High-yield dividend stocks may be appealing, but when it comes to a long-term, income-based investing strategy, focusing on growth rather than the highest current yields may be the best way to go. After all, plenty of high-yielders can turn into dividend traps. In these situations, a dividend cut/suspension, and/or a worsening of fundamentals sends the
If you’re the type that runs toward danger, these stocks to buy may be right for you. To facilitate mobility, the enterprises on this list feature a market capitalization between $500 million to $2 billion. With this list, I searched for stocks to buy that benefit from upside analyst targets. In addition, it’s worth pointing
Although the concept of gambling on short-squeeze stocks present risks, certain market ideas drive hedge funds crazy. By this statement, I’m referring to companies that speculators believe in their hearts should tumble for various reasons. Nevertheless, they keep attracting speculators on the other side of the trade, hoping for quick profits of their own. On
Many investors have heard the phrase “cash is king” relative to the current banking crisis. But it also has significance for dividend investors. A company’s cash flow, and particularly its free cash flow, is an important indicator for investors trying to determine how safe a dividend payout is. This article highlights seven dividend stocks with
Throughout the pandemic, EV stocks soared on the belief that a paradigm shift was underway in the automotive space. Though that continues to hold true, it’s apt at this time to contemplate which EV stocks might be ripe for selling. A myriad of headwinds, including the economic slowdown, supply-chain constraints, and the dwindling geo-political situation, was
While some investors love putting money down on aspirational (but unproven) enterprises in the hope of eventual growth and profitability, other market participants prefer to focus on value stocks to buy. Typically, these companies already own working enterprises. However, they just happen to be undervalued based on key performance metrics (usually trailing-12-month earnings). For this
In general, biotech stocks are not ideal for conservative investors. The companies in search of the next medical breakthrough are inherently risky. If they fail, their stocks can languish at very low prices… or worse. But if they succeed, shareholders can see outstanding returns. It’s not quite a zero-sum game, but it’s close. That said,
When discussing top green energy stocks, there is one clear leader: NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE). The company operates under two distinct businesses, including an electric utility, FPL, and the world’s largest wind and solar business, NEER. NextEra Energy’s $156 billion market capitalization makes it more than three times as large as the next biggest renewable energy firm, LONGi Green Energy Technology.
In many ways, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) stock has been a tale of two valuations over the last year. Before artificial intelligence became the latest fad due to the public’s fascination with ChatGPT, the valuation of AI stock was quite attractive. For example, on Dec. 1, 2022, the shares were changing hands for roughly 3.9 times analysts’ current average
Generally, investment in quality growth stocks translates into returns that beat the index by a big margin. It’s a bonus to find growth stocks with dividends. Also, for blue-chip stocks, dividend growth is steady and can be around 3% to 5% annually. For growth stocks that offer dividends, growth is likely to be aggressive. It would not be
Shares in chip maker Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) were hammered throughout 2022, with INTC stock staying on a downward trajectory during the first two months of this year. As I have discussed previously, this was due to two factors. First, the company’s poor financial performance. Second, related to some extent to the first factor, was rising concerns about softening semiconductor
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Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL) is currently on cloud nine. Shares of the tech giant are reporting significant growth in recent months, from trading below $90 back in February to around $105 at press time. Largely, this affirms Alphabet’s strong product portfolio and business model. Broader market trends are also moving in the right direction, with the
As the tech market starts to come back, investors are on the lookout for dividend stocks to sell to keep their porfolios clean. Whether for passive income or building generational wealth, everyone likes a dividend.Stocks with high dividends have kind of been neglected in the tech-mania that’s been taking over the stock market. But not
Investing in dividend stocks with low debt-to-equity ratios in today’s unpredictable market can provide financial stability and growth potential. In this article, we will explore three dividend stocks with low debt-to-equity ratios for income investors. First, we will delve into the recent developments and strategies to understand why these companies are attractive options for investors seeking
As the market shows some stability, investors are looking for stocks to buy for the long term. Some great stocks remain undervalued and look like bargains at their current prices, but for how long? With the benchmark S&P 500 index up 8% on the year and the technology-laden Nasdaq index up 16%, a recovery in
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Finding the best pharma stocks to sell can be an all-or-nothing kind of business. If you score on a company making a breakthrough in a new drug or treatment, the rewards can be extreme, but investing in pharma stocks can also mean heavy expenditures on research and testing for a drug that may not perform
Buying dividend stocks trading at discount pricing is generally a smart idea. Such equities give owners the dual benefit of price appreciation potential in their forward-looking target prices. And two, they also provide nominal income through their periodic dividends. Provided the investor isn’t speculating in high-risk shares, it’s a reasonable strategy overall. Each of the stocks listed
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) is one of several Chinese electric vehicle startups with a U.S. stock market listing on a major exchange. Alongside LI stock are Nio (NYSE:NIO) and Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV). U.S. investors follow all three. Yet while some looking to capitalize on EV adoption in China may want to spread their bets around, by buying