U.K. consumer prices accelerated unexpectedly in December, driven by new taxes on tobacco products, and likely pushing out calls for rate cuts at the Bank of England. The consumer price index–which measures a wide basket of goods and services prices–rose 4.0% on year, from a 3.9% increase in November, data from the Office for National
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The arrival of 5G networks has sparked interest and attracted significant investments in the telecom industry. With speeds up to a hundred times quicker than 4G, reduced lag, and the ability to handle a spike in connected devices, 5G has the potential to change everything from smartphones to autonomous vehicles. While it will take time
It might be tempting to back up the truck and buy Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) stock because you heard about the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds. However, I’m offering an unpopular opinion today. COIN stock could quickly retrace much of its rally from last year’s fourth quarter, so this is no time to make any hasty trades. Just
The green revolution is making our future look clean and green. IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023 states that the world is set to change significantly by 2030. It also adds that the share of renewable energy will be 50% of the global electricity mix. Renewable energy is the way to go ahead and, although these energy
U.S. benchmark oil futures ended lower on Tuesday, pressured by strength in the U.S. dollar and worries surrounding demand, but continued tensions in the Middle East that have disrupted tanker traffic and threatened oil supplies in the region provided support for global oil prices. Price action West Texas Intermediate crude CL00, -0.63% CL.1, -0.63% CLG24,
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 9, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The crystal ball is cloudy this year my friends. In the past it was easier to come up with my annual list of predictions, even if it turns out I was wrong. Heading
Identifying the next big opportunity can be as elusive as stock market rewards. Identifying the hidden potential within the stock market often demands keen insight and strategic analysis. This article explores three stocks ready to skyrocket with unique catalysts that catapult their value to unprecedented heights. Read more to unpack the layers of their operational
2023 was a rough year for the renewable energy and sustainable investing space. Across wind, solar, lithium and electric vehicle stocks, there was heavy selling. Governments have generally not been as forthcoming with subsidies for green energy as investors had hoped. And with the end of the zero interest rates era, it is increasingly difficult
For investors banking on some volatility in 2024, now may be a good time to consider rebalancing one’s portfolio. After all, the beginning of the year is often the time many investors consider the balance of their portfolios. Wisely, they want to position themselves for a given 12-month period. Over the next year, interest rates
Donald Trump was projected as the runaway winner in Iowa’s Republican presidential caucuses on Monday night, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was projected as coming in second place. Nikki Haley, a former ambassador to the U.N. and governor of South Carolina, was on track to finish third, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy appeared on course for
Fortune recently reported that the European climate agency, Copernicus, said that the global average temperature last year was 2.66 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than pre-industrial times. More importantly, it was 0.3 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the record set in 2016. As it becomes more important than ever to tackle global warming, climate change stocks will likely become
The work-from-home (WFH) phenomenon has faded tremendously, as many companies, large and small, are ordering their employees to spend at least a few days per week in the office. For example, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and video game maker Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) are among the huge companies ending or greatly curtailing WFH privileges. As a
Chip stocks, especially those that would benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) craze, had an amazing rally in 2023. Notably, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), the chipmaker most critical to designing high-end chips for training large language models (LLMs), saw its share price increase by more than 239% last year. The CHIPS Act, another notable piece of legislation
Dear Quentin, I appreciate and learn from your column, and read it religiously. Several of your recent readers have asked you questions about wills or what happens when someone dies without a will. I would like to add my experience to the scenarios you have already addressed in recent months, as it adds to your
Investors now have an opportunity to acquire Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) shares at reduced prices. The beginning of 2024 witnessed a correction, particularly in tech and AI stocks, causing AMD shares to drop from $150 to $137. This correction is attributed to investors securing gains after the tax year, rather than signaling a long-term AI
In December 2022, I discussed three overpaid CEOs and why investors should sell their underperforming stocks. One of the CEOs was Chad Richison, the founder and chief executive of Oklahoma-based Paycom Software (NYSE:PAYC), a cloud-based payroll and human capital management software provider. PAYC stock had gone sideways for 36 months. I wasn’t impressed. Paycom shares
Oil and gas giant Shell (NYSE:SHEL) has held up better than its bigger rivals over the past year. Its shares rose 8% compared to a 10% decline by Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) and a 17% drop by Chevron (NYSE:CVX). This is undoubtedly good news for investors who hold SHEL stock. Yet the British integrated energy stock
Dear Quentin, My dad cosigned for my private Sallie Mae student loan in September 2018. I thought it was a federal loan because I believe they did both types of loans. I started paying back the $153,000 interest-only loan in September 2022, while my dad paid towards the principal and the balance increased. They removed
While Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) may have stolen the spotlight when it comes to the best semiconductor stocks, it’s not the only idea out there. Not to pick on the graphics processing specialist – it’s doing just fine. However, with a trailing-year earnings multiple of nearly 72X, one has to wonder if a breather may be due.
Anything is possible on Wall Street. For all we know, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock might stage an improbable turnaround in 2024. LCID stock is only rated “D” due to lack of evidence supporting an unlikely scenario. Without the help of some unanticipated catalyst this year, Lucid just won’t be a high-confidence pick. Please don’t get the wrong idea. The