Despite how strong the stock market grew in 2023, there were more than a few pockets of despair in the market. We know the S&P 500 was driven higher almost wholly on the strength of the Magnificent 7 stocks, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq 100 also experienced superb gains. Of course, the
Investors often gravitate toward growth stocks in the pursuit of maximum returns. While blue-chip stocks offer a safer approach, growth-oriented investments contain more risk but far more upside. Some growth stocks generate more returns in one year than the S&P 500 can muster in five years. When growth stocks gain momentum, they can soar quickly. Some growth
Semiconductor stocks to watch have been at the forefront of technological innovation. One of the benchmark ETFs that track the semiconductor industry is the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:SMH), which has total net assets of over $11 billion. It had 50% growth within the last year and nearly quadrupled over the previous five. Three semiconductor companies offer
In the forcible crypto world, overlooked currencies continue to gain value, creating complexity for investors. Amid recent gains, discerning and selling cryptos with little upside is vital. Despite widespread optimism in the cryptocurrency space, particularly for leading mega-cap cryptos, caution is advised. Not all cryptocurrencies are worthwhile; some meme tokens are best avoided due to
There are ample evidences that suggest that the “buy and hold” strategy is possibly the best way to make millions from the market. While many investors can screen good ideas, there is lack of patience when it comes to holding stocks. The millionaire-making secret is to hold high-growth stocks that represent businesses with potential and
The technological advances of this new era, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, open the way to new tools such as Autonomous Driving. They are no longer things of a distant future but are already part of our present and companies are working and developing their potential to apply it to their business models.
According to industry analysts, the American cannabis market is expected to grow to $46.90 billion through 2027. This growth is due to several factors, such as an increase in the number of dispensaries, growing awareness and interest in potential therapeutic uses, and increased demand for both medical and recreational cannabis in legalized states. These factors
Post-pandemic, the global bio-pharmaceutical sector, often overlooked, presents undervalued opportunities, notably in blue-chip stocks like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE). Following a 42% correction in the past year, PFE stock, with a 5.84% dividend yield, appears promising for 2024. The company anticipates $60 billion in revenue, signaling 9% year-on-year growth, supported by a compelling product pipeline. Here are
CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images The bitcoin exchange-traded funds launching Thursday after the SEC’s long-awaited approval come at a wide variety of price points, with signs that a fee war is already underway. The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) has the lowest expense ratio of all the new bitcoin funds, at 0.20%. Several other
The appeal of finding the best dividend stocks will be a growing trend for decades to come. Investors often find themselves sacrificing income for growth, and that doesn’t always have to be the case. A unique class of dividend growth companies exists that can provide their shareholders with the best of both worlds. Identifying these dividend stocks
In a previous column, I noted that each political party has sectors of the economy that they tend to support more than the opposing party. Furthermore, when Republicans and Democrats are in office, they usually reward their supporters and often take steps to harm the opposing party’s backers. I also pointed out that the party that controls
You probably made a pretty penny if you invested in semiconductor stocks in 2023. And if you want to keep the profits rolling in during 2024, find the best semiconductor stocks to buy. Semiconductor stocks can be smart for those who are looking for solid growth stocks. As technology evolves, semiconductors continue to play an
Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler’s statement on why the agency has approved the listing and trading of a group of spot bitcoin ETFs
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) took the spotlight on Wall Street last year as the demand for artificial intelligence hardware soared. Don’t assume that another company has to take Nvidia’s place in 2024, though. NVDA stock fully deserves an “A” grade as a prime momentum play that’s actually a good value, as well. The idea here isn’t to try to pick the
Palantir Technology (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock was a play on AI before it was even a “thing. Back in 2021, I wrote about it as the “God emperor of data analysis.” It seemed to have “cracked the code” for getting real insights from large databases. Palantir built this capability while seeking military contracts, starting over a decade
The metaverse is working to revolutionize the world, including sectors like entertainment and education. Here we look at the top metaverse stock picks for 2024 and beyond. The concept of the metaverse has evolved in recent years into a tangible near-term reality pursued by major companies such as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) (formerly Facebook) and decentralized
United States equities may be on the rise again after a troublesome start to 2024. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed up on Monday with former up 1.4% and the latter appreciating 2.2%. While stocks may be back on the rise, equities investors may want to reconsider putting money in innovative companies. Given the traction
Investing in the best blue-chip stocks offers some benefits, especially lower volatility. Typically, these stocks are stable companies with a lower beta than their peers. So, they minimize drawdowns during periods of market turmoil. Below, we highlight some of the best blue-chip stocks to buy in 2024. First, these established global companies have proven their
The great advances and improvements in the treatment of diseases and the effectiveness of these medicines are undoubtedly due to technological progress and how biotech companies take advantage of it for their growth and development. Without the work of these companies, we would still be using very old and ineffective medicines. This new year brings
While avoiding a recession last year boosted sentiment for 2024, concerned investors may still want to consider stable stocks. You just don’t know what might happen next. For example, who would have thought that the regional banking crisis would erupt? And the worrisome thing is that some experts believe we’re not necessarily out of the