Since a bad inflation report last week, stocks have suddenly rallied for no obvious reason, making many investors wonder if the brutal bear market that has ensued for most of the year is over. After all, the S&P 500, a broader benchmark for the overall market, is still down more than 23% and is only about 11.8% higher than pre-pandemic levels…
In this market, it’s understandable if you’re a little jumpy. Inflation is up, returns are down and retirement accounts are taking it on the chin. There’s probably nothing that would make you feel better more than some safe, high-yield dividend stocks to buy. While there’s no sure thing when it comes to investing, you can tip the odds greatly in…
Look no further than a market downturn when searching for the best buying opportunities. Investors looking at a historical chart of the S&P500 and pinpointing the best buying opportunities, it’s almost guaranteed that most of the best buying opportunities come during a bad market downturn or a recession. Thus, historically-speaking, now is an excellent opportunity to go shopping for oversold…
In 1940, automaker Henry Ford said, “Mark my words: a combination airplane and motorcar is coming.” Ford was teased for the statement, but now, decades later, the same technologies that power drones and steer autonomous vehicles could launch flying cars. Thus, this concept has gone “from the pages of sci-fi comics to the skies of our cities,” as noted by…
The robotics industry has been growing at an incredible pace, and the computing power needed for these mechatronic devices is getting cheaper by the day. The increased computing power and data handling capabilities of mechatronic devices are allowing them new actions that previously weren’t possible for humans. Robotics is disrupting several industries healthcare, logistics, and automotive, creating opportunities like never…
Aluminum stocks are on the rise thanks to new reports on the United States’ international trade drama. It appears that President Joe Biden’s administration is considering a potential ban on Russian aluminum. This news is showing some big potential for U.S. aluminum companies, and that excitement is reflected in fluctuating market prices. These stocks have started to rise and should…
To understand when stocks will go back up, investors should carefully watch the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Nov. 1-2, when analysts expect another increase of 50-75 basis points. Billions of dollars will trade hands that day as high-frequency traders digest the news. Long-term investors, however, should pay closer attention to the tone of Fed Chair Jerome…
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” It’s hard to argue with that statement when it comes from no less than the Oracle of Omaha himself, and one of the most successful investors of all time. And the evidence is clear that the seeds of big future profits are planted in markets exactly like this…
Oil prices have bounced around quite a bit this year. Brent oil, the global-pricing benchmark, started 2022 below $80 a barrel before soaring into the $120s following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. It has since cooled off, steadily falling back into the $80s on global economic concerns. However, OPEC recently took a step to stem the slide in crude prices by…
Within the portfolio of growth stocks, it’s a good idea to scout for stocks under $10 to double your money. Exposure to several low-price stocks allows an investor to diversify the portfolio even with relatively low capital. While I am focused on low-priced growth stocks, these companies are fundamentally sound. There are positive business catalysts that can drive these stocks…