Last year was the year of the Magnificent 7 stocks, the seven tech companies that powered the S&P 500 to a 24% gain. So dominant were those seven companies that if you removed them from the equation, the benchmark index would have generated only 8% for the year. That’s because the S&P 500 is a
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Investors looking for high dividend yields often turn to real estate investment trusts, or REITs. REITs exist virtually entirely to generate income that is then returned to shareholders via dividends. In this way, REITs can be an excellent way to generate passive streams of income. In this article, we’ll look at three high-yield REITs that
Last year I interviewed several thought leaders about uranium, and I have to say that I’m a fan from a long-term perspective as the quest for cleaner fuel alternatives intensifies. A single uranium pellet outperforms traditional energy sources in electricity generation. We simply can’t move toward a green future without uranium. Now of course, I
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) is defying expectations, surging appreciably post-IPO and retaining its momentum even as options traders prep for next week’s options launch. IPOs tended to stagnate over the past few years, with pandemic-era SPACs assuming the role of investment bankers in bringing companies public. Soon after, higher rates and suppressed stock conditions slowed IPO rates
Despite U.S. markets reaching record highs, some stocks are moving in the opposite direction. Many registered lows for the year in the past week. Analysts also worry that a few tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are primarily driving the market. A rotation into some stocks to buy on the dip can be expected. Often,
Legislation in both the U.S. and overseas encourages the deployment of an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. As a result, investors are gravitating toward the best EV charging stocks to buy. We will spotlight three EV charging stocks and make the case for them being the best. The first pick will explore a stock that
When shares of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) began trading under its new ticker on Tuesday, traditional media outlets could hardly understand the stock’s 50% rise. How could a loss-making firm in a cut-throat industry become worth almost $10 billion overnight? Short sellers have also sensed blood. According to Fintel.io, a financial data provider, virtually all available
Last year was a landmark time for concerts, with record-breaking Taylor Swift and Beyoncé tours. This year could be another banger for the music industry, with several big names set to tour. Hence, with the entertainment space buzzing with excitement, it’s best to consider exposure to some of the top entertainment stocks to buy. Last
There are some media stocks to sell that I believe are too risky for investors to hold onto. These brands are facing significant challenges, grappling with disruptions from streaming, cord-cutting and changes in consumer behavior. While they were once dominant or emerging players, their traditional business models are now under immense pressure, and their ability
This week, Boeing (NYSE:BA) CEO Dave Calhoun has announced that he is stepping down at the end of this year. Other senior executives are leaving the company immediately, including Stan Deal, president of the company’s commercial airplane unit. Boeing board chair Larry Kellner won’t stand for reelection. The leadership shake-up is the latest upheaval at
Hydrogen stocks could get hot — that is if the Biden Administration loosens its new guidelines on hydrogen tax credits. If that happens, here are just a few of the top hydrogen stocks to buy. Remember, as noted by The Verge, “The tax credit, called 45V, can save companies up to $3 per kilogram of production if
With the equities market seemingly soaring to one plateau after another, bringing up dividend aristocrat stocks seems overly cautious. These ideas represent companies that have increased their payout annually for at least 25 years. By nature, this is a cautious play but it’s never a bad idea to exercise some prudence. Look, no one’s saying
The years following the COVID-19 pandemic have seen a resurgence in travel demand, with global populations returning to air travel. While promising for many aviation companies, this rising trend could slow or reverse in the face of a global recession. With both the United Kingdom and Japan going into official recessions this year, the US could
Many high-flying growth stocks crashed back to earth when the 2021 boom cooled off. Companies that weren’t consistently crushing earnings estimates got caught in the broader market downdraft. But while the overall market has rebounded, not all boats rose on the incoming tide. A handful of stalwarts, dubbed the “Magnificent 7,” have propelled the recovery.
In 2024, the stock market is undergoing a seismic shift, expanding beyond the traditional dominance of large-cap stocks that once led the charge. This transformative trend, aptly dubbed the “Great Broadening,” is only set to pick up more and more momentum in the coming months. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that
Is the incredible run in tech stocks about to come to an end? Some analysts are warning that the market could be in a bubble, and that investors should be prepared for a significant market correction. Paying attention to which tech stocks to sell will be paramount for investors so they don’t lose out on
While macroeconomic uncertainty has put pressure on many businesses’ budgets, cybersecurity continues to be important as ever. Vast amounts of enterprises are pursuing digital transformation, and many aspects of life are online now, which means these pools of data need to be secured efficiently. In other words, cybersecurity is essential to protect the infrastructure that
In the last few years, cannabis stocks have been impacted by two factors. First, regulatory headwinds have played a spoilsport for an industry with huge potential. Second, cannabis companies have suffered significant cash burn on account of ambitious expansion plans and intense competition. However, there finally seems to be light at the end of the
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Taylor Hill | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images BlackRock Chairman Larry Fink said capital markets can help solve a crisis brewing around the ability of Americans to afford retirement as lifespans elongate, and for the government to provide a basic safety net. In his annual letter to shareholders, Fink called
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock continues to capture the attention of retail investors looking for the next big AI play. The company’s software is designed to work with and transform massive data sets into actionable insights. However, this software was mainly targeting government agencies and their AIP platform is available to a variety of different businesses. Now