As a leading global digital payment leader for 20 years, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stands out among the rest. PYPL stock has gained international recognition as a top fintech stock to own for the long term. Of course, since PayPal’s dramatic rise following the pandemic, this stock has been among the worst-performing large-cap tech players in recent
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Warren Buffett is often hailed as one of the greatest investors, with a track record that has consistently outpaced the broader markets. Could artificial intelligence (AI) emulate his success? I recently discovered an intriguing AI model called the “Buffett Bot” that was trained to mimic Warren Buffett. As AI continues making strides across industries, it’s
As the market pushes to new all-time highs, analysts are singing the praises of several blue-chip stocks. As the new year has gotten underway, analysts across Wall Street have raised their ratings and price targets on the stocks they expect to outperform in 2024 and beyond. Many stocks have also been upgraded heading into their
In the AI space, three prominent companies stand poised to reshape the market by 2027. Each company, a titan in its domain, weaves strategies of disruption. They are charting a fundamental course that promises to redefine AI. This has led to this article on AI stocks to dominate. The first one’s meteoric rise, fueled by
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) has been on fire in the last year, and investors are wondering if this growth will continue. Demand for artificial intelligence is soaring, making a strong case for the company’s growth to continue moving forward. They have been an early pioneer in AI, and their business has hit a major inflection point achieving
After ChatGPT and Generative AI, quantum computing may be the field of research to bring about the next technological revolution in the 21st century. Quantum computing has the potential to solve complex problems that normally slow down classical computers, such as optimization, cryptography, machine learning, and simulation. This has led to this list of quantum computing stocks
As January 2024 kicked in, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) received downgrades from analysts, resulting in some selling pressure affecting AAPL stock. As a result of this downside pressure, and the meteoric rise of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) over the past year, Apple has relinquished the reigns of the world’s largest company by market capitalization to Microsoft. Now the second-largest
Many companies have tax shields and can benefit from them during a tax reporting period, but not only do they benefit, they can also offer excellent benefits to their users and thus generate a great loyalty to their products and services, which eventually would translate into financial growth for the company and good returns for
After getting off to a slow start, the January effect kicked in for stocks. As I write this, the S&P 500 is trading at an all-time high. As in 2023, technology stocks have been part of that rally. But this isn’t just about the Magnificent 7, or Magnificent 6 depending on how you feel about
Unlike high-growth stocks, long-term dividend stocks typically represent established companies with consistent profitability. They appeal to investors for two main reasons: steady income and long-term capital appreciation. In this article, I will discuss three promising dividend stocks. These selections are not just based on their current yield. They also have the potential for long-term outperformance
Some tech stocks give investors the opportunity to earn meaningful long-term returns. These stocks can outperform the market over several years due to their compelling opportunities and massive runways. After a slow start to the year, many major indices like the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 are up by several percentage points year to date
Your money won’t do much good sitting in your bank account because of dismal rates on savings accounts. While there is a benefit to using certificates of deposit to get higher rates, the stock market offers more exciting returns. Most notably, those facing future industry investment opportunities. You may not have to look any further than
Wall Street analysts spend their entire careers analyzing stocks and determining which equities have potential. Detailed research from these analysts can help investors save time and generate good returns from their portfolios. Analysts are currently raving for these growth stocks with “Strong Buy” ratings. While an investor’s research shouldn’t start and conclude based on an
I last wrote about dividend stocks yielding 5% and included it in the headline in August 2019. Interest rates were considerably lower then, so 5% was considered a high-yield dividend stock. Fast forward to January 2024. While it’s still a high yield, income investors have more options. For example, a one-year Treasury bill yields about
Following Bitcoin (BTC-USD) spot ETF approvals from the SEC, there’s no doubt cryptocurrencies will be back and better this 2024. After a long crypto winter, crypto fans and investors are now looking for more tokens that hold potential but are still offered at a low price. While Bitcoin and other mega-cap cryptos may be considered
Cloud computing stocks will continue to be prominent wealth generators for tech-oriented investors. With the emergence of generative AI, investors can continue to benefit from the tailwinds of cloud computing infrastructure. As a central component for businesses, cloud computing will continue to play a significant role in how data is shared, stored, and scaled at
Editor’s note: “SoFi Reports Astonishing Earnings, and the Best Is Yet to Come” was previously published in May 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The fourth-quarter earnings season is now in full swing. And so far, the numbers show that it’s been quite a strong quarter for many
History is a great teacher. Looking back on the stock market’s last 100 years, we find dividend investing beats all other stocks. They handily outperform the S&P 500 and have never had a losing decade. It makes sense dividend stocks would be so good. They tend to be profitable businesses that have been through numerous
As Wall Street’s crystal ball, the stock market is giving early signals of a potential re-election for President Joe Biden this year. With the S&P 500 scaling new heights, the buzz among analysts is palpable, which bodes remarkably well for investors to wager on the stocks for the Democratic political climate. If Biden secures a
Shares of fintech firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) surged nearly 20% on Monday after the company reported its first-ever profit. Media reports salivated over the 2-cents-per-share earnings, driven by a 44% jump in total new members and strong performance from its tech platform and financial services segments. More upside is likely on the way. SoFi’s fourth-quarter