Rate hike sensitive stocks have had a tough time recently, but once those hikes end, stand back and watch these names fly. An event that the markets eagerly look forward to is the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The stance of monetary policies has a significant impact on the broader markets and several sectors. Anticipating

Defense stocks look to have a runway into a profitable future. Defense budgets are ballooning as global tensions rise, and that’s put defense stocks in the limelight among investors. The argument for picking up a defense company right now is relatively strong. First there’s the obvious ramp up in global tensions, which has supported demand

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have proven profitable for investors, providing multibagger returns. As transportation continues to move in a more environmentally friendly direction, investors can continue to capitalize on opportunities not only in EV makers, but in EV charging stocks as well. While EV manufacturers often hog the spotlight, the EV charging industry is a

Portfolio manager Andrew Graham appeared in CNBC’s “Ask an Advisor” op-ed segment in mid-April. The founder and managing partner of Jackson Square Capital provided investors with a clue as to where they should look for AI opportunities: [T]he safer bets could be on the companies that will help make [artificial intelligence] a reality, regardless of

The global agritech market was estimated to be worth $19.5 billion in 2021, according to research consulting firm Spherical Insights. It’s expected to grow to $46.4 billion by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%. This growth potential is a big reason agritech stocks have become popular with investors in recent years. Yet, agritech

Sooner or later, investors will stop fearing the “phantom recession,” i.e. the recession that really doesn’t exist except in many economists’ imaginations. At that point, many growth stocks should come soaring back. The latest evidence supporting my “phantom recession” theory came last week, when S&P reported that the U.S. private sector Purchasing Managers’ Index for April came

Hunting for cheap stocks is a good idea in the current environment, as many of these overlooked names have strong upside potential with little risk to the downside. Moreover, with a recession on the horizon later this year, I believe it’s time to take profits on many of the growth names that have rallied this

Stocks with attractive, sustainable dividend yields are highly desirable to income investors. Moreover, if their stock prices are significantly undervalued, they become even more compelling investments. The combination of reliable, lucrative current income with long-term wealth compounding is a passive income investor’s dream. High-yield and attractive long-term total returns are definitely not mutually exclusive. Thanks

With the world pivoting towards artificial intelligence, savvy investors are on the lookout for the most promising semiconductor stocks for AI. Semiconductors are the essential components in microchips and are critical for AI expansion. They’re driving innovations in AI algorithms and facilitating machine learning models to tackle more complex tasks faster than ever before. With

Investors wanting to enjoy steady and consistent income should consider dividend aristocrats. In fact, even in these chaotic times, dividend investing will ensure that your money continues to grow, no matter what. With economic worries and the stock market subject to volatility, it could be a wise move to invest in these three dividend aristocrats

AI investing has been one of the year’s most dominant themes. All with some of the top tech firms looking into AI as a way to boost growth, reduce costs and improve product offerings.  This is not a flash-in-the-pan technology. Not by any stretch. In fact, I’ve been following AI for a long time, covering Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA)

Not a sector for the faint of heart, investors seeking to turbo-boost their portfolios may consider 3D printing stocks. To be sure, the underlying industry doesn’t have a sterling record. In the past, 3D printing investing led to sharp losses in part because of breaking parts and unexpected expenses. However, now that the additive manufacturing

The 5G market is booming. In fact, according to Statista, global 5G subscriptions are expected to more than double and pass a billion this year alone.  Gartner (NYSE:IT) says 5G infrastructure spending could increase about 22% this year to more than $23 billion globally. According to ReportLinker, the 5G infrastructure market could be worth $231.4 billion

Stereotypically, the concept of bidding up publicly traded enterprises based on their environmental, social, and governance scores – the so-called ESG stocks – might seem an extremely risky proposition. That’s because we have this idea that doing good involves sacrificing capitalistic intent like achieving profitability. To some extent, it’s a reasonable assumption. After all, true