The unexpected coronavirus outbreak in 2020 had a crippling effect on most industries worldwide. However, digitization grew at a breathtaking pace, with businesses rapidly changing how they operate. Accordingly, with many enterprises transitioning to a remote working model, cloud computing companies took center stage and enjoyed tremendous returns in the stock market. Though the pandemic
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What a difference a few years can make! During the pandemic, several million newbie investors entered the markets and changed the course of history. However, a smaller group of investors is looking toward stock picks for beginners in 2023. Many people are still afraid to enter this market because they know it’s risky. However, if
The top dividend stock picks for 2023 are surefire ways for investors to protect themselves against several current issues. Their dividends provide extra returns for portfolios that have been battered in a very difficult 2022. Further, they provide income that can be used to offset the effects of stubbornly-high inflation that continues to eat into
So far this month, Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) stock has continued to rally. Hitting yet another new all-time high just a few days ago before backing down, LLY stock is up a total of 24% so far this year. That’s an impressive move for this mega-cap pharma stock, especially during this down year for the overall stock
You’d think 2022 would have been a good year for electric vehicle stocks. EV sales hit 2 million globally for the first time in the third quarter, according to PwC, up 75% year over year. Legacy automakers Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced they were making big investments in the sector. And we saw
If I had to talk about some of the best investment themes for 2023, lithium would be among the top few. As a matter of fact, lithium is likely to be an attractive investment theme throughout the decade. I would therefore look at some of the best lithium stock picks for 2023 in this column.
It’s been a tough year for initial public offerings (IPOs). With most of the major indexes worldwide mired in a bear market, new share listings have dried to a trickle in 2022. Through the first half of this year (January to June), U.S.-listed companies raised $4.8 billion via IPOs. That compares with $155 billion raised in 2021
While the business news cycle tends to focus on the latest technological innovations, it’s important to consider the best commodity stocks to buy for 2023 as these companies undergird said advancements. As recent geopolitical flashpoints demonstrated, access to critical resources is just as important as the end products they help facilitate. Moving forward, securing supply
If there’s a silver lining regarding the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that it demonstrated the importance of the top biotech stock picks for 2023. While medical innovations may seem frustratingly slow, the Covid-19 crisis proved that when humanity comes together, it can foster incredible advancements at breakneck speed. Moving forward, this segment will carry this momentum
With new paradigms thrust upon the free world, the discussion about clean energy stocks represents an unavoidable topic. While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine imposes the severest obstacle to global energy infrastructures, the U.S. and its western allies engage in competition with autocratic powers. Therefore, the time to invest in alternative solutions is now. Of course,
Meta Materials (NASDAQ:MMAT), as you may have heard, is spinning off oil and gas subsidiary Next Bridge Hydrocarbons through providing Meta Materials Preferred Shares (OTCMKTS:MMTLP) owners with shares of Next Bridge. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding these developments lately. However, none of this should distract prospective investors from wagering a small amount of capital on MMAT
An excellent way to find stocks that could double is to look at where smart money investors are putting their capital to work. By identifying which hedge funds have taken large positions in particular companies in recent quarters, or have added to long-standing positions, investors can identify bullish signals about a company’s chances of providing
On Dec. 5, U.S. stocks were dragged down in part by renewed bearishness on the part of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) analyst Mike Wilson. However, with the U.S. services sector, the job market, and consumer spending holding up quite well, it’s difficult for me to imagine how the profit collapse predicted by Wilson could materialize. Actually, it’s
Conventional lithium-ion batteries have become incredibly important for the electrification movement. From powering electric cars to powering devices in everyday use, these batteries have become the focal point of most investors. That said, this existing battery technology may have reached its maximum potential due to physical constraints. On the flip side, solid-state batteries or ‘forever
While household sentiment regarding financial expenditures slipping to near all-time recorded lows, the idea of top consumer stock picks for 2023 might seem unusually risky. Obviously, though, we no longer live in a society where individual families tended to their own needs. Rather, we outsource many services, choosing instead to align career paths with our
Will the Federal Reserve let up on the rate hikes? Traders are left wondering whether Jerome Powell will give them presents or a lump of coal this holiday season. With inflation still running hot and interest rates remaining uncertain, there are a lot of risk factors for investors to consider heading into 2023. However, investing
California-headquartered Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) is one of many competitors in the electric vehicle (EV) market. However, MULN stock has been sold off so severely that it’s looking like an irresistible bargain. Getting back to $1 next year is entirely possible, as Mullen is reducing its debt while entering boldly into the last-mile delivery EV niche.
With climate change and geopolitical flashpoints converging this year, it may be time for investors to consider the top battery stock picks for 2023. While the process may take longer than many analysts anticipate, at some point, the future of mobility and energy infrastructures will depend on advanced battery technologies. And these ideas just might
Hydrogen could be one of the most explosive opportunities of the new year. We already know Goldman Sachs believes the space could be a $12 trillion market by 2030. We also know that analysts at Bank of America say green hydrogen could be worth more than $11 trillion by 2050. And we know Morgan Stanley sees a potential $11 trillion opportunity. So
As the markets head into 2023, it’s time for a relook at the portfolio and for charting a strategy for the new year. My sense is that blue-chip stocks will continue to remain hot favorites. At the same time, selective growth stocks are likely to surge from undervalued levels. Among blue-chip stocks, it’s a good