While streaming remains the future of the entertainment industry, it has become difficult to make a go of the business. The hype that surrounded streaming during the pandemic when everyone was locked down at home has subsided. In its place has come a sea of red ink for most streaming companies as market saturation and overspending on content development set in. Consequently, the
Remember that time the metaverse was a big deal and would change the way we worked, played and interacted with one another? Yeah, good times. Unfortunately for companies that went all-in on the idea, living your life totally connected to the online world hasn’t gone according to plan. While the virtual hellscape is not dead,
The tech sector has been an area of strength for many years. It’s propelled the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to new heights. However, there are some tech stocks that don’t have enticing growth prospects anymore. Generating returns in the stock market isn’t just about which stocks you buy. It’s also about which stocks
I’ll admit, I was quite optimistic about where the crypto market was heading leading up to the Bitcoin (BTC-USD) halving earlier this year and in the months that followed. The stars seemed to be aligning. Interest rate cuts were on the horizon, the halving took place, and the launch of Bitcoin ETFs all materialized in
You know what they say; numbers don’t lie. But of course, people do. That’s why, when it comes to the stock market, I ignore the pundits and talking heads. I block out what folks are saying on social media. Instead, I let the numbers themselves do the talking. And right now, the numbers are screaming
Betting on dividend stocks, especially in the long run, can strengthen your portfolio. To begin, dividend-paying companies offer stable returns, ensuring sustainable cash flow even in volatile markets. Most of these companies continually increase their dividend payouts over the years. These dividends provide a consistent income stream that requires no effort from you. Many major
As we approach November 5 and U.S. presidential election, social media stocks are on everyone’s mind. Social media stocks are becoming more relevant in debates and conjecture on the next election between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Additionally, well-known social media stocks are attracting attention from internet expansion, corporate collaboration, and
This is shaping up to be the summer of volatility. Ever since we entered the year’s second half in July, markets have been having fits, making it challenging to find sleeper stocks. The technology-laden Nasdaq index is now in a correction, defined as a decline of 10% or more from recent highs. On Aug. 5,
Income investors looking for high yields should take a closer look at master limited partnerships (MLPs). These publicly traded limited partnerships benefit from the liquidity of publicly traded companies while enjoying tax benefits of a private partnership. It is common to find MLPs with high yields above 5%, which make them an attractive option for those
GameStop (NYSE:GME) is the original meme stock, surging to incredible levels in previous meme stock mania bubbles. This stock is down considerably from its 2021 highs, but has also seen its fair share of surges. In fact, GameStop stock is actually up 19% on a year-to-date basis. That said, despite its recent moves higher and
The invention of clean energy has given many hope that it could be a future solution to nonrenewable energy sources and less pollutant energy production. Yet, the reality remains that each year the federal government spends billions of dollars to subsidize the industry. As a result, many of the profits revenues reported by the big,
In recent years, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have underperformed the broader market by a wide margin, primarily due to elevated interest rates. High interest rates exert significant pressure on REIT share prices for several reasons. Firstly, REITs rely partially on debt to finance their growth, and higher interest rates translate to increased interest expenses,
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, known for its social media giants Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has come under the spotlight recently. Analysts are comparing the company’s great potential with its AI and digital advertising businesses against risks from legal issues and a rather rich valuation. The bull case shows Meta’s opportunities for future growth through AI
Enterprise software and cloud giant Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) has witnessed impressive momentum in its stock price over the past nine months. Despite lagging behind the S&P 500 last year, it has more than made up for it with a 21.3% jump year-to-date (YTD). The results may have surprised many, considering its missed top-line estimates in the
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock is not having the best 2024. With macroeconomic developments like the global carry trade and a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand adding to the pressure, shares are down 20%. Furthermore, because of the dramatic pricing reduction, Tesla’s vehiclesᅳincluding the Model Yᅳhave lowered profit margins. Experts believe that despite the year-to-date decline,
Down nearly 30% from its recent high, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is an EV giant that clearly faces a myriad of challenges in this current environment. The company’s status as a growth stock, with what seemed to be a multi-decade-long potential 50%+ growth profile ahead, is one that’s been called into question. Simply put, rising borrowing costs
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has been one of the hottest names in the AI hype rally this year. SMCI stock is probably second to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) in AI stocks. SMCI surged over 1,200%, but the AI hype is fading quickly, with SMCI down over 50%. Regardless, SMCI still sits at an impressive 75% gain year-to-date.
Utility stocks are looking attractive after wandering in the wilderness for the past couple of years due to high inflation and interest rates. High prices caused pushback on utility rate increases, while the capital-intensive nature of their operations left them languishing in the high interest rate environment. It costs a lot of money to maintain,
On today’s show, Preston and Stig talk to value investing expert, Tobias Carlisle. Carlisle talks about a new ETF he has created and also some investing strategies that could outperform the market. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN: – What the value spread is and how to identify it? – What the difference is between a
– LEAPS = Long Term Equities Anticipated Securities – Stock options that are longer than one year – Buying out option premium on a longer-term horizon – Bought a year or more in advance – Options that expire and many of them decay over time much slower than shorter-term options – LEAPS allow you to
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