Following July’s market peak, stocks face significant pressure with 10-year Treasury yields at levels unseen since the financial crisis. Consequently, investors have a higher-yield, lower-risk alternative than dividends. Nevertheless, dividend stocks prove more rewarding over time, especially dividend growth stocks that bring increased dividends and capital growth.  Select stocks boost dividends yearly as profits rise.

Many investors who are fearing the worst are starting to fortify their portfolios with recession-proof stocks. Historically, recessionary periods tend to see the stock market slide as businesses struggle against rising costs and skittish consumers. But it’s worth noting that not all businesses feel the pain of a recession equally. Some are more insulated than

The United States economy added 187,000 new jobs last month, and this is accompanied by an unexpected rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8% . This in turn raises the odds for the soft landing that the Federal Reserve wanted. In addition, labor force participation increased and earnings growth slowed. This shows a positive outlook

Predicting the trajectory of bank stocks in 2023 has been incredibly challenging. The unnerving sight of bank runs just a few months ago was a stark reminder of the unpredictable waters this sector is treading. Though high bond yields have cast shadows over stock markets globally, the financial sector has been hit the hardest, prompting

People celebrate the GitLab initial public offering at the Nasdaq, Oct. 14, 2021. Source: Nasdaq Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Zscaler — The cloud security stock slipped 1% even after a better-than-expected report for its fiscal fourth quarter and strong current-quarter guidance. Zscaler reported adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share

Experts and investors are bullish on U.S. stocks at this point. For example, multi-billionaire Ken Fisher recently called on investors to avoid selling their stocks. In fact, he says, “Bull markets typically have a long way to run after breakeven points—often with big returns.”  Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said the August jobs report was “supportive of

With its boundless potential, solar power remains at the forefront of renewable energy sources, tapping into the sun’s infinite reserves to illuminate homes, electrify businesses, and drive our vehicles forward. Aside from the obvious benefits, solar power shines in its capacity to spark economic growth and job creation. Recognizing its worth, governments across the globe

Blockchain technology is being adopted by many of the best-known stocks and firms. At its core, the blockchain is simply a publicly distributed digital ledger allowing the recording of transactions in an unalterable way. The technology is fundamentally associated with the emergence of cryptocurrency — a polarizing market in general. However, blockchain promises to increase

Year to date, the S&P 500 and other leading market indexes have been strong. However, thanks to interest rates, the Federal Reserve, and growing fears of a recession, we’ve seen some cracks in the armor. In fact, according to Forbes, we could see a recession in the first half of 2024, or possibly later this

The green hydrogen boom holds substantial potential. In fact, according to analysts at Strategic Market Research, the market could be worth $75.72 billion by 2030. By 2050, analysts at Deloitte say it could be worth $1.4 trillion by 2050. All of which could have a big impact on the hydrogen stocks we’ll mention below. Deloitte explains that

The issue with following popular stocks is that we buy high and hope to sell higher later. That goes against the common sense approach of buying stocks cheap and selling on the rebound. In the realm of homebuilding, a few picks may have become overvalued, leading to the rise of homebuilder stocks to sell. There’s

In this photo illustration, the Warner Bros. Discovery logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Occidental Petroleum, Halliburton, EOG Resources — Shares of oil and gas companies were higher Tuesday after Saudi Arabia earlier extended its one million barrel per day voluntary crude oil production cut

Artificial intelligence is an innovative technology with incredible potential. This is evidenced by stock investors who have made plenty of money investing in popular AI stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Yet as the technology advances, a certainty is apparent. It becomes more difficult to experience incredible gains as corporations become larger. Nvidia isn’t a small stock anymore, and

Although high-flying tech startups offer far greater upside potential, for those interested in playing the long game, the best large-cap stocks may be your ticket to sustained success. To be fair, companies commanding gargantuan market capitalization tend to feature mature and thus slow-rising businesses. However, faced with broader uncertainties, going the established route may be

Tech stocks have played a pivotal role in the latest rally, and I believe now is still a great time to enter. Particularly, three tech giants have emerged as trailblazers in an era of technology rapidly reshaping industries. They are harnessing the remarkable power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to enrich the rules of business

I believe it is very important to explore blue-chip stocks if you’re an investor looking to beat the market. If we look at the S&P 500 index, the 10-year annualized (price returns) have been healthy at 10.71%. By just investing in the index, an investor could have easily delivered positive returns when adjusted for inflation. However, the story

Supporters of Airbnb hold a rally on the steps of New York City Hall showing support for the company on October 30, 2015 in New York City. Andrew Burton | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Zynex, Coherus BioSciences, Universal Insurance Holdings — Coherus, Zynex and Universal Insurance stock fell

Here’s a look at three top small bank stocks to buy now. In times of turbulence, big banks often steal the limelight among banking stocks. However, fundamentally strong, even small banks do not need to take center stage to attract investors. This article lists a trio of small, lesser-known banks quietly gearing up for explosive

Quantum computing has been on my radar for a while now, but the recent volatility in tech stocks had me wondering if it was the right time to buy in. After digging into the latest developments, I’m convinced a quantum computing turnaround is likely in play. Many quantum computing stocks got caught up in the

While the market remains enamored with artificial intelligence stocks, many promising penny stocks are being overlooked. Amid the broad sell-off over the past two years, many small companies saw their share prices decline, even if their fundamentals remained strong. Now, with the hype around AI reaching a fever pitch, bargain opportunities in other sectors are