The stock market is off to a solid start of 2024, with the S&P 500 index gaining more than 5% yea to date. Software giants are leading the charge thanks to the continued boom in artificial intelligence (AI) tools. But not every big winner is a household name, and some of the best buy-and-hold investments in today’s tech sector are not so…
As the digital drumbeat of the cryptocurrency march continues, many potential investors wonder if the Bitcoin (BTC) party has already reached its peak. The leading cryptocurrency has gained 118% over the last year, including an 82% jump in just four months. With Bitcoin’s history of dramatic price peaks and the recent buzz around its upcoming “halving,” it’s only fair to pose the…
It’s been a tough past few weeks for Boeing (BA) and its shareholders. Concerns about the safety of its ballyhooed 737 MAX jets were rekindled early last month after loose bolts were discovered by two different airlines’ maintenance workers. A mid-flight panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet just a few days later only exacerbated these worries. The fourth quarter’s earnings and…
On Jan. 10, the SEC finally approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For good reason, they have been called the most important new product Wall Street has created in nearly 30 years. That’s because these ETFs make the process of buying and selling Bitcoin so simple that practically anyone can do it. As a result, the new Bitcoin ETFs could change the…
While the market bounced back last year, some stocks failed to keep pace with broader equities. That was the case with these two beaten-down stocks, both of which encountered company-specific issues. Near-term headwinds aside, these two have much to offer investors, especially those willing to stay the course and hold their shares for five years or more. Let’s find out…
Whether it’s knowing about an underutilized data source or using an alternative investment strategy, every investor needs a few special tools in their toolkit because it’s part of developing an edge in the market. However, don’t assume that you need complicated processes or obscure knowledge to become better at investing than you are right now. In fact, there are three…
The stock market is testing all-time highs again just about a year after it hit bottom in the post-pandemic bear market, as a new AI boom and signs of lower interest have led investors to turn bullish. However, that doesn’t mean it’s too late to invest. In fact, a new bull market may just be getting ready to get underway…
Adding to your winning stocks can be one of the hardest but most important things to do when investing. After a strong market so far in 2023, there are plenty of investors sitting on an opportunity to do just that as they consider what investment actions to take in 2024. As a long-term investor, I generally buy stocks with the…
While artificial intelligence (AI) applications have been in development for decades, 2023 will likely go down as a breakthrough year for the technology. It’s certainly been a breakout year for AI stocks. The excitement surrounding the tech has powered many of this year’s biggest market success stories. But as impressive as the rise of AI has been this year, the…
Technology is a fascinating field to invest in, as you put your money into the companies building the future. But disruption can happen fast, and the investing landscape is constantly changing. That’s why looking for battle-tested leaders in growing industries can be a great way to find the right stocks for your long-term portfolio. Sometimes, swinging for singles and doubles…