It was a tumultuous 2023 for the housing market, marked by rising mortgage rates and stagnating sales and inventory. So, investors are closely eyeing real estate investment trusts (REITs) to sell in anticipation of market shifts. As 2024 ushers in, signs of improvement are emerging. Mortgage rates are beginning to drop and a consequent modest
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 3.64% over the past month, and technical indicators show that it could extend much further. If last year’s repeat of the ‘Majestic Seven’ leading the broader indices again happens this year, we could be in for a bit of a wild ride. Despite their stretched valuations, tech stocks
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A new year brings new questions for investors looking to find the top stocks for 2024. Will the long-forecast recession be confirmed? If so, how severe will it be? Will the Magnificent 7 continue to be magnificent? Are future earnings already priced into the stock market? What is the Federal Reserve’s thinking on the timing
Growth stocks performed well in 2023. Many stocks rallied as investors felt the optimism and lower inflation readings made people anticipate interest rate reductions in 2024. The rally picked up many stocks that had disappointing performances in 2022. However, markets with widespread appreciation can present many overvalued stocks that are at risk of losing ground.
Last year was better for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock than it should have been. Although the high-interest rate environment created by the Federal Reserve and the resumption of student loan payments caused revenue to triple last year, SoFi’s position remains precarious. The fintech’s stock surged 85% in 2023 due to record revenue and member growth.
Let’s face it: America has a drinking problem. As in too many of us consume way too much alcohol and pay the price in terms of our health, our careers and our relationships. And yet, I am skeptical about Dry January. By now, I’m sure you know all about this challenge of going alcohol-free during
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Crude oil prices are stabilizing after a brutal selloff in the fourth quarter. Amidst fears of a wider Middle East conflict, prices have found a floor around $70 a barrel. The stabilizing prices and lower valuations are favorable for energy stocks. The main catalyst for energy stocks is the crisis in the Middle East. In
With markets turning south to start 2024, now is not the time for investors to take risks. With stocks falling, investors need to avoid risky bets and play it safe until we get a clearer indication of where we’re headed in the year ahead. This means selling underperforming stocks that are likely to continue declining
Some growth stocks keep powering ahead. While not immune to market downturns, certain stocks seem to decline less and recover faster than other securities. These are often large technology companies with multiple business lines and catalysts to propel share prices upwards. For investors, these growth stocks can help to compound gains and grow a portfolio.
Are you hungry for change — in the most literal sense? The new year will likely see many shifts in what Americans eat and sip. It’s the inevitable out-with-the-old and in-with-the-new pattern that has come to define the dining and drinking scene. In fact, some of these trends were already rising to the fore in
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CE Pro magazine is a leading trade publication for the custom electronics business. Its readers include homebuilders, small- and medium-sized businesses, and individual homeowners. On Jan. 2, CE Pro’s editor-in-chief, Arlen Schweiger, summarized the year for the 55 smart home stocks that are part of the publication’s Smart Home Stock Index. The index rebounded
In the tech world, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a game changer, driving innovations and reshaping industries. The excitement around this technology has led to predictions of a massive AI industry, capturing the interest of investors. Yet, it’s important to approach AI stocks with caution and consider which AI stocks to sell.
It was terrific last year for the S&P 500, but looking at some of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks is still worth it. The benchmark index jumped 24% and hit a new all-time high. That’s the textbook definition of a bull market. But we need some asterisks. It wasn’t a broad-based run higher. The popular index
Treasury yields turned little changed to slightly higher Friday afternoon as traders reassessed December’s robust official jobs data and a weaker-than-expected report from the Institute for Supply Management. What’s happening The yield on the 2-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD02Y was little changed at 4.387% versus 4.382% on Thursday. The yield on the 10-year Treasury BX:TMUBMUSD10Y rose 3.5
There finally seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the cannabis industry. It’s difficult to talk about the regulatory perspective. However, if we look at cannabis companies, there are stories that seem to be moving in the right direction. I am talking about growth as well as margin improvement. In my
The U.S. economy is navigating a delicate balance between achieving a significant cooldown of inflation and avoiding a recession. Policymakers have managed to guide the economy toward a “soft landing,” but challenges persist as they strive to further reduce inflation without triggering a downturn. While a positive outlook prevails among economists, potential pitfalls include the
Electric vehicle battery stock QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) soared more than 40% Thursday after one of the company’s big investors — German auto giant Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) — announced that QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal battery passed a key endurance test. PowerCo, the battery subsidiary of VW, noted that the QuantumScape battery “achieved more than 1,000 charging cycles with still