Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, are companies that own and operate income-producing real estate in the property sector. REITs offer several benefits to investors, including high dividend payouts. REITs are required to distribute 90% or more of their profits to shareholders as dividends. The large dividend payments make REITs attractive to income investors who
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Artificial intelligence could change our society significantly over the next 10 years. And if you want to find where the biggest changes will happen, you have to find the industries with the most high-quality data. That’s why I’m convinced AI will have a huge impact on the medical industry – and soon. In its simplest
Short squeezes can rapidly produce huge gains for investors. As heavily shorted stocks climb, short sellers have to buy back the shares they bet against, causing the stock to climb higher and forcing other short sellers to buy the shares. So a tremendous, vicious — but potentially very positive — cycle is created. On the
The healthcare sector has underperformed this year, with the Health Care Select Sector SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLV) down 1%. After a disappointing year-to-date performance, it’s time to consider some top healthcare stock picks. Notably, the sector has several secular tailwinds, like an aging global demographic that will accelerate healthcare spending. Healthcare is a sector that invests heavily
Given few facts and data, it would be appropriate to say that the growth in the electric vehicle (EV) industry is still at an early stage. Data suggests that 14% of all new cars sold in 2022 were EVs. The International Energy Agency estimates that 60% of new cars sold will be EVs by 2030,
Though some of the hype has died down, artificial intelligence (AI) is continuing to propel this year’s market rally. After a short-lived pullback in August, technology stocks are once again gathering steam as the growth and adoption of generative AI drives revenues and profits. The market opportunity looks huge. Fortune Business Insights predicts that worldwide
Editor’s note: This story was previously published in September 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Around the world, commutes are getting slower and more grating. A study from TomTom released earlier this year shows Londoners have it the absolute worst, taking 36 minutes and 20 seconds to move 6.2
The rally we’ve seen in previous weeks has given investors a breath of fresh air, but I believe volatility is likely to persist over the next few months. With the Federal Reserve committed to further rate hikes, turbulence could easily return to the markets later this year. While I don’t foresee an imminent recession, taking
Many investors are more concerned with dividend payments and yield than with share price appreciation. Dividends can form an important source of income for investors and are often more dependable than volatile markets where share prices can abruptly rise and fall. Taking sizable positions in high-paying dividend stocks provides peace of mind to investors who
The quest for stability and growth always leads investors to seek refuge in the unshakable foundations of fundamentally solid stocks. Here, the article lists three tech giants that aren’t just weathering the economic uncertainties but also thriving amidst them. What is the key to their strength? An unwavering focus on innovation, operational excellence, and artificial
Growth stocks in the technology sector have led the market to rebound in 2023. After companies like Nvidia and Amazon reported blow-out earnings results, investors are on the hunt for the next no-brainer growth stocks. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and payments are all set for rapid growth over the next decade. The global artificial intelligence
There’s no doubt about it: 2023 is A.I.’s breakout year. It is one of the latest technologies many businesses are slowly adopting and integrating into their products and processes. The technology may seem to have sprung out of a science fiction movie or novel, but we are witnessing the product of decades of research based
Electric vehicles have been gaining momentum, and battery stocks are now on the radar. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares have surged by over 950% within the past five years. Investors look for similar opportunities when a stock has that type of moment and rewards long-term investors to that degree. Many electric vehicle stocks saw their prices soar in
If you’re interested in finding out about real estate short squeeze candidates, look no further. Interest rates are soaring. The Federal Reserve is still worried about inflation and is keeping monetary policy tight. A potential recession looms. There’s a seemingly perfect storm out there for these real estate stocks to watch. And yet, quite possibly,
As the market heats up, it’s time to start to look for undervalued short squeeze candidates Citigroup believes that the S&P 500 index has a target of 5,000 in 2024. This is likely considering the point that the U.S. has evaded a recession. Further, monetary policy tightening is almost over. Given the positive outlook, it’s
For investors who want to capitalize on, and immensely profit from, new trends in the market, they should look no further than the novel Metaverse. The Metaverse is a term that describes a virtual world where people can interact with each other and digital content in immersive and realistic ways. The concept has gained popularity
Financial technology (fintech) is growing at a rapid pace. In addition to payment processing platforms like PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) and Visa (NYSE:V), the sector helps companies automate traditional accounting and financial tasks. And as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand, it’s time to look at fintech stocks with huge potential. Similar to the AI sector, there
There are several signs that the economy is improving. Inflation is coming down and interest rates could soon follow. However, as an investor, you need to be prepared for it all. In inflation or recession, you should build a stock portfolio that can thrive over the years. If you are an income investor like me,
As always, the market has recently been abuzz with electric vehicle (EV) talk. Despite economic concerns, the EV market displays remarkable momentum, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022 and another 35% jump projected by the end of 2023. EVs on the road are projected to cut global daily oil consumption by five million barrels daily
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) proved the artificial intelligence (AI) boom is here to stay. Revenue jumped by 101% year-over-year, as net income soared by 843% year-over-year. While these growth rates won’t last forever, they are here right now and can make Nvidia’s valuation more manageable in future quarters, especially for investors who scoop up shares at current price levels.