The party in energy stocks looks to be over. In 2022, oil and natural gas stocks were the only market segment that saw gains, as the price of crude oil surged to $122 per barrel. Now, with oil trading below $70 a barrel, the S&P 500 Energy Index is down 15% since the end of January. The
Many investors flock to dividend investing for stable cash flow and the potential for appreciation. The idea of earning passive income is attractive, especially for consumers planning for retirement. However, companies change, and this can hurt investors if their portfolios continue on autopilot for too long. Previously high-conviction stocks can turn into duds as economic
As a group, e-commerce stocks have been thumped coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. In-person work and a resurgence of bricks-and-mortar shopping activity have led to a significant selloff in e-commerce stocks over the past 18 months. Few, if any, names in the sector have been spared. Thus, despite the overall market rally being led by
Meme-stock traders used to obsess over video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME). Those days are in the rearview mirror now, though, and serious investors should pay attention to GameStop’s problems. Furthermore, just because a well-known insider took a large stake in GME stock, this doesn’t mean you have to follow his lead. As you may have heard,
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There was a time when the internet was new to us and we had no idea how important it would become in our lives. The same is happening with artificial intelligence right now. It is slowly taking shape, and while we may not know how it will change our lives, it could become an integral
All the talk right now is about interest rates, a potential recession and whether we’re still in a bear market. For young investors, they need to think about long-term investments, not about the next few quarters. There are so many stocks for 30-year-olds to consider, so narrowing down just a couple of names is not
Dividend stocks and income investing are back on everyone’s radar in 2023. Safe mainstays like short-term Treasury Bills and high-yield savings accounting generate decent returns for the first in years. Still, some investors want to avoid broad market volatility and shy away from tech and growth stocks but want to squeeze a few more basis points from their
The U.S. gross national debt exceeded $32 trillion on June 16th for the first time. This $32 trillion threshold was achieved 9 years earlier than pre-pandemic predictions indicated, mainly to the utilization of trillions of dollars in emergency funds. The House Appropriations Committee began considering its next spending bills, and if the individual bills are
Sometimes it’s not the dividend yield that investors are after, but rather, the rate of growth for the dividend. Ideally, these dividend growth stocks not only kick out a healthy yield, but also give investors a solid annual raise. These income boosting stocks provide investors with an extra layer of return, but give attractive raises
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Stubbornly high inflation creates opportunities within the stock market. That is precisely the environment we are currently within, with May inflation reaching 4.1%, well beyond the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The Fed has chosen to pause rate hikes, likely out of fear of further banking turmoil, meaning inflation isn’t likely to be curbed anytime soon.
In the latter half of this month, it seems as if the big rally that has sent Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock and other big tech stocks to higher prices since January is losing momentum. After climbing to prices just shy of $350 per share, MSFT stock has experienced a modest pullback. You may be tempted to
While swinging for the fences brings excitement to the art of investing, slow and steady usually wins the race, which brings us to the best investments for 40-year-olds. Around this time frame, the emphasis centers on balance. You still want growth because you have time on your side. Nevertheless, you don’t want to take too
Global 5G subscriptions are projected to double and surpass 1 billion in 2023, driving the rapid construction of 5G mobile networks. The demand for 5G infrastructure will likely increase by 22% this year, reaching over $23 billion worldwide. With its lower latency and significantly faster download speeds, 5G represents the next generation of wireless networking
Amidst the tumultuous financial markets, one can’t help but cast a wary eye on troubled businesses. These firms are making headlines for all the wrong reasons, keeping investors up at night and questioning their investment decisions. Despite their best attempts at damage control, leaving a lasting impression of unease. This has led to the rise
Without a doubt, life is difficult for EV start-ups. Creating automobiles is a complex and challenging process, even under the most favorable conditions. Indeed, the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of electric vehicles is a process fraught with potential pitfalls for a given company and its investors. Many EV start-ups face unique challenges due to
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EV stocks to buy have long been one of the top investment options for savvy investors. These stocks, which rode the surge off their pandemic lows, delivered stellar long-term gains for investors. However, after reaching their zenith in late 2021, many faced downward pressure from supply chain disruptions and a shift in investor preferences. But