It’s often said that baseball is America’s pastime. But for some investors, Fed watching is the real spectator sport. There’s a tremendous amount of interest and importance placed on every meeting of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC). Three months ago, few investors would have thought their 2024 investment strategy would include choosing rate-hike
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U.S. stocks sold off on Friday due to a number of reasons, including increased geopolitical tensions, higher-than-expected inflation figures, as well as elevation valuation. If the current macroeconomic environment persists, investors are likely to come up with a list of stocks to avoid in the near term. Moreover, the earnings season isn’t off to a
The EV sector remains promising, despite clear headwinds that have formed. Higher interest rates have pressured demand for higher-priced electric vehicles (EVs). And with more competition coming onto the market, we see better prices and more options for EV buyers to choose. And this is great for car buyers, but not so much for the
Internet providers have enjoyed impressive stock performances, With larger-than-average dividends, consistency has persisted over their long life spans. However, the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program is stressing out Americans who use it to get a discount on their internet bills. These three internet provider stocks represent some of the worst-performing and overpriced options.
Fifty dollars doesn’t go very far today—unless you’re looking for under-$50 stocks to buy now and round out your portfolio. Although inflation growth may be declining, the current cost of goods and services remains significantly higher than two years ago. This discrepancy exists because inflation indexes measure ongoing growth, not actual price differences, leading to
The most exciting time of the year is finally here – earnings season. This is when prospective investors eagerly wait to see how the market is doing and professional investors try to time their moves. While the earnings season lasts for over two months, some companies attract higher attention and interest as compared to others.
If 2024 is any indication, those interested in retail stocks should look to the VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH) for inspiration rather than the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT). The former tracks the performance of the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index, while the latter follows the S&P Retail Select Industry Index. The two ETFs own
Volatile stocks are short-term traders’ bread and butter. Making money both ways – whether the stock goes up or down – means that finding the most volatile stocks is the shortest path to fast cash opportunities for day traders and swing traders alike. However, finding volatile stocks is slightly more complex than merely seeing which
Risk-on! The stock market is widely expected to takeoff like a rocket once the U.S. Federal Reserve finally begins lowering interest rates. If that happens, investors’ risk appetite is sure to increase, with certain stocks catapulting higher as a result. The last time markets got frothy in 2021, it led to record high prices for
You may have noticed increased broadband costs recently. Many ISP stocks adjust prices annually based on inflation rates like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Retail Price Index (RPI). Companies pass these costs on to consumers to maintain their profit margins. Additionally, the growing reliance on high-speed internet for remote work, online entertainment and e-commerce
Generally, the idea of selling securities rankles the public’s nerve, yet trimming overbought stocks is just as important a discipline as knowing what to buy. It might be even more important than the latter concept. Imagine you’re a professional baseball team. You’re charged with bringing home a title to your hometown’s favorite ballclub. Fortunately, you
While investors’ eyes remain glued on the big names in artificial intelligence, endless other companies are integrating AI technology more quietly. Not every company actively chooses to rebrand as an AI specialist, even while benefiting from its popularity. Yet, savvy investors who know some of the best AI stocks to watch out for may not
It’s tough to puff your chest out and invest in the stock market lately. The stock market has slowed down in the past month, delivering negative returns. The escalating situation in the Middle East and a disappointing inflation report are among the main factors dragging down the market. In such a scenario, investors must focus
Sometimes the Street focuses on the wrong metrics and gets worried about problems that, in the long run, are actually pretty insignificant. For example, I remember that in the early 2010s, many investors were very concerned about Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) margins and spending. Of course, the firm (then known as Google) wound up growing tremendously,
United States equities have calmed down since their rally in the first quarter of 2024. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 have all dipped slightly from their previous highpoints. While market trends, such as the generative AI craze, may have been enough to lift stocks to new heights, nowadays analysts and investors are increasingly worried about
Given the recent weakness of cryptocurrencies and my belief that they could fall much further, along with the extremely elevated valuation of Robinhood stock (NASDAQ:HOOD), I recommend selling HOOD stock at this point. Also making me bearish on Robinhood stock stock at this point is my belief that U.S. stocks could easily decline 10%-15% in
Reddit stock (NYSE:RDDT) debuted in late-March, and received quite the welcome from early investors. The stock surged to a high of nearly $75 per share just days after its IPO, but has since come back down to earth. Reddit stock currently trades around $40, slightly lower than the $47 per share the company went public
While eagerly awaiting a Fed rate cut, we were surprised with a hotter-than-expected inflation report. This means the rate cuts could be delayed, and we might have to wait a few more months before an improvement in consumer spending. In times like these, investing is risky, but that doesn’t mean you should stay away from
The consumer price index accelerated at a faster pace than expected in March. This has dashed hopes of a rate cut anytime soon. When the Federal Reserve meets towards the end of the month, there is likely to be more clarity on the policy stance. An important point to note is that markets are prone
In the biotech and pharmaceutical world, FDA approval is the number one needle mover for drug stocks. Why? Because FDA approval for a drug or treatment can bring years or even decades of steady, high-margin revenue. This is why investors who specifically look to target drug stocks are always aware of an upcoming FDA catalyst