The semiconductor industry has delivered tremendous growth over the last several decades. In the near term, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a key sales catalyst for leading chip suppliers. IDC’s latest report projects the semiconductor market will grow 15% in 2025, led by AI demand. This could spell a great buying opportunity for stocks that have recently fallen in value. The…
The U.S. stock market has delivered remarkable returns over the past five years, with the S&P 500 achieving double-digit gains in four of those years. While artificial intelligence (AI) and specialized semiconductor chips have largely powered this bull market, many leading tech companies now command premium valuations that may give investors pause. These premium valuations have prompted savvy investors to seek growth opportunities elsewhere…
Investors who follow the right billionaires can find great stocks to help them improve their returns. Chase Coleman of Tiger Global Management, Andreas Halvorsen of Viking Global Investors, and Bill Ackman of Pershing Square have built billionaire fortunes from their talents of picking winners. All three companies employ a long-term-focused strategy when selecting investments. Here are three stocks from the…
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…
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…
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.
I’m a growth investor at heart. Value investing can build great fortunes, and a hefty chunk of my portfolio is devoted to stable long-term wealth builders — diversification is important, after all. But it’s so much fun to look for tomorrow’s big winners today. What stocks can I buy today to collect huge returns over the next decade or two? Here’s…
Most of the time, Wall Street gets it right. That is to say, more often than not, investors and analysts alike price a stock appropriately based on the underlying company’s performance and prospects. Every now and then, though, a stock’s price fails to reflect that company’s full value. Wall Street underestimates the organization’s probable future. Identifying these instances can be…
The market has had a terrific year but has cooled its jets lately. The benchmark S&P 500 Index fell by a little less than 1% in October. One factor that could be preventing the market from extending its bull run is the U.S. presidential election. Regardless of who wins, billionaire investor Ken Griffin foresees new all-time highs for the market after the…
The U.S. remains the global epicenter of innovation, where groundbreaking ideas transform into world-changing companies. Through Wall Street’s democratic trading environment, everyday investors can participate in the growth stories of tomorrow’s industry leaders. Let’s examine 12 innovative companies that could deliver transformative returns over the next quarter century. While each faces significant risks and challenges, these companies are targeting massive…