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…
According to Morgan Stanley, a group of four tech giants (Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta Platforms) could spend a combined $300 billion building data center infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) development during 2025. Nvidia (NVDA) owns a dominant share of the market for AI data center chips, so it could be one of the biggest beneficiaries of that spending. But it won’t be the only winner…
In hindsight, some current market leaders appear to be obvious sure things. The reality is much more complicated, however, as these market-defining companies were not guaranteed to come out on top. When up-and-coming stocks first come out with their disruptive ideas or try to redefine how businesses operate, it is very much a leap of faith for early investors. The…
The market’s wild swings over the past week likely had you reaching for antacids. Folks returned from the holiday season in a very positive mood, driving the S&P 500 1.6% higher in the first three trading days of the year. The NASDAQ’s performance was even more impressive, as the tech-heavy index surged 2.9% in three days. But since then, all…
Despite global climate action, coal, oil, and gas continue to dominate as global energy demand rises. Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, Gaza, and U.S.-China relations have heightened the focus on energy security. Hence, this presents an opportunity to consider undervalued energy stocks offering significant upside potential. The gradual shift from fossil fuels keeps oil and gas pivotal to the global economy.…
Undoubtably, 2024 was a great year for the markets, with the S&P 500 index jumping 23%, taking its two-year gain to 53%. The bellwether technology stock index, the Nasdaq Composite, surged by 28.6% last year as enthusiasm around artificial intelligence led to a surge in mega-cap technology stocks. These gains, however, do not mean that stocks cannot continue to do well this year.…
As much as President-elect Donald Trump believes that he can dictate terms to the rest of the globe, the realities of protectionism and a possible trade war are starting to hit home. First, other nations are taking actions of their own. Most notably, China has quickly issued preemptive tariffs and bans on the export of critical minerals to the U.S.…
With the markets a bit overheated after two years of 20%-plus gains, it is a good time to look for value stocks. What are value stocks? Broadly, they are stocks that are trading below their intrinsic value, for whatever reason. It may be due to broader macro issues in their sector or industry, lack of exposure, mismanagement at the company, or…
Happy 2025! It may be a new calendar year – but we don’t think “new year, new me” will translate for Wall Street. Instead, we think we’ll see more of the same in ‘25. And that means AI stocks should stay red-hot. Of course, recently, a debate has emerged about whether artificial intelligence has hit a proverbial “wall.” For example, famed venture capitalist Marc…