Combing through the holdings of billionaire investors can be a great way for retail investors to find great stocks to buy. Two of the more notable investors one could choose to follow are Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital Management and David Tepper of Appaloosa Management. During one 25-year stretch of his career, Marks earned annualized returns of 23%, while over a 30-year…
The energy sector has lagged the S&P 500 in the past year, but the International Energy Agency anticipates oil demand growth will accelerate in 2025. In addition, investors anticipate that President Donald Trump and his administration will support the energy sector with favorable policies. Stocks that are highly correlated to oil prices could generate big profits in 2025 and beyond. However, high…
James Connor and I had the chance to sit down to discuss the recent market volatility that was, in part, caused by the launch of DeepSeek. Key topics and questions Jimmy and I talked about include: Market recap since DeepSeek hit the news S&P 500 Chart Russell 2000 Bitcoin US Dollar And much more… Watch the video This post appeared…
With increasing demand amid a growing worldwide population and rising prevalence of online food ordering, mobile apps, and user-friendly interfaces, the food maker sector is well-poised for considerable growth in the foreseeable years. Moreover, the growing adoption of digital technologies in the food industry is advancing the sector and providing new possibilities. Given the industry’s promising outlook, it could be…
Even the best growth companies go through rough patches. For DigitalOcean (DOCN) and PubMatic (PUBM), sluggish revenue growth has been a problem in recent years. The good news is that both companies are now on the up and up. DigitalOcean is leaning into artificial intelligence (AI) in a big way, and PubMatic is driving growth with connected TV and omnichannel…
There are thousands of public companies trading on the major exchanges. They are organized into 11 sectors and many individual industries. When making stock buying decisions, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of factors to consider. How is a retail investor to make sense of it all? How do you know which stocks to buy and which to avoid? Professional stock market…
The biotech industry is brimming and making strides in personalized medicine and treatments for rare diseases. Biotech firms are leveraging cutting-edge technologies like gene editing, CRISPR, and AI to create tailored therapies that address specific genetic profiles and unmet medical needs. Given this backdrop, investors could consider buying these fundamentally sound biotech stocks that are diving into the innovations. Let’s…
How expensive is the stock market right now? The S&P 500 Shiller CAPE ratio is near its second-highest level ever. Its highest mark came in early 2000 before the dot-com bubble burst. The next-highest level was set in late 2021. The S&P 500 soon plunged more than 20%. Bargain stocks aren’t easy to find, but they do exist. Here are three dirt cheap…
The tech sector can be a fickle one. You can have years like 2022, when tech exchange-traded funds tumbled, immediately followed by a year they returned upward of 50%. While 2024 was not quite so kind, providing more modest returns in the range of 20% to 30% for many funds, the future may still be bright in 2025. But not…
The automation industry is transforming businesses’ operations, creating smarter, more efficient systems across multiple sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics. In an era where cost reduction and streamlined workflows are paramount, industries are increasingly adopting automated solutions to stay competitive and meet growing demands. As the automation landscape continues to evolve, some companies like the following are leading the charge…