It’s been a rough year for the lithium industry, along with many renewable energy companies more broadly. Weak demand out of China has led the benchmark price of lithium to decline by more than two-thirds from its 2022 highs. While lithium is still selling above pre-pandemic price levels, lithium firms’ profits have been greatly curtailed
In the investment landscape, REITs that pay monthly dividends are noteworthy. They combine real estate’s reliability with stock market liquidity. Warren Buffet’s principal stresses long-term ownership of stocks. He suggests, “If you aren’t thinking about owning a stock for ten years, don’t even think about owning it for ten minutes.” These REITs provide steady returns
The Christmas season is drawing near. It is one of the busiest times of the year when shoppers start buying gifts for kids and loved ones. Around this time of the year, there is a phenomenon known as the “Santa Claus Rally”—a seasonal uptick in volume and trading in the financial markets that lasts untill
The U.S. stock market saw a rise in dividend payouts during the year’s third quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The Q3 increase in dividend payments comes after a decline seen in this year’s second quarter and was led by a $2.1 billion increase to the dividend paid by tech giant
In 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative business force, offering unique investment prospects for those looking for high-growth investments. Indeed, the potential of AI to mimic human intelligence, learn from data and drive innovation spans various sectors, promising growth and wealth for patient investors. Due to their complexity, many AI investments are
Over time, small-cap stocks far outperform their larger cousins. The two-decade period between 1999 and 2020 saw the Russell 2000 small-cap index more than triple in value compared to a 120% return by the S&P 500. Not even the tech-charged Nasdaq 100 came close to catching the performance of these small-cap stock picks. That’s why
In this article TGT T MCD C ARCC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Citibank sign in front of one of the company’s offices in California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The ongoing market volatility continues to add to investors’ woes, making it difficult for them to pick the right stocks. However, it is
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock is having a pretty good run. Its North American e-commerce business grew rapidly last quarter. Meanwhile, the operating income of both its North American e-commerce unit and its cloud business reached multi-year highs. Driven by multiple, strong, positive catalysts, Amazon looks well positioned to expand in the coming quarters and years. In
A mix of trepidation and optimism permeate the fluctuating U.S. stock market landscape at this time. Consequently, the hunt for stocks to buy for under $100 becomes more of a strategic endeavor. The market has been weighed down by heightened Treasury yields and the looming shadow of inflation, which presents its challenges. So, as volatility
The flying car market is one of the most hyped, anticipated sectors in the transportation industry. However, investors should be wary of the high risks and uncertainties involved in this nascent and unproven field. True, some analysts predict flying cars will revolutionize urban mobility and create a multi-billion-dollar market. For example, the electric vehicle (EV)
The world of stock investing is akin to a pendulum, consistently swinging between highs and lows. Though the current market indicators may seem a far cry from their peak two years ago, history is on the side of perseverance. It’s a simple yet profound truth that every downturn in the stock market brings with it
While Lucid Group (NYSE:LCID) has seen LCID stock drop in 2023, down more than 26% year-to-date, it could always be worse. It could be Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ:PSNY). Its shares are off nearly 60%. I can’t remember the last time I wrote about Lucid. It turns out it was this past June. I wrote about three
As economic uncertainty rises, blue-chip stocks to buy can provide stability for the prudent investor. Typically, these are resilient and established businesses with a track record of steady performance. In addition, in prior downturns, they have preserved capital relative to the market. In today’s financial markets, you must bolster your portfolio with blue-chip stocks. Rising
A shopper passes in front of a North Face store at the Easton Town Center mall in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 7, 2021. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Company: VF Corporation (VFC) Business: VF Corp. is a consolidator of consumer footwear and apparel brands. It engages in the design, procurement, marketing and distribution
Better-than-expected labor productivity data for the U.S. economy reported on Nov. 2 was the reason behind the huge stock market rally that day. “Non-farm productivity, which measures hourly output per worker, increased at a 4.7% annualized rate,” Reuters reported. That was the largest surge of the metric in three years. In fact, the power of
For long stretches in 2021, Block (NYSE:SQ) was a $250 stock. For even longer stretches, SQ stock has traded around $50. It’s hard to know what the “true” value is of the fintech led by Jack Dorsey. One thing I know for sure is that it will probably continue to be a wild ride for
Every investor is a phenomenal stock picker with hindsight. If investors could go back five years and buy stocks with today’s hindsight, they would pick companies like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Those two stocks grabbed many headlines and generated substantial returns for shareholders. Some investors like to allocate a portion of their portfolios toward stocks they believe can
A “Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) stock” is one with bad fundamentals small investors buy anyway to squeeze shorts and “get the man.” It’s practically a synonym for a trade made by dumb money. Robinhood is also a Robinhood stock. Since its first day’s close of $35.15 on July 5, 2021, shares are down 73%. In 2023 they’re
Like many stocks in 2023, Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) was flying higher on cruise control until August hit, and then PLTR stock sputtered along for the next three months. As I write this, its shares have lost 25% of their value in the last month. If not for a slight reassurance in the first two weeks
In unpredictable financial markets, investors often seek the elusive formula for long-term wealth creation. The stock market, with its enticing prospects and inherent volatility, presents a formidable challenge to those seeking sustained prosperity. Yet, amid the market’s ebb and flow, certain companies have adopted strategies that harness the true power of compounding, steadily building value