Many long-term investors appreciate dividend stocks, for many reasons. Companies that pay back a portion of their profits to their shareholders via dividends are generally more reliable. Additionally, dividend stocks provide investors looking for income in retirement with a steady stream of passive income. Generally, dividends are typically issued by well-established, financially stable companies that

Investors of electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) have a lot to celebrate in early 2023. QS stock could get a boost to $20 or more in the upcoming months as QuantumScape implements cost-cutting measures and improvements to the company’s production processes. Suffice it to say, QuantumScape’s stakeholders definitely needed a new, positive update. Sure,

Investors weren’t enamored with app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) in 2022, but 2023 offers an opportunity for SOFI stock to bounce back. Indeed, if one analyst is right about his forecast, SoFi Technologies’ loyal shareholders could enjoy substantial returns over the next 12 months. It might seem like everybody and his uncle has sold off their

Aerospace and defense stocks have seen a resurgence over the past year. The war in Ukraine reminded folks that the world remains a dangerous place. After many years of stagnant or shrinking defense budgets, significant powers such as Germany and Japan are ramping up military spending again. It’s not just Russian aggression causing this, either. Rising tensions around China

As the world continues to shift towards renewable energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly gaining popularity among consumers and investors alike. With an increasing demand for clean energy and sustainable transportation solutions, the EV industry is expected to see significant growth in the coming years. As a result, many investors are looking for opportunities

Since the pandemic, retail investors have accounted for a much larger percentage of stock purchases than before that era, but institutional investors still dominate the stock market. Providing evidence of that assertion, in 2021, JPMorgan found that “institutional investors account for around 90% of the daily trading volume on the Russell 3000 index, which is the

There’s little doubt, in my mind, that most middle-class and upper-class U.S. consumers are in fairly good shape, making February a great time to find undervalued consumer stocks to buy. For evidence of that assertion, look at the recently reported fourth-quarter results of two major automakers: Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Stellantis (NYSE:STLA). The latter company’s major brands include Fiat and

AI stocks have been heating up over the last few weeks. The technology is changing the structure of today’s financial institutions as it weakens the connections of traditional systems and creates windows of opportunity for revolutionary advancements. AI has revolutionized how we conduct businesses by developing systems that think and behave like humans. The use

We don’t pound the table every day for a solar industry pick, but Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) stock is hard to resist at its current price. Enphase Energy fully deserves an “A” rating for the company’s solar market leadership across multiple world continents. Hopefully, you’ve already heard about Enphase Energy’s record-breaking quarterly revenue. The company handily beat

Penny stocks carry high risk. However, spot the right ones, and you could be sitting on a potential multi-bagger. I admit that finding such stocks – especially in today’s volatile environment can be difficult – but they’re out there. In fact, here are a few I believe could triple in the next six months. TLRY Tilray $2.87