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Growth stocks tend to be riskier than blue-chip stocks, but investors can reap some of the highest returns with these assets. While growth stocks often get hit hard by market corrections, these are the types of stocks that can double or triple within a few years. Cathie Woods’ growth-centric funds demonstrate how quickly growth stocks
Half the fun of investing in stocks is digging through the markets to find undervalued gems and under-the-radar stocks with long-term potential. At the same time, markets are complex and the depth of information available is overwhelming. “Paralysis by analysis” is a real affliction. It particularly affects newer investors as they learn how to separate
In today’s dynamic market, many investors are paying attention to the healthcare sector. The segment is known for its resilience and potential for growth. The ongoing global health crisis has only heightened this focus. Many are now seeking the best healthcare stocks to add to their portfolios. Numerous giants in the sector are trading at
Just a handful of stocks are responsible for the stock market’s rally this year. The so-called Magnificent 7 stocks are responsible for 73% of the S&P 500 gains this year. If you eliminate the performance of the top 10 stocks in the index, the rest are performing at break-even. But that’s what can happen when investors
Global defense spending hit a record high of $2.24 trillion in 2022. The Russia-Ukraine conflict and East Asia tensions are influencing increases in military expenditure. These geopolitical dynamics spell a favorable operating environment for the best defense stocks. The war in Ukraine has already depleted arms inventories for the U.S. and European nations. As we
Plenty of stocks have rebounded in 2023, with Nasdaq 100 up about 35%, emphasizing the dominance of blue-chip giants. Blue-chip companies offer strong business models and consistent returns, often with increasing dividends, making them appealing to conservative investors. Diversifying portfolios with these world-class stocks can provide stability during market turbulence, even for risk-tolerant investors. Accordingly,
US equities gained, with the S&P 500 Index gaining 0.1% on Sept. 8, 2023, snapping a three-day losing streak, as concerns about interest rates and US-China tensions eased.
Nasdaq Inc. said Friday the Securities and Exchange Commission has given it permission to launch the first-ever exchange AI-powered order type, called Dynamic Midpoint Extended Life Order (M-ELO).
Among the IRS’s new initiative, the agency plans to contact about 1,600 taxpayers earning $1 million or more who owe hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes.
Tech stocks have had a solid 2023, with the large-cap firms putting in especially strong numbers year-to-date (YTD). However, there are problems on the horizon. Consumer electronics demand has fallen, with products such as smartphones and TVs seeing a sizable decline from 2021 levels. The Federal Reserve continues its tight monetary policy, and interest rates
Regarding cybersecurity, the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence produces great risks and tremendous opportunities. Among the risks are “data poisoning,” which involves hackers corrupting the data used to train AI systems, and the theft by hackers of “AI models.” By stealing the models, the hackers can replicate the systems’ behavior and carry out harmful activities. But luckily,
If GameStop (NYSE:GME) were an ordinary company, its second-quarter results released on Thursday should have been a triumph. Net sales of $1.16 billion represented a 2.5% increase from the previous year, and net losses were cut to a mere $2.8 million — a rounding error for a company that lost $50.5 million the quarter before.
Here we go again. Crude oil prices are once again marching higher after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended their voluntary production cuts to the end of this year. Brent crude oil, the international standard, is now trading above $90 a barrel. That’s up nearly 30% from this spring when crude prices were struggling to stay
Stocks that offer shareholders great dividends are pretty rare. While it is true that about three-quarters (75%) of companies in the benchmark S&P 500 index pay a dividend, the average yield is only 1.54%. Few companies raise their dividend payments consistently, and dividends may get cut when times get tough. Right now, only 67 stocks
Traders work as screens display the trading information for Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Oct. 14, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Hudson Pacific Properties — The California-based commercial real estate company slid 4.2% after suspending its
With inflation taking center stage once again, it’s becoming clear that consumers are prioritizing wants and needs. One of those “non-discretionary” expenses is healthcare, which makes it a good time to look for healthcare stocks to buy. But this is more than a short-term story. According to the Population Reference Bureau, the number of
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Disputes over pay and other conditions led to strikes at Chevron’s Australian LNG facilities responsible for over 5% of global supply.
Federal direct loans are popular ways to get federal help with college costs. However, they do have some drawbacks, especially for graduate students.