When considering a long-term framework, there’s a lot to like about online personal finance company SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). Throughout 2023, the company’s brand equity has steadily grown among U.S. adults. Even better, the message has resonated with its core demographic: high-earning young adults. Since millennials and Generation Z represent the future, the narrative seems compelling
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezon just became the world’s richest person, and people who bought AMZN stock a year ago are also doing quite well now. However, this doesn’t mean Amazon’s shareholders are guaranteed a continued rally. Furthermore, cautious investors should think about Amazon’s valuation. Besides, Amazon’s new artificial intelligence chatbot isn’t perfect, and the company’s
Up 20% in the last month, and 50% year-to-date, the stock of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is a great choice in this bull market that is being driven by artificial intelligence technologies. AMD, as the company is commonly known, is a leading microchip and semiconductor company and a fantastic way to play the hype
Reviewed by Margaret JamesFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Magna Cum Laude vs. Summa Cum Laude: An Overview Collectively known as Latin honors, summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude signify varying levels of high academic achievement. Summa cum laude is the prize granted to top performers, awarded to a small fraction of college
After closing out 2023 with a 15.1% gain, the Russell 2000 looks even better this year in the new year. In fact, since Jan. 2, the index is up about 4% year to date, and could push even higher, taking some of the most undervalued Russell 2000 stocks along for the ride. According to Goldman
With artificial-intelligence-related semiconductor stocks flying into low-earth orbit, you may be left wondering if there are alternative opportunities in the space. There are – and they enjoy the highest level of endorsement among Wall Street analysts. We must start, though, with a word of caution. Thanks to the stratospheric rise of companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA),
At first glance, another gangbusters jobs report seems to imply that dividend stocks are irrelevant. It’s all about growth, baby! Well, maybe not. According to The Wall Street Journal, labor market growth continues – that’s the good news. However, the not-so-great news is that there are signs of a cooling employment arena. One of the
With another strong jobs report in the bag, the concept of targeting consumer staples stocks might seem overly cautious. Here’s the thing: nothing lasts forever. Last year, an alarming statistic pointed out that 93% of homebuyers have regrets about purchasing a home in 2023. That’s the real issue that investors need to be aware of.
Alcohol stocks fall into the consumer staples sector for their defensive attributes. It’s not that people “need” their products, but they tend to buy them no matter the state of the economy. Not surprisingly, brewers delivered outsized earnings growth of 32.4 when compared to the earnings growth of the overall consumer staples sector. However,
Based on my experience, I believe that young people often are early adopters of products and companies that end up being wildly successful. Two of the best examples of millennial stocks skyrocketing thanks to attention from the younger generations are Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Apple became one of the most successful stories in the
The stock market has been performing remarkably well within the last year due to several factors, including reduced inflation, which has caused the Federal Reserve to change its tone when it comes to interest rate hikes. Between March 2022 and July 2023, the Fed raised interest rates 11 times. But, they predict that interest rate cuts
Blue-chip stocks are established firms that offer revenue and earnings growth. Some of these companies are more mature and don’t go through as much volatility. Other blue-chip stocks can still grow and generate solid long-term returns but may be more prone to a market correction. These types of stocks are optimal for investors who can
Building a stock investment portfolio isn’t easy. One moment, you are tempted to wait for a dip, and another, you want to give in to the temptation of buying a stock at a premium with the hopes that it will generate strong returns. While it is impossible to time the market, it makes sense to
Fact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Charles Potters Preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics are currently underway. In an interview with Bloomberg, the CEO of the Games organizing committee indicated that the budget was “under control,” but that the coming months would be critical with regards to meeting cost goals. The price tag associated with
An expected investing behavior is to chase overvalued stocks from a sector in the limelight. Similarly, investors ignore deeply undervalued stocks from sectors facing temporary headwinds. The same stocks are bought at a premium when sentiments reverse. From optimism to big targets, EV stocks are facing pessimism. As a result, there are several undervalued EV
Even as the S&P 500 marks new highs, some investors see small-cap value stocks as today’s best bet for long-term growth. Many are becoming increasingly nervous about index-based stock concentration. For example, S&P 500 investors rely more and more on mega-caps like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) as they beat out all other indexed stocks to pull the
In 2021, meme stocks, led by GameStop (NYSE:GME), created seismic shifts in the investment landscape. The retail trading frenzy turned a market underdog into a sensation through the power of Reddit’s online communities. While the peak of the meme stock mania may have faded, its essence lingers, keeping the market abuzz with potential volatility and
A tax loophole lets high earners contribute indirectly to a Roth IRA Reviewed by Melody BellFact checked by David Rubin High-income earners can’t contribute directly to a Roth IRA. But thanks to a tax loophole, they can still make contributions indirectly. If you take advantage and maximize your retirement savings, you can save tens or
Investing for dividend stocks for passive income requires a fundamentally different set of expectations than chasing short-term gains. As such, I want to discuss my investing philosophy when it comes to buying dividend stocks for passive income. For starters, I prefer to position my dividend savings in treasury bonds. However, stocks are equally lucrative, if not
Looking for electric vehicle stocks to buy? There’s much handwringing going on here. Concerns are rising that consumers have lost interest in battery-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs. This is due to several factors: high prices, low battery range, and a lack of public infrastructure to support vehicles on roads and highways. In short, EVs are too