The economy started the year on a solid footing. However, January’s blowout jobs report, unexpected consumer strength, and persistent inflation challenge the Fed to keep interest rates higher for longer. Last month, retail sales jumped 3%, overshooting estimates of a 1.9% increase. Such resilience paints a picture that the U.S. economy could defy a deep recession. However, a ‘no pause’ situation from… 

Semiconductors are an essential component in the technology sector. In fact, they are responsible for powering everything from smartphones and laptops to data centers and self-driving cars. Investing in semiconductor stocks can provide significant long-term growth and capital appreciation, as well as dividend income. It is important to note, however, that the semiconductor industry can be highly cyclical and volatile.… 

Years ago, I had my eye on a specific tech stock I really wanted to add to my portfolio. Its price had been dropping, but I wasn’t ready to pounce. The reason? I was intent on adding it to my brokerage account only once its price had truly bottomed out. You can probably guess how things turned out. I hesitated on buying… 

While the equities sector still trends in a recovery mode from last year’s fallout, investors may want to spare some speculation funds toward overlooked stocks to buy. These enterprises might not get a great read from Wall Street – if analysts even know they exist. However, looking under the hood, you’ll discover that these companies command significant upside potential. Of… 

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular investment vehicle that provides investors with exposure to the real estate market. REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate assets, such as office buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, and shopping centers. They offer investors a range of benefits, such as high dividend yields, liquidity, and diversification. Investing in REIT… 

Over the past couple of years, biotech players working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments have taken center stage. And some still make great investment choices. But there also are many other treatment areas and companies in the biotech space that are worth investors’ attention. Right now, I’m thinking about two companies specializing in oncology. They’ve got products on the market… 

Higher interest rates have put a damper on the funding of venture capital investments from the private equity world. When interest rates were near zero percent, private equity firms could borrow money with no cost, which could be employed as venture capital investments. The higher rates brought on by the Federal Reserve in response to inflation have made venture capital… 

Dividend investing can be a great way for investors to generate passive income and grow their wealth over time. By investing in companies with a track record of consistently paying dividends, investors can potentially receive a steady stream of income, even during market downturns. Additionally, companies that consistently pay dividends are often seen as financially stable and well-established, making them… 

There are times when avoiding losses is far more important than looking for gains. As the debate continues between what the Federal Reserve says it will do and what the market thinks the Federal Reserve will do, there is one inescapable conclusion we must consider: no matter how you look at the world, and regardless of your expectations for the economy and the Fed,… 

Expansion of the U.S. economy for the fourth quarter of last year and moderating inflationary pressures led the Fed to choose a less aggressive stance. Hence, the central bank hiked rates by 0.25 percentage points. This revived investor optimism. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been clear about policymakers’ North Star: Getting inflation down to their 2% target. Signaling further rate hikes,…