With their steady payouts providing the potential for strong long-term returns, dividend stocks make for great portfolio holdings, in both bull and bear markets. However, just like with any categories of stocks, there are plenty of dividend stocks to avoid. Many of these are so-called “dividend traps” or “yield traps.” These are dividend stocks that
Consumer staples stocks are not exactly the sexiest investments out there. However, with the market volatility over the past several months, it’s best to load up on these stocks as a buffer against the adverse economic backdrop. Better yet, the dividend paying consumer staples stocks discussed in the piece offer reliable payouts, which should alleviate
Though the Federal Reserve’s aggressive actions against skyrocketing inflation delivered results, it may not be enough to spare all companies in the consumer discretionary space. Thus necessitating a discussion about stocks to sell. Keep in mind that this narrative doesn’t center on hating or bashing affected enterprises. Rather, investors just need to appreciate certain realities.
Electric vehicle adoption is taking off and is poised to keep climbing tremendously in the coming years. First of all, New York, California, and the EU have all banned the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035, and the governments of those jurisdictions will all take steps to boost the sale of EVs in the coming years.
Finding the right vertical farming stocks means widening your gaze. This rapidly growing field involves stacking crops in vertical layers, which offers significant benefits. As a result, vertical farming is seen as a promising solution to the challenges facing conventional agriculture There are a number of publicly traded vertical farming stocks representing companies offer investors an
Quantumscape (NYSE:QS) shares have made some whipsaw moves over the past few trading days. Ahead of its latest quarterly results on Feb. 15, QS stock surged by nearly 32.3%, only to plunge by 17.2% the following trading day. Still, it’s up more than 90% on the year. It’s not a mystery as to why this
Exterior of a redesigned Chipotle restaurant Source: Chipotle Mexican Grill With market conditions as uncertain as they are now, it may be prudent to have a long-term approach and turn to the experts for guidance. Here are five stocks chosen by Wall Street’s top analysts, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on
Although the implosion of the equities sector in 2022 particularly impacted the technology sphere – and thus caused mass layoffs – certain tech stocks to buy may offer compelling discounts. With the Federal Reserve determined to control inflation through ever-rising interest rates if necessary, the sector needs to downsize. Actually, check that: it’s called “right-sizing”
Scores of technology stocks have been hit hard in the past year, but Exela Technologies (NASDAQ:XELA) in particular has really taken a tumble. Over the last twelve months, XELA stock has plunged by nearly 99.6%. Investors who have held onto it since last year have likely written it off as a total loss. Yet with
Electric vehicles have become a rage these days. With the government’s incentives, we will soon see a majority of EVs running on the roads. With a rise in demand for EVs, there will also be a surge in demand for batteries, and smart investors will know where to put their money. It is difficult to
In this article DVN ABNB GNRC ADI PARA AEO KHC FDS BRK.A Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. Devon Energy — Shares fell 6.4% after the energy company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that both came in under the
AI stocks are booming, providing exposure to what could be a potential $1.81 trillion opportunity, according to Grand View Research. Even more impressive, according to Accenture, “Artificial intelligence could double annual economic growth rates by 2035 by changing the nature of work and spawning a new relationship between man and machine. The impact of AI technologies
The stock market’s strong 2023 start is at risk of failing, suggesting that investors consider stocks to sell. Last week, the S&P 500 fell by 1.05%. The uptrend lost momentum when the index approached around 4,200. The market top could encourage investors to take profits. When strong momentum and positive sentiment lifted weak companies with
Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) has rewarded investors who held its shares over the past decade. What about the past year, though? The results haven’t been stellar, and GOOG stock is likely to fall further as Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) asserts its dominance over Alphabet in the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) market segment. When it comes
In this article SAM CSCO TRIP HAS SHAK SPCE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Shake Shack — Shares of the quick-service restaurant chain rose slightly after reporting a narrower loss than expected and same-store sales rose 5% year
There’s little doubt that electric vehicles will be dominant in the future. In California last quarter, plug-in vehicles accounted for 24% of all light vehicles sold, and 21% of all light vehicles sold were pure EVs. With the federal government heavily incentivizing the purchase of EVs through the tax code, and spearheading the development of
Meme-stock traders on Reddit might be enamored with used-car retailer Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), but does this mean you should expect a sustained rebound in CVNA stock? Before jumping into a hasty trade, consider Carvana’s fundamentals. Then, you’ll probably decide not to take a share position. Sometimes, overeager traders will use any piece of news as an excuse
Sometimes, even the biggest technology companies have an off year. Such was the case with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), as AAPL stock didn’t reward its owners with outstanding returns over the past month. However, this doesn’t mean a $1,000 investment in Apple is a lost cause, as there could be a share-price rally just around the corner. It
In this article AN TXRH RDFN CHRW AMAT ROKU DE DASH DKNG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pavlo Gonchar | LightRocket | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: DraftKings — DraftKings shares surged more than 8% after the sports betting company posted fourth-quarter results that beat expectations. The company
Since the biotech bonanza of the pandemic era, many biotech stocks have rocketed up and then down in price. Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA), Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ:TWST), and Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) all fell more than 75% from peak to trough, and may still have farther to fall. Still, improving monetary outlook and bold new ideas means these are