Megatrends exist across many thematic areas of the stock market. Identifying these trends usually involves analyzing key factors such as technological breakthroughs, social change, urbanization, climate change, and global wealth shifts and capitalizing on them. The dawn of artificial intelligence is an important thematic focus right now. So is a shift away from fossil fuels
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The metaverse is a term that currently describes a single, shared, immersive, and constant 3D virtual space where we can experience life in ways we cannot in the real world. That explains the metaverse, according to techtarget.com anyway. I’m one who thinks the metaverse has clear ramifications for gaming stocks and tech in general. Gaming
Buying dividend aristocrats is a reasonable strategy for those investors seeking long-term income. The equities in this group have paid increasing dividends for the past 25+ years, so they will likely continue to provide passive income for the foreseeable future. It’s a pretty select group, consisting of 68 publicly traded companies, all of which are
Every now and then, the stock market overreacts. Investors sell stocks because of fear, and solid businesses are mispriced. Savvy investors take advantage. For example, Warren Buffett’s net worth has grown to over $100 billion by purchasing mispriced stocks and waiting. Also, he is seemingly a fan of bank stocks. Buffett’s investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway
The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the world of retail. In the beginning, it caused consumers to shift buying habits rapidly toward digital means. As consumers engaged with more new payments options and methods of doing business, it seemed like it might be a golden age for e-commerce stocks. And yet, we’ve seen
Gene editing stocks are one of the hottest sectors in medicine today. Genes are the foundation of life, and from creating new organisms to curing incurable diseases, the editing of genes can bring radical changes to life as we know it. That’s why CRISPR stocks that can edit genes have been in such demand both
Although we constantly receive conflicting messaging, we continue to be in the midst of a global economic recovery. That recovery translates to an opportunity for infrastructure stocks as building ramps up. Current expectations are that 2023 will result in 2.8% growth in the construction sector globally, with 3% growth expected next year. Inflation rates worldwide will
Cannabis stocks may appear to have gone up in smoke. But don’t count them out just yet. Many U.S. states and other countries are legalizing its use. So, it may only be a matter of time before they see higher highs. Plus, new polls confirm more Americans support its use. According to a CBS News
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty Images As investors navigate another uncertain year in markets, actively managed funds could add differentiated performance to their portfolios – if traders choose carefully. Actively managed funds have historically underperformed passive strategies, but
The performance of entertainment stocks tends to be closely tied to the economic wellbeing of the countries they operate in. This space could be in for a bumpy ride given the current environment and potential economic downturn on the horizon. It’s important to think about how these companies hook in their customers, whether they’re able
Trey sits down with bestselling author, Ben Mezrich to discuss his new book The Antisocial Network, which covers the sage of Gamestop, Robinhood, Reddit and Retail traders. It’s a tale of irony, humor, high stakes, billionaires and Ben is the perfect guest to cover such an entertaining story. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 –
POLAND – 2023/03/21: In this photo illustration, a First Republic Bank logo is displayed on a smartphone with stock market percentages in the background. (Photo Illustration by Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. First Republic — Shares of the
Electric vehicle demand is only set to accelerate, which will have a massive impact on EV battery stocks. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), about one out of every five cars will be electric this year globally. Sales are expected to grow by 35% to 14 million this year alone, making up about 18% of the
The fall of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is inevitable. At its April 25 opening price of about $161 per share, Tesla had a market cap of about $515 billion. That’s more than all of China’s electric car industry put together, three times more than the rest of the U.S. auto industry. It’s about 2.5 times the value of Toyota
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There’s a lot of noise in the stock market right now. But if you focus on the one thing that matters most, you’ll be able to clearly see that this bear market is ending. And a huge new bull market is coming. The stock market has been on a wild ride in 2023. Up one
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) has a new majority-owned subsidiary that was formed through a joint venture. Already, Mullen Automotive has made a couple of positive announcements regarding that subsidiary. Therefore, the extreme drawdown in MULN stock looks overdone, and it’s a good time to start a share position in Mullen Automotive. It’s
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) has plenty of skeptics. It’s been difficult to defend RIVN stock as it has lost ground in 2023 so far. Unfortunately, the outlook isn’t bright, as Rivian Automotive’s expenditures are disproportionately high. This isn’t to suggest that Rivian Automotive is doing everything wrong. For example, it’s notable that
The Amazon logo on a locker in Annapolis, Maryland, on February 2, 2023, ahead of earnings report. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Capital One — Shares were down 3.3% after disappointing quarterly earnings. The company earned an adjusted $2.31 per share, well below a
Markets are improving, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 9% on the year so far. The technology-laden Nasdaq index has gained 17% year to date. With a recovery underway, now looks like an opportune time for investors to wade back into high-growth stocks, while also looking for companies with attractive valuations. There happen to be