The healthcare industry is experiencing extraordinary rapid terrain evolution as advancement meets necessity. Investors are focusing on disruptive businesses during this wave of change. These companies have the potential to transform the industry and provide exceptional returns. The edge of innovation and technology transcends the limits of traditional care, making healthcare more than just a
FactSet Vice President and Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters’ Earnings Insights weekly research report covers, amongst other things, the number of times S&P 500 companies mention the words “artificial intelligence” and “AI” during their quarterly earnings calls.  In Q4 2023, the conference calls carried out between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 14, 2024, FactSet found
Dividends are a key part of the total return equation. Indeed, adding some of the best dividend stocks to buy can boost your portfolio returns. At the same time, it can lower your overall portfolio volatility. According to Fidelity, since 1930, dividends have accounted for 40% of the S&P 500’s total return. Even better, the
The small-cap space provides some exciting opportunities for robust returns in quick time. Further, some quality small-cap stock rallies are backed by fundamentals and positive business catalysts. This column discusses three small-cap stocks for 100% returns before the end of the year. Like always, I have steered clear of purely speculative ideas. The businesses discussed
This month in March is a great time to pick up shares in these best penny stocks to buy. I chose the companies due to their strong fundamentals and potential for significant upside. Investing in penny stocks can provide the opportunity for substantial returns, as these lower-priced shares have more room for capital appreciation compared
Software stocks permeate today’s market, and the trend is here to stay. Democratized, no-code platforms make software startups a breeze, and many of these founders (and investors) have their sights on liquidity events that end with the company listed on public exchanges. For investors, though, that represents a challenge. Differentiation is key in software sectors,
The tech sector has been a solid industry for outperforming the market. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 both have most of their assets allocated toward the information technology sector. Six of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in the tech sector. Non-tech companies like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have been branded as tech companies to make them more