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The United States economy added 187,000 new jobs last month, and this is accompanied by an unexpected rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8% . This in turn raises the odds for the soft landing that the Federal Reserve wanted. In addition, labor force participation increased and earnings growth slowed. This shows a positive outlook

Experts and investors are bullish on U.S. stocks at this point. For example, multi-billionaire Ken Fisher recently called on investors to avoid selling their stocks. In fact, he says, “Bull markets typically have a long way to run after breakeven points—often with big returns.”  Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said the August jobs report was “supportive of

It is true that the metaverse may seem something new for this time, even in its initial stages. But like artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrencies, the metaverse is here to stay. In order to make the most of this growing space, we must understand and study it as users of its technology and as investors.

With its boundless potential, solar power remains at the forefront of renewable energy sources, tapping into the sun’s infinite reserves to illuminate homes, electrify businesses, and drive our vehicles forward. Aside from the obvious benefits, solar power shines in its capacity to spark economic growth and job creation. Recognizing its worth, governments across the globe

As you become more sophisticated in your investing journey, you’ll want to pay closer attention to unusual options activity stocks. To briefly explain, options represent a contract that gives the holder the right – but not the obligation – to buy or sell the underlying security (or asset) at the specified strike price on or

When it comes to growth stocks, the rally can be ferocious. And while we are not in the euphoria of 2021 when stocks delivered multi-bagger returns in a matter of weeks, there are dozens of growth stocks that have surged over 100% in a matter of few months. For example, Miniso Group (NYSE:MNSO) stock is

Blockchain technology is being adopted by many of the best-known stocks and firms. At its core, the blockchain is simply a publicly distributed digital ledger allowing the recording of transactions in an unalterable way. The technology is fundamentally associated with the emergence of cryptocurrency — a polarizing market in general. However, blockchain promises to increase

The green hydrogen boom holds substantial potential. In fact, according to analysts at Strategic Market Research, the market could be worth $75.72 billion by 2030. By 2050, analysts at Deloitte say it could be worth $1.4 trillion by 2050. All of which could have a big impact on the hydrogen stocks we’ll mention below. Deloitte explains that

Artificial intelligence is an innovative technology with incredible potential. This is evidenced by stock investors who have made plenty of money investing in popular AI stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Yet as the technology advances, a certainty is apparent. It becomes more difficult to experience incredible gains as corporations become larger. Nvidia isn’t a small stock anymore, and

Although high-flying tech startups offer far greater upside potential, for those interested in playing the long game, the best large-cap stocks may be your ticket to sustained success. To be fair, companies commanding gargantuan market capitalization tend to feature mature and thus slow-rising businesses. However, faced with broader uncertainties, going the established route may be

I believe it is very important to explore blue-chip stocks if you’re an investor looking to beat the market. If we look at the S&P 500 index, the 10-year annualized (price returns) have been healthy at 10.71%. By just investing in the index, an investor could have easily delivered positive returns when adjusted for inflation. However, the story

The restaurant industry is experiencing a resurgence in consumer demand as hospitality economies have fully recovered from the pandemic-induced downturn. This renewed interest in dining out is driving substantial revenue growth for many companies, assembling them potentially the best restaurant stocks. In March, the National Retail Federation (NRF) predicted a retail sales expansion of 4%

Here’s a look at three top small bank stocks to buy now. In times of turbulence, big banks often steal the limelight among banking stocks. However, fundamentally strong, even small banks do not need to take center stage to attract investors. This article lists a trio of small, lesser-known banks quietly gearing up for explosive

Quantum computing has been on my radar for a while now, but the recent volatility in tech stocks had me wondering if it was the right time to buy in. After digging into the latest developments, I’m convinced a quantum computing turnaround is likely in play. Many quantum computing stocks got caught up in the