Verizon (NYSE:VZ) stock certainly hasn’t been a winner for folks who bought and held it over the past couple of years. Yet, hope springs eternal among income-focused financial traders. Verizon might pay what looks like a decent dividend, but by itself, this shouldn’t persuade cautious investors to take a share position now. We’ve already warned
Investors seeking potential opportunities often gravitate toward high-growth areas of the market. Of late, AI stocks, or companies that are involved in developing the front-end artificial intelligence solutions, or service the back-end technical aspects of this sector, have taken off. Many of the names on this list will certainly be familiar to most investors looking
High-yield dividend stocks can provide investors with an extra cushion in difficult markets. After all, you continue to get paid even if share prices fall. Of course, the higher the yield the greater the risk overall. Many companies that pay above 5% are considered high-yield/high-risk. However, if you simply look for firms that have long histories of
When it comes to investing in dividend stocks, some investors focus mainly on yield. This can sometimes lead to investing too heavily in stocks that, while offering a high yield, could end up becoming dividend traps, whether from cutting/suspending their dividends, and/or from shares declining in value, outweighing the large payouts. Other investors focus on dividend
While it’s always nice to read a range of opinions about the market, targeting top Wall Street upgrades this week may be a more sensible choice. Fundamentally, the major indices have printed red ink as economic jitters again rose to the forefront. This time around, investors appear skeptical about the Federal Reserve’s efforts to spark
To be 100% clear, while I’m not the biggest fan of financial firms at the moment, I will concede this much about the so-called best bank stocks: if you must bet on the sector, do so with the biggest and most stable enterprises. Specifically, consider firms that pass bank stress tests. For example, in late
Made famous from the film “The Big Short,” the reclusive investor undergirding Michael Burry stocks is a difficult nut to crack. For some folks – including those high up on Wall Street – Burry is a one-trick pony. For others, he’s the renegade contrarian you can trust. One thing’s for sure: there’s never a boring
Solar power is one of the most promising sources of clean and renewable energy for the future. It harnesses the abundant and free energy from the sun and converts it into electricity that can power homes, businesses and even vehicles. Solar power has many advantages over fossil fuels, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing
Finding quality long-term tech stocks is a proven way for investors to grow their portfolios over time. However, it’s not easy being a buy-and-hold investor these days. After a market that was overwhelmingly bullish for 15 years, some long-term investors are experiencing true market volatility for the first time. Sure, there was that time
Biotech stocks may offer some of the most explosive opportunities on the market. For one, we have millions of baby boomers demanding better care. Two, there’s substantial demand for new innovative therapies, especially with gene editing. Three, multiple heavyweight companies are hunting for new drugs to keep their pipelines fresh with patent expirations nearing. Even
Investing in the right growth stocks can help make significant gains in the stock market. Many growth stocks show an upward trend today, and they have the potential to gain momentum as the market improves. But finding the right growth stocks can be a challenge. The best ones have a solid cash flow and do
Market volatility in 2022 has caused many compelling stocks to now trade for less than $1 per share. While the under-$1 territory is often associated with riskier penny stocks, hidden gems with solid fundamentals can be uncovered by discerning investors. As Warren Buffett famously said, “price is what you pay, value is what you get.”
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a buzzword, with its prominence in the tech landscape surging like never before this year. This next-level technology effectively opens doors to an array of applications for consumers, businesses and other entities. Moreover, its application in investing is often understated, so investors must consider the stocks AI warns
August has been a great month for investors looking for bargain stocks to buy on the dip. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq 100 were down 2,1%, 2.0%, and 2.4%, respectively, for the week of Aug. 14-18. Barron’s believes that September could be worse. If the past week is any indication,
In the last bull market, movement in some of the best crypto stocks was nothing less than the rally in digital assets. While crypto stocks have a high-beta, exposure at the right time can translate into quick multi-bagger returns. Several crypto stocks skyrocketed in the first half of 2023 with the surge in Bitcoin (BTC-USD)
The world may be on the mend from the grip of the global pandemic, but the consistent drumbeat for medical innovation remains as unyielding as ever. Amid this backdrop, Biotech stocks present a beacon of hope for humanity and a compelling avenue for savvy investors. Delving into the best biotech stocks offers a chance to
Earlier this year, analysts and investors were quite fond of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) company C3.ai (NYSE:AI). Yet, after a massive rally, AI stock is now vulnerable to a substantial pullback. The catalyst for this potential drawdown could be a significant near-term event in which C3.ai will have to live up to Wall Street’s high expectations. Previously,
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been around for quite a while. Yet, the company continues to test out new concepts in technology products. Consequently, Meta Platforms has a mix of opportunities and challenges in 2023. However, when all is said and done, it’s still smart to own META stock. Some people are distracted by the idea of
After a great deal of legal wrangling, it appears that the battle over student loan forgiveness has drawn to a close. And this news has put three stocks to sell squarely in the line of fire going forward. As things stand now, it appears that student loans will begin accruing interest again starting in September.
The price of Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and the broader indices continue to fall, creating an opportunity to scoop up undervalued blockchain stocks. The book value of many of these companies is tethered to the crypto market. Blockchain stocks still have a lot of potential to run, which makes them great growth picks. One advantage of investing in