My Stocks to Watch topic today reminds me of a scene in the movie spoof Airplane! (1980). Speaking over the intercom, a flight attendant reassures passengers about a patch of turbulence and then she calmly asks: “By the way, is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?” Panic ensues, of course. In the real world, something…
Macroeconomic conditions are starting to show cracks, so investing during a downturn can be daunting. Taking a long-term position in quality companies is a smart way ensure you’re protecting and growing your wealth. Never underestimate the power of branding. When the economic chips are down, people will pay more for a known and trusted name. Essentially, choosing companies that offer…
Cryptocurrency has had a short, but volatile and exciting history. It continues to be one of the most hotly debated global financial topics, with 2023 adding more marquee news headlines. Some countries, most notably China, have banned Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, others are embracing it fully. Click here to learn all about it. This post originally appeared at U.S. News &…
Investors looking for dividend income have a lot of options, but it is not always easy to find a good dividend stock — one from a company that not only consistently boosts its dividend payout but also generates sold returns. Another option is to invest in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that does the heavy lifting for you, pooling together the best dividend…
Investing in AI stocks offers exposure to rapid advancements in technology. These advancements can disrupt industries. But they also carry risks due to the sector’s fast-evolving nature. Investors should research and stay informed about the AI market dynamics. A balanced portfolio might include AI stocks for potential growth. Diversification can mitigate risks associated with the sector’s volatility. Investors should consider…
The fields of gene editing and gene therapy have been growing since the first draft of the human genome map was finished in 2003. In 2022, gaps in that map were completed. But even before then, the roadmap gave researchers the opportunity to develop gene therapies to correct genetic abnormalities. Gene editing, which seeks to directly alter a patient’s genome itself,…
The energy services sector is poised for potentially robust growth, accelerated by the surge in oil and gas exploration and production worldwide. Given this backdrop, these quality energy services stocks, displaying impressive gains, could be wise portfolio additions now. Before analyzing the fundamentals of the stocks, let’s first briefly discuss the energy services sector’s dynamics. This post originally appeared at…
With the 10-year Treasury rate at 4.8%, income-orientated investors may be uninterested in stocks, given the S&P 500‘s dividend yield is just 1.6%. One of the best ways to stay involved in the stock market while also collecting a reliable source of passive income is through companies that have paid and raised their dividends no matter the market cycle. These three companies don’t…
The stock market is recovering with solid earnings reports and the decision of the Fed to maintain the interest rate at the same level. While it will have a short-term positive impact on the market, investors who are looking to buy and hold for the long term need to look beyond the current ups and downs. Amid this development, it…
Today, I share some new charts and visuals with David Lin. These charts and market cycles show the markets in a fresh new light of where many sectors, indexes, and commodities are within their four-stage cycle. In short, if you have owned and held gold/silver miners, marijuana stocks, or the ARKK ETFs from their highs years ago and are down…