Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on the first day back since the Christmas holiday on December 26, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images News | Getty Images In each of the past 16 Decembers I have selected and invested personally in 10 of the
Have you ever wondered how industry giants like Elon Musk and Mark Cuban built their empires? These industry leaders dominate headlines with their vast fortunes, yet the way they came into their riches might surprise you. Let’s start with Musk. Most people think Musk’s wealth stems from Tesla (TSLA). As the CEO of the electric
What will the coming year look like for electric vehicle (EV) battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS)? It’s hard to know since QuantumScape tends to provide infrequent updates on its operational progress. Furthermore, the financial side of the equation isn’t great for QuantumScape. Therefore, it’s not a great idea to hold QS stock through 2024.
Energy stocks have underperformed the market in 2023 as investors made a pivot to growth in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates. This is likely to reverse in 2024 as markets turn to value in the face of slowing growth. The energy sector has significantly underperformed the market this year amid falling oil and gas
The economy seems to have entered a “golden” period of strong growth, a solid labor market, rising incomes, falling interest rates, and declining inflation. In this “best-of-all-worlds” environment, consumer discretionary stocks should thrive. That’s because most consumers should feel confident that they will not lose their jobs, while their increasing incomes and easing inflation should
Finding deep value stocks involves pinning down and investing in significantly undervalued companies based on their material worth. In effect, to find deep value stocks, you do research to find something – anything – the market missed and capitalized on the mispricing. The approach, rooted in the principles popularized by the legendary investor Benjamin Graham
This is one of those times when It’s more important to watch what consumers do more than what they say. Despite frustration over “streaming fatigue,” consumers continue to pay for multiple streaming services. A study by Deloitte Insights shows that American households subscribe to an average of four streaming services. That’s why streaming stocks are
If you’re looking to get richer in 2024 and beyond, it would be wise not to stocks that are on sale right now. Buying undervalued long-term stocks is a great investment strategy because it provides access to stocks that are selling below their expected market value. Undervalued long-term stocks can best be described as stocks
Like other “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock experienced a rapid rebound this year, gaining 78.8%. Not buying the shares yet doesn’t mean you’ve missed out. Thanks to many factors (only one of which has to do with Amazon’s legacy e-commerce segment), there may be room for an outsized level of revenue, earnings, and
As a critical mass of risk-hungry traders now believe “the coast is clear,” now may be the perfect time to consider which meme stocks to short. What do I mean by “the coast is clear?” With the rise in expectations about the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates starting next year, investors are shifting back to
Investors are on the prowl to find the best no-brainer semiconductor stocks to buy for 2024. The semiconductor industry has been on a tear in 2023, largely driven by the hype of generative AI and LLMs. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) led the pack and investors are now wondering who is next to follow in its footsteps. The
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock exits 2023 in great shape. With a market cap of over $800 billion, it’s the only industrial in the “Magnificent 7” we are told every investor should own. Revenue for this year should approach $100 billion, with net income at over 10% of that figure, but 2024 may be more difficult. Every
What we saw in our animated cartoons or sci-fi movies is no longer fiction. Drone delivery is here, and the future is more present than we ever thought. Technology has advanced incredibly and these drones are supported by artificial intelligence and many other tools. There are companies using these tools and developing them as well.
Unlike developed markets, most emerging markets are thriving, reporting a higher GDP growth rate. The increase of their middle-class population and rapid industrialization have accelerated development and improved living standards. Due to these trends, emerging market stocks can outperform over the long term. Well-positioned emerging market stocks will benefit from economic growth in their respective
Looking for auto part stocks to add to your portfolio in 2024? The automotive sector has been experiencing several challenges these past years due to the boom of electric vehicles. This, coupled with last year’s disruptions in the supply chain, makes the sector operate with increased difficulty. Indeed, the surge in demand has trickled down
“Agriculture technology is designed to let…farmers grow more food using less pesticides, energy, water, and resources, enhancing farm yields,” consulting firm Deloitte has reported. Of course, producing more food while using fewer resources and less potentially harmful pesticides is great for farmers, consumers, and the environment. This backdrop has led to this list of agri-tech
Investors should pay special attention to battery stocks as 2023 winds down. Shares of companies that produce battery cells, batteries themselves, and the metals used therein have had a tough run of it lately. It’s absolutely fair to characterize their current performance as being in the doldrums. In other words, there’s a contrarian opportunity afoot.
While inflation may have been the theme of 2022, disinflation could be the defining label for the outgoing year, thus warranting a closer examination of stocks to buy for lower interest rates. To be sure, you want to be careful about betting too heavily on the monetary policy pivot. We just don’t know for sure
No matter what the circumstances, renewable energy stocks offer tremendous relevance. Basically, that’s where the political and ideological winds are directing the money toward. Even better, a possible pivot in monetary policy could finally shine a positive light on the sector after a brutal outing throughout 2023. Let’s back up for a moment. According to
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for savvy investors. So, as automation expands, top robotics stocks have emerged as a captivating opportunity in the technological investment landscape. The robotics market, already on an impressive upward trajectory, is projected to reach a remarkable $37.37 billion this year. Looking