You heard it here: 2024 could be an excellent year for stocks. The economy is improving, and specifically the third-quarter results were better than expected. This means we could see a significant upside in stocks in the coming months. However, if you are looking to make a steady income in 2024, it is advisable to
A wide range of tech stocks received a much-needed boost from artificial intelligence (AI) after an awful 2022. As we enter a new year, we could see lower rates and more powerful generative AI technologies. Investors lacking in AI stocks may seek to punch their tickets, even as valuations extend. Undoubtedly, the well-known AI stocks
The gig economy isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and exposure to gig economy stocks can help round out a diversified portfolio. End-of-year estimates peg 2023’s total gig economy volume around $455 billion, doubling from just five years ago. The factors contributing to the rise are obvious. Remote work trends, side hustles and the variety of
Keeping it simple is often best when it comes to investing. That’s why buying an index fund is often the optimal investment most people can make and paying attention to the highest-yielding dogs of the dow. Because the S&P 500 has returned about 10% annually on average for the past 100 years, just buying an
You should never buy or sell a stock simply because the share price has gone up or down. The price tells you nothing about the business. Too many investors sell a stock too early only to miss out on extraordinary gains to come. Or they buy a stock because it is rising only to see
Despite a strong economy and stock market rally, 2023 saw its fair share of bankruptcy filings. Notable companies ranging from pharmaceutical chain Rite Aid to former gig economy darling WeWork filed for Chapter 11 protection from their creditors over the past year. There was also the bankruptcy filing of American trucking company Yellow that seemed
In a world grappling with climate extremes, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly tangible. Amidst this environmental upheaval, companies globally are stepping up, focusing on mitigating these changes. This shift has spotlighted climate change stocks, particularly those aiding in reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. Equally in demand are stocks related to EVs
How can SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock go from hated in 2022 to loved in 2023? It’s all about central bank policy and the market’s expectations. In the end, SoFi Technologies will likely benefit from more accommodative monetary policy. However, the ultra-efficient market already knows this, and many of SoFi Technologies’ investors may have jumped the gun. It’s
Investors in search of high-risk, high-reward investments can often find them among the top biotech stocks to buy. Identifying worthwhile opportunities can be easier said than done when investing in biotech. Extensive due diligence is required. Therefore you may want to consider taking into account whether a particular biotech stock is in the “Green Zone.”
Soon, it will be that favorite time of the quadrennial cycle where American citizens will decide the future of this great nation, subsequently necessitating a discussion about election year stocks. On surface level, you might think that such periods would be rather disastrous for equities, especially with the vituperative environment. However, the hard numbers suggest
With the Federal Reserve seemingly open to the idea of interest rate cuts next year, the narrative for the best Dow Jones stocks for conservative investors appears overly cautious. Don’t get me wrong – you generally can’t go wrong with targeting individual securities under the venerable index. Still, if you’re looking for growth opportunities, the
While the topic of stocks to sell immediately generates controversy, it’s similar to the wacky off-season transactions that occur in baseball. At the end of the day, an organization must make the best decision to ramp up its chances of success. That means you can’t get too sentimental about your roster or in this case
Information technology companies have been on a tear all year. The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) is the benchmark fund representing U.S. tech companies. In the last year, the fund has risen by 53%. For comparison, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), a fund that helps represent the stock market as a whole, has
While it’s obvious there are great reasons to buy and hold stocks, it’s also easy to overlook a regular income gained by owning monthly dividend-paying growth stocks. Growth stocks are the best place for investors looking for oversized returns to find an ideal investing opportunity. But when you factor in a monthly dividend payout on
PayPal‘s (NASDAQ:PYPL) investors have had a less-than-stellar year in 2023. Will 2024 be a turnaround year? Anything’s possible, but we’re assigning a “D” grade to PYPL stock and don’t consider it a compelling value right now. If the bullish argument for PayPal stock is based on the company’s value proposition, that argument will quickly fall apart.
InvestorPlace contributor Tomas Levani recently recommended Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock, along with two others, as the best flying stocks to own in December. There are more than three? With all the recent talk of an electric vehicle sales slowdown, it seems odd that investors would be interested in flying car companies. Yet they are, or I wouldn’t
For Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock, 2023 has been a year of inflating expectations. Shares are up 241% this year. The company’s market cap is now $1.23 trillion. That of the “Magnificent 7″ have replaced the reign of the “Cloud Czars”,” with Nvidia and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) added to the mix. But every technology, and every tech hype
As the Baby Boomers age, the number of elderly Americans has risen quickly. Specifically, the number of those 65 and older in the U.S. jumped 38.6% between 2010 and 2020 to 55.8 million. And in 2040, when the members of Generation X will have reached retirement age, 80 million Americans are expected to be 65
2024 will be a year that will start with great challenges. But in addition to starting with great challenges, it will also present very good opportunities. One of those potential opportunities is within the cannabis sector. These three cannabis stocks are an option to take advantage of the growth of the sector. 2024 is looking
As we navigate the dynamic universe of the top space stocks, the investment landscape buzzes with a mix of excitement and prudence. The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to maintain stable interest rates and project future cuts aligns positively with the speculative space sector. This stability enhances the appeal of space stocks, already thriving from