There are many high-quality businesses trading near $10 per share that have significant growth potential ahead as their core operations continue to expand at a rapid pace. While their stock prices remain depressed and languishing, the intrinsic values of these companies are poised for major upside. With smart stock picking, these small-cap gems could deliver
Retail stocks have long been a favorite sector for long-term investors. Why? Well, we all need to shop for things like groceries and clothes. Without these retail companies providing us with stores or websites, where would we get the things we need to survive? Because of this, retail stocks oftentimes provide a floor of safety
Gold prices have been enjoying a very strong surge over the past two months, defying earlier predictions of a cooldown and surpassing the psychologically important milestone of $2,000 an ounce. The rally has significantly impacted the performance of gold stocks, reflecting heightened investor interest in the sector. The yellow metal experienced a significant drop in
As we zoom right past the midpoint of April, the “sell and May and go away” phrase will hit the headlines again, as it typically does almost every year, regardless of the circumstances. Indeed, there is no shortage of things to be uneasy about this May. The broader stock market seems to have been running
Identifying the next growth stocks to challenge Magnificent 7 is a noteworthy endeavor. The Magnificent 7 refers to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have dominated the technology sector for years. These mega-cap companies have delivered extraordinary returns, shaping the market and our daily lives.
The Biden administration has formally proposed a new plan for student loan forgiveness to assist millions of borrowers. The plan was created after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Biden’s initial wide-scale loan cancellation effort. It is designed to target and adhere to the regulatory process more. This development has led to some top student
Transportation stocks may not be the flashiest investment, but in today’s economy, they tend to be stabler and more reliable than high-flying growth stocks. Still, pinning down top transportation stocks to buy is tricky. Err on the side of caution, and your investment may flatline indefinitely; swing the other direction, and your capital could crash
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) are the first names that most investors think of when it comes to non-alcoholic beverage stocks. The competition between Coke and Pepsi is intense and cutthroat. Pepsi recently announced that it had wrestled the Subway account away from Coca-Cola. “For nearly twenty years, The Coca-Cola Company has proudly served Subway
The run-up in gold prices isn’t over just yet. In fact, with Middle East tensions boiling over, and a pickup in safe-haven demand, the metal could test $2,700 this year, says Goldman Sachs. Roth MKM analysts also believe gold could range between $2,500 and $2,600 this year. All of which could send some of the
Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) dominated the global market for electric vehicles just two years ago. It had enormous margins, which it plowed into new plants and new technology. It was worth a premium price. All that is gone now. Thanks to the distraction of the CyberTruck, and losing its lead in batteries, Tesla created its own
The concept of stocks for a hot job market comes at an awkward juncture. From the perspective of the Federal Reserve, it sought an excuse to raise interest rates. Now, with nonfarm payrolls coming in hotter than anticipated, it may not be impossible for a policy pivot to occur. Still, one alternative proposal is that
There are three meme stocks and cryptos for investors to consider in April this year. I think that these companies could rally significantly moving forward. The major stock market indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have had a strong start to 2024, with substantial gains. This impressive run-up has led to concerns about
Robotics and related technologies, such as workflow automation products, cloud services, and generative AI technology, have captivated the investing community. They have assisted in leading the overall market higher over this past year especially. Investors are very interested in technology companies focused on innovation and the rollout of brand-new products and services. With the technology
In the world of investing, no single rule needs to be followed. Whether technical, fundamentals, short-term trading or long-term investing, the bottom line is generating returns that consistently beat the index. One strategy that has worked in the last few years to generate quick returns is exposure to short-squeeze stocks. The idea emerged during the
United States equities have been quite mixed in Q2. The S&P 500 has fallen 3.7% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial is performing the worst of the other indices. The index that tracks many blue-chip stocks has dropped more than 5% for the quarter and is only up 0.12% on a year-to-date perspective,
Penny growth stocks can be some of the most lucrative yet perilous investments out there. While many penny stocks end up being worthless, the ones that succeed can deliver absolutely massive returns and take you from rags to riches. However, you need to be highly selective, as the outcome of losing your entire investment is
So far only a few software stocks have benefited tremendously from the AI revolution, including Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). But, according to Investor’s Business Daily, it’s widely believed that most AI software stocks will not monetize AI in a material way until late 2024 or 2025. That’s partly because AI has become much
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock has certainly gained recognition for its green hydrogen business model. This company is a leader in hydrogen fuel cells and services, often seen as benefiting green energy infrastructure. With government spending increasing and EV adoption growing rapidly, PLUG stock has the potential to be a big winner. Unfortunately, a slowdown in
Dividend stocks are your best friend if you’re looking to compound your money safely without worrying about the massive downside risk that often comes with buying into high-flying tech or growth stocks. However, not all dividend payers are boring old companies with no potential for capital appreciation. The current environment has caused many great businesses
Robotics stocks offer a high-potential frontier, considering the market is expected to grow over 11% between 2024 to 2028. It’s anticipated to eventually land on a total market volume of over $65 billion. A leading robotic vacuum maker expects its market to rise from $12 billion in 2021 to $51 billion by 2028. Another robotic-assisted