According to the New York Times, it is. According to Musk, it isn’t. But the question we should be asking ourselves is not whether or not Elon Musk’s use of ketamine is a problem, but instead, how can we cash in on sales of ketamine as more and more folks seek it out for various mental health conditions? This post originally appeared…
It can be hard to invest in AI through stock picking alone. To do it well, you’d need a firm grasp of advanced technical concepts, deep insight into competitive dynamics, and a close eye on evolving global regulations. For the average retail investor, that’s a tall order. “We’re in the early stages of the AI cycle, and proper diversification is extremely important – be…
Not long ago, U.S. President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk were deep in their political honeymoon phase. Rumors even swirled about backroom deals: protection for EV subsidies, fast-tracked robotaxi launches, government contracts funneled toward SpaceX and Starlink. But after last week’s fiery social media battle? It seems likely that the bromance is over – bridges burned. Because this may be one of…
A handful of companies have prospered in both good times and bad, rewarding their shareholders at every turn. Of course, I’m talking about the Dividend Aristocrats. It takes 25 straight years of dividend hikes to join this elite club. This is an exclusive society. Out of 6,000 publicly listed stocks trading on major U.S. exchanges, just 69 qualify for membership.…
The artificial intelligence (AI) market has grown like a weed over the past decade. That rapid expansion — which was fueled by more sophisticated cloud computing services, large language models, and generative AI applications — lit a blazing fire under some high-growth tech stocks. The most obvious winners are Nvidia, the world’s top producer of discrete graphics processing units (GPUs) for…
There’s no shortage of tax-sheltered investment accounts available to ordinary Americans looking to minimize their annual bill to the IRS. Some of the most popular options include workplace 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs and even health savings accounts (HSAs). Depending on the account, you might benefit from upfront deductions, tax-deferred growth or even tax-free withdrawals. But all three have one thing…
The following analysis doesn’t play favorites with donkeys or elephants, nor does it serve Kool-Aid of any ideological flavor. This is a market-minded survival guide for those trying to navigate today’s political-induced chaos, with their retirement savings intact. Here are five risk-reduction moves that keep you invested but also protect you from calamity. This post originally appeared at Investing Daily.
Even though broader equities have been highly volatile this year, it’s still a good idea to invest in stocks for a straightforward reason. Holding shares of top companies for five years and beyond will usually allow anyone to earn superior returns. That’s not a secret, but it’s easy to forget when dealing with an uncertain near term. Even turbulent times…
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately, not all analysts and the stocks they pick are winners. Analyst opinions and ratings can vary significantly for a particular stock, making it difficult for investors to know which analysts to trust. Fortunately, WallStreetZen has implemented a system to track analyst stock picks based on average return, win…
The stock market’s heightened volatility this year is a painful reminder of how quickly Wall Street can go from bullish to bearish. When that happens, taking withdrawals from your retirement account after its value has declined can put you at risk of running out of money. During times like these, having a reliable income source that is not dependent on…