Contrarian investing is hard. It is difficult to go against the crowd. Stocks at 52-week lows are companies the stock market harshly rejects. By diving into the shallow end of the pool, it requires fortitude to believe conventional wisdom is wrong about a company. The market is saying the business is failing and has little
People look at a virtually complete Stegosaurus fossil on display at Sotheby’s on July 10, 2024 in New York City. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images Billionaire investor Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund Citadel, purchased a late-Jurassic stegosaurus skeleton for $44.6 million at Sotheby’s Wednesday, marking the most valuable fossil ever sold at
Dividend Kings are high-end stocks that have raised their dividends annually for at least 50 years consecutively. These remarkable companies have maintained their streak of annual dividend growth through wars, recessions and financial crises. Each have proved the reliability of their business models and steadiness of their profits. For investors, Dividend Kings can be an
Almost every company has some debt. Many large and very profitable companies obtained significant amounts of debt when interest rates were negligible from 2009 until 2021. By doing so, they were able to make effective acquisitions that boosted their bottom lines and increased their cash holdings in order to finance share buybacks, dividend increases, and make themselves more financially
Investors are always on the hunt for the next big thing. Much like the internet revolution and the current AI boom, savvy investors look to get in early on the ground floor of the next world-changing trend. I believe a few under-the-radar companies have the ambition and growth potential to possibly be those next breakout
Electric vehicle (EV) companies, for the most part, are still reeling from a broader slump in the market. Some EV makers have seen their sales decline and others their margins. Ever since the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates in order to combat rising inflation, new car buyers have struggled to take on
The U.S. markets are trading at all-time highs, and gold is nearing $2,500 an ounce. Little doubt exists that a rate cut is coming soon. As the markets are embrace euphoria, expect ample opportunities to make quick money. So, we will examine meme stocks to sell so that capital can be preserved. Even in the
While the Magnificent 7 stocks were seemingly all that anyone talked about last year, they have been pretty quiet in 2024. And yet, they still impact the performance of the S&P 500 even more so than they did last year. According to a CNBC analysis, the group of stocks comprising the Magnificent 7 makes up
Flying car stocks have been explosive. Look at Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), for example. The last time I highlighted opportunity in the stock, it traded at about $5 on July 3. Today, it’s up to $6.95 on news. It successfully flew a first-of-its-kind hydrogen electric air taxi that ran about 523 miles, with water as its only
When it comes to meme stock news as of late, Keith Gill has certainly been the driver of most investor attention to this space. Various meme stocks have surged on Roaring Kitty’s involvement in simply noting his trades. Much of this sentiment makes sense when one harkens back to the price action of 2021 and
With the announcement of Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) new approach to artificial intelligence (AI) called Apple Intelligence, three of the biggest cloud computing stocks are about to reach the next level of consumer exposure. That’s because Apple is now moving toward offering on-device, artificial intelligence through a partnership with OpenAI for its ChatGPT platform. While the AI
The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that upside risks to inflation have increased, calling into question the prospect of multiple Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year. In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF said “the momentum on global disinflation is slowing, signaling bumps along the path.” The rise in sequential inflation in
Consumer spending makes up 70% of the GDP and is a driving force of the global economy. Without consumer spending, companies go out of business and lay off workers. People spending less money can create a negative feedback loop for the economy until the course reverses. While fads come and go, some companies continue to generate
Following the June 27 presidential debate, the leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, openly stated how seriously he takes former President Donald Trump’s commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. With Trump vocal about the importance of ending America’s wars, it’s likely the defense industry will take a hit following the closure of Europe’s biggest war
The stock market is surging to record highs, and despite skeptics calling it a “bubble,” one clear catalyst has emerged that will likely send stocks even higher in the coming months: strong earnings. As go earnings, so go stocks. Going back to 1990, the correlation is as clear as day … When earnings are rising,
An employee handles one kilogram gold bullions at the YLG Bullion International Co. headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023. Chalinee Thirasupa | Bloomberg | Getty Images Gold prices advanced Tuesday, on track for a record close as rising expectations of a September interest rate cut bolstered demand for bullion. Spot gold gained
The likelihood of a rate cut in the coming quarters is the biggest catalyst for equities. Higher interest rates have impacted consumption and investment spending. As GDP growth decelerates, there is a strong case for expansionary policies. From an investment perspective, there are blue-chip rate-sensitive stocks to buy for healthy returns. At the same time, there are meme
It’s been a great year so far for the Bulls. It seems like the markets and most portfolios are hitting new all-time highs every day. When things get frothy and valuations are stretched, it means some stocks need to be sold after reassessing your investment thesis. In my opinion, these are three stocks to sell
In the last decade, investors have made a fortune from tech stocks. Despite headwinds in the broader economy, the technology sector’s resilience remains unwavering. The tech industry consistently develops and engages with relentless advancement across hot sub-sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and social media. The upswing in AI innovation, in particular, has contributed to higher
In this article BLK Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The BlackRock logo is pictured outside the company’s headquarters in the Manhattan borough of New York City on May 25, 2021. Carlo Allegri | Reuters When BlackRock CEO Larry Fink bought the iShares ETF business from Barclays for roughly $13 billion in 2009, the economy
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- …
- 873
- Next Page »