The stock market has rebounded in 2023 following a year marked by rate hikes that pulled everything much lower. Leading indexes fell dramatically with the S&P 500 shedding 18.25% of its value. Hikes pounded the tech-heavy Nasdaq which fell by more than 30% during the same period. The emergence of AI, along with slowing rate hikes,
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While we’ve all heard the phrase bad news is good news in the capital markets, for certain tech stocks rising from adversity, the adage may yield considerable shareholder profits. As a caveat, one should realize that companies that print red ink often do so for a reason. Usually, it’s not a good one. Still, high-return
While the market offers ample opportunities for wild speculation, there’s something about favored penny stocks by analysts that arouses interest. Don’t get me wrong – whenever you’re dealing with enterprises in this troubled arena, downside threats are never too far away. Still, analyst endorsement of top penny stock picks adds at least an air of
Generally, companies that provide passive income for stakeholders represent a balanced approach but for safe dividend stocks for 2023. The underlying concept has taken on greater importance. Fundamentally, investors really have no idea what might transpire over the second half. Throughout much of last year and heading into this year, concerns centered on the Federal
In a not exactly unexpected development, the Federal Reserve last week announced that it raised its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, which then inherently bolsters the case for stocks to buy after a rate hike. Primarily, investors shouldn’t expect much relief from policymakers. Therefore, investors must at least consider publicly traded enterprises
A few years ago, electric vehicles (EVs) were dismissed as luxury items or niche transportation for environmentalists. However, the impact of fossil fuel markets and global warming has made the case for EVs stronger. Currently, close to 3 million are driving EVs on U.S. roads. Even if you are not interested in owning an EV,
Time sure flies fast; we’re nearing the end of July, and the holiday season is fast approaching. The anticipation for the festivities also comes with busy days of last-minute shopping and family trips. With that in mind, there’s also a unique phenomenon called the “Christmas Rally,” and today, we’re rounding up a short list of
Earnings season is in full swing, and so far, the quarterly prints have been better than expected. With nearly half of the companies in the S&P 500 index having reported their second-quarter results, 80% have exceeded Wall Street consensus forecasts for their earnings per share, according to a report from JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). That’s impressive
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock is approaching its earnings release, and investors are divided on its potential direction. While some expect a bullish surge, others caution against high expectations already being priced in. For long-term investors, it’s best to focus on the big picture rather than short-term gains. Although the hype around META’s generative AI has
The movie Barbie is a global hit. Just one week after its release, the film has grossed nearly $500 million worldwide, including $214 million at the North American box office. The movie about the iconic Barbie and Ken dolls made by toy company Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) has struck a chord with audiences and is helping to
Autonomous driving stocks will produce large returns over time. The key is going to be identifying those firms most likely to establish dominant positions in the industry. Overall growth is expected to annually reach approximately 38% during the decade between 2022 and 2032. Big winners will emerge, and those invested will benefit from the corresponding price
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. Last week, I revealed a list of the five top “moonshot” artificial intelligence (AI) stocks from across InvestorPlace.com. Not only are these elite companies the leaders in their field, but their relatively low valuations
2022 was unkind to growth stocks of all stripes, but the sell-off in the top 3D printing stocks started much earlier. After a strong run-up off the pandemic lows, the 3D Printing ETF (CBOE:PRNT), an equal-weighted index of approximately 50 companies involved in the 3D printing industry, topped out in early 2021 at around $50.
Robotics is one of the most exciting and innovative sectors in the world today. This sector has the potential to transform various industries, particularly manufacturing and healthcare by creating new opportunities for growth and efficiency. Robotics also offers a competitive edge for investors who are looking to balance long-term returns with exposure to cutting-edge technologies.
Investing in innovative technology can generate high returns once more people catch on to the opportunity. Quantum computing is one of those technologies that has rewarded shareholders in recent years but still remains in the early innings. This has led to the rise of quantum computing stocks to buy. Quantum computing enables quicker calculations and
With the Dow Jones soaring on fading recession fears, its holdings are also becoming far more attractive, too. In fact, here are seven of the top Dow stocks to buy immediately. Dow Stocks to Buy: Merck (MRK) Source: shutterstock.com/CC7 From a pure potential perspective, Merck (NYSE:MRK) stock offers a lot to investors. Past returns might
It’s nice to own stocks that are well-positioned to rally and pay you for waiting for them to do so. That’s especially true for older investors who want to buy stocks, and generate income. Even better, companies with significant dividends usually have strong, stable businesses. As a result, dividend stocks tend to be a good
The pharmaceutical sector generates a huge $1.2 trillion of revenue globally, and the U.S. is by far the most lucrative country for drug makers in the world. Therefore, the profits of successful American pharmaceutical firms can be truly staggering. What’s even better for investors is that pharma firms’ profit growth can really be gargantuan because
It’s undeniable that artificial intelligence will forever change our society and economy but that doesn’t mean you must pay an exorbitant premium for high-potential AI stocks. For example, we all love and appreciate Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) for empowering digital intelligence. However, NVDA trades at a forward earnings multiple of 61.61, well above the norm. No, you
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock easily broke through $300 earlier this year. Does this mean it’s too expensive to hold now? Not necessarily, as businesses are likely willing to pay a high price for Microsoft’s artificial intelligence enabled products. Plus, the company is moving closer to buying out a well-known video-game manufacturer. Of course, there’s no guarantee that