Despite the roaring market and economy, the magnitude of plastic debt forces an uncomfortable and cynical discussion: stocks benefiting from credit card delinquencies. Last year, Americans’ collective plastic balance reached past the $1 trillion level. Earlier this year, the metric landed at $1.13 trillion. And this isn’t just some high-level number that has no economic
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U.S. tech equities sustained a jaw-breaking rally in 2023, with the Nasdaq beating all other indices, accruing a more than 43% return. Big tech and a number of other small-to-mid cap tech stocks have also been on the rise in 2024. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have risen 7.15% and 8.5% on a year-to-date basis. While equities appear
The travel industry has been in a post-pandemic boom, but the wind may be going out of its sails. Online travel agent (OTA) Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) surprised the market by announcing it was firing 1,500 employees, or 9% of its workforce, because of sagging demand. The cuts will hit its bottom line by $80 million to
“Higher for longer” may prove true as sticky inflation indicates the higher-rate environment might be here to stay. As interest rates stay steady, risk-averse investors gravitate towards short-term Treasuries for safety. However, a handful of stocks for high-interest rates are stepping into the limelight for those seeking a blend of excitement and potential upside. Dividend-paying
The time to look into crypto-related stocks has arrived as Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has reached new highs recently, again. According to analysts who remain optimistic about its prospects, BTC could reach $88,000 this year, with more bullish analysts forecasting $100,000 by next year. However, while the premier cryptocurrency has been trending higher lately, these moves have been somewhat volatile,
The internet boom of the 1990s is long over. Nowadays, people view innovations on the internet like cloud computing and artificial intelligence as the new “boom” opportunities. However, investors can still benefit greatly from getting exposure to the Internet of Things stocks. These corporations produce devices that help people access the web. The internet is
Dividend Aristocrats—companies listed on the S&P 500 that have increased their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years—can be a good option for investors looking for income and growth. They are often considered reliable income sources and indicate a company’s financial health. Yet that’s not the only consideration when buying stocks. Investors must consider other
Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock has fallen more than 40% this year and could easily slide further. It has made only about 100,000 electric vehicles so far. Though the company is based in Irvine, California, it has plans to build a $5 billion production facility east of Atlanta. The Atlanta plant aims to produce the R3, a
For nearly a year now, all eyes have been glued to the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks. These superstar companies have delivered tremendous returns, attracting copious amounts of investment dollars. Since the S&P 500 weighting is based on market capitalization, even more money has flowed into these high-flyers. While they’ve taken a small breather over the past
The case for streaming stocks in 2024 may be summed up by the expression that the more things change, the more they stay the same. Millions of Americans have cut the cord only to find themselves with multiple streaming subscriptions to get a lot of content, much of which they don’t want to watch. In order
The cryptocurrency market has taken the world by storm, with the industry bellwether Bitcoin (BTC-USD) soaring by over 157% last year alone. This bullish trend has seamlessly spread to crypto stocks, encompassing businesses dealing in crypto exchanges, mining, and other related areas. These stocks are ticking in the green, mirroring the positive sentiment in the
With warmer days just around the corner, investors may want to look at some of the top stocks for Spring. For example, college kids all over the U.S. are going on Spring Break. That’s great news for airlines with the Transportation Security Administration already seeing travel volumes 6% higher than year-earlier numbers. We can even look at
There was big news at the start of this year amid Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) canceling its Apple car project, which originally attracted a large amount of speculation and enthusiasm from investors. However, from these ashes, there are now three stocks for a post-Apple car economy for investors to consider. The failure of the Apple car now
The market has shown extreme volatility for months due to inflation and recession concerns. Thus, it’s only prudent for investors to look into resilient stocks during any economic situation. One of the stocks to buy and hold that show resilience is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock. Although AAPL stock saw some volatility to kick off 2024 due
While making investments, the quest for the next big opportunity will continue. Let’s explore three stocks that create a possible scenario where investments multiply fivefold within this decade. This could propel portfolio returns to unprecedented heights. Such prospects are not mere figments of optimism but realities in the finance and technology sectors. With its expansive
The cloud computing industry still has plenty of growth potential. The sector is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 16.40% from now until 2029. Many corporations that operate in this vertical have expanded their profit margins and stand to generate higher earnings thanks to scalability. Investors can choose from several cloud computing
Letting your winners run is a proven strategy on Wall Street, but one that’s hard to pull off. The temptation to take profits by removing your original investment becomes too great — but doing that greatly diminishes your returns. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) began its run toward being the most valuable company in the world when the
The electric vehicle (EV) market is in the midst of a slump in 2024. Interest rates remain elevated, and the Federal Reserve does not want to be hasty about cutting them either. Elevated rates for an elongated period not only risks slowing economic growth, but it can disincentivize consumers from purchasing products or assets normally bought using debt,
The fintech sector saw top plays go down ahead of the 2022 market selloff that hit the technology sector quite hard. You could say the fintech pure-plays were the tech-driven early warning signs, as rate fears started to drag share prices of top technological innovators lower. A number of technology stocks have been off to
Amidst Bitcoin’s massive surge, investors are eagerly searching for Bitcoin-related stocks to join in the bull run. These Bitcoin-related stocks each carve a niche in the rapidly evolving financial technology sector. The first one stands at the forefront of cryptocurrency mining, showcasing remarkable growth and strategic miner acquisitions that set the stage for future expansion.
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