Although ChatGPT creator OpenAI may capture a lot of headlines, especially amid speculation that it’s preparing to go public, the company continues to bleed money. Some estimates suggest it will need to spend more than $200 billion to achieve its ambitious growth plans. Rather than wait for OpenAI to become investable, a better strategy may be to buy shares of businesses that serve…
Dividend stocks are shares of publicly traded companies that regularly return a portion of their profits to shareholders, most often through quarterly cash payments. For many investors, dividend stocks offer an appealing balance: steady income today and the potential for long-term growth. Historically, dividend-paying companies have also shown lower volatility than the broader market, making them popular with income-focused and…
If you are looking to build wealth, one easy way to do that is by focusing on reliable dividend stocks. One of the best sectors in which to find such stocks is the consumer staples sector. Here are three strong consumer staples dividend opportunities today. Here’s what you need to know to get started. This post originally appeared at The Motley…
One of the greatest appeals of cryptocurrencies is their massive potential. That market can be very challenging, and investors are often swept away by some of the sudden, huge gains they read about each year. However, chasing these kinds of gains can be frustrating, as for every success story, there are digital coins that fade away just as quickly, leaving investors with…
The stock market has had a very good 2025. With just a few trading days left in the year, the S&P 500 index has risen about 17% (as of Dec. 22), which is pretty strong considering the average annual gain for that index is about 10%. Three sectors outperformed the broad index during the year. They were information technology (IT), communication services,…
For the last three years, the stock market has been heavily influenced by one key theme: artificial intelligence (AI). The rise of AI has spawned an unprecedented level of demand in the technology sector in particular. However, adjacent industries including energy and infrastructure are also beginning to benefit from AI-driven tailwinds. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 posted a 70% gain throughout the AI revolution. As…
Broadcom (AVGO) has been one of the best stocks to hold over the past decade. It has rallied by almost 4,000% during that stretch, including a return of 10x over the past five years. Investors can’t expect those types of returns over the next decade. That’s why investors look for the next Broadcom. They want to be on the ground floor before a stock…
If you are looking to buy high-quality companies, these out-of-favor drugmakers should be on your short list in the healthcare sector. And they both happen to look undervalued right now, opening up an opportunity for buy-and-hold investors. Although they both face a similar headwind today, they have demonstrated that they can effectively address the challenges they encounter. Here’s a look…
Do you want to swing for the fences with a promising growth stock to buy and hold? While many growth stocks may seem overpriced these days, you can find some decently priced mid-cap stocks, whose market caps are between $2 billion and $10 billion. There’s a bit more risk with these types of stocks, but the upside can also be…
Consumer staples stocks are usually a pretty boring group. And yet the sector has long proved a steady source of growing businesses that pay reliable dividends. Generally speaking, the consumer staples sector is out of favor right now. Add in some company-specific issues, and the following three companies are all offering historically high yields despite very impressive business histories. I’m a happy…