After rallying 17% higher in 2023, volatility now rules the S&P 500. Sharp swings higher and lower has the popular benchmark sitting below its August highs. Still, the index remains 25% above last year’s late September low point. Will this be the charge taking the S&P to a new high, a sign that we’re officially
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US equities were mixed on Sept. 13, 2023, with the S&P 500 Index rising 0.1% after Labor Department reported core consumer inflation that was higher than estimates.
While some market concepts may require extensive explanation, the directive behind sleeper stocks to buy is alarmingly simple: investors targeting publicly traded securities that don’t garner as much attention as their peers. By picking up under-appreciated ideas before the spotlight shines on them, you could score yourself a great deal. Of course, if it were
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U.S. equities were higher at midday on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 after hotter-than-expected inflation figures as gas prices surged failed to change traders’ expectations that the Fed would pause rate hikes.
In the ever-evolving landscape of investing, the spotlight is on the top healthcare stocks to buy on the dip. The healthcare sector is highly known for its robust resilience and incredible growth potential. Once again, it’s been thrust into the limelight due to global health challenges. With inflation rearing its head and consumers prioritizing essentials,
Following a surge of interest in environmental, social, governance (ESG) investing, many investors have begun seeking out undervalued ESG stocks. Indeed, many prefer to prioritize investments that fall in line with their values. Simultaneously, concerns about global warming, coupled with the rise of affordable and sustainable energy sources, have motivated many companies to reevaluate their
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a must for any investor’s portfolio. They provide exposure to real estate without the upfront cost of actually purchasing real estate. Investors can enjoy dividend yields. REITs are required to give 90% of taxable income back to investors in the form of dividend payments. The companies below offer
Low price stocks always catch the attention of investors with limited funds. A diversified portfolio can be created with these stocks. Of course, the necessary condition is low price stocks that have strong fundamentals. This column focuses on three under $20 stocks that are poised to double in the next 12 months. It’s worth noting
As many remember, both in their minds and pockets, Brent crude prices reached a decade-high last year, impacting oil prices globally. In 2023, global crude prices thankfully moderated in the first half. But with both Saudi Arabia and Russia extending their oil production cuts until the end of the year and U.S. oil reserve figures
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Amid a backdrop of mounting market uncertainty, many are betting on a potential crash fueled by recession whispers. Others are more hopeful, expecting a soft landing. Regardless, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s chess moves aim for a stable economic touchdown, even if interest rate cuts seem off the table. Hence, for those looking to navigate these
Metaverse stocks emerged with a bang a couple of years ago. In fact, Mark Zuckerberg even changed the name of his social media company to Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), cementing the idea that the metaverse would be the destination of the future. And yet, there’s little sign of much follow-through on the concept today. So far,
The cannabis market is in disarray. In Canada, where the recreational drug was legalized nationwide in 2018, the market has all but collapsed. High government taxes have pushed cannabis users to a thriving black market while too many companies have oversupplied the legal industry. The result for cannabis companies has been poor sales and plunging
Airline stocks normally don’t move around too much, but they have been quite volatile since the Covid-19 pandemic. Lockdowns decimated the industry, but travel has been recovering. The removal of lockdown restrictions created a “revenge travel” phenomenon that has been going strong for two years. Changes in consumer sentiment can create buying opportunities for investors.
Healthcare is a sector that has underperformed the broader stock market this year. The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index is down over 2.50% year-to-date versus a 17% gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. The decline has been broad-based as investors focus their capital allocations on high-flying technology stocks at the expense of pharmaceutical
Bill Nygren, the long-time portfolio manager of the Oakmark Fund (MUTF:OAKMX), recently appeared on Morningstar’s The Long View podcast to discuss the markets. Having managed the $8 billion large-cap fund since 2000, the veteran investor’s hot stock picks are always in demand by investors. In Nygren’s episode, he discusses financial stocks, pointing out that although the
Investors need to be aware of the volatility of their stocks. Owning too many high-volatility positions can create a scenario in which your portfolio loses more than the S&P 500 index during bear markets. The higher the beta, the more volatile the stock is expected to be relative to the S&P 500 index. Low-beta stocks
U.S. equities markets have had a decent albeit volatile year thus far, as inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions have, at one time or another, weighed on investor sentiment. Let’s have a look at the numbers. Towards the end of July, the S&P 500 index had reached peak annual performance, at one point returning 19.5%.