After a sizzling close to 2023, many investors are hoping the rally in tech stocks will continue into 2024. Some of that optimism is based on expectations that the January effect will occur. However, in every bull market, not every stock is a screaming buy. And that’s the reason for this list of tech stocks
In the world of ESG stocks, it is often believed that implementing ESG surrenders profitability. However, such a narrative is false. ESG investing can be narrowed down to three sub-categories: impact investing, positive screening and negative screening. Indeed, impact investing often ignores a firm’s financial prospects. However, positive and negative screening methods are contra concepts
When you think about stock picks for 2024 related to artificial intelligence, the first name that likely comes to mind is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). If not NVDA, then pure-play technology companies rise to the forefront for obvious reasons. However, the beauty of digital intelligence is that the innovation is utilitarian, empowering practically all industries to benefit.
If you’re going to invest in American stocks, there’s an important fact about United States politics that you should keep in mind. Specifically, each of the political parties has sectors of the economy that tend to support it more than the opposing party. Furthermore, when Republicans and Democrats are in office, they usually reward their
A triumphant narrative of resilience and strategic prowess across three divergent industries emerges in the ongoing roller-coaster, where markets teeter on the brink of uncertainty with stocks at 52-week lows. Picture this: the first one, the tech titan, navigating tumultuous waters with an arsenal of revenue streams and a cloud-centric strategy. Concurrently, the second unveils
All in all, it’s certainly not a horrible time to be a brick-and-mortar retailer in the United States. That’s because the labor market remains strong, while consumers appear to be ready to spend more of their money on goods, interest rates are falling and the wages of retail employees are no longer zooming higher. However,
For those prioritizing long-term investments, the key is selecting stocks with a robust track record and resilience in unpredictable scenarios. In the vast landscape of investments dominated by tech unicorns and financial giants, three discreet millionaire-maker stocks stand out. These stocks, operating with resilience, innovation, and market finesse, quietly generate wealth. Also, they act as
While investors might be tempted to ride the biggest winners of last year, shifting sands may provide a superior outlook for comeback stocks. Just what am I talking about? These are securities that are currently trading no higher than 10% of their 52-week lows. At the same time, they (at time of writing) feature a
With the technology machinery running at full speed, forward-looking investors should consider the hottest quantum computing stocks for the prospect of robust profitability. To be sure, the pure-play ecosystem presents high risks. At the same time, the potential paradigm shift involved in quantum computers makes the bullish case incredibly enticing. Essentially, the innovation empowers simultaneous
What a year it was for most cryptos! As we reflect on 2023, and what is to come in 2024, many investors may certainly be considering the cryptos that may be winners for their portfolios. Overall, the future outlook for the next year is positive. Speculation has been building around an imminent approval for a
Small-cap stocks are looking attractive now to many investors, including myself. These companies, on the whole, have lower valuations than their large-cap counterparts, meaning they could deliver the needed gains investors seek. Last year was categorized by an astonishing lack of market breadth, with the Magnificent Seven accounting for almost all of the gains in
The future of the United States economy appears surprisingly resilient, as evidenced by positive trends in labor force participation, inflation and wages. Despite earlier concerns of long-term scars, the nation has shown remarkable recovery, challenging prevailing pessimism. While challenges persist, the overall state of the economy and society seems more favorable than anticipated. Because of
A lot of the credit for the U.S. averting an economic recession over the past year is going to consumers as their spending has remained strong despite elevated interest rates. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed that retail sales in November were up 0.1% from October, and up 3.1% from a year
We’ve all seen the headlines – “Reddit traders squeeze hedge funds!” “Meme stocks defy gravity!” For a while there, it seemed like anyone could throw cash into a random ticker and watch it skyrocket. Of course, meme stock prices still do spike from time to time. However, I see any sort of capital inflow into
As we kick off 2024 with optimism and fresh perspectives, it’s time to look at the market and identify some prime value stocks poised for gains this year. With the economy steadily recovering, we can expect undervalued stocks to experience nice upside, as investor sentiment improves. Many companies with strong underlying businesses have fallen out
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) has been teasing investors with the promise of solid-state batteries for years. The San Jose company said it was close to production last year. Then CEO Jagdeep Singh said improvements would be needed first. That message brought investors to QuantumScape from its founding in 2010. At one point, it was worth more than
The space stock sector remains speculative but also highly interesting. Traditionally, space companies highly align with and are funded by the government. However, that is changing. These days, titans of the industry, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, continue to funnel billions of dollars into the sector. The commercial space industry was valued at $546
Companies with high trading volume may not always be a great investment option. Many stocks to avoid are not the best picks for investors looking for long-term gains. Investors looking for robust companies with positive trajectories should consider more than just their popularity. Several stocks without a large trading volume amount offer investors great opportunities.
The race for urban air mobility is getting intense, with flying taxi companies vying for superiority. Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) is one of the leading contenders because its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft offers a competitive advantage over its rivals. The global eVTOL market is growing at an expected compound annual rate of over
What to do with $100,000? Where to invest that kind of money? These stocks to buy for 2024 include technology stocks, which continue to be a safe bet for growth-oriented investors. Of course, tech stocks are coming off their best year since the heady days of the internet bubble in 1999, with the Nasdaq index