If there’s one thing that Shell (NYSE:SHEL) likes to do, it’s return capital to the company’s loyal shareholders. They do this through buybacks and dividends. Every passive-income investor needs to take a look at Shell stock and take advantage of the undeniable buy-and-hold opportunity. I sincerely hope that my message reaches as many U.S. investors as
What’s more important — thrills, or actual profits? This is a gut-check question that you need to answer if you’re thinking about investing in Reddit (NYSE:RDDT). The countdown has begun, and even if you’re a thrill seeker, you’d better sell your Reddit stock before an upcoming disastrous event takes place. It won’t happen soon, but
Ford (NYSE:F) delivered respectable first-quarter results that missed Wall Street’s top line expectations and beat bottom-line forecasts. The automaker also kept its full-year guidance in place, leaving the market holding its breath about where Ford stock heads next. The auto industry isn’t running as strong as it once was, and government electric vehicle mandates keep
Dividend investing has a long, successful track record that makes it one of the best strategies investors can use. The best dividend growth stocks to buy tend to be those that regularly raise their shareholder payout. The asset managers at Hartford Funds looked at the performance of the benchmark S&P 500 going all the way
When nested within a comprehensive and well-rounded portfolio, private equity and venture capital are often seen as the Holy Grail of diversified investing. Though illiquid and with a few other negative traits, private equity and venture capital investing offer uncorrelated assets and, with venture capital specifically, access to tomorrow’s biggest companies before they go public—if
An investor needs to be looking for stocks that can ride out a period of general downturn in the market. Three key players come to mind, each offering its own investment opportunity as a store of value in turbulent market environments. The first one exemplifies outstanding organic revenue growth and shows evidence of the importance of core
Under-the-radar penny stocks can be some of the most rewarding investments on the market. Look at ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD), for example. Back in 2011, the biotech was just developing its treatment of Parkinson’s disease psychosis and traded at just 70 cents. By 2015, it was at $51.24. Or, look at Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). In 2015,
A Zeekr 001 electric vehicle (EV) by Geely is seen displayed at the Zeekr booth during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. Aly Song | Reuters Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr priced its initial public offering at $21 a share Thursday, at the top end of its
Given the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, it’s hard to imagine that there are any AI stocks to sell. They’ve all got to be good, no? The reality is, like every other industry or segment, there are good and bad stocks to buy and sell. That’s life. I’ve been tasked with coming up with three AI
The stock market has been on an amazing run. In particular, growth and technology stocks have surged over the past year. With the market in general rising strongly, there have been all sorts of companies that have delivered outsized gains and sparked overwhelming investor enthusiasm. Thanks to the prominence of momentum investing strategies, oftentimes stocks
While passive income should be a high priority in your overall investment strategy, acquiring quality names can be expensive, which brings us to low-cost dividend stocks. By moving away from the spotlight, you can find some attractive ideas. Of course, dividends are like anything. You can find some incredibly high-paying enterprises at the risk of
As the global push for sustainability gains momentum, investors are eyeing renewable energy stocks to buy. Currently, an increasing number of nations are committing to tripling installed renewable energy generation capacity by 2030 in pursuit of the 1.5°C climate goal. In addition, consumer demand for eco-friendly products is putting clean energy stocks on Wall Street
Economists are divided on the question of when, or if, a recession will occur. Some even support the argument that we’ve been in a rolling recession. Whatever your thoughts on the matter, the fact that a potential recession is still being discussed should put you on the hunt for recession-proof retail stocks. Of course, the
Travel demand is accelerating with major sector names reporting strong demand ahead of the key holiday period, underscoring the potential of airline stocks to buy before summer. Last week, Booking.com said it expects to see strong travel demand despite the slowdown in certain regions, namely the Middle East. Booking.com said it expects room-night growth to
Investors seeking reliable AI-powered returns should consider robotics stocks. Many companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to create human-like robots. As discomforting as that truth may be to some, the economic potential therein is massive. The numbers behind the opportunity are staggering. Between 2023 and 2030 the artificial intelligence robots market could grow at a compound annual
One of the biggest mistakes an investor can make during earnings season is assuming that just because a stock went down, the company reported bad quarterly numbers. That isn’t always the case. Just consider: Arm Holdings (ARM). The AI chip designer reported quarterly earnings last night. And ARM stock dropped in response. Obviously, that’s because
Undervalued dividend stocks present two return routes: price appreciation or dividend payments that add to income. As of this writing, the market has some attractive dividend opportunities you buy. Indeed, several undervalued dividend stocks are near lows. Some deserve their underperformance due to their declining fundamentals. Buying them would be akin to catching a falling
The materials sector, which encompasses companies producing raw materials and basic resources, has recently been on a rollercoaster ride. While the sector benefited from the post-pandemic economic recovery and increased demand for commodities, the tides have started to turn for these materials stocks to sell. As we traverse through May, several warning signs are flashing
It may seem counterintuitive to invest in undervalued airline stocks now. The recent economic reports have stoked fears the U.S. may be heading toward a crippling stagflation scenario. Inflation remains sticky, while the recent GDP data indicates a substantial economic slowdown. However, Mr. Market’s biggest nemesis in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell feels we’re probably getting ahead of ourselves
Since the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have gained 6% and 10% year-to-date, now is the time to buy undervalued stocks under $20. Investors are anticipating three rate cuts from a now dovish Federal Reserve, and even though GDP growth slowed down in Q1, corporate profits are strong, which is often a good sign of how healthy the market is. Investors are happy