Whether it is with energy stocks, or any other sector, investors are often told to look for companies with strong balance sheets. Balance sheets include assets on one side and liabilities on the other. Generally speaking, more assets than liabilities is an easy litmus test by which to gauge financial health. It’s logical. Own more
admin
The future of the economy remains uncertain, with divergent opinions among experts. The Economist has presented a pessimistic view, arguing that high-interest rates will lead to economic policy failures and reduced growth. While there are indications that the pessimistic view is taking hold in some areas, there is still room for optimism. With optimism, there
The broad market conditions remain challenging because of macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. That’s unlikely to stop trading and speculative activity across asset classes. As a matter of fact, when there is a flurry of new for the markets to digest, it translates into volatility and significant price action. I would therefore not shy away from
Dividend stocks can provide steady cash flow for long-term investors. These corporations often distribute cash to investors every quarter so they can reinvest into more shares. However, some dividend-paying companies have seen their financials struggle over the years. These companies become vulnerable to dividend cuts which can have devastating effects on shareholders. Not only will
With geopolitical tensions tragically becoming the new standard, this framework opens the door for gold stocks to buy. Thanks to the underlying asset’s reputation as a universal store of wealth, gold offers a hedge against inflation and uncertainty. Still, why not just buy the physical metal outright? To be sure, that’s what many people are
Bill Gross, the Bond King, is back in the news this week. Last week, I detailed how Bill Gross focused on equity arbitrage opportunities while forecasting a recession. Now, Bill Gross is emphasizing bank stocks. The Bond King specifically looks to regional banks with low price-to-book ratios and high dividends. These are cornerstones of intelligent
While the meme trade phenomenon helped spark interest in the equities sector, passive-income providers generally offer a more solid foundation, thus warranting a closer look at dividend stocks for beginners. To be sure, these aren’t the sexiest ideas. But they should steer you in the right direction for the long haul. Primarily, dividend stocks for
Although the concept of defense stocks to buy generates controversy for its dark cynicism, investors must remember one harsh reality: conflict is inevitable. While I understand that much progress has been made in terms of social awareness and the commendable push for broader equity, such efforts are almost sure to fail because fairness represents the
This earnings season has been better than expected. Companies have impressed investors with strong financials, changing the way we look at the economy. Despite interest rates still being high, consumer sentiment is improving and some companies have shown high resilience. Now is the time to identify stocks that can withstand any market condition in 2024.
Sentiment for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) has undoubtedly improved over the past six months, but SOFI stock still has its critics. There are those skeptical that this fintech/neobank will continue to be successful, during what is a challenging time for the financial services space. In addition, there is some skepticism about SOFI remaining, that has to
The stock market has been on a downswing throughout the fall. High interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical tensions are among the factors weighing on investor sentiment. With the downturn, bears are getting feisty. Some pundits are calling for big declines and predicting major chaos in 2024. Not surprisingly, short sellers are getting aggressive on many
Even though the broader market has been in a prolonged bear cycle, the crypto market has been very resilient this year. I believe there are still plenty of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. The key is finding low-market-cap cryptos before they gain widespread traction. Stalwarts like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) should form the
Announcements of company spinoffs boost the value of stock prices in the near term. Yet over the long term, the value of the spinoff’s shares must deliver growth on the top and bottom line for the good times to continue. In Western Digital’s (NASDAQ:WDC) situation, activist investor Elliott Management pressured the company to split the business
Newspapers and retail stores, including Blockbuster, Circuit City, Bed, Bath and Beyond, and Sears are among the most famous casualties of tech changes in the last 20 years. Other firms that have fallen on hard times due to new technologies include Nokia (NYSE:NOK), GameStop (NYSE:GME) and many movie theater owners. Now, with the popularity of
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) offers a unique and intriguing investment opportunity for long-term investors looking at sectors with high growth potential. The world of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft manufacturing is one that’s still in its infancy. However, as we’ve seen with so many high-growth spaces, the time to invest in a given technology
From $47 billion to nearly worthless. That is the sad tale of WeWork (NYSE:WE), the co-working company and former unicorn darling of Silicon Valley. WeWork filed for Ch. 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday night. It’s been a stunning fall from grace for the company, co-founded by the enigmatic Adam Neumann. WeWork attracted a lot of
The energy sector continues to be challenging for investors to navigate. Crude oil prices peaked at $122 a barrel in June 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, prices for crude have dropped below $70 a barrel, rebounded to more than $90, and have now settled right around $80 per barrel. After 2022 record profits,
With the world going green, hydrogen stocks will get explosive. We already know Goldman Sachs and Bank of America believe hydrogen could be an $11 trillion market. We know the Biden Administration just invested $7 billion into hydrogen hubs across the U.S. We also know the market could be worth $410.6 billion by 2030 from $242.7 billion today. Again, all
Investors face a complicated picture heading into the holiday season. War, inflation, high interest rates, and a potential recession are among the risk factors on the horizon. Many investors are understandably turning to fixed income and defensive stocks to ride out the current storm. By contrast, this is precisely the wrong time to be taking
The price of gold is slightly below $2,000 an ounce and flirting with its all-time high of $2,074.88, reached in August 2020 during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold has been marching higher in recent weeks following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas. The rising Middle East tensions are underpinning the price