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Although many investors have drifted towards unit trust-structured exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in recent years, mutual funds remain highly lucrative and underappreciated. Sure, mutual funds may not have the cost and settlement tax benefits of ETFs. However, they offer stringent regulatory oversight paired with reliable end-of-day settlement. Moreover, numerous open-ended mutual funds have sought-after themes that

Whether you believe them or not, analyst ratings have long been a strong indicator of the stock price’s direction. There is a direct correlation between how Wall Street analysts rate a stock and how it performs. After all, analysts aren’t just pulling these price targets out of thin air. They use complex formulas that include

It’s a great time to be looking at stocks in the travel and hospitality industries. The sector was temporarily beaten down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, tourism activity has come absolutely roaring back since the global economy reopened and travel restrictions were lifted. In addition, government stimulus and a sharp jump in consumer income

The second quarter of 2024 is set to be a mixed bag for investors as market growth expectations on Wall Street contend with the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy indecision.  At the beginning of the year there was widespread optimism the Fed would cut rates for the first time since Q1 2020, perhaps as early as

Let’s three stocks that could surpass the market returns by 2026. These businesses are involved in different industries, leading in consumer staples, industrials and consumer discretionary. However, they are all connected by the potency of solid growth, even in harsh market conditions. The first skillfully navigates through shifting consumer tastes with a diverse portfolio demonstrating

In a setting historically dominated by male leadership, women at the helm of major corporations is still considered something of a novelty. You don’t see many articles about a company’s first male CEO, but there’s always a buzz when the first woman gets hired to the same position. As of January 2023 only 10% of

The flying car industry is taking off to new heights. That backdrop forms this list of the most undervalued flying car stocks to buy. As the technology behind flying cars continues to evolve, the potential of this industry is becoming increasingly apparent. Flying cars, also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles), offer

Penny stocks can be massive wealth creators. High-potential penny stocks that deliver 10x or 20x returns can have a huge impact on the overall portfolio. However, in an ocean of penny stock ideas, only dozens will deliver. The others will fizzle out and will be forgotten. There are ideas from the euphoria of 2021 that

Tech stocks have been on an absolute tear over the past two and a half decades, handily outperforming all other sectors. And with artificial intelligence now supercharging these companies, I believe the tech sector is poised to continue seeing accelerating growth over the next 20 years as well. That’s why it’s critical to have meaningful

With new car prices finally softening after the last five years, 2024 could see increased demand from car buyers. For consumers, the average price of a new vehicle in the United States fell 1.2% this January compared to last year. The prices of used cars are also cooling off, as the average price has dropped

2023 was a forgettable year for hydrogen stocks and the broader clean energy industry. Geopolitical issues, heightened interest rates, and rampant inflationary pressures were to blame for clean energy’s lackluster showing. Moreover, the Direxion Hydrogen ETF (NYSEARCA:HJEN) lost 20% of its value last year. This indicates the challenges confronted by the market. Nonetheless, hydrogen stocks could become

The technology industry has performed well over the past year. The generative AI boom and other innovative tech products and services have triggered a monumental shift in the market. A benchmark ETF, the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), has increased by over 38% in the last year, while the S&P 500 has only returned

Short sellers built up their position in Archer Aviation stock (NYSE:ACHR) stock over the past few weeks. The number of shares sold short in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) stock grew from 180 million at the end of January to over 240 million at the end of March. Days to cover, or the

Many investors are hearing that we are in a stock picker’s market. If that’s the case, then why not take your lead from Warren Buffett? After all, Buffett is one of the world’s best stock pickers. What do you know about these stocks? If you follow the Buffett playbook, then these stocks will have wide

The best biotech stocks to buy are in companies that put a lot of resources into research and development, often with nothing to show for it for years. Regulatory hurdles make finding biotech stocks to buy challenging if you don’t have the patience to wait it out. But when biotech companies win approval to sell