Between Sept. 24 and Sept. 26, the Chinese government and the People’s Bank of China – the Chinese central bank – announced its largest economic stimulus program since the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Public statements surrounding the move indicate that even more economic and fiscal stimulus is forthcoming. Wall Street took immediate notice. Some major Chinese companies such… 

Talking yourself into buying stocks priced at highs isn’t easy. It’s even tougher when a stock is outright soaring. The risk of an imminent correction just feels too great. Sometimes, though, the reason for a rally — and the odds of it continuing — are bigger than the risk. To this end, here’s a closer look at three soaring stocks… 

Qualities like high growth prospects, impressive yield possibilities, and long-term growth potential make small-cap stocks worth considering. Also, with the swiftly recovering U.S. economy, the opportunities for this segment of stocks are expanding rapidly. Considering the bright outlook, it could be wise to invest in these current Wall Street favorite small-cap value stocks for potential returns. Let’s discuss the fundamentals… 

The stock market continues notching new all-time highs. Sentiment is running hot amid the Federal Reserve’s new interest rate cutting campaign. In theory, lower interest rates could help boost demand for credit and give a major boost to sectors like housing and automobiles. Also, there is the perception that valuation ratios for stocks should expand as the cost of capital… 

Stock market volatility comes and goes, but the key to building wealth in the stock market is staying focused on a company’s growth. If you hold shares of a growing company, you’re almost certain to earn great returns over time. Here are two stocks that are on track to deliver outstanding returns to patient investors. This post originally appeared at… 

Let’s talk about a trend that’s making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back. Media outlets, including Bloomberg, have picked up on this. And my friends who work on Wall Street are talking about bonds more than I’ve ever heard them do so before. That makes sense, given how strong stocks have been lately. With the… 

With three months left in 2024, U.S. health care stocks are out of sick bay and up 12.3% on a year-to-date basis, as measured by the S&P 500 Health Care Index. While health care stocks continue to move in the right direction, consistently trailing the main S&P equities index is not what sector investors had in mind. Yet the industry… 

With the wide adoption of cutting-edge technologies like AI, integration of digital technologies, and increasing spending, the tech industry is on the front foot to contribute to worldwide growth and development. Also, its evolving application across all aspects of life broadens its possibilities. Given the industry’s bright outlook, it could be wise to invest in the following fundamentally strong tech… 

The Federal Reserve started taking actions this month that are likely to lead to lower interest rates. It just announced a 50-basis-point reduction to the federal funds rate, and there could be more cuts coming before the end of the year, especially if the U.S. economy shows further signs of slowing. For investors, a rate-cutting environment could be an opportune… 

Contrary to popular belief, achieving diversification in investing goes beyond simply not “putting all your eggs in one basket.” Owning shares in multiple companies doesn’t necessarily mean an investor’s portfolio is diversified. For real diversification, a broader approach is essential – one that spans various asset classes including bonds, cash, commodities, precious metals and even alternative investments. Basically, a diversified portfolio can be…