovery for China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Nio (NYSE:NIO). You might be surprised that NIO stock traders largely shook off Nio’s seemingly weak January sales numbers. However, there’s a logical explanation for this. Besides, Nio’s price-cutting strategy should help to make the automaker more competitive. Last year’s on-and-off Covid-19 lockdowns

The best thing about equity markets is that there is no dearth of opportunities. Be it recession, inflation or a pandemic, there are attractive investment themes that deliver robust returns. There are also ample stocks to buy in oversold market conditions. Smart investors pursue hidden gem stocks as one strategy to consistently beat the markets.