Cannabis stocks soared as rescheduling news made waves this month. The Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving the plant from Schedule I to III. Rescheduling opens new vistas for the cannabis industry, including much-needed tax advantages. Likewise, congressional researchers affirmed last week that the Drug Enforcement Agency will likely follow the rescheduling recommendation. Of course,

For most tech stocks, excitement for them related to the AI mega-trend has cooled since the summer, but that’s not the case when it comes to shares in Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL). GOOG stock has kept rising, has just recent hit a new 52-week high. This strong near-term performance compared to peers is not that surprising. As

Are you looking for alluring stocks that are somewhat risky? While low-risk investments such as mutual funds, treasury bonds, and index funds may offer a modest return, it’s a return nonetheless. Between 1957 and 2021, the S&P 500 index has returned 11.88% annually on average. However, investors sometimes search for more daring options that offer

As the market waits for the Federal Reserve’s next move regarding interest rates, you may wonder whether now is the time to load up on dividend stocks. After all, these types of stocks are highly sensitive to interest rate changes, rising as rates come down, but falling as rates go up. Then again, even in

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently expressed optimism about the U.S. economy, stating that she sees no immediate signs of an impending downturn. Yellen acknowledged that while the labor market remained strong, it was gradually cooling off from its previous high levels. This development is a significant step in the government’s aim to reduce inflation.

The Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates will impact the short-term outlook of the economy. However, even with higher-for-longer interest rates, drug discovery moves on. That’s why it’s still a good time to look for biotech stocks to buy. Most biotech stocks have performed poorly as investors moved to a risk-off position. But the work

Investors wanting to buy good quality S&P 500 stocks at great prices should consider the following seven stocks. Even better, Morningstar analysts have assigned 5-star ratings to all seven of these picks, indicating that each is severely undervalued. S&P 500 Stocks: U.S. Bancorp (USB) Source: Michael Vi / Shutterstock.com U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) sometimes flies under

I strongly believe that 2024 is likely to be a year to remain invested in growth stocks. After a big correction in 2022, there are several growth stocks to buy that trade at attractive valuations. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) believes that the S&P 500 index can potentially touch 5,000 in 2024. Furthermore, chief economists at

As autumn arrives and the weather cools, investors should closely monitor the energy sector. Oil and gas stocks have been stellar performers since summer 2022 as energy prices remain elevated, vastly outshining the overall market. With OPEC+ confirming additional output cuts recently, and global demand steadily recovering, the backdrop remains highly favorable for energy stocks

Where are stocks headed as we approach the fourth and final quarter of the year? Hard to say. There’s a lot weighing on markets right now. From an economic slowdown in China to a possible government shutdown in Washington, D.C., to persistently high inflation and the growing proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) products. Stocks have

It’s a shame that some financial traders in the U.S. don’t pay any attention to China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). Or worse yet, some investors are getting shaken out of a perfectly good trade with LI stock. The more you learn about Li Auto, the more you’ll want to buy and hold the

It’s not been the best year for lithium stocks so far. A slowing vehicle market, surging interest rates and profound economic weakness in the pivotal Chinese market have all weighed on the sector. However, investors shouldn’t lose sight of the longer-term possibilities. Many governments are passing regulations that will greatly speed up the conversion of