Sentiment for the cannabis sector has yet to rebound from its last peak in late 2020/early 2021, but that doesn’t mean you need to skip out on 420 stocks. Even Forbes recently argued that full U.S. legalization of marijuana remains (at least) a decade away. Why? For one, although political leaders still appear unwilling to approve a sweeping overhaul of…
Most of the time, preferred stock shares are pretty boring. However, the rapid increase in interest rates has turned a subset of the preferred universe into potentially outstanding investment opportunities. You could dig out the right preferred stocks yourself or invest in an ETF that does precisely that. Let me show you how to do both for some above-average income……
The term “AI,” or Artificial Intelligence, is a buzzword that’s been gaining traction over the past few years. But what is it, really? At its core, AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines. With the advancements in AI technology, there’s been a surge of interest in AI stocks. Given the potential of AI to revolutionize industries…
As always, there have been hits and misses in the last earnings season. Irrespective of long-term fundamentals, markets tend to react to quarterly results. For medium-term investors, the results provide an opportunity for quick gains by trading in stocks that have delivered positive surprises. There are also cases where the rally is on the back of the revised guidance rather…
Investing in stocks doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs for short, offer many of the same benefits of owning individual stocks, but these vehicles come with the added bonus of instant diversification. As a result, ETFs can be a straightforward and simple way to gain exposure to the market, or a particular theme like artificial intelligence…
Cryptocurrencies have enjoyed a strong resurgence in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) is up by about 78% as of Aug. 10, and Ethereum (ETH) has rewarded investors with a year-to-date gain of about 55%. Renewed interest in the alternative asset and institutional investors pouring into crypto have contributed to the rally. Investors can choose from thousands of altcoins to diversify their crypto portfolios. Cardano (ADA), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL)…
Sometimes, the old saying goes, you gotta pull the bat back and swing for the fences. After all, “ya gotta take chances.” Babe Ruth not only hit the most home runs but also struck out more than most people who played the game. The inference is that you can risk it all on mammoth swings and settle for an all-or-nothing…
Is there still a chance to buy the bank dip? You bet—with nifty yields up to 9.4%! We’re going to avoid the regional lenders, which pains me to say because I love banking with the small guys. But I’m not looking to own them as the economy slows down. No, nothing personal, but I’ll take the banking behemoths. None of…
In a great year for stocks, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and pile into the latest fashionable trades. But what goes up often comes back down, and it can be quite costly to buy a stock that has already jumped 100% or 200% and then comes crashing back to earth. There’s no surefire way to invest…
With a rally of almost 20% in the S&P 500 index, investors need to be cautious. It makes sense to wait for a correction in blue-chip or growth stocks that have skyrocketed. At the same time, there are several names that haven’t participated in the rally or remain attractively valued even after an upside. This column focuses on such undervalued…