It’s no secret that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is a major investor in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY). It’s been reported that Buffett holds more than 2.24 million shares of OXY stock and collects substantial quarterly dividends from those shares. Yet, Buffett wouldn’t just buy a stock to collect dividends. To meet Buffett’s criteria, Occidental
Wagering on the top earnings performers is always a wise strategy in navigating your portfolio toward stability. Undeniably, a gentle undercurrent of optimism courses through, as evidenced by the S&P 500 Index, with a 13% uptick this year. However, the choppiness in the stock market remains. So, it remains a prudent strategy to load up
Building a growth portfolio from scratch can be a complicated job. There is no doubt that identifying good investment options in the vastness of the markets can be a time-consuming task. Besides, if you want to build your low-cost portfolio, you must do good research on the best and most efficient low-cost options. To help
Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)/(NYSE:BRK.B) is one of the biggest names in the investing world with an impeccable track record over the years. Consequently, Charlie Munger stocks serve as barometers many investors emulate in the pursuit of wealth-building strategies. His financial behemoth, Berkshire Hathaway, has culminated in a bastion of wealth
BNP Paribas predicts the U.S. might witness a shallow recession between January and July 2024. The global growth outlook isn’t any better. Real global GDP is expected at 2.9% for the year and is likely to decelerate to 2.5% in 2024. Given the economic uncertainties, it’s important to remain cautious and avoid taking excessive risk
Due to the consistent decline of broader indices like the S&P 500 this year, it has become apparent that the results for companies in 2024 will be more uncertain than ever. In order to fight against this decline, investing in extraordinary startups may give investors the leg up they need to beat the market, thus
In this article HASI SQ TFC RIVN PEP SKX LHX PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A pedestrian walks past a display of Skechers shoes. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Skechers — The shoe company gained 2.6% after UBS reiterated its buy
With GameStop (NYSE:GME) ensconced in a business that looks doomed to contract for the foreseeable future and the company embracing a losing strategy, GME stock looks poised to continue slumping in 2024. Also importantly, the retailer’s new CEO has little experience when it comes to leading brick-and-mortar retailers. In fact, one such company that took
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) is a global banking powerhouse, known for its financial strength and stability. It’s a top Warren Buffett holding and a recent addition to NEAM’s portfolio, indicating strong confidence in its resilience. JPMorgan’s strong financials are supported by high interest rates, robust loan and deposit balances, and the First Republic Bank acquisition. Investment
As the curtain fell on September, the stock market lamented its losses. The three major indexes ended last month firmly in the red. The S&P sagged by 4.87%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 5.81%, marking the grimmest monthly decline for the indices since the chilly winds of Dec. 2022. Meanwhile, the Dow shed 3.5%, making it
Picking AI stocks that can make big gains in the next five years can seem like an embarrassment of riches. There are many companies to choose from. But it still may be better to narrow your focus as you look at this compelling sector. An increasing number of companies are touting their AI capabilities.
None of the problems that have plagued Disney (NYSE:DIS) for several years appears to have eased recently. Meanwhile, CEO Bob Iger’s efforts to right the ship will not move the needle sufficiently to boost DIS stock, and the firm is facing significant new challenges while its valuation remains elevated. Given these points, I recommend that investors sell
Dividend stocks have proved time and again to be a superior investing strategy. We all want capital appreciation, or to see our stocks grow in value over time, but dividends are what really drive excess returns. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) studied the long-term impact dividends have on stocks. They found dividends accounted for an
In this article AKRO PEP U PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Palantir Technologies — Shares of the data analytics company added 2.3% on news that the U.S.
In this article AKRO PEP U PLTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Palantir headquarters in Palo Alto, California, May 10, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Palantir Technologies — Shares of the data analytics company added 2.3% on news that the U.S.
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Airline stocks are always exciting for investors to consider. On one hand, airliners are highly cyclical businesses, creating risk for investors to monitor. On the other hand, many of these airlines demonstrate great potential. This is especially true as they navigate their post-pandemic recoveries and continue to return to growth. Although investors need to be
Climate change stocks are an important and controversial thematic area for investors. Runaway carbon emissions fears were overstated but net emissions continued to rise overall in 2022. Thus, carbon reduction will continue to matter to the markets and demand will persist. The market downturn last year prompted fear that gains over the last few years
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is one hyper-growth stock I continue to keep on my watch list. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons for this, as I’ve pointed out in my previous pieces. Whether it’s the long-term growth potential of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, or Joby’s compelling position within this space, there are
In 2023, a year when the market has heavily favored technology stocks, drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) seem to have been left behind. However, if PFE stock is trading at a low price and Pfizer rewards its loyal shareholders with substantial dividend distributions, then value-focused investors should be buyers, not sellers. Not only that, but I