After finishing 2024 with a meteoric rise in its share price, Tesla (TSLA) has been sliding since the start of the new year. The company reported earnings on Jan. 29, and the stock has declined by as much as 15% since. So far, in 2025, the stock has generated a negative return of 12% (as of market close on Feb. 14). While it…
Ever since ChatGPT’s grand debut launched the AI Boom in late 2022, pundits and skeptics alike have consistently called for the AI stock “bubble” to pop. And it will, eventually. All booms end in busts. History makes clear that it is not a question of “if.” It is simply a question of “when.” Today’s AI Boom will play out no…
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are a convenient and cost-effective way for investors to own a diversified, professionally managed portfolio of securities. The basics of ETF investing are easy to understand, and they trade on all major exchanges just like shares of common stock do. Most dividend-paying ETFs distribute dividends quarterly, but not all of them. Many funds have elected to…
The tech sector’s growth trajectory is nothing short of impressive, fueled by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and high-performance computing solutions. In 2024, the Nasdaq Composite surged 31.4%, leaving the S&P 500 and Dow Jones trailing behind with gains of 25.2% and 14.1%, respectively. Investors seeking high-growth opportunities at a relatively low entry cost might consider…
The tech sector is home to some of the market’s hottest growth stocks. But not all that glitters is gold, and chasing the herd can often result in painful long-term losses. So instead of simply investing in the highest-growth companies, investors should seek out companies with unique business models and wide moats. I believe these three growth stocks check the…
In 2023 and 2024, investors could’ve gotten along quite nicely if they’d just overweighted the tech sector. That hasn’t been the case in the early innings of 2025, with information technology clocking in as the single worst-performing of the S&P 500’s 11 sectors. In short, there is widespread uncertainty about the short- and mid-term direction of stocks, and no consensus on…
The semiconductor industry is the engine powering the tech boom and leading the way in developing high-performance graphics processors and AI accelerators that revolutionize computing. Semiconductors power everything from smartphones and data centers to autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence, making their role in modern technology indispensable. Thus, investors could consider watching the following fundamentally sound semiconductor stocks. Let’s look at…
The stock market has a long history of creating wealth for investors. Companies that have a record of strong growth with expanding market potential for their products are the ones that can generate lasting wealth for shareholders. Here are two companies doing exciting things that could produce wealth-building returns. This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.
Real estate investments can be an excellent way to earn returns, generate cash flow, hedge against inflation, and diversify an investment portfolio. However, buying physical properties can be costly, difficult and risky for an individual. Instead, investors can buy shares of diversified real estate investment trusts, or REITs. REITs are public companies that own large portfolios of real estate and…
With the world moving towards a more sustainable energy future, electric grid companies are playing a critical role in modernizing every nation’s power delivery system. Companies in this sector focus on upgrading transmission networks, integrating renewable energy, and improving grid resilience against climate-related disruptions. Given the industry’s tailwinds, investors might consider keeping an eye on the following three well-positioned electric…