Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at the likelihood of implementing further interest rate hikes to counter inflation with a potential tightening slated for the December meeting. Although market expectations lean towards a pause, Powell underscored the nuanced equilibrium required to tackle inflation without causing undue economic harm. Despite the U.S. economy exhibiting a
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Some of the most followed information in the stock market besides earnings releases are analyst recommendations. These are expert analyses that cover various companies that have a high potential for return on investment or industries in which they specialize. These recommendations can go from “Strong Sell” to “Strong Buy,” and most investors look for Strong
Recession-resistant stocks are essential to achieving stable, long term portfolio returns. The economy goes through periods of both economic expansions and contractions. These cycles can impact stock market returns, during both bull and bear markets. New risks in the economy continue to emerge, keeping investors on edge. That is why its more important than ever
Without a doubt, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the most famous American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. However, I invite you to consider investing in Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock as well as Tesla stock. This will diversify your portfolio, but there are other reasons to take a share position in Rivian. For one thing, Rivian Automotive hasn’t already grown into
At 3.7%, inflation remains an issue. While consumer prices have come down from their peak of 9.1% in June 2022, the inflation rate in the U.S. remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% annualized target. And although markets are not expecting any further interest rate hikes from the central bank, there is no guarantee that
Millionaires, by investing in equities, are not made overnight. It takes years of grinding in the form of research that a high level of patience should back. Daily news and temporary headwinds tend to distract investors. That’s when conviction and patience play a critical role. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) was the first trillion-dollar Company; others have followed.
As the worldwide effort towards cleaner energy persists, hydrogen companies and clean energy stocks appear increasingly potent. A 9.2% CAGR is predicted for the hydrogen industry until 2030, which could pick up in the following years. Hydrogen’s high energy per mass means that learning to harness it efficiently and sustainably could be highly beneficial. Despite
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) is among the dividend-paying energy stocks I think investors should focus on now. The company’s long history of dividend payments, rising distributions, and active share buybacks make XOM stock one of the top mega-cap stocks I think is overlooked. In late 2022, Exxon increased its buyback program from $30 billion to $50
This is an amazing week to consider biotech stocks. Big news by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (which we’ll get to momentarily) shows the benefits and outsized gains you can enjoy by choosing the right biotech stock. Biotech companies have the potential to be big winners because of their very nature. They’re at the
Robotics and automation are a necessity for the future. Be it for operational efficiency or cost controls, companies are going to adopt automation. It’s estimated that the industrial robotics market will be worth $60.56 billion by 2030. The healthcare robotics market specifically is expected to be worth $58.2 billion by 2030. The growth of robotics
Many people know Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) as a place to buy products online in practically every category. Yet, the company is also a cloud king with its Amazon Web Services business. Plus, Amazon deploys artificial intelligence in some of its services. So, while AMZN stock isn’t necessarily ultra-cheap, it gets a “B” grade and could move higher in 2024.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL,NASDAQ:GOOG) stock has tumbled sharply, due to the market overreacting to negative news. The latest occurrence of the phenomenon, which I’ll refer to as GOOG’s “fair-weather pattern,” occurred following the company’s latest earnings release. So, what is the relevance of this “pattern” to existing and/or news investors in GOOG stock? While it may be
Blue-chip stocks are always profitable or on the verge of entering the black, and the Street is currently in love with profitable companies. In my own portfolio, nearly all of the stocks of profitable companies have climbed significantly in 2023, and the reverse is true for the unprofitable firms whose shares I own. I believe
While the rest of Wall Street may be basking in the glow of screaming-hot economy, contrarian investors may want to consider the best stocks for a volatile market. Just like in a game of baseball, all it takes is one bad inning to see a big lead evaporate. Yes, U.S. GDP for the third quarter
Amid some rising questions for the economy, value-seeking investors may want to consider underappreciated biotech stocks. As a sector that, while not immune to broader pressures, generally manages to march to its own beat, the underlying innovation may offer an alternative upside pathway. By now, you’ve likely heard about the impressive third-quarter U.S. GDP print,
We’re still in the initial stages of a massively disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Big Tech is investing billions of dollars into it. Grand View Research saying we could be looking at a $1.8 trillion opportunity by 2030. And so far, it’s changing just about everything about everything. That includes healthcare–which could create a $188 billion
Dividend investing is a robust and stable investment strategy that has helped many investors increase their portfolios over time. Investors are attracted to dividend stocks that are undervalued. This is because they give individuals guaranteed income within an expected time frame. Typically, most investment strategies are ones in which the rate of return for the
As the airline sector emerges from the Covid-led turbulence, investors want to cash in on the resilient airline stocks to buy. While grounded fleets once painted a grim picture, the industry’s recent spike in travel demand is a major tailwind for top-line expansion ahead. Nevertheless, despite this resurgence, the sector isn’t without its share of
The holidays are fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice. Figuring out what to get the grandkids can be particularly difficult for people. Beyond any generational divide that might exist, it can be hard to figure out what the grandkids already have and what they might need.
The “meme mania” that once propelled AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock to lofty price levels has long left the scene. Even as a speculative trade, AMC is no longer one of the strong opportunities among entertainment stocks. The better plays include other movie theater stocks. One of AMC’s key publicly traded peers sports a valuation more