The host of CapitalCosm, Danny, and I recently took the opportunity to discuss the current state of the stock market and economy. Key topics and questions Danny and I talked about include: What do I see going on with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and the Dow? Looking at Gold, is there any upside left? Where do I see Bitcoin going?…
The biotechnology industry has been experiencing significant growth, driven by emerging trends such as advancements in genomic research, personalized medicine, and innovative biotechnology platforms. These advancements have enabled more precise and targeted treatments, particularly in areas like oncology, rare diseases, and immunotherapies. Here are three key stocks leading the charge in this space, each focused on developing breakthrough therapies. So,…
The investment landscape has transformed since the presidential election, with small-cap stocks gaining momentum. The Russell 2000 index, which tracks the performance of roughly 2,000 smaller publicly traded U.S. companies, has outperformed the S&P 500 by 3.4% since election day, as of Nov. 29, 2024. This surge suggests renewed investor interest in emerging growth companies, particularly as a potential shift toward reduced regulation could…
The drone market continues to ascend in late 2024, with the global commercial drone industry valued at $30 billion this year, according to Grand View Research. Growth should continue to escalate, with Grand View pegging the industry’s annual compound annual growth rate at 10.6% from 2025 to 2030. Still, headwinds are keeping drones from soaring higher as the new year…
Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in the U.S., set a record this year for online shopping. Typically, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is a huge day for in-store shopping, but this year marked a sizable shift in shopping patterns. Instead of shopping en masse in stores on Friday and buying online during “Cyber Monday,” the…
With a growing population and rising rates of chronic conditions, the demand for better healthcare solutions has never been greater. Thus, scooping up shares of the following three fundamentally sound healthcare stocks offer an easier entry point, being undervalued and receiving high upside potential from analysts. Chronic diseases are becoming more prevalent worldwide, leading to a surge in demand for…
For me, it’s much easier to buy a stock than sell one. Not least because there’s a lot of FOMO involved in selling. When I sell an investment that’s performed well, I worry I’m missing out on bigger future gains. If I cut my losses on something that’s lost money, I’m left with an annoying doubt I should have waited…
President-elect Donald Trump is threatening America’s three largest trading partners with import tariffs of 10% to 25% for what he says is their inability to stem the flow of immigrants and illicit narcotics into the U.S. Trump campaigned throughout his 2024 successful run for the White House on the promise of tackling immigration and said he favored using the cudgel of tariffs to make…
The prevalence of robotics and its application is rapidly surging among organizations to boost their efficiency and productivity and for the adoption of the latest technologies. Robotics has emerged as a prominent force in modern industrial operations, and the trend is set to continue in the future. Amid the rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), coupled…
Hundreds of companies pay dividends. Many currently offer higher yields, making them attractive for those seeking passive income. With so many options, it’s easy to miss some appealing opportunities. The following are two high-yielding dividend stocks many investors have overlooked. Here’s why investors won’t want to miss these excellent passive income producers. This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.