One thing that can make investing seem daunting and intimidating is how quickly things change in the markets. Knowing which stocks to own and which ones are hot buys right now can turn investing into a part-time job. But if you stick with large, established businesses that have bright futures, it doesn’t have to be that complicated or difficult. There…
A new report from Lincoln Financial Group has examined how the stock market has performed during past election years, probing the potential impact of the 2024 elections on stocks. Lincoln’s Market Intel Exchange report, released last week, shows that presidential election years have not historically moved the needle any higher for stocks in general, but certain sectors could be impacted, depending on…
Investor enthusiasm for artificial intelligence stocks has propelled markets to new all-time highs in 2024. Unfortunately, the spectacular surge in a handful of leading AI technology stocks has also raised concerns among skeptics that the market could be overheating. AI technology could be one of the most transformative advances in economic history. While its true impact is only beginning to make a…
Momentum trading operates on the principle that strong stocks will continue their upward trajectory while weak stocks will keep declining. Therefore, I present the following momentum stocks, which could be solid buys now. These stocks are currently trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Hence, as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates, this might be the time to…
Five growth companies are about to hike their dividends. Let’s front run these payout moves. On my radar right now are five stocks that have posted red-hot dividend growth of 20% to 100% in the past year—and that are due to announce new dividend actions over the next couple months, if the past is a precedent. Take a look. This…
As we enter the third quarter of the year, Craig Hemke of Sprott Money and I discuss the outlook for the stock market and precious metals for the coming months. Craig and I discussed the following topics and questions: What I see coming for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell 2000, and the Dow. I am cautiously long in the market;…
The stock market has soared in recent years, with the S&P 500 up by more than 55% since its lowest point in late 2022. But stock prices can’t keep surging forever, and there will be a pullback sooner or later. Around 26% of investors are feeling pessimistic about where the market will be six months from now, according to a July 2024…
Low-priced stocks are attractive as they provide an opportunity to create a diversified portfolio with limited funds. Additionally, there are speculative ideas among low-priced stocks that attracts investors for quick returns at the blink of an eye. There are several interesting stocks under $3 that are likely to trade in double digits before the end of 2025. But a word…
The financial press loves to quote Warren Buffett, and why not? As of this writing, he’s worth $128.4 billion, so he must know what he’s doing. Let’s look at one of Buffett’s key tactics for handling today’s investment climate…a climate that’s bullish but also fraught with a multitude of dangers. Buffett is famous for being a value investor, whereby he…
The long climb back to relevance continues for initial public offerings in the U.S. in 2024, as investors warm up to new publicly traded companies and IPOs are able to back that sentiment up with sturdier returns. So, where do IPOs go from here in the second half of 2024? Sustained high borrowing costs and suspense over a chaotic U.S.…