The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small- to mid-cap companies, has not had a good start to 2024. So far, the Russell is trading flat while the S&P500 and Nasdaq have appreciated 6.26% and 8.51%, respectively since equities trading began this year. However, with many Russell 2000 stocks down, this may be the time for investors
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Midway through the current earnings reporting period, companies have been delivering results exceeding market expectations. As we forge ahead, now is the right time to discuss which stocks to watch this week. A trend observed during this earnings season is the increase in stock buybacks, a strategy executives employ to goose stock prices. So far
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Technology stocks continue to lead the market higher. Especially companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI). So far in 2024, the technology-laden Nasdaq index is up 7%, building on last year’s 43% increase. In fact, it is nearing it all-time high. Despite the bull run, the current rally in technology stocks looks to have legs. With
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Although the investing adage goes “let your winners run,” sometimes you have to “take the money and run,” and that’s the story here with stocks to sell at 52-week highs. Over the past twelve months, many stocks have experienced incredible run-ups in price. Much of this has to do with market trends, such as the
Despite some ongoing concerns, according to my Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock forecast there are still plenty of reasons to buy. Questions continue to surround Apple, some of which were not answered by the company’s recent fourth-quarter financial results. Sales of the company’s legacy technology products, such as its iPhone and MacBook computer, remain tepid, and it’s
Cloud computing stocks represent companies affecting a revolutionary development for the software industry. Being able to host many services through a central hub has brought down costs and made it far easier to deliver service at scale. Cloud has transformed the industry and made investors, in aggregate, a ton of money. But not all cloud
In 2023, energy enterprises grappled with a formidable challenge, a stark departure from the robust rally witnessed in the two preceding years. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE), a vital benchmark, mirrored the plight of the doomed oil stocks with a 2.33% share price decline in the tumultuous past year. As we look ahead
Many fintech stocks are trying to lift themselves from the rubble after falling off their peaks in 2021. Not all the financial technology innovators have garnered meaningful momentum, with some continuing to face an existential crisis amid big tech’s move to capture a more significant slice of the digital payments market. These are becoming major
Investors know the phrase “let your winners run,” but it’s easier said than done. The temptation to take profits off the table is often too great to ignore. By doing so, however, we run the risk of undercutting our portfolio returns. Having said that, you can’t go wrong with these stocks that just hit 52-week
Undervalued blue-chip stocks have been reliable equities for many years. These companies are likely to gain market share and offer good revenue and net income growth. Investors often gravitate toward undervalued blue-chip stocks when they don’t want to take as many risks. While some blue-chip stocks leave money on the table relative to growth stocks,
2023 was the year that artificial intelligence (AI) stocks exploded. All as the emergence of generative AI and large language models propelled artificial intelligence into the mainstream. Nowadays, 2024 is shaping up to be a continuation of the massive growth experienced in 2023, which is great news for some of the best AI stocks on
In 2023, the construction sector was battered by inflation which presented itself in form of material cost volatility and higher labor costs. However, after two years of rising inflation and interest rates, construction spending is likely to increase in 2024. Yet, the construction sector did show some growth in 2023, but that single digit growth
Unlike many other market segments, biotech stocks stand out for their direct relevance. For example, investors who typically wager on aerospace and defense plays usually aren’t fighter pilots. Or stakeholders of exotic car companies don’t typically engage in motor racing. However, the broader healthcare space affects every one of us. Recently, news broke that King
While the concept of undervalued stocks under $5 sounds straightforward enough, investors need to apply more caution in this arena rather than for securities that are near the good side of $50. Fundamentally, it just comes down to this reality: if a publicly traded company drops that low, there might be a reason for it.
Without a doubt, large-cap stocks have been performing much better than small-cap stocks since the beginning of this year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which is made up of all large-cap stocks, has climbed 2.5% so far this year, while the S&P 500, whose performance is primarily driven by several strong buy large-cap stocks, is
Dividend stocks are slowly cycling back into investors’ portfolio strategy after a few long years of elevated interest rates. They push traders into fixed-income alternatives to high-yield value plays. But, like many investment considerations today, the dividend stock landscape is a bit different than in years past. For example, growth stocks demand greater financial and