Human life expectancy has doubled since the 1900s, mostly attributed to advancements in lifestyle, living standards and medicine. Thanks to biotech companies that produce transformative drugs and treatments, we now have the collective ability to combat diseases that used to bring entire nations down. And it’s getting better all the time. So, it’s no surprise
Many computer hardware makers are getting big boosts from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Of course, a huge number of computer chips are needed to create and maintain artificial intelligence (AI). Data centers are playing a huge role in creating and disseminating AI, so many of the leading makers of equipment for data centers are
After the latest round of market jitters, the final few trading sessions of May 2024 certainly seem like some sort of “last call” to “sell in May and go away” before something ominous has a chance to strike. Investor sentiment doesn’t seem nearly as “pumped” as it was when we entered the month, with concern
A couple of weeks ago, there was significant activity (particularly in media coverage) regarding the seeming resurgence of meme stocks. The classics of the meme mania, AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) and GameStop (NYSE:GME), rocketed higher. However, nearly as quickly as excitement for meme stocks regained momentum, the fervor seems to be fading again. Yet this does
Some of the most obvious opportunities in the world of investing can be among the most difficult decisions to make. Investors may question whether growth will remain robust. How can they discern whether a given company is “too good to be true” (a value trap), or if something will de-rail a ride that appears to
It’s been a chaotic season of earnings for certain technology companies, many of which had their share prices and expectations coming in way too hot ahead of their big reveals. Undoubtedly, the generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) run-up is alive and well, with GPU demand still as scorching as ever. As mega-cap enterprises fill their
The stock market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t bargains to be found. Many great companies have stocks that are on sale right now and ripe for the picking. This is especially true of share prices that are down despite companies posting strong financial results and either maintaining or
The latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes outlined delayed interest rate cuts. These are an effort to clamp down on inflation, noting “fewer cuts this year than previously thought.” This translates to elevated borrowing costs and increased living costs, a fertile ground for reduced profit margins. In such an economic climate, identifying stocks to
Electric vehicle sales are expected to accelerate this year, creating a big opportunity for some of the top EV stocks to buy. We have to remember that 2023 EV sales were strong. U.S. consumers, for example, bought 1.19 million EVs last year, up 46% year-over-year, according to Cox Automotive, as noted by Inside Climate News.
The technology industry has been booming over the past year, and many are looking for semiconductor stocks to buy. Semiconductors have been a standout industry. The benchmark ETF for the semiconductor industry as a whole is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), which has returned 69% in the past year, while the S&P 500 has only returned
Financial and financial technology stocks have had a decent run ever since interest rates rose. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLF) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks 71 equities in the financial sector, including banking and insurance companies. The ETF has $39 billion in assets under management and has risen 28% over the past
If you’re interested in Warren Buffett stocks to buy, there might be a Canadian target in the future. Berkshire Hathaway (NTSE:BRK.B) finally revealed on May 16 that it bought nearly 26 million shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB), a Swiss-based company that provides various types of coverage, including property and casualty and life insurance. Buffett made it
If you’re wondering which overvalued blue-chip stocks to ditch right now, look no further. The best investors pay attention to a stock’s valuation. Warren Buffett famously avoids buying stocks that are trading at more than 15 times future earnings estimates. Any stock with a higher multiple is too expensive for the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett’s
Investors continue to avoid EV stocks overall. That’s evident when you look at the performance of representative ETFs including iShares Self-driving EV & Tech ETF (NYSEARCA:IDRV) and Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV). Those investments are at best stagnant in 2024 and more likely to have sustained double-digit losses. The EV market continues
Earlier in May, President Biden’s administration announced a series of new tariffs on goods sourced from China. The move will raise the tariff rate on a variety of imported goods including steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles and batteries, solar industry goods and medical equipment. The biggest headline grabbing part of this policy move is
Predicting the future market leaders is essential, given how quickly the technology and finance sectors are developing. Three companies will lead in 2025. By utilizing solid growth strategies, strong financial performance, and creative solutions, these companies are achieving major advancements in application software, consumer finance, and systems software. The first one stands out for its
For a moment between 2020 and 2022, it seemed as if e-commerce would become the future of how people shop and purchase their daily goods. From companies like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST), in-person shopping looked like a thing of the past. However, there are still some benefits to shopping in person that e-commerce
In certain market conditions, stocks may temporarily deviate from their intrinsic value, leading to overvaluation. Eventually, they tend to revert to their true worth. However, buying overvalued stocks often leads to underperformance as prices readjust. To gauge stock value, various metrics are used, including P/E and EV/EBITDA ratios, and comparison of stock price to company
It’s fine to monitor AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock from a distance, the last thing you need is to lose your shirt on a high-risk meme stock, and we’re assigning it an “F” grade today. GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment rallied sharply during meme-stock mania in early 2021. Then, plummeted in 2022 and 2023. Some overeager investors might feel
Two key attributes that I often look for in companies when deciding whether to invest in them are points of differentiation and competitive advantages. Points of differentiation distinguish companies from their competitors. Some of these points result in competitive advantages that enable firms to gain market share. Ultimately, market share gains frequently result in higher