Now is an excellent time to research the top blue-chip stocks to buy for the long haul. It’s safe to say that investors are stuck in a market that shows little conviction. This is frustrating for bulls and bears. One problem is valuation. Many stocks still are trading at a premium to the market. This includes
2023 is an interesting time to be looking for undervalued semiconductor stocks. Valuations have come down for some firms, but that comes amid a major downturn in the earnings outlook for many of the industry’s leading companies. Indeed, a high-level semiconductor industry analysis in 2023 might seem grim. The chip shortage of 2021 and early
Financial technology companies, or fintech, are firms that apply technology to banking and finance. Think mobile banking stocks, payment apps and digital money transfers. Nearly half of Americans said they had used a mobile wallet in the past three months, according to a recent survey by J.D. Power. As consumers migrate more and more of
With short sellers viciously attacking many popular stocks and Wall Street worrying too much about the macroeconomic outlook, there are a multitude of undervalued growth stocks for investors to buy now. Plus, three recent factors have increased my optimism about growth stocks. One data point was America’s Services PMI for April which climbed to 51.9 from
Amidst the stock market landscape’s choppiness, many investors seek stability by exploring dividend stocks to secure dependable returns. Both in the short term and the long run, stocks with average to above-average yields can return consistent gains, combining price appreciation and payouts. However, focusing on quality is imperative when focusing on the best dividend stocks
While investing in stocks is a terrific way to secure a comfortable retirement, your plans can go awry in plenty of ways. One of the worst is to find out (belatedly) that you have F-rated stocks that are holding you back. F-rated stocks get the worst grades from the Portfolio Grader. That’s the free tool
In past years, the media and social media have highlighted so-called meme stocks repeatedly. However, this trend can be hazardous for individuals who need more financial literacy and are supposed to be responsible long-term investors. They may need proper knowledge to build a diversified portfolio and adhere to an investment plan. Stock speculation is a
Successful long-term growth investing requires careful consideration and planning. A strategy is crucial when investing, rather than simply putting money into the stock market and relying on chance. During the start of 2023, we saw a mini-stock market rally. It certainly was a welcome change to 2022. You can thank the Fed for easing up
Much like the start of other months, electric vehicle maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) kicked off May in a big way, with the release of its delivery numbers for the preceding month. This news, however, hasn’t sparked a big rally for NIO stock. In fact, NIO shares pulled back in the days following this release. While the
There’s no denying that electric vehicle battery technology company QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) is an early mover in a high-conviction niche industry. QS stock investors have every right to be excited about QuantumScape’s advancements in developing solid-state lithium batteries. QuantumScape’s path to product commercialization doesn’t seem to have any end in sight. Financial traders should remain cautious for
In this episode, we are going to be going over reading the stock market trading conditions or, in other words, the road conditions in the market. It’s important for you to know these road conditions or market conditions in the stock market because you are looking at evaluating and understanding the environment, you are understanding
Although I’m not trying to alarm anyone, investors may want to consider so-called crash-proof stocks. These are enterprises that enjoy both analyst support and command reliable, predictable businesses. By nature, they’re boring and with perhaps only one exception, will likely not yield gargantuan returns. Nevertheless, they should help keep the lights on in your portfolio.
With President Joe Biden officially announcing his re-election bid recently, investors should start considering the best construction stocks to buy now. Let’s be real: Biden doesn’t have the greatest approval rating. And he’s old – astonishingly old. Nevertheless, he does have a solid chance of winning the White House again. And that bodes well for
Few may be looking to increase their exposure to real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in today’s economic environment. Yet even as the Federal Reserve suggests that interest rate cuts will not happen this year, and economic growth continues to slow, now may actually be a perfect time to search for REITs with high returns.
While your friendly financial advisor will probably never recommend these terribly risky enterprises, sometimes, you’re just in the mood for stocks with 100% upside potential. And with these ideas, you’re going to get that and more, assuming the stars align correctly. Of course, that’s a major assumption. All of the best stocks to double your money
Editor’s note: “The Best Industry for Long-Term Investors?” was previously published in March 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. As a long-term investor, there’s one thing I like to do during periods of market volatility like we’re seeing right now. I like to zoom out and look at
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REIT stocks have not been the best performer lately and I don’t know when that observation will change. That said, income-oriented investing cannot exclude this group, as the yields and payouts are simply too attractive. The stock market is in a tough spot. On the one hand, we’ve had a hot start to 2023, but
To become a millionaire in the current environment, you’d either have to start with a very high capital or you would have to invest for years. Another pathway is investing in high-risk, high-reward assets. Thanks to their huge growth potential, high-risk, high-reward stocks could turn a small investment into a fortune, which is why they’re