Undoubtably, 2024 was a great year for the markets, with the S&P 500 index jumping 23%, taking its two-year gain to 53%. The bellwether technology stock index, the Nasdaq Composite, surged by 28.6% last year as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence led to a surge in mega-cap technology stocks. These gains, however, do not mean that stocks cannot continue to do well this year.…
As much as President-elect Donald Trump believes that he can dictate terms to the rest of the globe, the realities of protectionism and a possible trade war are starting to hit home. First, other nations are taking actions of their own. Most notably, China has quickly issued preemptive tariffs and bans on the export of critical minerals to the U.S.…
With the markets a bit overheated after two years of 20%-plus gains, it is a good time to look for value stocks. What are value stocks? Broadly, they are stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value, for whatever reason. It may be due to broader macro issues in their sector or industry, lack of exposure, mismanagement at the company, or…
Happy 2025! It may be a new calendar year – but we don’t think “new year, new me” will translate for Wall Street. Instead, we think we’ll see more of the same in ‘25. And that means AI stocks should stay red-hot. Of course, recently, a debate has emerged about whether artificial intelligence has hit a proverbial “wall.” For example, famed venture capitalist Marc…
The U.S. biotech sector is experiencing significant growth, fueled by groundbreaking advancements in genetic therapies, personalized medicine, and immunotherapy. As the industry continues to push the boundaries of medical innovation, companies driving breakthroughs in gene therapy and genetic treatments are gaining attention. Therefore, the following three solid biotech stocks could be ideal buys. Let’s discuss these biotech stocks further. This post originally…
The Dogs of the Dow 2025 pay big dividends—up to 6.8%! Collectively they yield three-times what the broader market pays. Why has this strategy worked in the past? Dividends are an indicator of value. Especially for big blue-chips like Dow stocks. These companies are not going out of business in 2025. They are beaten down stocks that are out of favor today,…
In January 2024, analysts at financial firm Baird named Toast (TOST) as one of its top financial-technology stocks for the upcoming year. The team’s pick proved prescient. Shares of Toast climbed 100% in 2024, handily outpacing the S&P 500 index. Toast wasn’t the only stock that doubled in value in 2024. Shares of Revolve (RVLV) and On Holding (ONON) also doubled last year, climbing 102% and 103%, respectively. In reality,…
For most investors, diversification is a plus. Spreading your portfolio across multiple sectors and assets can smooth out some of the volatility in one part of the market as you fall back on the stability of another. Of course, sometimes volatility can be a good thing when your investments are breaking out to the upside. The following list of the…
The tech market is experiencing rapid growth due to the emergence of various new technologies, which enhance companies’ operational efficiency and productivity. Additionally, the increasing demand for automation and the rising importance of data management are creating fresh opportunities in the sector. Thus, investors could consider watching the following fundamentally sound tech stocks. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals…
Investors have plenty to be thankful for in 2024. They’ve witnessed the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rocket higher by a double-digit percentage and head to multiple record-closing highs. But investing is all about looking forward. As we get ready to turn the page to 2025, here are five unbeatable stocks I’m looking to buy. This post originally appeared…