The Harvard Endowment Fund aims to finance the ongoing operations at Harvard University in Boston. Its goal isn’t to deliver outrageously good returns. Slightly better than average will do. In fiscal 2022 (June year-end), it reported a return of -1.8%. However, thanks to the gains in 2021, it returned more than $2.1 billion to the
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It was in October 2021 that Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock market capitalization touched $1 trillion. A big correction last year has resulted in the company’s valuation shrinking to $585 billion. I strongly believe that this deep correction is a good opportunity to accumulate TSLA stock. In the coming years, the stock is likely to deliver multi-bagger
In times of economic uncertainty, it can be wise to invest in recession-proof growth stocks that have the ability to withstand downturns and offer financial stability. Ensuring a portfolio is both robust and has growth potential is crucial. This piece spotlights three exceptional growth stocks that possess these attributes, effectively safeguarding against any potential economic
The trillion-dollar club is an exceedingly rare group. In fact, there are only 5 companies on that list currently. Investors can buy shares in 4 of the 5 on U.S. exchanges. The fifth, Saudi Aramco, trades on the Tadawul, Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange. Regardless of where they can be purchased, companies valued at $1 trillion
The top growth stocks have consistently outperformed other types of stocks over the past decade, and they have done so with relatively little risk to the downside. Most of these growth stocks have been a wild ride since the pandemic era, and the volatility could continue well into 2024 if recession fears turn out to
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own, operate, and finance real estate properties such as healthcare facilities, apartment complexes, hotels, and offices. One of the most important factors to consider when assessing REITs is their dividend ratio. You may have looked at various REIT stocks and wondered why are their dividend payouts so high. It is
There was an unprecedented surge in consumer spending over the past 24 months. A rush of government stimulus combined with a strong economy gave Americans a ton of disposable cash for shopping. However, amid surging inflation and fears of an impending economic slowdown, consumers are tightening their belts in 2023. That has pushed certain household
Unless you’ve been off the grid for most of 2023, you know that artificial intelligence is the newest thing for investors. For investing in AI stocks, two of the biggest names that come to mind are Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). The reason is advances in generative AI. Through its partnership with OpenAI, Microsoft
A Deloitte report about artificial intelligence (AI) in the life sciences puts it bluntly. Big data is the new currency for biopharma firms. The quantum leap forward in computational power that AI affords gives pharmaceutical firms the ability to develop products faster than ever before. This has lead investors to start looking for the top
It may seem crazy to talk about stocks having a relief rally. But even if you’re the biggest skeptic, you should look at the components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Here you’ll find some compelling Dow stocks to buy. I understand there are many reasons to be bearish on this market. The debt ceiling negotiations
The stocks on the list are prominent tech stocks with cutting-edge AI language models. The first stock’s advancements include the PaLM API, MakerSuite, and the Generative AI App Builder. It enables developers to generate various media from natural language prompts. In contrast, the second one collaborates with OpenAI and utilizes GPT-3.5 to resolve complex cloud incidents. It is revolutionizing
Skeptics think we’re in just another bear market rally. But pretty much every major bullish technical signal has been triggered over the past few months. And that strongly suggests this is not just another head-fake. Instead, a new bull market is likely right around the corner. First, we got the so-called “Triple Barrel” buy signal
The electric vehicle sector has experienced exponential growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for sustainable transportation options. However, three companies within the industry are still flying under the radar… but just for a short time. Let’s explore their strengths, challenges, and growth prospects to get an overview of possible future investment positioning.
The transition to electric vehicles is underway, and it will benefit various suppliers, such as electric car makers, software providers, battery producers, EV charging stocks, and lithium miners. Investors can choose to invest directly in electric car stocks or companies that manufacture EV batteries to benefit from this megatrend. Since holding electric vehicle shares might
Federal Reserve officials are still persistent on hiking interest rates in the coming months amid inflationary pressures in the U.S. This is a crippling headwind for most tech stocks, as their valuations are tied to future growth, and thus become less attractive investments compared to bonds when rates increase. The possibility of interest rate hikes
Now is a great time to start accumulating top biotech stocks. The biotech boom is red-hot. And there are no signs of it cooling off. After all, we can’t stop people from aging – at least, not yet. We can’t stop people from seeking treatments for a myriad of issues. Plus, according to Grand View
In the investing world, top high-yielding dividend stocks can offer robust income streams, potentially acting as strong pillars for conservative investors looking to meet their financial milestones. However, the waters can get murky when you delve into the territory of dividend stocks yielding 20% or more. High yields often emerge from companies grappling with inherent
Undervalued oil stocks are out there if you know where to look. After the pandemic contagion, when prices fell to zero, oil prices have had an epic comeback. Consequently, oil stocks posted solid gains in 2021 and 2022. By the end of 2022, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund, a broad oil sector ETF, had surged
Some of the top meme stocks had an epic rally in 2021. The hedge funds were on the receiving end as they were caught in a big short squeeze. Times have changed and I don’t see the investor frenzy of 2021 coming back anytime soon. However, without doubt, there will be meme stocks ready for
Tech stocks have had a great start to 2023 after the sell-off in 2022. With the growing demand and success of cloud computing, augmented reality and artificial intelligence, tech companies are ready for a solid comeback. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 33% in 2022 and several stocks took a beating. Many companies suffered more