AI is the market’s darling of the year, and some experts and participants are focusing on “Big Tech,” like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Meanwhile, a few stocks are silently gaining momentum and producing exceptional returns. Their movements haven’t been noticed due to the nature of their price performance — which is to say they don’t give out a 20% return in a day.…
Following a notable setback in the wake of the pandemic, the tech industry skillfully maneuvered through macroeconomic uncertainties and made an impressive comeback, driven by significant advancements in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G technology. The sector’s impressive performance is evident from the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index’s 27.8% year-to-date gains. Given the promising backdrop, in this article, we…
The stock market has had plenty of great trading days in 2023, but the volatility of the 2022 stock market has persisted. Even as promising economic data continues to appear, fears about the potential of a global recession haven’t totally receded. With that in mind, choosing businesses that can hold up against the whims of the market and continue to…
All year long, we’ve been waiting for our favorite high-yield investments, 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs), to jump, along with the rest of the market. Now, nearly nine months in, we’re still waiting! It’s not surprising: the income-focused investors who buy these funds are typically a cautious bunch. But a fresh report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is a sign…
The market year-to-date has been rewarding after the big correction witnessed last year. There are several growth and penny stocks that have bounced back strongly after being decimated last year. While some stocks trade at fair value or are overvalued, there are penny stocks to buy that trade at a valuation gap. This column focuses on the non-speculative penny stocks…
Popular conceptions of investing involve trading company stock when its value appreciates. However, dividends allow you to profit from holding company stock without selling it. Dividends offer investors regular cash payouts from companies they’ve invested in, resulting in passive income. Whether you’re a seasoned investor seeking to optimize your portfolio or a newcomer curious about the power of dividends, here’s what you can…
Uranium, a naturally occurring radioactive element, serves as a critical component in the generation of nuclear energy. It has gained renewed interest as a low-carbon power source in a world moving toward greener energy solutions. With increasing discussions around climate change and the urgent need for sustainable, emission-free energy sources, nuclear power presents a viable option. Positioning the uranium industry…
Chris sits down with Craig Hemke of Sprott Money to talk about where the markets may be going. Topics and questions we cover include the following: What are the best assets to be in as we move into September and the coming Fall season? If Crude and Gold are holding their value, what does this indicate may happen to the…
Investing or trading in the stock market can be a challenge for many people, especially those who are just starting out. With so many companies to choose from, it can be tough to know where to begin. One way to narrow down the options is by considering the size of the company, as stocks are categorized as either large-cap or…
The heavy-duty computation required to train the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models and deliver those models as services is mostly being done in cloud data centers. Cloud giants like Amazon Web Services, Alphabet‘s Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure are ramping up their AI offerings, and in some cases, designing their own AI chips. While the cloud giants will win plenty of AI workloads, smaller players are…