As the old saying goes, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns. But it’s not uncommon for stocks that are struggling to keep circling the drain and for recent outperformers to continue to ride their momentum even higher going forward. The following companies are among the best small-cap stocks to buy in 2024, thanks to impressive returns in the prior year… 

The growing global aging population has led to an elevated prevalence of chronic diseases. This demographic shift is fueling an increasing demand for pharmaceutical products and services. Moreover, the pharmaceutical industry tends to be less susceptible to economic turbulence, offering stability to companies operating within this space. In such a scenario, owning the shares of these three fundamentally sound pharma… 

Certain smart money stocks catch the discerning eye of big players in investing, drawing in substantial investments. Delving into the strategies and growth patterns of three companies reveals intriguing insights into why these companies have piqued the interest of notable investors. Each company’s strengths and forward-looking strategies offer a glimpse into its potential for long-term growth and market dominance. Understanding… 

This week, Charlotte Mcleod and I discuss the short and long-term outlook for gold, silver, uranium, the US dollar, commodities, and the seasonality of the stock market on Investing News Network. With the dwindling number of trading days left, it’s time to look into what the coming year may bring. This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.

Preferred stock issues can include a lot of specific features, such as whether they are cumulative or not, convertible or not, and whether there are extraordinary call provisions. With the massive increase in interest rates, preferred stocks with fixed-to-floating coupon rates are poised for significant, locked-in yield increases. That’s a massive 2024 profit opportunity just waiting for you to jump… 

While artificial intelligence (AI) applications have been in development for decades, 2023 will likely go down as a breakthrough year for the technology. It’s certainly been a breakout year for AI stocks. The excitement surrounding the tech has powered many of this year’s biggest market success stories. But as impressive as the rise of AI has been this year, the… 

The S&P 500 bounced back in November as positive economic data, falling inflation and an impressive start to the holiday shopping season boosted investor sentiment. After a strong November, the S&P 500 is up about 19% this year and is within striking distance of all-time highs. Top 2023 stock market performers include health care stocks with unique catalysts and stocks exposed to artificial… 

Gordon Gekko, the villainous trader you love to hate in the movie Wall Street, put it best: “Sheep get slaughtered.” If you’re worried about your investments in what promises to be a volatile 2024, just remember that passive, sheep-like investors who put their portfolios on automatic pilot will get hurt the worst. No matter what your investment goals or time… 

Here’s something you might be surprised to hear: according to the numbers, the US economy is actually doing well—and yet (almost) nobody wants to admit it! It’s a misconception we income investors can exploit with the three high-yielding picks we’ll cover below. It’s a weird turn of events, but it makes sense. Since the pandemic, itself an event of shocking… 

Passive income helps investors retire with less financial stress. Passive income can take care of extra bills, but it can also cover your living expenses if you invest in dividend stocks for a long enough amount of time. Investors can choose from many dividend stocks to diversify their portfolios and increase their cash flow. However, a high yield and past successes don’t…