Today I will discuss hydrogen stocks that could do well in the final months of 2022. Many nations are taking steps to achieve net-zero carbon emissions,  putting alternative energy shares in the limelight and providing positive catalysts for hydrogen stocks as well. According to the U. S. Department of Energy, “Once produced, hydrogen generates electrical
Dividends vs. Buybacks: An Overview Many companies reward their shareholders in two ways—by paying dividends or buying back shares. An increasing number of blue chips, or well-established companies, are doing both. Paying dividends and stock buybacks make a potent combination that can significantly boost shareholder returns. But which is better—stock buybacks or dividends? A dividend payment
In almost every case, financial advisors will steer investors away from high-risk stocks to buy, in part because such experts don’t want to be held liable for giving terrible guidance. For the record, it’s the same case here. No one reading this article should bet too heavily on these ideas because they might go sour.
For those investors interested in small-cap stocks to buy, you might steer clear of tech names. At least, that’s according to the analysts at Jefferies.  Jefferies analyst Steven DeSanctis recently discussed why his firm is underweighting small-cap tech stocks.  “‘When we talk to investors, it seems like they are heading right back into tech, and
Space exploration has long been an endeavor many argue should be public sector domain. Not only is space exploration expensive, the uncertain economic returns are anathema to profit-seeking companies. In addition, critics worry that private sector involvement in space will sully pure science and lead to unrestrained land-grabs that will be difficult to adjudicate in
As of late 2021, American students are on the hook for approximately $1.75 trillion in student loans, according to data compiled by the Education Data Initiative. 43.2 million student borrowers owe an average of $39,351, up significantly from past decades. With that much money on the line, it’s reasonable to be curious about who might
Source: shutterstock.com/Peshkova [Editor’s note: “Machine Learning Breakthroughs Have Sparked the AI Revolution” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] It’s October 1950. Alan Turing, the genius who cracked the Enigma code and helped end World War II, has just introduced a novel concept. It’s
Speculative penny stocks outperformed during the big market rally that started in April 2020. The surge of such stocks was driven by social media which created a bubble.   Of course, the easy money provided by the Fed contributed to excessive speculation. Investors’ sentiment has changed significantly since the beginning of 2022. With multiple economic challenges
Elon Musk, CEO of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), recently posted a controversial tweet. Apparently, Tesla’s full self-driving (FSD) feature will soon cost more. Not everyone will appreciate this announcement, but a potential revenue increase could boost TSLA stock. Is it breaking news anymore to say that Musk said or wrote something divisive? Probably not,
Labor unions are associations of workers formed to protect workers’ rights and advance their interests. Unions negotiate with employers through a process known as collective bargaining. The resulting union contract specifies workers’ pay, hours, benefits, and job health and safety policies. Thanks to the efforts of labor unions, workers have achieved higher wages, more reasonable
Labor unions have a long history in the United States. While membership has been on the decline in recent decades, unions continue to play a major role in workers’ rights. Are labor unions effective? Proponents maintain that unions result in better wages, benefits and working conditions for workers. Critics argue, among other things, that unions
During the pandemic years, Cathie Wood’s favorite stocks became massive wealth-builders. Her tech-heavy representative ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) increased in value by more than 10% in a single day. However, with the current market downturn, and the risk-off attitude of investors, ARKK has shed a ton of value. Nevertheless, many of Cathie Wood’s favorite stocks show she
Amazon (AMZN) is one of the most valuable companies in the world, with a market capitalization exceeding one trillion dollars. One-way AMZN has continued to grow is by introducing new products and acquiring complementary businesses. One such product is Amazon Prime. This membership service gives subscribers certain perks like free two-day shipping of products, access