Peter Lynch believes individual investors have an advantage over Wall Street and large money managers. It is due to their flexibility and lack of bureaucratic rules. Lynch’s bottom-up approach focuses on companies that investors are familiar with and conducts thorough fundamental analysis. He emphasizes investing in companies with a clear growth story and understanding their business and
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT. Since its advent, ChatGPT has fortunately not been the only chatbot to be released. Revolutionary chatbots released to-date include Sydney, Jasper, Perplexity AI and You Chat. For this article, I decided to ask Bing’s chatbot Sydney for its
The earnings season is about to begin and the monthly electric vehicle delivery numbers have already given us an insight into how fast the industry is growing. Whether you believe in the future of EVs or not, they are here to stay and will be on the road across the world. 2022 was a solid
Investors seeking higher returns on their capital often turn to hypergrowth stocks. These assets have great potential and can comfortably exceed the returns of the S&P 500 if the companies continue to grow at high rates. Finding hypergrowth stocks with substantial potential takes some work. Investors have to look for a healthy combination of high
In general, dividend investors have a conservative approach. The focus is on blue-chip stocks with a good track record of dividends. However, some high dividend-yield stocks do not represent blue-chip companies. Yet, the valuation and yield are attractive enough for investors to consider some exposure, with these companies having average to good fundamentals. This column
At the end of June, investment giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released a mid-year outlook report. A hallmark of the company’s diligent research, these reports highlight key areas that the BlackRock team sees impacting global investors for months and years to come. BlackRock’s “big picture” takeaway included an outlook contrary to much of today’s return to market exuberance. Specifically, the
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an invaluable tool for investors seeking opportunities in the stock market. Its ability to analyze large amounts of data and recognize patterns makes it an ally in identifying high-potential stocks. I asked ChatGPT which biotech stocks it recommends for investment in July and it provided the following three companies. Let’s
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock surges as strong deliveries fuel investor optimism. The company exceeded analysts’ delivery expectations for the quarter, showcasing continued growth in the electric vehicle market. RIVN stock has experienced a significant surge driven by retail investors, with a 54% increase over the past five sessions and an 81% gain for the month.
When I asked Bard for some “out of this world” information on investing in space stocks, it gave me Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE), Rocket Lab USA (NASDAQ:RKLB), and the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (BATS:ITA). It also said, “The space industry is still in its early stages, and there is no guarantee of success for
Inflation-resistant stocks naturally dominated the equities research landscape as a robust labor market continued to confound the Federal Reserve. However, we may have reached a point where the central bank has had enough. If policymakers don’t lay down the gauntlet, accelerating prices may get out of control. Therefore, it’s time to consider investing during disinflation.
Bulletproof stocks might seem like an overly cautious framework based on the latest market and economic print. For example, in the first half of this year, the S&P 500 gained over 16% of equity value. Such a robust performance implies investors don’t need to sound the alarm. Nevertheless, forward indicators may encourage consideration of long-term
Best biotech stocks represents a concept that, no matter what, the market cycle fundamentally delivers relevance. Now, let me back up by stating that no individual company offers a guarantee of success to investors. You must conduct your own due diligence. However, as a narrative, the biotechnology industry stands at the forefront of humanitarian innovation.
There are clear signs of a reversal rally after a meaningful correction last year for equities. The S&P 500 index has trended higher by over 15% for the first half of the year. With a decline in recession probability, the rally for the index is likely to sustain. There also seems to be clarity that
Flying car stocks are soaring since Alef Aeronautics received a special airworthiness certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Model A. The certification will allow the flight of its vehicle in limited locations for the purposes of exhibition, research and development. The Model A is a road-legal passenger car capable of vertical takeoff and forward
As we navigate the digital frontier of 2023, high-growth cybersecurity stocks are blazing an impressive trail. The demand for powerful and sophisticated cybersecurity services is growing rapidly. Consumers and corporations are placing a premium on protecting sensitive online data from increasing threats. Moreover, experts anticipate the global cybersecurity market revenue to grow by a healthy
Semiconductor stocks have been a tremendous sector for investors in 2023. In fact, thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence, most have seen a historic rise in demand and interest. Indeed, looking through the first half of the year, many of the market’s highest-return stocks were in the chip space. But is it too late to get
While there’s certainly been increased interest recently, there still are plenty of undervalued lithium stocks out there. We know millions of electric vehicles around the world will need supply, and that there simply isn’t enough. We’ll see higher prices for lithium, which will lead to higher stock prices for lithium stocks, especially those still considered
When investors are looking for hot stocks to buy now, they usually look at 52-week high stocks. They want high-performing stocks that still have room to run. Known as “relative strength,” active investors and traders often search out stocks that have strong bullish momentum. They are looking for names that have more strength relative to
It’s fine to take risks if your position size is small. With that principle in mind, I’m recommending buying only $100 worth of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock before the company’s upcoming earnings report. Otherwise, you might miss out on quick gains after a positive earnings surprise. Another reason to take a chance on Intel now is
The electric vehicle market is accelerating (pun intended). According to S&P Global, by 2030 one in four new passenger cars sold worldwide will be an EV. In fact, top automakers are expected to account for more than 70% of global EV production by 2030. According to U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), half of all