In December 2022, researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility in California conducted a controlled nuclear fusion experiment that, for the first time, produced more energy than was delivered by the lasers used to initiate it. That historic breakthrough has triggered a nuclear fusion technology arms race, and it’s understandable why investors are excited about the possibility…
Now that the Labor Day weekend is behind us, it’s time to focus on the one thing that unites most Americans: football season! Just as the favorites don’t always win at football, the stock market isn’t always the best place to invest your money. That doesn’t often happen, but one of those times may be coming this fall depending on…
The large cap indexes all set new records in August, but it wasn’t the usual suspects that led the way. AI juggernauts Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) barely tread water last month, with Nvidia down slightly, about 1%, and Palantir breaking even. There is an underlying concern among many investors about an AI bubble, similar to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s. The…
With time, I realized that investing in the market is like riding a Tilt-a-Whirl operated by a distracted carnival worker. Like a Tilt-a-Whirl, the market tends to be up and down, then up again (followed by another drop). Historically, it’s worked out for investors over the long term, but that doesn’t mean it’s not scary. It’s tempting to read a…
When the stock market is doing poorly because of economic uncertainty or worries about geopolitical events, people often buy gold because it has a reputation as a long-term store of value. But before you dive into gold investments, you need to understand the pros and cons of the precious metal in general and the advantages and disadvantages of the different ways…
Markets got a jolt last week after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut may be coming soon. Speaking at Jackson Hole, Powell noted that “downside risks to employment are rising,” and hinted that monetary policy will need to adjust. Traders took him at his word—the Dow soared over 800 points on the day, and futures markets…
Investing in the right growth stocks can help you build tremendous wealth. All it takes is patiently holding shares of a business that generates significant growth in revenue and profits over the long term. But there are a lot of solid growth stocks out there. To find the stocks that can deliver massive upside, you want to look for companies that are…
Most filmgoers will recognize this quote from the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy… You have no power here, Gandalf the Grey. The iconic line is a vivid reminder that even the most powerful figures can seem powerless in certain situations. This year, this trope has jumped from the silver screen to the biopharmaceutical sector, where pharma stocks behave as if President Donald Trump’s…
Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stock prices at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these stocks have challenged underlying business models or difficult…
Most of the headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) focus on the winners—companies building the tools, designing the chips, or leveraging automation to cut costs. But every revolution has two sides, and as investors we need to recognize that while AI will create massive opportunities, it will also disrupt—and in some cases devastate—certain business models. Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) and other…