The tech sector offers numerous opportunities to outperform the stock market. Investors can see the gap by comparing the S&P 500 with the S&P 500 Information Technology Index. The information technology segment has outperformed the broader S&P 500 year to date (YTD), over the past year and over the past five years. Funds like IUIT give investors exposure to
Buyers of 10-year Treasury notes are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve is not finished raising interest rates. That’s because the yield on the notes has kept rising even though Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has repeatedly and strongly suggested that the central bank is done raising rates. And usually, the yield on the 10-year notes stops
What comes after a disappointing quarter – a spectacular comeback, or more disappointment? That’s the billion-dollar question that Snap’s (NYSE:SNAP) shareholders are asking. Snap will soon face a crucial moment, so keep your position in Snap stock small. You don’t have to sell all your Snap shares. Be ready for unexpected adventures. I believe Snap
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) went public less than a month ago, but even in this short span of time, Reddit stock has become one of the most talked-about stocks out there. Based on traditional valuation metrics, RDDT is richly priced. Upon closer inspection, shares may not be too expensive, The company has multiple catalysts that may drive
Visa (NYSE:V) and Mastercard (NYSE:MA) just reached what many are calling a landmark agreement. In response to a class-action lawsuit, the two payments processors agreed to lower the swipe fees they charge merchants for credit card transactions and they’ll limit the charges for five years. The lower fees will save nearly $30 billion over the
It seems like you can’t get very far these days without hearing or seeing the word AI. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has seen explosive growth as of late. Its evolution has currently brought up many concerns about its speed of expansion and the potential elimination of much of the world’s labor force. Although many have
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) has a big backer, maybe too big. Investors must consider worst-case scenarios in start-ups heavily reliant on one stakeholder like Lucid Group. Our due diligence resulted in an “F” grade for Lucid stock, making it not recommended. It’s not difficult to find red flags for Lucid Group. The automaker only
No one wants to go into retirement. However, at some point, everyone, including investors, has to think about retirement and long-term stocks. The trio of stocks we will dive into—Home Depot (NYSE:HD), Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS), and Essential Utilities (NYSE:WTRG)—are all income plays with plenty of upside. These are the stocks to buy and hold are
Passive income brings joy. Making your money work for you allows for capital gains upon selling investments. However, not all investments will make you money, and smart investors know caution is recommended when choosing stocks. So, passive income investors wisely look out for dividend stocks, identifying companies with strong records of dividend payments, stable balance
Prices for crude oil have risen to their highest level in five months amid growing concerns of tighter supplies fueled by OPEC+ production cuts and turmoil in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, is currently at $90.19 per barrel, having risen more than 5% since the start of April.
Consumption spending is the key growth driver for the U.S. economy. Within consumption spending, retail sales are an important catalyst for GDP growth. Given this fact, some large retailers have been evergreen stocks in the last few decades. However, with macroeconomic and inflationary headwinds, retail stocks have been relatively subdued in the last 24 months.
The Forbes 400 is a list of America’s 400 wealthiest people. Right now, to get on the coveted list, one’s net worth has to be at least $2.9 billion. According to Forbes, the wealthiest 400 have a combined net worth of $4.5 trillion, with many of the names getting rich from technology. Although many billionaires
Strong buy companies are a great place to start when seeking companies to invest in. It can require a fair amount of effort and research to find stocks that are also trading at a bargain rate. It’s difficult to predict if a company will become or remain profitable. You can only refer to information such
In January, I published MarketMasterAI’s top 500 stocks to buy for the first half of 2024. The AI-powered system ranked the largest American firms by market capitalization and chose what it believed to be the best investments for the next six months. The first three months have been admittedly mixed. A-grade companies have performed splendidly,
The 2024 presidential election is shaping up to be just as exciting and contentious the 2020 contest. That’s because it looks to be a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump. There’s a wildcard thrown in this time with Robert Kennedy Jr. running an independent campaign that could pull voters from both sides. The
The threat of cyber crimes is on the rise, making cybersecurity stocks one of the biggest investment trends for the next decade. Demand for robust cybersecurity solutions continues to grow exponentially. According to Mckinsey and Company, the total addressable market for cybersecurity could amount to approximately $2 trillion. They estimate that it could be worth
In February, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon unloaded $150 million of his company’s stock – his first-ever sale. Shares of the bank had risen 70% since 2022, and valuations were beginning to look rich. He’s not the only one who seems worried. Last month, Morningstar analyst Sarah Hansen noted that banks no longer traded
Investing in the stock market can get you closer to retirement. Portfolios compound over time as investment opportunities realize their potential. Some investors accumulate growth stocks and hope that those stocks will appreciate significantly within a few decades. However, some of these corporations have high risks that can deteriorate shareholder value. Retirement stocks offer more
It’s no secret that tech stocks are on fire. The major American stock indexes have reached new highs in 2024, with growth and technology companies leading the way. There are good reasons for much of these gains, such as the booms that we’re seeing in artificial intelligence and semiconductors right now. However, not all tech
With the S&P 500 yielding less than 2% on average right now, high dividend stocks are hard to find. Even though interest rates have risen significantly over the past few years, the major equity indices are broadly unappealing for income investors. Fortunately, investors can still find high dividend stocks… even in this market. The following