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…
Investing in real estate is a proven wealth-creation strategy. Real estate investments can also help you diversify your portfolio and protect it from stock market volatility. Let’s look at the most popular options for investing in real estate, the pros and cons, and how you can get started. This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.
Nuclear energy is back. After decades of stagnation, nuclear power has emerged as a viable clean energy source. It was the world’s second-largest low carbon source of electricity in 2024, and its generation capacity is expected to quadruple in the U.S. by 2050. Given the immense potential for nuclear energy, several companies have been making moves lately to build out their…
Despite experiencing some turbulence earlier this year, the stock market has been on fire throughout 2025. The S&P 500 is up by close to 15% year to date as of this writing on Oct. 20, and it’s surged by more than 35% since its low point in April this year. While it’s hard to see a downside in stock market gains, what…
The Magnificent Seven refers to a group of innovative companies that have driven stock market gains in recent years. They are technology names you probably know well, from Nvidia to Meta Platforms, and they’re all involved in the high-growth area of artificial intelligence (AI). These players have helped the S&P 500 climb in the double-digits this year, too, and even reach record levels. But the Magnificent…
Artificial intelligence is starting to change the world for everyday people, not to mention for the businesses that use it. Nvidia is one of the biggest companies in the space, providing what amounts to the “brains” of AI with its high-performance computer chips. But that’s only one way to play the picks-and-shovels angle of AI, with two other great options being data…
While Nvidia and Microsoft dominate artificial intelligence (AI) headlines, the smartest opportunities might lurk in smaller companies solving specific problems with the tech. These 10 hidden gems don’t build foundation models or design AI chips — they apply existing AI technology to transform inefficient industries and outdated processes. From insurance underwriting to drug discovery, each company uses AI as a competitive weapon rather than a marketing buzzword. Here’s why…
Semiconductor giant Intel (INTC) entered this year in a state of disarray. It had no permanent CEO until March, when industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan took over after former CEO Pat Gelsinger was forced out. Intel’s foundry business, a capital-intensive endeavor meant to open up Intel’s manufacturing technology and facilities to third-party customers, wasn’t winning meaningful customers. Tan made it clear that without significant…
Some prominent biotech companies tend to capture the majority of investors’ and analysts’ attention compared to their industry peers. aTyr Pharma (ATYR), a small-cap, clinical-stage biotech, doesn’t belong to that group. However, the drugmaker has performed well this year; its shares are up 40% year to date. What’s more, aTyr Pharma could have even more upside in the (very) near future. Is…
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…