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With the global economy facing uncertain times, investors ought to position themselves in top blue-chip stocks. No, aligning yourself with the biggest publicly traded companies doesn’t guarantee you anything. However, it should help you sleep a little easier at night. For one thing, the top blue-chip stocks are well-known enterprises, obviously. As mature businesses, it’s
The telecommunications industry saw an uptick in demand due to the expansion of 5G networks and fiber optic infrastructure. This industry also has recently faced a fair share of challenges ranging from geopolitical tensions and inflation. However, the telecoms industry has now seen a rebound due to the growing need for connectivity and IoT services.
In practically any market environment, utility stocks make sense. As I’ve said countless times before, bad things happen when people flip the switch and light fails to emerge. Further, short of food and water, nothing could be more critical than essential services. However, when the economy – while booming in one respect from the blistering
Reviewed by Chip Stapleton The traditional individual retirement account (IRA) is designed to be a tax-deductible investment in your future. But there are limits. If neither you nor your spouse is an active participant in an employer-sponsored plan, such as a 401(k), you can claim the full deduction up to the maximum allowable contribution for
Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Pamela Rodriguez Depending on the state where you live, your individual retirement account (IRA) may be garnished by a number of creditors. Unlike 401(k) plans or other qualified retirement savings vehicles, individually established traditional, Roth, SEP, and SIMPLE IRAs are not covered under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
Finding a needle in a haystack is how one might describe locating profitable investment prospects. But despite the uncertainties, three exceptional equities have drawn the interest of wise investors because they provide viable avenues for accumulating wealth.  The first one is a shining example of sustainable transportation, with a projected revenue increase of 40–50% in
High interest rates seem to be plaguing many sectors of the economy. The electric vehicle space perhaps received the most coverage, but several renewable energy sectors are reeling from elevated rates. The hydrogen sector is one of them. Not only are there many startups firms in the space, but for more established firms, creating viable
The rapid ascent of e-commerce and shifting consumer shopping trends are fundamentally transforming the retail sector. As a result, brick-and-mortar stores are witnessing dwindling foot traffic, squeezed profits and fierce competition. Amid these challenges, choosing the correct brick-and-mortar retail stocks to sell is crucial for long-term portfolio protection. Boston Consulting Group forecasts e-commerce to seize a
Battery stocks have been depressed in the last few quarters. That does not come as a surprise, with the electric vehicle (EV) industry facing macroeconomic headwinds. Further, overall EV adoption has been slower than expected. I, however, believe the long-term outlook for the industry remains positive. The correction presents a good opportunity to accumulate potential
Reviewed by Somer Anderson The moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator and the relative strength index (RSI) are two popular momentum indicators used by technical analysts and day traders. While they both provide signals to traders, they operate differently. The primary difference lies in what each is designed to measure. Key Takeaways The MACD and
Behind the jargon of stock option trading Reviewed by Samantha SilbersteinFact checked by Charles Heller What Is a Put Option? A put option is a contract that gives its holder the right to sell a set number of equity shares at a set price, called the strike price, before a certain expiration date. If the option
VDIGX, DODFX, and FPACX are highly-rated mutual funds for IRAs Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by Margaret James Many investment options exist for a Roth IRA, a tax-advantaged individual retirement account. Most investors saving for retirement and looking to build a long-term, buy-and-hold portfolio may choose a mix of stocks and bonds. The precise mix
Reviewed by Thomas J. CatalanoFact checked by Yarilet Perez The relative strength index (RSI) is a technical momentum indicator that compares recent price gains against recent price losses. It is primarily employed by traders and analysts to indicate possible overbought or oversold conditions in a market. However, overbought and oversold assets do not necessarily turn