Before 2008, banks showed limited interest in these low-return securities. However, post the crisis, Basel Accords reduced financial risks, giving Treasury and agency securities a 0% risk weighting. This essentially classifyed them as “riskless” and excluded from ratio calculations. In turn, it led banks to aggressively increase their Treasury positions, nearly quadrupling since then. Governments
The United States economy’s second-quarter growth was slightly slower than expected at 2.1%, a favorable development for the Federal Reserve’s goal of curbing rising prices. There is a lasting positive outlook, with inflation trending downwards and GDP growth signs as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has aimed to achieve a 2% inflation target without
The fintech sector, which provides investors with exposure to a blend of finance and technology, encompasses a wide range of companies. Firms operating in this realm focus upon innovation within the financial services realm. These creations can include creating digital payment solutions and peer-to-peer payment apps. The recent market decline has impacted fintech stocks, and
As always, the market has recently been abuzz with electric vehicle (EV) talk. Despite economic concerns, the EV market displays remarkable momentum, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022 and another 35% jump projected by the end of 2023. EVs on the road are projected to cut global daily oil consumption by five million barrels daily
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) proved the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is here to stay. Revenue jumped by 101% year-over-year, as net income soared by 843% year-over-year. While these growth rates won’t last forever, they are here right now and can make Nvidia’s valuation more manageable in future quarters, especially for investors who scoop up shares at current price levels.
It wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to know that the best-performing Nasdaq stock in 2023 is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), up 244%. It’s definitely one of the must-own Nasdaq stocks. According to Finviz.com, there are just three Nasdaq-listed Standards & Practices (S&P) 500 stocks that are up more than 100% in 2023; Nvidia is one of them.
While artificial intelligence may be all the rage, investors seeking the top AI stock picks must be more careful now. Of course, you should always apply caution to a promising but wild sector. However, much of the low-hanging fruit among leading AI companies has been plucked. Moving forward, investors must be judicious with their AI
With just a month left before the final calendar quarter of 2023 begins, now may be a time to consider stocks to sell in Autumn. I know – it’s not the most pleasant of topics. As well, you’re going to want to apply caution with this fall stock clean-up list. It can be an astute
Recently released macro economic data is indicating that the United States economy is heading for a “soft landing.” Specifically, according to the Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for July, “2.3% of nonfarm payroll workers quit their jobs” last month, versus the high of 35 during the “Great Resignation.” The “soft-landing”
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Compiling a list of the ultimate buy-and-hold stock picks for forever investors is subjective. While you may disagree with some of the long-term stocks chosen for this article, each of them is fundamentally sound. Better, each one of these long-term stocks has the potential to serve as part of a solid portfolio. Solid companies, solid products,
With the warmer weather season coming to an end, I wanted to take a look back at some of the hottest summer stock winners of the last few months. While some stocks didn’t have the best quarter (thanks to earrings and a host of other blistering issues), many soared. In fact, let’s take a look
Thanks to strong revenue growth, many cybersecurity stocks have attracted growth investors. While some of these companies are seeing high revenue growth and double-digit profit margins, others are trying to minimize losses and turn a profit. Meanwhile, all should flourish because cybersecurity solutions are in heavy demand. After all, a single hack can cost a company millions
Following its recent earnings report, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock initially surged, but has since retreated. Despite the pullback, the overall story on this formerly speculative stock remains positive. After its earnings, SOFI stock fell 18%, falling from around $10 per share to $8.17 at the time of writing. While such a move may certainly be
Most investors agree that finding a brilliant blue-chip stock can do wonders for a portfolio. Knowing that stock in a large, well-capitalized, reputable company gives investors some sense of calm. Blue-chip companies have been in business for significant years, have reliable earnings, plenty of free cash flow, and tend to pay dividends to stockholders. Prime
(Click here to subscribe to the Delivering Alpha newsletter.) “It’s very difficult to buy a sports team and lose money,” Carlyle Co-Founder David Rubenstein recently said in an interview for a CNBC podcast. Historically, that purported upside has only been enjoyed by the wealthiest of the wealthy. But most major U.S. sport leagues have – just within the last
Patient investors have a golden opportunity to look for the top retirement stock picks primed for a robust decade ahead. Persistent economic chatter can rattle even seasoned traders. Still, the goal for those aiming to craft a retirement portfolio is straightforward: Target resilient, retirement-friendly stocks that can weather any storm. Investing isn’t just about chasing
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Income investors looking for high-yield stocks with growth potential should consider investing in real estate investment trusts, or REITs for short. The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare and
The shares of top quantum computing companies won’t stay cheap for long. Quantum computing is set to revolutionize our civilization and intersect the existing super-cycles of AI, nuclear fusion research, climate change, and shifts in sociology. Top quantum computing companies are presently in the speculative and early stages of developing their systems, but some have