The incredible volatility in the market can open doors for investors looking at various income-generating opportunities right now. In the world of stocks, a number of high-quality retirement-centric investments should be on the radar, given the market’s tilt toward defensive, lower-risk assets. Right now, investing in no-brainer retirement stocks regardless of the market downturn may
In the dumpster fire that is the U.S. stock market in 2022, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the only one of the major indices that is not currently in a bear market. Year to date, the blue-chip index is down around 10% compared to a 21% decline in the S&P 500 and a 33%
Semiconductor makers enjoyed strong demand trends earlier in the pandemic due to the spike in sales of laptops and other gadgets amid work-from-home mandates, higher sales of gaming consoles and the rapid digitization of enterprises. However, demand in certain key markets, like personal computers (PCs), has slowed in recent months. Macro challenges and the growing
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Take-Two Interactive (TTWO) – Take-Two tanked 17.4% in the premarket after the videogame publisher cut its bookings outlook for the year. Take-Two has been impacted by weaker mobile and in-game sales, although CEO Strauss Zelnick said the situation should improve within the next
Marijuana legalization is leading to a boom in cannabis stocks. Public opinion has swung in favor of marijuana reform. So, it seems likely that federal and state laws will continue to change. Investors have also been flooding into that sector in response to news of the potential for legalizing cannabis. Cannabis stocks are on the
For years, investing in growth stocks was the key to building an incredible long-term portfolio. Investing in such stocks resulted in oversized returns, which enabled investors to build a robust portfolio. However, given the wild market gyrations, growth stocks have dipped to multi-year lows. Though this may seem like an excellent opportunity, it’s more prudent
If you’re on the prowl for bargains among major tech stocks, you may be mulling making Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) a buy. Over the past year, GOOG stock has tumbled to the tune of around 41.7%, in line with price declines among other major Nasdaq components. With this large drop, shares in the tech giant, which is
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There has been a flurry of economic news, both good and bad, which has rattled most investors. Indeed, for many, it may seem impossible to dissect this ever-changing news flow while actively managing a portfolio based on any potential implications. Accordingly, I’m of the view that adopting a buy-and-hold strategy focused on quality blue-chip growth
Although an uncomfortable subject based on financial sensitivities, the topic of Nasdaq stocks to avoid cannot be avoided much longer. To be clear, it’s not so much about the companies specifically. Rather, with the Federal Reserve committed to its hawkish monetary policy, borrowing costs will rise. With that, the incentive for expansion-driven protocols will likely
If you’re looking for a stock to double within a year, then Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock isn’t the right choice. However, the shares are likely to be twice their current price five years from now. Believe it or not, Microsoft’s cloud business could be the company’s main growth driver, even though that’s the segment that disappointed investors
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: BioNTech (BNTX) – The drugmaker’s shares slid 3.4% in the premarket despite reporting better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue. Results were down sharply from a year ago, with both profit and revenue off more than 40% from 2021’s third quarter. Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.b) –
The electric vehicle boom is already here, which means you should be keeping an eye on EV stocks to buy. According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales are on course to hit an all-time high this year. “The IEA has previously stated that electric vehicle sales hit 6.6 million in 2021. In the
Suffice it to say, microprocessor manufacturer Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock has disappointed its investors for the majority of 2022. However, financial traders went into a feeding frenzy with INTC stock after the company reported its quarterly earnings. They apparently ignored a number of issues that Intel is still facing. Furthermore, one analyst reaffirmed a $20 price target
As I discussed in my last article on Cassava Sciences (NASDAQ:SAVA), controversy continues to weigh on the performance of SAVA stock. Over the past week, shares in the clinical-stage biotech firm have traded wildly. First pushed lower by a perceived potential bombshell, shares then zoomed higher, as the company took an aggressive step in fighting
During the current earnings season, a few of the companies whose stocks I own delivered great third-quarter results. These results, along with their other achievements, shows that the firms’ technologies are being widely-embraced by end users. Consequently, I believe that these names are destined to become hypergrowth stocks relatively soon. Also importantly, all three of
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Quantum computing has been a hot topic recently as scientists and investors look to harness this groundbreaking technology’s power. One promising avenue in this area is the field of quantum computing stocks. They are rapidly gaining popularity among investors looking for high-potential opportunities. These stocks offer access to cutting-edge research and developments in the rapidly
Financial markets have been in turmoil for the better part of the past six months. The stock market has plunged to new lows as the Federal Reserve tightens the screws with rampant interest rate hikes. That said, this market correction has created multiple opportunities for investors to load up on stocks for the long-haul. However,