Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is among the dividend-paying energy stocks I think investors should focus on now. The company’s long history of dividend payments, rising distributions, and active share buybacks make XOM stock one of the top mega-cap stocks I think is overlooked. In late 2022, Exxon increased its buyback program from $30 billion to $50
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has undoubtedly been among the best-performing stocks of our generation. The fact that early investors booked gains of 200x on this mega-cap stock (which hit a valuation well over $1 trillion at its peak) is remarkable. In many respects, TSLA stock paved the way for an entire sector, allowing us to see a
As the worldwide effort towards cleaner energy persists, hydrogen companies and clean energy stocks appear increasingly potent. A 9.2% CAGR is predicted for the hydrogen industry until 2030, which could pick up in the following years. Hydrogen’s high energy per mass means that learning to harness it efficiently and sustainably could be highly beneficial. Despite
Millionaires, by investing in equities, are not made overnight. It takes years of grinding in the form of research that a high level of patience should back. Daily news and temporary headwinds tend to distract investors. That’s when conviction and patience play a critical role. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was the first trillion-dollar Company; others have followed.
C3.ai (NYSE:AI) experienced significant growth due to AI hype, with its stock tripling during the ChatGPT AI wave. However, skepticism surrounds AI stock amid the stock’s high short interest. The company’s financials and outlook raise doubts about its potential for improvement, suggesting a further decline in its stock may be likely. C3.ai positions itself as
The US economy seems to be heading for a soft landing, with a slowdown in job growth indicating reduced inflationary pressure. Investors are optimistic that the Federal Reserve won’t need to raise interest rates further and might even cut rates sooner. This backdrop has led to the emergence of these stocks to sell before 2024.
Many once great stocks have lost their shine. Blue-chip companies that for years were reliable winners in the market have fallen on hard times and their share prices have steadily eroded. This can be extremely disappointing for shareholders who, after enjoying consistent gains, now find themselves deep in the red. The reasons for the downturns
This is an amazing week to consider biotech stocks. Big news by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (which we’ll get to momentarily) shows the benefits and outsized gains you can enjoy by choosing the right biotech stock. Biotech companies have the potential to be big winners because of their very nature. They’re at the
Robotics and automation are a necessity for the future. Be it for operational efficiency or cost controls, companies are going to adopt automation. It’s estimated that the industrial robotics market will be worth $60.56 billion by 2030. The healthcare robotics market specifically is expected to be worth $58.2 billion by 2030. The growth of robotics
Blue-chip stocks are always profitable or on the verge of entering the black, and the Street is currently in love with profitable companies. In my own portfolio, nearly all of the stocks of profitable companies have climbed significantly in 2023, and the reverse is true for the unprofitable firms whose shares I own. I believe
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock has tumbled sharply, due to the market overreacting to negative news. The latest occurrence of the phenomenon, which I’ll refer to as GOOG’s “fair-weather pattern,” occurred following the company’s latest earnings release. So, what is the relevance of this “pattern” to existing and/or news investors in GOOG stock? While it may be
At the start of November, price action with ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT) stock may have given investors a ray of hope. But since this brief 32% move higher, CHPT has dwindled in price once again. Changing hands for around $2.70 per share today, some may believe the stock can hold on at current price levels before getting
Many people know Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as a place to buy products online in practically every category. Yet, the company is also a cloud king with its Amazon Web Services business. Plus, Amazon deploys artificial intelligence in some of its services. So, while AMZN stock isn’t necessarily ultra-cheap, it gets a “B” grade and could move higher in 2024.
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, innovation and adaptability are the cornerstones of success. The quest for stellar turnaround stocks is a pursuit that captures investors’ imaginations. The article delves into the turnaround strategies of three companies whose stocks have faced their fair share of challenges, but are now poised for remarkable comebacks. Discover how
Amid some rising questions for the economy, value-seeking investors may want to consider underappreciated biotech stocks. As a sector that, while not immune to broader pressures, generally manages to march to its own beat, the underlying innovation may offer an alternative upside pathway. By now, you’ve likely heard about the impressive third-quarter U.S. GDP print,
While the rest of Wall Street may be basking in the glow of screaming-hot economy, contrarian investors may want to consider the best stocks for a volatile market. Just like in a game of baseball, all it takes is one bad inning to see a big lead evaporate. Yes, U.S. GDP for the third quarter
Dividend investing is a robust and stable investment strategy that has helped many investors increase their portfolios over time. Investors are attracted to dividend stocks that are undervalued. This is because they give individuals guaranteed income within an expected time frame. Typically, most investment strategies are ones in which the rate of return for the
We’re still in the initial stages of a massively disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Big Tech is investing billions of dollars into it. Grand View Research saying we could be looking at a $1.8 trillion opportunity by 2030. And so far, it’s changing just about everything about everything. That includes healthcare–which could create a $188 billion
The “meme mania” that once propelled AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock to lofty price levels has long left the scene. Even as a speculative trade, AMC is no longer one of the strong opportunities among entertainment stocks. The better plays include other movie theater stocks. One of AMC’s key publicly traded peers sports a valuation more
The holidays are fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice. Figuring out what to get the grandkids can be particularly difficult for people. Beyond any generational divide that might exist, it can be hard to figure out what the grandkids already have and what they might need.