Penny stocks are polarizing — either you love them, or you hate them. I fall into the former camp. While these micro-cap stocks come with ample risk, the reward potential is unparalleled if you pick the right ones before they catch fire. I’m talking triple-digit returns in some cases. But you need nerves of steel, and the willingness to accept…
There are a lot of cutting-edge technologies driving the stock market right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) remains the main driver. But there are other fast-growing segments where revolutionary companies are seeing their share prices take off amid accelerating growth. Electric vehicles, online banking, e-commerce, cryptocurrency mining, cybersecurity, and data analytics are some of the sectors where companies are starting to emerge as growth…
Today we’ll cover one of my favorite traditions, which is fading the opinions of analysts. You know, the guys who typically slap a Buy rating on everything they see? It sounds counterintuitive, but we don’t want Buy ratings on our stocks. Give us Holds and Sells and general apathy. Or, even better, disgust. Bearish calls are better because upgrades are the future for the hated…
The stock market finished in uncharted territory on Friday as the S&P 500 closed above 5,000 points for the first time in its history. The large-cap benchmark closed on Friday at 5,027, up by about 29 points on the day, as it had finished on Thursday at 4,998. The index actually touched 5,000 on Thursday during intraday trading, but it did not…
As the character Morpheus in The Matrix movies might put it: “What if I told you… that virtual, augmented and mixed reality can make you rich?” In a technology industry known for jargon, VR/AR/MR is among the most frequently cited acronyms today. It’s one of the most disruptive innovations to emerge since the advent of the Internet, as well as…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a frontier of technological innovation, reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible. The allure of investing in AI stocks lies in their potential for exponential growth. It is driven by advancements that could revolutionize everyday life. Companies at the helm of AI development are often seen as pioneers. Which offers attractive opportunities for investors keen on future…
Dividends continue to be highly prized by investors. Consistent and reliable dividend payments can help grow a portfolio when reinvested, and the passive income stream can be a big help to retirees and people living on fixed incomes. For these reasons, many investors seek out stocks of companies that prioritize paying and growing their dividends. However, growing dividend payments are…
After a nice pop last week, SPY is primed to move higher. That panic selling did not plunge the price lower indicates that there is some big accumulation behind the potential move. Based on sentiment and price action, will SPY rocket higher? This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.
With the Federal Reserve halting interest rate hikes, the investment scene favors bullish trends. In fact, the S&P 500 has been on a monumental streak of late, achieving record-high closes in the past week, driven by significant gains in the technology sector. This change, paired with a robust economic outlook, presents a prime opportunity for investors to focus on the stocks with…
As the major U.S. stock market indices hover at record highs, don’t pat yourself on the back for your gains so far this year. It’s time to add some “defensive growth” to your portfolio. Portfolio hedges sometimes come in unlikely forms. Below, I pinpoint a stock that confers outsized growth potential, protection against a downturn, and even a hedge against…