The simplest way to explain interest rates is that it’s the cost of money. When policymakers cut interest rates, the objective is to lower the cost of money. This translates into higher consumption and investment spending in the economy and GDP growth accelerates. Specific to the United States, consumption spending is one of the key
Stocks to buy
Making millions through the stock market is only possible in a few ways. Investors need one of these three things: Massive sums of capital to begin with Decades of time and more modest sums of capital More modest sums of capital and a combination of risk and luck We will be talking about the latter
If you love science fiction, then you’ll love flying cars. Flying cars are the new upcoming trend in transportation. Fortune Business Insights projects that the sector can grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 58% by 2040. With the sector still in its early stages, investors have a rare opportunity to
In the last week of May, SaaS stocks faced a reckoning. A revenue miss by Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) triggered one of the sector’s severest selloffs in two years. However, investors have been throwing out the baby with the bath water, creating some attractive SaaS stocks to buy. In hindsight, the selloff in SaaS was slowly brewing
The return of Keith Gill, the trader commonly known as Roaring Kitty, has sparked a great deal of enthusiasm. All sorts of meme stocks and heavily shorted companies are seeing their share prices rally on this development. Companies aren’t necessarily good investments simply due to high short seller interest, however. In fact, many companies that
Finding stocks that can 10X this year is certainly easier said than done. However, there are growth stocks in the market with the potential for such returns, if everything lines up perfectly. Of course, most people looking for such gains usually end up investing in cryptocurrencies or in loss-making and highly dilutive stocks in the
The biotech sector, under the life sciences umbrella, exited 2023 with 41 bankruptcies. This was not surprising given the disparity between biotech’s high-capital requirements and rising interest rates set by the Fed. Despite these challenges, some of the best biotech stocks show promise and resilience in a volatile market environment. At the same time, smaller
Undervalued REIT stocks are a solid addition to any investment portfolio. They provide exposure to the real estate industry, which can be very profitable without requiring much capital upfront to invest in properties. REITs also provide investors with outstanding dividend yields because to qualify as real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies must distribute at least 90%
As their names suggest, growth stocks offer investors the best hope of outperforming the market. While larger companies are in the market, companies experiencing high growth have products and services people want, which translates to growing revenue, earnings and/or cash flow. Of course — like everything in life — it’s not always positive. The potential
Over the past two years, you couldn’t go wrong investing in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The stock that is today synonymous with the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution returned nearly 800% for shareholders since OpenAI‘s generative AI chatbot ChatGPT was introduced. Just $1,000 invested in the chipmaker at the time would now be worth $7,866. But is Nvidia’s
Investors are drawn to small-cap companies due to their inherently risky profiles compared to larger companies. Smaller companies have a greater potential to boom or bust. If an investor chooses wisely and purchases shares in a company that experiences massive growth and share price appreciation over an extended period while it is a small-cap company,
Space stocks are some of the hottest bets on the market right now. Thanks to our rapidly advancing technology, space has transformed into a fully inhabitable and more commercialized place for both governments and corporations. And where there’s business, there’s profit. This new industry is attracting the attention of investors, who are eager to explore
As the potential of blockchain becomes increasingly apparent across various industries, investors are keen to identify undervalued blockchain stocks that have the potential to deliver substantial returns in the coming years. This has led to my list of blockchain stocks to buy for June this year. As the blockchain industry continues to mature and gain
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock is in a solid position that drives revenue from diverse streams. Its productivity apps target white-collar workers, and its Windows OS is widely used globally. Additionally, Azuere Cloud is gaining more traction and market share. Over 65% of Fortune 500 companies use OpenAI Services. Moreover, its cloud revenue also spiked up to
The Nasdaq Composite, which holds a number of big-name tech stocks, experienced a bit of selling pressure last week. In particular, the index fell nearly 2%. This potentially creates an opening for savvy investors to buy up shares of stocks that appear undervalued. One growth sector worth looking into would be quantum computing. Most people
The pandemic-driven transition from cash to digital payments has brought about a significant change in the financial services industry, and this change is here to stay. The global financial sector is going through a shift as people move from cash to online payments, increased card usage, and mobile banking. This not only adds convenience to our lives but has also brought
In accordance with my previous prediction, silver prices have generally been making higher highs and higher lows since mid-February. As a result, the metal’s price has jumped from $22.39 per ounce on Feb. 14 to $30.56 per ounce on May 31. And on May 28, UBS raised its forecasts for silver prices by $4 per
Low-price dividend stocks are among my favorite bets. A small investor can afford to build a portfolio of regular cash income from these stocks. Of course, the beta of these ideas is not as low as blue-chip dividend stocks. However, the focus of this column is on fundamentally strong undervalued dividend stocks under $10. Backed
2023 was a very tough year for solar stocks overall. The Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates several times made borrowing much more expensive, resulting in lower profitability for solar firms. Solar ETF performance was pretty dismal overall with some stunning losses. 2024 began with the expectation of a turnaround on hopes for interest
Retail stocks are never seen as compounders that can provide outsized returns. Of course, that narrative has changed this year with the performance of Abercrombie and Fitch (NYSE:ANF). Over the past year, ANF has returned more than 440%. Of course, not all retail stocks will provide you with these returns. But just like any other
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