The very sharp increase in interest rates since March 2022 has caused the number of home sales to plunge. That’s because many consumers prefer to stay in their current homes. These homeowners are paying very low interest rates. If they moved into new homes, they would probably pay much higher rates. In October, an index
The space age is here and it is here to stay. Our soils and sky are not enough for us and that is why we decided to go a little further and explore all that unknown that is waiting for us. There are several companies doing an incredible job and leveraging technology to achieve wonderful
This holiday season, instead of the types of gifts you would normally give to your grandchildren, you may instead want to think of stocks to buy for your grandchildren. Doing so could end up being the gift that keeps on giving, in more ways than one. For starters, gifting your grandchildren stocks can be a
2023 has been a year for growth stocks powered by the emergence of general artificial intelligence (AI). Due to investors’ focus on growth, top dividend stocks with solid fundamentals have been in the bargain bin. Considering the valuation discounts in dividend stocks to buy, it is time to have a second look. As everyone piles
Some smart people have changed their minds on Paypal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock. Tipranks saw 2 of its 34 PayPal analysts announce upgrades this month. Most notable is that Josh Brown, who called PYPL stock a value trap in August, at $60, told CNBC recently he just bought in at $58. As our Will Ashworth notes, PayPal is
Believe it or not, you’re living through a modern version of the 1990s Dot-Com Boom. This time, it’s not the internet but AI technology that’s poised to have an even more significant economic impact on the world. In the 1990s, the internet emerged as a groundbreaking technology, promising to make everything faster, more efficient, and
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has seen a more-than 170% this year. With a focus on social media profitability and AI integration, this stock has gained momentum. Consumers and investors responded positively to the company’s introduction of the Quest 3 VR headset, generative AI chatbots, and updated Ray-Ban smart glasses. The company reported strong results and
The top energy stocks are poised for a promising future, despite the global economic slowdown. Moreover, while immediate gains in the energy sector may seem modest, there’s a powerful case for long-term growth. Investors focused on income will find multiple energy stocks particularly appealing for their portfolios. Despite inconsistency in energy stocks this year, the
Reading Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG), financial reports can be laborious, but it’s critical for owning Alphabet stock for the long haul. GOOG stock is up 49%, this year but trails the rest of the Magnificent Seven. Fortunately, for shareholders, Alphabet continues to buy back its stock. Through the first nine months of 2023, it repurchased $46.16 billion
Investing in artificial intelligence stocks has produced impressive gains on a year-to-date basis. Indeed, C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is one such stock that’s produced outsized returns for investments this year. Accordingly, for many momentum investors, this is the stock to own. However, at some point, investors may question this sector’s growth trajectory or the valuations of companies benefiting from this trend.
With one month left in the year, it’s time for investors to consider buying stocks from the United Kingdom (U.K.). Recently, Vanguard highlighted that it expects U.S. stocks to generate annualized returns of 5.2% over the next decade, 280 basis points less than non-U.S. developed markets. Small- and mid-cap stocks make up a major chunk of
While it might immediately seem the most intuitive concept, investors may want to start planning stocks to buy this winter. Cooler weather and the eventfulness that it brings implies more folks stuck indoors. And that might have a negative impact on emotional wellbeing, which could dissuade investor sentiment. On the other hand, some experts believe
AI chip stocks like Nvidia (NVDA) were the hottest investment of 2023. In fact, NVDA stock itself has soared more than 225% this year. But we’re rapidly approaching a new year and, with it, a new top investment idea. Move aside, AI chip stocks. It’s time for the AI software stock boom. Approaching AI Software
At the time of this writing, the market is at a “will they or won’t they” crossroads. Most investors’ are wondering if the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates at its December 2023 meeting or pause. Recent market activity suggests that a Fed rate hike pause is a near certainty. But a hotter-than-expected reading on
It’s painful to look back at missed opportunities in the stock market. Of course, it’s impossible to buy all stocks that are attractive. The portfolio would be outsized. However, there are some compelling opportunities in the growth stocks space that are worth considering before we enter 2024. Besides having exposure to blue-chip dividend stocks, the
Tech stocks are in the green in 2023, but not all fintech stocks have fared well. PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock certainly hasn’t been a winner this year, and the near-term prospects aren’t great. It’s a textbook example of the principle that just because a stock has declined sharply doesn’t mean isn’t a bargain. PayPal stock gets a “D”
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is not like other electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. Not only is it focused on the consumer SUV market but also the commercial truck market. A partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) to deliver 10,000 electrified vans to the e-commerce giant has been a major selling point. Now Rivian plans to offer its commercial vans
Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence. It is focused on enabling computers to learn from data without being programmed to do so. In shorts, machine learning is the process that enables AI to exist. Thus, the stocks that investors are considering in the field are essentially AI stocks. If you are in the
The fabled end-of-year rally is upon us, so the question is – are you ready? Tech stocks in the Nasdaq index have been on a bit of a bender since the end of October. Investors might collectively believe strongly in marquee names. True, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) still have the potential to surge higher.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting and enabling innovation across industries. So far, AI research organizations like OpenAI and Anthropic are leading the charge and seeing revenue explosion. Today, companies are integrating AI into applications such as email, shopping carts, and customer service. Indeed, over the next decade, this technology is set to become ubiquitous. Due
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