Although you may be used to cryptocurrency headlines being dominated by the likes of Bitcoin (BTC) and other speculative assets, stablecoins play an essential role in keeping the ecosystem afloat. They also carry plenty of benefits for investors. Unlike traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether (ETH), stablecoins have their values pegged to external assets that exist outside of crypto. These pegs can…
Autonomous vehicle technology is generally considered a can’t-miss long-term investment. Several companies have already launched fully autonomous vehicle services for the public in a handful of cities in the U.S. and around the world. Investors who bet on early AV market leaders could be handsomely rewarded, but the technology is still far from perfect. Bank of America has listed AV…
Most exchange-traded funds (ETFs) pay some form of distribution, and that stems from their legal structure. As most ETFs are regulated investment companies, they are required to pay out a vast majority of taxable income to shareholders by year-end. Over time, annual payouts have become less common in ETFs as investors increasingly prefer more consistent income. Since the launch of…
Which exchange-traded funds have consistently beaten the stock market’s benchmark index and are still doing it in 2025? Not only have these stalwart ETFs outpaced the S&P 500 over the past decade, they’re also some of the best performers of the year so far. While there’s no guarantee that these funds will continue to win, especially given tech’s outsized influence…
Artificial intelligence has enhanced many industries, including health care, and health professionals now have access to a wider range of AI tools and additional data points on each patient. This information can help pinpoint conditions, help prevent diseases from spreading and aid in patient monitoring, as well as help manage prescriptions and tackle administrative tasks. AI will continue to enhance…
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…
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…
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…
Growth investing can seem deceptively simple on the surface. In a nutshell, it involves identifying a company growing faster than the rest of the market, then betting that someone else will be willing to pay more for each dollar of earnings it generates in the future. The challenge isn’t finding these companies. The real difficulty is twofold: Investors need confidence…
Hedge fund managers and exchange-traded fund, or ETF, managers used the first-quarter market dip to start snapping up shares of once-robust stocks that had turned sluggish. By the end of May, hedge fund managers had purchased global stocks at the fastest rate since late 2024. With the futures markets now pricing in roughly a 60% probability of the Fed cutting rates by…