The tech-heavy Nasdaq index was one of the best-performing exchanges in 2023. Just six weeks into 2024, it may be headed for a repeat performance. The index is up approximately 7% and the story is the same for the top tech stocks. That means a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). In 2023, companies made
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is near record highs as the stock rally that began in spring 2023 continues. Comprised of 30 leading blue-chip stocks that are representative of the U.S. economy, the index is often referred to as the “Dow 30.” While the index might be at record levels, it has reached those heights
Investors might not be thinking of certain stocks and could miss some interesting names that look to be on the upswing after underperforming during the current bull run that began in spring 2023. These sleeper stocks appear to have finally turned a corner, bounced off their bottom and are trending higher thanks to positive catalysts,
EV stocks have been struggling thanks in large part to high interest rates. Look at Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), for example. Since the year began, the EV giant sank from about $265 to a low of $175, all after warning that growth would be notably lower than in 2023, when sales were up 39%. CEO Elon Musk even
Small-cap stocks often hide gems of untapped potential. They wait to be discovered by savvy investors. Among them, three standout companies emerge as promising stars poised for exponential growth. On the list, the first one has resilient financial stability. The second one has strategic asset acquisitions in the energy sector. Meanwhile, the third one is
Despite recent fluctuations and concerns, the future of the U.S. economy appears positive. Following the pre-Covid boom, the Covid-induced crash, and a too-hot recovery with rising inflation, the economy is now in a healthier phase. Recent reports indicate that inflation is gradually decreasing, employment is growing, and wages are on the rise, suggesting that the
High-yielding stocks often fall short on capital appreciation while growth stocks rarely offer dividends. Investors who mix the best traits of each asset will end up with dividend-growth stocks. These assets have several growth catalysts and the means to raise cash flow at a high rate. Investors won’t get the best cash flow now, but
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) surprised the stock market recently by announcing it would pay its first-ever quarterly dividend. The owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp said the payout will be 50 cents per share, or $2 per share on an annual basis. That works out to a yield of about 0.4% at current prices. It’s not
Have you got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You’re not alone. Most of us have a little extra cash from time to time, and of course, we want to see it grow. If you like risk and you want to turn $1,000 into $1 million, it is always better invest in actual businesses
In the stock markets, where major tech players typically capture investors’ attention, hidden-gem VR stocks lie in wait for discovery. The investment landscape has been evolving, and the growing interest in VR has caught the attention of savvy investors. In 2023, both the VR market and AI reached peak popularity, leading to multiple success stories
February 14 was indeed a great day for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as INTC stock surged 2.5%. The company also laid out some plans to open a chip facility in Ireland with $2 billion in funding for the project. This is central to my INTC stock outlook. The company’s IDM 2.0 transformation progress is evident in the
For the best meme stocks to buy, it’s all about stocks that have become popular lately with retail traders, and at the same time have attributes that make them worthy of consideration based on fundamentals, not merely hope and hype. Among the most popular stocks among Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets community, a few names fit both criteria.
February means Valentine’s Day and romance. But if you’re stubbornly holding F-rated stocks to sell in your portfolio, you’re just setting yourself up for heartbreak. The stock market is off to a solid start this year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2%, the S&P 500 index up nearly 5%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq
Down 25% so far this year, the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock outlook isn’t fantastic. The company looks to be at the beginning of a long-term decline as the company loses market share amidst growing competition in the electric vehicle space. Tesla was the sole mass producer of fully electric vehicles for over a decade. Tesla sold
Speculative penny stocks have long captured the imagination of investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Now might be a good time to dive into these options. As the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq continue to move higher, the small valuations of these companies make them prime candidates for delivering solid returns. In this article, we delve
It’s funny to think that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) was once best known for Windows 95. Today, the company isn’t just a legacy tech business; it’s a top-tier contender in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Truly, the MSFT stock outlook is bright and there are few better picks for 2024, tech-sector or elsewhere. Granted, it may feel like the
Technology companies are one of the stock market segments with the most significant growth and investor attention. The benchmark ETF for the tech sector is the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK). It has $62 billion in assets under management, and the top three companies within the ETF are Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), and Nvidia
Patience can make you more money than any other factor in the market. Of course, the idea is to stay invested in the right stocks. Granted, current macroeconomic conditions are challenging with sluggish GDP growth and inflationary pressure. However, dig deep enough, and you’ll find some of the most undervalued growth stocks with big potential.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) surprised many investors in 2023 with exceptional gains and financial reports to back them up. The company became a frontrunner in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and still has plenty of runway left. NVDA’s success brought more attention to other semiconductor stocks and firms that specialize in AI. Any hint of a tailwind in
Tensions are rising around the world, which is good news for some of the top defense stocks to buy. There’s an ongoing war in Israel. Drone strikes in Iraq are fanning flames across the Middle East. There’s Ukraine. And then there’s the ongoing U.S. issues with North Korea and China. All of which makes some of