How desperate have things become for cannabis stocks? Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) announced two new edible chocolate products on Dec. 22. TLRY stock jumped nearly 10% on the news. I say desperate because the Biden administration’s announcement of 11 pardons for people convicted of marijuana-related offenses likely was the real reason for its share price moving higher.
As we put 2023 to bed, it is the right time to reflect on your portfolio and reorganize it for the year ahead. I’ll be upfront: 2024 does have risks as the economy continues to absorb repeated rate hikes from the Fed. However, as a long-term investor, I’ve learned that almost nothing disrupts quality companies
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In 2024, the U.S. economy faces the unexpected threat of a recession, according to Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) strategists. The bank predicts a hard landing for the economy, challenging the belief in a sustained soft landing. Factors such as increased policy restraint worldwide, the waning support of U.S. federal government fiscal policies and heightened uncertainty surrounding
It’s time for investors to ditch the search for the mythical crystal ball and instead embrace the algorithms when deciphering the best AI stock for your needs. As hyperbolic as it may sound, the future is here, with progress in artificial intelligence occurring at a rapid clip. Best of all, you don’t have to pick
While mining for gold or cryptocurrencies offer a sexier path to profits, at a basic level, nothing beats the permanent narrative underlying water stocks. As great as cryptos are, who the heck knows if decentralized digital assets will be the new monetary standard? And while gold is universally considered as a store of wealth, wealth
While isolationism and nationalism appear to be rising themes in global politics, with the investing game, diversity is a core strength, thus boosting the narrative of international stocks. Fundamentally, going abroad for profits may provide risk management. Just like you wouldn’t put all your money in one place, it might not be ideal to bet
As the economy goes through its various, natural boom and bust cycles, some investors prefer stocks that provide stability over those that can potentially double within a few years. For these reasons, defensive stocks are frequent favorites. These stocks can offer less volatility when markets plunge. Defensive stocks represent corporations that have plenty of staying
This upcoming holiday season is sure to open up another wave of spending as consumers continue their gift-giving and festivities. Indeed, this type of consumer spending helps boost sales in various sectors like textile & apparel companies. These textile stocks offer a wide variety of products, from luxury goods to everyday products utilized during the
Income investors typically want to find stocks with above-average yields, generally meaning that the stocks have higher yields than the S&P 500 average. Currently, the S&P 500 Index yields about 1.7% on average. Beyond yield, income investors should also be sure that the dividend payout is sustainable. Investors looking for safe dividends should consider the
For early next year, there are a few quantum computing stocks to watch. I expect that these companies will perform well throughout 2024. This is due to these companies’ continued development and the gradual roll-out of their development road maps. If you weren’t aware, quantum computing companies are set to disrupt numerous industries with their
As you look at semiconductor stock picks for 2024, it’s important to understand the state of the sector. Semiconductors are in the early stages of a super cycle that may have several years to run. That’s good news for investors who are not currently invested in this sector. The seeds for this rally were
In 2023, real estate stocks experienced a rollercoaster journey, mirroring broader market fluctuations. The year began on a shaky note, with both commercial and residential sectors feeling the pinch of rising interest rates. However, this downward trend pivoted in the latter half of the year as real estate pricing and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
It’s been a wild ride for investors this year. The venerable Dow Jones Industrial Average, the broad-based S&P 500, and the tech-oriented Nasdaq 100 all hit new all-time highs in 2023. It’s a major reversal from last year for the stock market. Yet it can’t be denied this rally was rather shallow. Just a handful
In July, I created MarketMasterAI, a powerful AI tool to help investors pick winning stocks. Its simulated historic performance was excellent. “A+” rated companies performed 4x better than “F” rated ones, and $10,000 invested in the model since 2010 would have grown to over $50,000, easily beating the market average. But would such simulations work
Web3 stocks tumbled over the past two years as speculative investment enthusiasm turned sour. Still, the initial Web3 trend wasn’t misguided – it was just a bit early. The decentralized web is a fact of the future, not fiction or wishful thinking. Like other blockchain (and blockchain-adjacent) tech, real use cases and practical applications await
Many market pundits were surprised by the strength of tech stocks in 2023. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) soared over 55% year-to-date, despite the headwinds of higher rates. Still, if a new bull market has begun, the sector has more gains ahead. Typically, investors see the technology sector as a growth sector. Indeed,
Hot investment themes change with time and prevailing macroeconomic conditions globally. However, some sectors will likely remain in the limelight through the decade. One such sector is alternative or renewable energy. That implies alternative energy stocks will be potential value creators in the coming years. It’s worth noting that the world faces challenges related to
Trading penny stocks can deliver robust returns in the blink of an eye. In the last month, Tilray Brands(NASDAQ:TLRY) stock has surged by roughly 30%. This is just one example of the ferocity of the rally in stocks under $5. However, I believe that penny stocks with potential are not just trading ideas. In the penny
In an era where technological advancements wield unprecedented influence, the hunt for the following game-changing tech stocks intensifies. Imagine a landscape where three tech juggernauts illuminate the path to a staggering 5X surge by 2027. Operating at the forefront of semiconductor materials, systems, and application software, these companies aren’t just names on a stock ticker;