Companies and governments worldwide invest significant money into sustainable, clean energy sources. The primary recipients of this money are manufacturers and producers that create technology to fuel this evolution. This in turn leads to some incredible renewable energy stocks. The three stocks on this list are leading the charge and making considerable investments. This position
EV shares are beginning to win hearts once again in 2024. The S&P 500 index performed well in February in particular, with its total return figure increasing to 7.11% across the first two months of the year. It endorses the 2023 result by building on last year’s 24%. As long as the central bank is
2023 was a rough year for electric vehicle space. Industry leaders like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have seen their shares dramatically underperform as traders focus on other fields like artificial intelligence and semiconductors. It’s not just sentiment, though. EV firms struggle to generate much profitability amid intense competition and an unfavorable macroeconomic backdrop. It seems a period of consolidation
In investing, where uncertainty often reigns high, dividend kings are the beacons of income stability and growth. Among them, three companies hold enduring leads. These titans build reliable income streams through dividends with considerable resilience in navigating turbulent macro-environments. They offer decades of constant dividend growth and solid financial fundamentals with market dominance. The first
Tech stocks continue to outperform. The Nasdaq index is up nearly 10% this year compared to an 8% increase in the benchmark S&P 500 index and a 3% gain in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average. However, the rally among technology stocks continues to be uneven. While the Magnificent Seven and stocks of microchip companies
Want to get paid for owning a stock without having to sell it? Many dividend stocks offer this possibility. Corporations know that offering a dividend will attract more investors, and it’s a common practice for mature companies. However, you’ll also see growth firms also distribute dividends. It’s possible to get a good combination of capital
For more than one reason, you may be interested in figuring out the best stocks to buy for your children. On one hand, you may be interested in teaching your kids the lifelong benefits of investing in stocks. Based on historical returns, equities have been the best vehicle for everyday individuals to build and hold
When considering a long-term framework, there’s a lot to like about online personal finance company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). Throughout 2023, the company’s brand equity has steadily grown among U.S. adults. Even better, the message has resonated with its core demographic: high-earning young adults. Since millennials and Generation Z represent the future, the narrative seems compelling
AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has started off the year strong with the share price up nearly 50% YTD. They have been a market darling in the AI race, as the company plans to release their MI300 AI chips in 2024. While AMD boasts impressive long term growth prospects in the AI GPU market, some factors suggest
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock remains the world’s most valuable auto company, and by a wide margin. With a market cap of $558 billion, it’s worth $230 billion more than Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM), which is second at $329 billion. But the lead is narrowing. Toyota stock is up 75% over the last year. Tesla’s is flat. No
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock has had a very strong price performance over the past year. Shares have more than tripled. However, to attribute this solely to “AI hype” is a short-sighted take. Any supposed “hype” is far outweighed by this AI software company’s bona fide growth catalysts stemming from this trend. The company is already
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezon just became the world’s richest person, and people who bought AMZN stock a year ago are also doing quite well now. However, this doesn’t mean Amazon’s shareholders are guaranteed a continued rally. Furthermore, cautious investors should think about Amazon’s valuation. Besides, Amazon’s new artificial intelligence chatbot isn’t perfect, and the company’s
Up 20% in the last month, and 50% year-to-date, the stock of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is a great choice in this bull market that is being driven by artificial intelligence technologies. AMD, as the company is commonly known, is a leading microchip and semiconductor company and a fantastic way to play the hype
With another strong jobs report in the bag, the concept of targeting consumer staples stocks might seem overly cautious. Here’s the thing: nothing lasts forever. Last year, an alarming statistic pointed out that 93% of homebuyers have regrets about purchasing a home in 2023. That’s the real issue that investors need to be aware of.
At first glance, another gangbusters jobs report seems to imply that dividend stocks are irrelevant. It’s all about growth, baby! Well, maybe not. According to The Wall Street Journal, labor market growth continues – that’s the good news. However, the not-so-great news is that there are signs of a cooling employment arena. One of the
After closing out 2023 with a 15.1% gain, the Russell 2000 looks even better this year in the new year. In fact, since Jan. 2, the index is up about 4% year to date, and could push even higher, taking some of the most undervalued Russell 2000 stocks along for the ride. According to Goldman
With artificial-intelligence-related semiconductor stocks flying into low-earth orbit, you may be left wondering if there are alternative opportunities in the space. There are – and they enjoy the highest level of endorsement among Wall Street analysts. We must start, though, with a word of caution. Thanks to the stratospheric rise of companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA),
Based on my experience, I believe that young people often are early adopters of products and companies that end up being wildly successful. Two of the best examples of millennial stocks skyrocketing thanks to attention from the younger generations are Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Apple became one of the most successful stories in the
Alcohol stocks fall into the consumer staples sector for their defensive attributes. It’s not that people “need” their products, but they tend to buy them no matter the state of the economy. Not surprisingly, brewers delivered outsized earnings growth of 32.4 when compared to the earnings growth of the overall consumer staples sector. However,
Blue-chip stocks are established firms that offer revenue and earnings growth. Some of these companies are more mature and don’t go through as much volatility. Other blue-chip stocks can still grow and generate solid long-term returns but may be more prone to a market correction. These types of stocks are optimal for investors who can