I last wrote about dividend stocks yielding 5% and included it in the headline in August 2019. Interest rates were considerably lower then, so 5% was considered a high-yield dividend stock. Fast forward to January 2024. While it’s still a high yield, income investors have more options. For example, a one-year Treasury bill yields about
Earnings for the fourth and final quarter of 2023 continue to roll in. And, as is often the case, the results are a mixed bag. While many companies, such as Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), are posting big misses, other companies are surprising to the upside, sending their share prices higher as a result. In recent days, several
History is a great teacher. Looking back on the stock market’s last 100 years, we find dividend investing beats all other stocks. They handily outperform the S&P 500 and have never had a losing decade. It makes sense dividend stocks would be so good. They tend to be profitable businesses that have been through numerous
Earnings season continues to be hit and miss. Some companies’ Q4 results exceed Wall Street expectations, sending their stock soaring. Yet other stocks plunge on big misses and disappointing guidance. However, the companies that are failing to hit their targets and issuing weak outlooks for the year ahead seem to be missing by big amounts.
As Wall Street’s crystal ball, the stock market is giving early signals of a potential re-election for President Joe Biden this year. With the S&P 500 scaling new heights, the buzz among analysts is palpable, which bodes remarkably well for investors to wager on the stocks for the Democratic political climate. If Biden secures a
Online financial services company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) might be turning a corner. SoFi finally reported actual earnings… and not a loss, news that sent its struggling stock surging Monday. Shares of SoFi skyrocketed nearly 20% after the company said that it posted a net profit of nearly $48 million, or 2 cents a share, for
Biotechnology companies are intriguing investment vehicles because they are part of a pretty speculative industry that allows investors to grow their investments rapidly — if they pick a company before it releases positive results. But on the flip side, a single negative press release could send a stock tumbling with biotech stocks being so volatile.
The athleisure trend is still alive and well. It’s all too convenient for many to go from the mall, home or office to the yoga studio or gym without changing. Given the resilience of today’s leading athleisure brands (especially those in yoga wear), it’s not hard to view the athleisure industry stocks as timeless and
In the intricate tapestry of the stock market, savvy investors often latch on to the golden threads of tax-efficient dividend stocks, effectively weaving through the fabric of the January effect. While the January effect offers a glimpse into the short-term ebbs and flows of the market, the pursuit of tax-efficient dividend stocks stands as a
Amidst the myriad investment options, the allure of high dividend stocks emerges as a beacon for those seeking returns and a reliable income stream. Picture this, a world where your investments not only yield dividends but also echo a harmony of responsible business practices. In this context, this triumvirate of three distinct entities converge on
It’s been a tough road for Ford (NYSE:F) as the company attempts to navigate the challenging U.S. electric vehicle market. Demand for EVs hasn’t been as intense as some investors may have hoped. Nevertheless, Ford CEO Jim Farley remains optimistic and F stock is a terrific deal at its current price. At least, the United
For investors, small-cap stocks can be a great idea. They offer an opportunity for massive growth potential that can often outpace even a blue-chip stock. Small-cap stocks have relatively low market capitalization, ranging from several hundred million to $1 billion and more. If one of these names takes fire, it’s much easier to double market
Given recent news items regarding the federal legalization of cannabis, you may think now is the time to be thinking about which cannabis stocks to buy, not which cannabis stocks to sell. Yes, the release of a letter from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, recommending that marijuana be rescheduled as a Schedule
As you may know, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock was trending lower ahead of this week’s quarterly earnings release. But instead of shares surging back upon the unveiling of positive surprises/”less bad” results, the market reacted negatively to the company’s latest financials, and to updates to guidance provided by CEO Elon Musk. Still, even as shares have
What’s your gut feeling, now that Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has blasted past its 2021 peak? Are you enthused and ready to buy, or concerned that stock traders and analysts are too optimistic now? Your response says a lot about you as an investor, and if you’re a true contrarian, then you might want
Cryptocurrency miner Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) received a lot of attention recently after the Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds. However, MARA stock isn’t right for every investor. It’s important to learn about Marathon Digital and the crypto-asset landscape in general before considering a share position. Sure, you can buy some Marathon Digital shares if
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock just recently hit a huge milestone, becoming the second company behind Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to reach the $3 trillion market cap status. The prospects of artificial intelligence have Wall Street excited, as MSFT stock is at the forefront of this revolutionary technology. Generative AI is arguably one of the most important technologies since
January has been a bit of a jumpstart for solid-state battery stock QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). The company, known for its batteries that can be charged 1000x without degradation, has short-term potential as a way for investors to ride rallies. But the long-term picture for QS stock appears to be blurry, and investors should this factor before
For the better part of the past few years, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has fluctuated between a rather tight range of $5 and $10 per share. However, just before the end of last year, this stock touched the high end of this range, signaling some strong potential momentum. And while SOFI stock has given up
In 2023, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) surpassed expectations as its share price skyrocketed roughly 300%, making this stock quite the standout in the digital asset market. This will have important implications for COIN investors. That said, even with its recent increase tied to France’s regulatory clearance, COIN stock still rests 55% below its 2021 peak. Coinbase and Bitcoin