Investors often buy growth-oriented stocks in the hope of finding the next big thing. Admittedly, this goal is elusive, and even in the uncommon scenario of a stock being destined for gains of 100-fold or more, such a process typically takes decades. Nonetheless, some of today’s largest stocks, such as Amazon and Netflix, were small-cap stocks at one time. Hence, looking toward smaller stocks can…
The artificial intelligence (AI) market has grown like a weed over the past decade. That rapid expansion — which was fueled by more sophisticated cloud computing services, large language models, and generative AI applications — lit a blazing fire under some high-growth tech stocks. The most obvious winners are Nvidia, the world’s top producer of discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) for…
Even though broader equities have been highly volatile this year, it’s still a good idea to invest in stocks for a straightforward reason. Holding shares of top companies for five years and beyond will usually allow anyone to earn superior returns. That’s not a secret, but it’s easy to forget when dealing with an uncertain near term. Even turbulent times…
Bitcoin‘s (BTC) price is a bit less than $110,000 per coin as of this writing, right near its all-time high, and right in the midst of what might be a generational bull run for the asset. There’s a solid chance it could keep powering on higher and higher over the coming quarters. But this favorable setup isn’t the result of chance, nor…
The average retiree collects nearly $2,000 in retirement benefits each month from Social Security. That’s a nice supplement to anyone’s retirement savings. But a select handful of retirees will receive $5,108 each month this year, and they’ll get an even bigger check in the future thanks to the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. That’s the maximum retirement benefit for 2025,…
In recent years, stocks in the artificial intelligence (AI) field have become known for achieving sky-high valuations. Nvidia shot higher amid surprisingly strong demand for AI accelerators, and recently, Palantir‘s valuation has reached nosebleed levels as its software delivers notable productivity breakthroughs. Still, this success has not applied to all AI stocks, and many appear undervalued. That creates a possible opportunity in companies that investors may have…
Buying low and selling high is what investing comes down to. Often, however, investors get spooked when prices are low and avoid struggling stocks, thinking that they are destined to go even lower. But when it comes to quality businesses, you should relish the opportunity to buy stocks when their prices are low as it can mean great returns later…
One way to earn excellent returns over a long period is to invest in shares of top companies that are helping drive significant technological (or other) changes. That describes Uber Technologies (UBER) and Fiverr (FVRR) well. These two leaders in disruptive industries have had their share of headwinds, but both could deliver outsized returns to investors who hold onto their stock over the next decade. Let…
Investors rushed to get in on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks over the past two years as it became clear that AI might be the next big thing. The idea was that this newish technology could join the ranks of electricity or the internet, revolutionizing our daily lives and a whole lot more. But recently, the excitement has turned to concern…
Investors have been on such a turbulent roller coaster that it’s easy to forget that the S&P 500 was up slightly through the first two months of the year. With April coming to a close and the major indexes firmly in the red, investors may be wondering how long volatility will last, and if now is a good time to buy stocks…