So far, the stock market has seemingly shrugged off fears of default if the U.S. debt ceiling is not raised. But intelligent investors may want to play it safe with dividend stocks. Because as the debt ceiling negotiations continue, investors may become nervous, resulting in market volatility. When faced with market uncertainty, playing it safe
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When looking for big winners in the stock market, smaller is better. A gigantic firm like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) can realistically only go up so much in a given time period. Simply put, iPhone sales aren’t going to triple anytime soon. High-risk high-reward small-cap stocks, on the other hand, can have tremendous near-term upside if things go
Despite cooling inflation, investing in farmland remains an excellent way to hedge against higher prices. That’s because it’s a real asset that does well in periods of inflation and over more extended periods because of ongoing food scarcity issues. According to Barron’s reporting, the 25-year average annual return for farmland through March 2021 was 11.2%,
This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. When I needed a new vacuum cleaner last month, I knew exactly where to go: Bed Bath & Beyond (OTCMKTS:BBBYQ). The New Jersey-based retailer, which filed for Chapter 11 on April 23, had been
At this point, we all know AI is the real deal. It’s going to change the world in profound ways over the next few years, and investors that buy AI stocks today will make fortunes. That much is crystal clear. But one major question still remains… What are the best AI stocks to buy today?
In this article AI INTC NVDA CAR AAP Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage outside Intel headquarters in Santa Clara, California, US, on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Intel — Shares popped about 4% after the chipmaker’s finance
Make no mistake about it: It’s risky to invest in video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME). Yet, it’s fine to take a small share position in GME stock, which may be on the cusp of a breakout due to a potential ban on short selling. Plus, GameStop’s upcoming changes to its customer loyalty program could boost the
We’re all well aware of the electric vehicle boom. We know about most of the top EV stocks all over the world. And we know global leaders want millions of them on the roads to combat climate issues. We also know major automakers are racing to add more EV models to their fleets. We also know many
2022 proved to be tumultuous for several industries, but 2023 has been off to a good start and with inflation finally cooling down, it looks like there is light at the end of the tunnel for investors to capture high return mining stocks. Mining companies have been making investments and acquisitions knowing that whatever the
In a globally synchronized world, there are big opportunities across sectors. This has intensified competition as companies look to grab a share of the pie. It eventually boils down to the survival of the fittest. In the context of corporations, the innovation factor determines the “fittest.” Therefore, this column focuses on innovative growth stocks for future profits.
In this article AAP ABI-BE SOFI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A vehicle pulls out of a parking space outside an Advance Auto Parts Inc. store in Peoria, Illinois. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. SoFi — The financial services platform added nearly 7%.
Investors interested in the tech-heavy Nasdaq index should stick with the titans. It has become clear in 2023 that a few tech names that boomed in the pandemic have now taken the reins on the next great opportunity – artificial intelligence (AI). There’s no reason to believe that 2023 is anything but predictive of the
Hedge funds continue to exert outsized influence over equity markets. The world’s 20 largest hedge funds collectively hold $45 trillion of assets under management. The largest hedge fund in the U.S., Bridgewater Associates, manages $126 billion. These massive funds often buy and sell billions of dollars worth of stock at a time, moving markets in
The digital domain of the metaverse remains a massive opportunity for many sectors. With its massive potential applications, it’s no surprise that it’s drawn significant investment from major tech companies and corporations. Many consider it a massive market for long-term growth, resulting in investors to zero-in on top metaverse stocks to buy. The magnetic charm
Navigating the financial sector’s tumultuous waters has been incredibly challenging, especially with the unexpected collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March. This event has cast a long shadow over the sector, causing bank shares to struggle and putting Wall Street on high alert. Amidst this uncertainty, short-sellers and fundamental investors seeking value are looking to
There are plenty of reasons for investors to take a position in defense stocks. U.S. defense contractors tend to be safe and reliable investments. Most major defense contractors benefit from lucrative government contracts, innovative technologies, strong intellectual property rights, robust sales and growing profits. In addition, there are a number of attractive defensive stocks with
It’s safe to say the jury is still out whether QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) will revolutionize electric vehicle battery technology. However, when it comes to QS stock itself, we may already have a verdict. It’s possible this company will bring solid-state EV batteries to market, but it may be all but certain that QS turns out to
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) shares may rocket higher, but a growing number of commentators and investors are growing concerned about META stock. Namely, that after its incredible run since the start of the year, the social media giant’s super rally is at risk of reverse course. The market overreacted to moderately positive news, and set the
It’s understandable if some investors are intrigued by QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock. The electric vehicle battery technology company’s forever battery seems promising, at least in theory. Since QuantumScape is taking a while to move from idea to revenue, there’s significant risk that QS stock might lose value over the coming months. Indeed, QuantumScape stock has already declined
Some companies clearly have what it takes to remain leaders in their sectors. Many will never face meaningful competitive threats. They have very strong brands and are well-positioned to grow, making them some of the best long-term buy and hold stocks. Additionally, these companies provide products or services that are indispensable. Even better, most are