This is turning out to be a good year for technology stocks. Investors seem to have regained their confidence in the sector on the back of cooling inflation and the Federal Reserve’s reduction in the pace of interest rate hikes, which explains the 19% gain in the Nasdaq-100 index. The stock market rally has rubbed off positively on shares of these two companies.…
We all dream of retiring with a steady income and financial security. Discovering passive income streams is one of the ideal outcomes for those heading into, or already in, retirement. Who knows how long social security benefits will remain funded? We’re now nearing a funding cliff for many major programs, and there appear to be calls to cut certain programs,…
Although financial advisors often direct you to established, reliable enterprises, in some cases, you can find compelling ideas among the best stocks under $10. To be fair, such companies tend to be more volatile than your standard blue-chip fare. On the other hand, should the masses catch on, these cheaply priced securities offer incredible upside potential. For willing speculators that…
Investing in semiconductor stocks can be an effective way for investors to gain exposure to this dynamic industry. Semiconductor stocks can provide opportunities for growth and capital appreciation. This comes as companies that innovate and succeed in bringing new products to market can experience significant gains in their stock prices. However, it is important to carefully evaluate individual stocks. Semiconductor…
While I think the bulls have made major strides in the first quarter, I think it’s too early to say we’re completely out of the woods. So I thought this would be the perfect time to look back at the Q1 of 2023 and review the factors that influence the S&P 500 and what we can learn from this to…
The banking industry, government regulators, and investors alike are still processing the March 10 collapse of SVB Financial, the parent company of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). It was the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, with $175 billion in customer deposits on the line. But this crisis had one unique (and worrying) feature: Just 6% of those deposits fell within the…
The recent banking “crisis” pulled down share prices of many income stocks, not just banks. Broad-based stock selloffs provide excellent opportunities for investors who understand the difference between quality stocks available “on sale” and the companies that are actually at risk. When the share price drops, there is one stock of which I will always buy a few shares. It’s…
Investing in lithium stocks provides exposure to the growing market for lithium and the potential for substantial returns. The reason being, as the demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage solutions, continues to rise. The performance of lithium stocks is influenced by factors like global economic growth, technological advancements, and supply and demand dynamics in the electric vehicle and…
It doesn’t get any better than monthly dividends. Getting paid every 30 days aligns nicely with our monthly bill schedule. Today we’ll discuss three monthly dividend stocks yielding 5.4% to 14.6% per year. Yes, that’s right, 14.6% per year! Worth it? We’ll discuss that shortly. First, an ode to the monthly payment. Let’s get to it. This post appeared at…
Let’s start with a helpful analogy that will frame our discussion today. And that is to appreciate that the stock market is quite similar to a helium balloon. Meaning that its natural state is to float higher unless it is being held down by a stronger, negative force that pushes it lower. Now if we pull back to the big…