Memorial Day weekend signals the unofficial start of summer for most Americans. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, investors concentrate on travel stocks to buy. Pent-up demand and a strong job market mean bookings are surging and the nation is eager to get on the road. In fact, the AAA forecasts a robust Memorial Day travel season,
Trade tensions between the world’s two largest economic powerhouses, the United States and China, resume. The Biden Administration has chosen to not only continue with Trump-era economic policy that has pitted the two countries against one another but also sought to intensify matters. In an announcement that came out in mid-May, the current administration announced
If you’re wondering which stocks to buy for the next economic upturn, you’re in the right place. Finding profitable investment opportunities in the constantly changing global economy is crucial to profiting from the next economic boom. These seven exceptional stocks with solid growth potential and tactical advantages may lead in their respective industries. The first
Over the past few years, investing in financial services stocks has been a case of buying the best and forgetting the rest. That narrowed the field considerably. However, nearly halfway through 2024, there seems to be an uneasy equilibrium settling into the sector. And that could broaden the field of financial services stocks to buy.
The stock market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean every security is trending higher. On the contrary, there are a number of stocks sinking. Whether due to poor earnings, declining finances or other bad news, some share prices are on the downswing as investors head for the exits. While it might
Growth stocks have the potential to outperform the stock market due to their growth opportunities. Many of these investments have high valuations that investors justify by looking several years into the future. Some growth stocks live up to their lofty valuations and accumulate generational returns for early investors. However, other corporations fall flat and destroy
Innovation has been a hallmark of biotechnology for decades and, despite some of the hardest sledding in many years, 2024 could be a bounce-back year for biotech stocks. The sector has suffered in this cycle. Investors have “rewarded” tech stocks and large-cap stocks for innovation, ignoring mid- and small-cap biotech stocks. Somehow, investors forgot about
Investors should not get overly excited about President Biden’s decision to reclassify marijuana. The potential move toward becoming a less dangerous schedule 3 drug is lengthy and will not result in cannabis becoming federally legal. That has important implications in relation to access to financing for cannabis firms among other things. This has led to
Global stocks are surging. The MSCI ACWI Index, which encompasses both developed and emerging markets, reached another all-time high, continuing its record-breaking streak. This milestone is part of a broader trend in global equity markets, with 14 out of the world’s 20 largest stock exchanges recently setting new records. In contrast to this general market
“Safety first” should be the credo of every dividend collector. Otherwise, you could end up losing money even if you’re collecting quarterly distributions. Sure, it may be tempting to invest in HP (NYSE:HPQ) in a quest for high yield. However, after learning more about HP and the market in which it operates, you’ll probably decide to
In an effort to protect American workers and businesses from China’s unfair trade practices, the Biden China tariffs consist of increases in tariff rates for a slew of Chinese-made goods. Those include electric vehicles (EVs), solar cells and steel. In fact, this could provide a boon for U.S. manufacturers of these products. In turn, respective
There should be nothing special about stocks at a 52-week high. Obviously the milestone indicates business has been good and likely will be better in the future. The market is signaling confidence the stock will continue to outperform. And studies suggest that thinking may be right. One said “that nearness to the 52-week high is
Typically, blue-chip stocks in your portfolio can be counted on to be reliable, long-term investments. But times can turn, even for the most well-known stocks in the market. When even top companies get into a rut and lose their way, it’s time to clear your portfolio of blue-chip stocks to sell. There are compelling reasons
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) stock recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft to power the next generation of AI-powered personal computers. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone for both companies. It also opens up a vast array of opportunities in the rapidly expanding AI world. The collaboration will utilize Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X platform known for its
It’s 2021 all over again, apparently. Global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), along with video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME), are back in the spotlight. Before anyone gives in to the temptation to go bandwagon-jumping with AMC stock, I strongly recommend taking a few deep breaths and considering the worst-case scenarios. Expect significant capital losses regardless of your position
Previously, we encouraged investors to consider a $200 share-price target for Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). The buyers maintained control and Alphabet stock moved higher, making it a good call. Today, we’re giving the stock a “B” grade and remaining confident in Alphabet stock. At the same time, we’re striving to be fair and balanced. As we’ll discuss
Finding long-term stocks to buy in today’s market isn’t easy. Many of the best blue chips, like Target (NYSE:TGT), suffer from inflation concerns and reduced consumer spending, sending shares spiraling and creating uncertain futures. On the other hand, mega-cap tech companies riding high on artificial exuberance may be amid a bubble rivaling the Dot-Com era
The Nasdaq 100 keeps hitting new all-time highs. No longer just a handful of stocks are driving the index higher, this is a broad-based rally. Nearly three-quarters of the index’s components show positive returns this year, though a few Magnificent Seven stocks are doing their part. Not surprisingly, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) leads the way as of
It’s time to jump back into EV charging stocks to buy. At the moment, electric vehicle sales are outpacing the growth of EV charging stations. In 2023, U.S. consumers bought about 1.2 million EVs, which accounted for about seven percent of total new car sales, says The Washington Post. Unfortunately, there’s just not enough spots to
Wall Street investors are looking for cheap stocks to buy before the summer holiday period. Despite the rally we have witnessed so far in the year, risks like increased market volatility and uncertainty over economic factors still persist. Geopolitical tensions and the upcoming presidential election in November also add to the difficulty of finding hidden