While artificial intelligence (AI) applications have been in development for decades, 2023 will likely go down as a breakthrough year for the technology. It’s certainly been a breakout year for AI stocks. The excitement surrounding the tech has powered many of this year’s biggest market success stories. But as impressive as the rise of AI has been this year, the…
The S&P 500 bounced back in November as positive economic data, falling inflation and an impressive start to the holiday shopping season boosted investor sentiment. After a strong November, the S&P 500 is up about 19% this year and is within striking distance of all-time highs. Top 2023 stock market performers include health care stocks with unique catalysts and stocks exposed to artificial…
Gordon Gekko, the villainous trader you love to hate in the movie Wall Street, put it best: “Sheep get slaughtered.” If you’re worried about your investments in what promises to be a volatile 2024, just remember that passive, sheep-like investors who put their portfolios on automatic pilot will get hurt the worst. No matter what your investment goals or time…
Here’s something you might be surprised to hear: according to the numbers, the US economy is actually doing well—and yet (almost) nobody wants to admit it! It’s a misconception we income investors can exploit with the three high-yielding picks we’ll cover below. It’s a weird turn of events, but it makes sense. Since the pandemic, itself an event of shocking…
Passive income helps investors retire with less financial stress. Passive income can take care of extra bills, but it can also cover your living expenses if you invest in dividend stocks for a long enough amount of time. Investors can choose from many dividend stocks to diversify their portfolios and increase their cash flow. However, a high yield and past successes don’t…
The stock market, often seen as a labyrinth of numbers and charts, is deeply infused with human emotions. Beneath its seemingly sterile surface, it pulsates with collective hopes, fears, elations, and despairs. Stock prices swing based on a range of economic factors, corporate performances, and global events. However, a critical and often underestimated driver is the collective emotion of market…
Technology is a fascinating field to invest in, as you put your money into the companies building the future. But disruption can happen fast, and the investing landscape is constantly changing. That’s why looking for battle-tested leaders in growing industries can be a great way to find the right stocks for your long-term portfolio. Sometimes, swinging for singles and doubles…
Bad investment decisions can ruin your retirement, but only if you let them happen. With the right tools and knowledge, devastating financial outcomes can be avoided. Perhaps you’re feeling insecure about whether you’ll outlive your income. Maybe you get the nagging feeling that you’re running out of time to accumulate wealth. As I explain below, there are actions that you…
Savvy investors are starting to look for some of the best stocks for slowing inflation. The latest reports show that inflation slowed dramatically in October. The Federal Reserve is likely done raising interest rates. It’s an excellent sign for the economy overall. It also means that investors should expect rate cuts in perhaps as early as this year propelling the…
For some investors, particularly those in the withdrawal phase of their investment journey, the primary goal isn’t necessarily to maximize total returns. Instead, they are often focused on generating steady, consistent monthly income to support their retirement plans. To address this, a variety of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are available, each designed with a singular focus: to provide consistent, higher-than-average monthly…