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

“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

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

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

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.