Remember how the FAANG group of technology stocks captured Wall Street’s imagination a few years ago? The so-called “Magnificent Seven” replaced FAANG in 2023 and somehow, Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) got lost in the shuffle. Yet, NFLX stock has the potential to regain its superstar status and zoom higher in 2024. Netflix has more competition in the streaming space
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Dividend reinvesting allows you to receive higher distributions in subsequent quarters and increase your compounding returns. Many investors continue to reinvest their dividend payments until they are ready to live off their dividends and wish to retire. While you can choose from many dividend-paying stocks, some of them are better than others. Finding stocks that
Recently, InvestorPlace contributor Matthew Farley suggested that EHang (NASDAQ:EH) stock could potentially turn $10,000 into $1 million. That’s certainly possible, but don’t expect it to happen in 2024 and always understand the risks involved. EHang is a premier player in an industry that’s exciting but is also in its infancy. Just to recap, EHang is based in
The three best-performing sectors last year were communication services, information technology and consumer discretionary. Although the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks grabbed all the headlines and many companies came near 52-week highs because of their relation to the technology, a business didn’t need to be plugged into AI to win. There are plenty of
Barring a little turbulence in March (re: bank stock scare), the U.S. stock market has smoothly sailed through 2023. Now that 2024 is around the corner, many investors are eyeing companies with high growth potential, which brings us to airline stocks. The airline business has always moved in sync with the broader economic cycle. When
The global robotics industry will continue to pick up steam, making it a great time to consider the best robotics stocks to buy. As we step into 2024, the potential for growth in the robotics industry remains substantial. Investors who are keen on capitalizing on this trend will focus their efforts on companies with market
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has emerged as a top tech stock to buy in 2024. The company continues to capitalize on two major trends – Azure serves as a premier AI infrastructure platform, while the company pioneers AI integration across tools like Copilot and applications such as Nuance Dax in healthcare. This will have important implications for MSFT
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
Megatrends will continue to develop, creating incredible opportunities. Here are seven of the top megatrend stocks that are capitalizing on one or more powerful trends you shouldn’t avoid. I’ll be talking about fintech, e-commerce, emerging economies, the rise of India, and the true beginning of the metaverse. That’s not an exhaustive list of current megatrend
While Warren Buffett’s piece of wisdom – to paraphrase, don’t bet against America – has proven sound, investors looking ahead may want to consider emerging markets stocks. As the phrase implies, we’re talking about economies still in their growth phase. That contrasts with the U.S., which stands in more of a maturity cycle. Fundamentally, emerging
One of the main themes of 2023 may be relief – that is, relief that we avoided a downcycle – and so it begs the question: why talk about 2024 recession worries? More to the point, why deal with recession stocks? If everything appears to be moving according to plan, targeting investments that may best
After a couple of years of pandemic-fueled growth, 2023 was a year that many video game manufacturers would like to forget. Layoffs in the industry were a common occurrence as consumer demand leveled off despite the launch of new games. But not every company did poorly, and those companies are likely to be among the
Global stocks are an excellent way to get exposure to emerging growth markets like India. Another advantage is their diversification across geographic regions, which promotes revenue stability. Since they operate in many areas across the globe, they can weather economic or demand headwinds in one region. Typically, the best global stocks are large-cap companies with
With Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) skyrocketing to blistering heights in 2023, the question on everyone’s mind now is as follows: what will be the hottest tech stocks in 2024? At the start of the new year, it’s worth carefully examining this inquiry. After all, we have favorable circumstances moving in the bulls’ direction. As a broader point,
The meme stock mania of 2021 turned out to be a rollercoaster ride for investors. During that heady period, it felt as though every potential meme stock was destined to soar, propelled by an unprecedented wave of speculative frenzy. This led to short-squeeze rallies, which effectively transformed stocks into multibaggers almost overnight. Fast forward to
The top social media stocks of 2023 saw much relief, with many clocking in high double-digit percentage gains. And now, social media firms are moving from saving money to AI investing. The strategy is to gain an edge over rivals in winning user engagement. Social media stocks will continue their course as the financial benefits
Virtual reality (VR) had its peak in 2023 alongside artificial intelligence (AI). They are already part of the technology of this new era. We have experienced the great utility of VR through the metaverse, video games and work meetings — among many other things. If you want to invest in this technology sector, here are
As the world stands on the cusp of an AI-driven revolution, the investment world buzzes with anticipation, seeking the hidden gems — the stealthy AI stocks — that could potentially unlock immense wealth in 2024. Explore the trio of technological shifters, each wielding its arsenal of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). These under-the-radar AI stocks
Gen Z stocks aren’t typical, because the generation has a unique relationship with the stock market. Just like Gen Z is the first to grow up fully immersed in digitization and the Internet culture, active market investing and trading is just another fact of life for a sizeable subset. Gen Z effectively grew up with
2023 was a year when growth outperformed value by a huge margin, led by the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100. However, in 2024, there might be a reversal of fortunes, given the numerous headwinds on the horizon. Thus, you should consider some smart investor stocks to weather the potential market turmoil. 2024 might be a challenging year, considering