Last year, the White House published a blog post titled “As the US Consumer Goes, So Goes the US Economy.” No matter what your politics are, I think we can all agree that America’s economy depends on consumers buying things. For us income investors, then, the consumer’s health is a key thing to watch, as it ultimately sets the direction of stocks.…
How richly valued are stocks right now? Legendary investor Warren Buffett has built Berkshire Hathaway’s cash stockpile up to roughly $277 billion. When Buffett is sitting on that much cash because he can’t find appealing investments to buy, you know stocks are expensive. There are exceptions, though. In a market that’s broadly speaking priced for perfection, three Motley Fool contributors have identified what…
The rising prevalence of chronic diseases is driving demand for health insurance products and increasing investments in chronic disease management research. This trend is also shifting consumer preferences towards health-oriented goods, making the health and wellness sector a strong market opportunity. Against this backdrop, it could be wise to watch top health and wellness stocks. Let’s analyze the fundamentals of…
Technology stocks have led the stock market to new all-time highs in 2024. In fact, the Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (ticker: XLK) has significantly outperformed the S&P 500’s total return in the past five years. For more than a decade, brief periods of tech sector underperformance have consistently been long-term buying opportunities, and that trend is likely to continue for…
Wall Street analysts have recently raised their price targets on three exciting stocks with significant upside potential. This building technology company is a major player in reducing carbon emissions and improving building efficiency. The prospects of this lithium extractor will improve as electric vehicle (EV) production grows. Lastly, this roofing, insulation, and door specialist would benefit from an improving housing market. Still, are…
The biotech industry is experiencing strong growth and expansion amid increasing investments, robust demand, and a boosting IPO market. Also, the recently announced Fed rate cuts will benefit the market operations. Amid this economic and industry background, small-cap biotech stocks offer great potential for high returns and long-term growth for investors. Small-cap stocks are low-cost and have more growth opportunities.…
What will happen with precious metals as we inch closer to the US election? Craig and I discussed the following topics and questions: What do I see on the chart for gold? Where do Fibanocci levels project silver going? What are the best assets right now in the equities market? Watch the video. This post appeared first on Technical Traders…
The Federal Reserve delivered on expectations, making a major interest rate reduction in September. And Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the bank is open to more rate cuts to help provide support for the job market heading into 2025. This has unleashed a round of exuberance in the stock market, with major indexes hitting new highs. Is it too…
Nvidia (NVDA) stock has delivered stunning returns once again in 2024 following a blistering performance last year, but a closer look at the company’s price chart will tell us that it has lost momentum over the past three months. Nvidia stock has remained flat during this period because of doubts surrounding the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-related prospects and its ability to continue delivering…
The recent surge in oil prices has sparked renewed interest in energy stocks, particularly those thriving despite the ongoing volatility in the market. Investors looking to capitalize on this trend could take a look at these three fundamentally sound companies. Let’s analyze the fundamental aspects of the featured stocks in detail. This post originally appeared at StockNews.com.