The future of the United States economy appears surprisingly resilient, as evidenced by positive trends in labor force participation, inflation and wages. Despite earlier concerns of long-term scars, the nation has shown remarkable recovery, challenging prevailing pessimism. While challenges persist, the overall state of the economy and society seems more favorable than anticipated. Because of
admin
We’ve all seen the headlines – “Reddit traders squeeze hedge funds!” “Meme stocks defy gravity!” For a while there, it seemed like anyone could throw cash into a random ticker and watch it skyrocket. Of course, meme stock prices still do spike from time to time. However, I see any sort of capital inflow into
Inflation now sits at 3%, close to the Fed’s target of 2%. This anticipated cooling has been much awaited. However, uncertainty remains about a potential interest rate cut. Although the Fed has promised it will cut rates, we don’t know when that will happen. Economic experts’ opinions vary as to the exact timing of the
It’s a new year and apparently there’s a new theme on Wall Street for investors. Many of the Magnificent Seven stocks and their high-flying tech peers are off to a difficult start in 2024. But stodgy, dividend-paying consumer staples, telecom, and healthcare stocks are surging. Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) was in the green on Tuesday and Wednesday
With a record year for equities in the rearview mirror, investors wonder whether 2024 can bring more of the same. Many will look to protect the gains they made by seeking investments that smooth out volatility. Often, that means investing in dividend stocks. History shows dividend stocks beat out their non-paying siblings by a wide
When you add a teen to your car insurance policy, you can expect costs to rise. How much your car insurance rates will increase will depend on a number of factors.
QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) has been teasing investors with the promise of solid-state batteries for years. The San Jose company said it was close to production last year. Then CEO Jagdeep Singh said improvements would be needed first. That message brought investors to QuantumScape from its founding in 2010. At one point, it was worth more than
Companies with high trading volume may not always be a great investment option. Many stocks to avoid are not the best picks for investors looking for long-term gains. Investors looking for robust companies with positive trajectories should consider more than just their popularity. Several stocks without a large trading volume amount offer investors great opportunities.
The space stock sector remains speculative but also highly interesting. Traditionally, space companies highly align with and are funded by the government. However, that is changing. These days, titans of the industry, including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, continue to funnel billions of dollars into the sector. The commercial space industry was valued at $546
As the year 2024 begins, the investment environment is brimming with potential, notably in the field of autonomous driving. Among them, a handful stand out as the most exciting and hottest autonomous driving stocks, catching the attention of astute investors. This industry, which was previously a faraway dream, is now on its way to becoming
The race for urban air mobility is getting intense, with flying taxi companies vying for superiority. Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) is one of the leading contenders because its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft offers a competitive advantage over its rivals. The global eVTOL market is growing at an expected compound annual rate of over
There can be various stories that support a bullish thesis for a stock. However, it ultimately boils down to the cash flow–generation capability of a business. There have been attractive stocks to buy in the past that have destroyed their wealth due to weak margins and continued cash burn. Therefore, a key screener in the
Published in 1996, The Millionaire Next Door remains an insightful book that offers a glimpse into the lives of people with net worth exceeding $1 million. They didn’t drive fancy cars or live in big homes. Further, they had modest lifestyles, saved money, and frequently invested their extra cash. In fact, many of these individuals
The Martingale strategy involves an initial trade that is doubled for every loss so that a winning bet will make up for all of the previous losses.
Disney said two investment firms that support CEO Bob Iger plan to back him at the 2024 shareholder meeting, amid calls for change from activist investor Nelson Peltz.
A bidding war could be underway for PGT Innovations, which received an unsolicited offer from Miter Brands at $41.50 per share.
From investing in your children’s education to building long-term generational wealth, creating a family financial plan can help you feel secure in the financial future ahead. Use this guide to get there.
The Street’s worries about PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock are way overdone. Eventually, these concerns, pushing the shares down 80% from their August 2021 high of $289, will become much less intense, enabling PYPL stock to soar far above its current levels. Specifically, investors’ trepidation about PayPal’s falling profit margins and its competition from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) will eventually be unfounded. As a result,
Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock price has been on an absolute tear this past year. Up 80% in 2023, AMZN stock appears to have overcome various short-term headwinds, with investors again focused on growth. Despite still trading more than 20% below its peak, AMZN stock may still be relatively cheap at 2.5 times next year’s sales. If the
2023 was a busy year for utilities stocks, with both positive and negative developments. On the positive side, the sector deployed record volumes of renewable energy and enhanced grid reliability. However, issues arose. One was the catastrophic Lahaina fire in Hawaii, which led stakeholders to question safety practices at the local utility, Hawaiian Electric. Ultimately,