Innovation is a key component of most huge stock gains. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) all produced successful innovations that enabled their stocks to soar. Amazon developed its user-friendly online store, Apple created its iPhone, and Alphabet produced its wildly successful search engine. Innovative companies have been great long-term bets, but Wall
September kept up with its tradition of being a tricky month for investors. The choppiness in the market continues to spook investors, compelling them to optimize their portfolios effectively. Furthermore, market experts are making optimistic predictions. So, it’s even more critical for investors to discern the gems from the duds and pinpoint the stocks to
Every investor should look for stocks for early retirement. Investing in the stock market is a great way to build wealth for the long term and lead to a large sum of capital in retirement. One of the most critical steps to take when investing in the stock market for retirement is what companies to
Finding stocks for a volatile market doesn’t have to mean sacrificing growth for value. What it does mean is finding quality stocks in defensive sectors of the market. These sectors include companies that tend to outperform the market during times of uncertainty. This isn’t just about raising the floor, although they do offer that benefit. These
At the end of September, Cathie Wood sat down with Morningstar to discuss the current and future state of Ark Invest, including the investment management firm’s flagship fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK). In the interview, the host noted one apparent misstep. He pointed out that ARKK and other Cathie Wood funds dropped the ball
Amid an increasingly uncertain macro environment with heightened geopolitical tensions and a sell-off in the broad indices like the S&P 500, it may be reassuring that there are still some safe havens we can fall back on for solid returns. In this case, it’s the emergence of Warren Buffett stocks that may give growth and
This is no time for weakness in your portfolio, so looking for the week stocks to sell is critical. The fourth quarter means that 2023 is nearly at an end. This is an ideal time to add winners to your portfolio to finish the year on a high note by separating them from stocks to
When Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett loads up on a stock, you might be tempted to do what he does. That’s understandable, as Buffett is a legendary investor. However, there’s a red flag with Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) that prospective shareholders must consider, so don’t over-leverage yourself on SNOW stock. Snowflake is a cloud computing company
Dividend assets and fixed-income investing generally provide similar functions to a diversified investment portfolio. Although one might argue that fixed-income has the added benefit of diversification, it doesn’t help diversifying for the sake of it. In fact, I would say that the current state of the bond market dictates a shift away from fixed-income and
Virtual reality stocks flamed out beginning in late 2021, some very dramatically. 2022 was exceptionally tough on all things tech. Rate hikes prompted by rampant inflation caused a swift and about-face for a sector that had been red hot. The hype fell off a cliff, the reality of Fed rate hikes set in, and investor
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), the world’s leading EV maker, is also a pioneer in battery technology. The automaker has been able to amass a large, loyal customer base and a strong brand image that sets it apart from its competitors. Tesla delivered over 1.3 million EVs in 2022, up 40% year-over-year, and the automaker looks on track to break
Pursuing prosperity and enduring success requires a keen eye for innovation, adaptability, and strategic foresight. In this era of rapid technological advancements and economic challenges, identifying companies hibernating for remarkable growth is complicated. The article explores the corridors of three diverse enterprises that move as waves of excellence and resilience. It also touches on unstoppable
The U.S. media advertising market is now rebounding as the fears of a recession fade, while the streaming wars are heating up, and Roku appeared to benefit from these trends in the second quarter. This has put the spotlight on companies like ROKU stock. Further, the valuation of Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) stock is now quite low,
Did you happen to see Barron’s recent article that discussed Bill Ackman’s desire to take X (formerly Twitter) public through his SPARC (special purpose acquisition rights company), a newer twist to SPACs (special purpose acquisition company)? The traditional SPAC raises money in an IPO (initial public offering) and then takes 12-24 months to find a target
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is a top tech stock in 2023, with shares outperforming the market. In fact, META stock is up a whopping 165% this year alone. Indeed, a strong earnings beat and a number of other factors are continuing to provide support for this social media giant. It is clearly aiming to head into
Trick or treat? It’s a pretty innocent question that greets many people every Halloweem. Most people asking that question can rest assured that they will receive candy. For stock investors, it isn’t that simple. Unfortunately, there are some spooky stocks looking to haunt your portfolio. Some stocks look very promising only to crash and burn
In the illustrious theater of Wall Street, where trends meet trades and portfolios parade in panache, the holiday season is the red-carpet event of the year. If you’re an astute investor with a penchant for the spotlight, a selection of retail powerhouses are already vying for the leading role in your portfolio. Nonetheless, identifying the
Investors are clearly skeptical about Ryan Cohen’s ability to save GameStop (NYSE:GME). The stock has seen its share of pops, and a big one on news that Ryan Cohen would be stepping in as the company’s CEO. Yet since this announcement, GME stock has since dropped 23% over the last month, suggesting doubts about Cohen’s
With the high-flying equities sector suddenly going soft in the second half, investors may want to consider safe stocks. These ideas might not be the first choice among market participants. Maybe they’re too boring or seemingly not relevant to present circumstances. Still, some surprises may be in order. To better qualify which ideas are the
With the market seemingly poised for a rotation out of high-risk assets toward more reasonable fare, unloved value stocks may have a chance to finally secure their time in the spotlight. Basically, the good times of any artificial intelligence-based technology firm soaring higher may be ending. Therefore, seeking legitimate bargains may be the key to