The United States housing market is heading into its busiest season, with several real estate stocks poised to gain from falling mortgage rates. With investors anticipating the Fed to cut rates later this year, the sector could pick up activity. Some real estate fund managers see the potential for “fantastic” real estate deals in the
Stocks with moonshot potential are drawing attention amidst the current bullishness in the stock market. Despite the latest inflation reports pointing to a potential delay in the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts, the investing sentiment remains optimistic. The current Fear and Greed Index reading 69 suggests that investors are in a risk-on mood, looking to place
Finding stocks with a margin of safety can offer more stability and set you up for a great upside. Undervalued stocks have been largely ignored by stock market participants thanks to negative news, obscurity, and other factors. Some undervalued stocks don’t remain undervalued for long. For instance, Supermicro (NASDAQ:SMCI) used to trade at a 16 P/E ratio
It sounds great in principle: Buy multi-bagger stocks that deliver life-changing returns. But is it possible in practice? Investor Christopher Mayer wrote a book called 100 Baggers which attempted to quantify this question. He reviewed American stock market data back to the 1960s and found several hundred companies which delivered at least 100-to-1 returns in
The market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean that every stock out there is a buy. The reality is that it remains a stock pickers world and investors need to choose wisely to ensure that their portfolio grows and doesn’t become swamped in a sea of red ink. The fourth quarter
In an era of fast technological innovation and fluctuating market landscapes, spotting the next big investment opportunity is like traversing a maze of unknowns. Despite the complexity, there are lights of invention that promise to survive the storm and thrive in its midst. Here are three disruptive stocks, pioneering businesses that rewrite the rules of
A short squeeze is a financial phenomenon where rapidly increasing prices force short sellers to buy back stocks, pushing prices even higher. This situation often arises from a large number of investors betting against a stock, anticipating its decline. However, when the price unexpectedly jumps, short sellers rush to cover their positions to minimize losses,
U.S. tech equities sustained a jaw-breaking rally in 2023, with the Nasdaq beating all other indices, accruing a more than 43% return. Big tech and a number of other small-to-mid cap tech stocks have also been on the rise in 2024. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 7.15% and 8.5% on a year-to-date basis. While equities appear
The travel industry has been in a post-pandemic boom, but the wind may be going out of its sails. Online travel agent (OTA) Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) surprised the market by announcing it was firing 1,500 employees, or 9% of its workforce, because of sagging demand. The cuts will hit its bottom line by $80 million to
Investors may not want to write metaverse stocks off just yet. According to Market.us, the market could be worth about $2.3 trillion by 2032. All thanks to advancements in virtual reality, augmented reality, and the potential for millions to immerse themselves in virtual environments. Helping, there are about a billion active users in the metaverse at
A rapidly growing field, nanotechnology deals with the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale. This allows for the creation of materials and technological applications beyond the size of standard microelectronics or chemical structures. Several companies currently pursue projects that define them as nanotechnology stocks. Of note to investors, predictions for the global
You would think ride-share leader Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) was some kind of artificial intelligence stock. Shares are up 26% in 2024, are 61% higher in the last six months and are running 140% above the level they traded at last year. Who needs to gamble on some sketchy AI-adjacent company when you can hitch a
Innovation sparks valuation revolutions in the vast expanse of tech stocks; disruption rules here. Three luminaries stand poised on the cusp of greatness. Three companies hold swirling currents of market dynamics, each following an illuminating path toward industry leadership. The tech space holds challenges to resolve; setbacks serve as springboards for innovation. Overall resilience is
If you want to know which growth stocks to sell this month, you’re in the right place. Growth stocks have had a tremendous start to 2024. Between artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, quantum computing and other cutting-edge breakthroughs, this is a promising time for the sector. Even with all these promising developments, however, that isn’t a
If the market’s dramatic shifts this year have left you feeling dizzy, you’re not alone – but blue-chip stocks might be the anchor you need to regain stability. Amidst the current rally (bubble?), we’ve seen stocks rise, plummet, and rise again, pushing investors toward small-caps, tech, and growth stocks. But, while profitable thus far, that
Dividend Aristocrats—companies listed on the S&P 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years—can be a good option for investors looking for income and growth. They are often considered reliable income sources and indicate a company’s financial health. Yet that’s not the only consideration when buying stocks. Investors must consider other
The renowned iPhone maker, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock, has continued to see its share price slump. Currently, Apple’s stock has fallen more than 10% since the start of the year. This puts the iPhone maker at odds with some many other Big Tech stocks that have enjoyed this year’s broad rally. Apple’s deteriorating appeal with investors is no
The strategy of picking the Dogs (or highest-yielders) of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in any given year is certainly not a formula for achieving market-beating results. This is known as the Dogs of the Dow strategy. Indeed, Mr. Market has marked down many a handful of the Dow plays for some pretty legitimate reasons.
In a recent CNBC appearance, Ritholtz Wealth Management co-founder and CEO, Josh Brown, noted that he begins every week by examining momentum stock data. Brown, whose investment advisory firm manages over $4 billion in assets, has been very successful. Retail investors could certainly profit a great deal by emulating his methods. While momentum stocks often
Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) is in the financial headlines now, but don’t get distracted from the main issue. SPOT stock may have rallied too far, too fast, so take profits now, if they have any. The hot topic on Wall Street concerning Spotify Technology is that the company is having a spat with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). This is