Years ago, I had my eye on a specific tech stock I really wanted to add to my portfolio. Its price had been dropping, but I wasn’t ready to pounce. The reason? I was intent on adding it to my brokerage account only once its price had truly bottomed out. You can probably guess how things turned out. I hesitated on buying… 

While the equities sector still trends in a recovery mode from last year’s fallout, investors may want to spare some speculation funds toward overlooked stocks to buy. These enterprises might not get a great read from Wall Street – if analysts even know they exist. However, looking under the hood, you’ll discover that these companies command significant upside potential. Of… 

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are a popular investment vehicle that provides investors with exposure to the real estate market. REITs are companies that own, operate, or finance income-generating real estate assets, such as office buildings, apartment complexes, hotels, and shopping centers. They offer investors a range of benefits, such as high dividend yields, liquidity, and diversification. Investing in REIT… 

Over the past couple of years, biotech players working on coronavirus vaccines and treatments have taken center stage. And some still make great investment choices. But there also are many other treatment areas and companies in the biotech space that are worth investors’ attention. Right now, I’m thinking about two companies specializing in oncology. They’ve got products on the market… 

Higher interest rates have put a damper on the funding of venture capital investments from the private equity world. When interest rates were near zero percent, private equity firms could borrow money with no cost, which could be employed as venture capital investments. The higher rates brought on by the Federal Reserve in response to inflation have made venture capital… 

Dividend investing can be a great way for investors to generate passive income and grow their wealth over time. By investing in companies with a track record of consistently paying dividends, investors can potentially receive a steady stream of income, even during market downturns. Additionally, companies that consistently pay dividends are often seen as financially stable and well-established, making them… 

There are times when avoiding losses is far more important than looking for gains. As the debate continues between what the Federal Reserve says it will do and what the market thinks the Federal Reserve will do, there is one inescapable conclusion we must consider: no matter how you look at the world, and regardless of your expectations for the economy and the Fed,… 

Expansion of the U.S. economy for the fourth quarter of last year and moderating inflationary pressures led the Fed to choose a less aggressive stance. Hence, the central bank hiked rates by 0.25 percentage points. This revived investor optimism. However, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has been clear about policymakers’ North Star: Getting inflation down to their 2% target. Signaling further rate hikes,… 

While stock splits aren’t value-creating vehicles per se, these events can allow more investors access to stocks that otherwise have risen to such steep prices that buying even one or two shares may be out of reach. There were several well-known stock splits that took place in 2022, and the current market environment has discounted some of these companies even… 

S&P Global Commodity Insights reported in December that the gap between lithium supply and demand could widen in 2023 due to the accelerated global adoption of electric vehicles. As a result, lithium prices are expected to remain high. That makes lithium stocks attractive to thematic investors.  If you’re in the market for lithium stocks, one of the best sources of inspiration is the Global X…