The stock market ended 2022 as the worst year since the 2008 economic meltdown, with the Fed launching four consecutive 75-basis-point rate increases in 2022 before wrapping the year with a slightly lower 50-basis-point rate hike. However, the current market backdrop gives investors a golden opportunity to add quality stocks to their portfolios, trading at attractive valuations. Given the fundamental strength, these…
Times have been tough for investors over the past year. The three major indexes hit bear territory — and some of the world’s strongest stocks sank. But here are two pieces of good news. First, these difficult periods don’t last forever. And second, there’s a way to cushion your portfolio from the shock. And by this, I mean investing in…
To start off, defensive stocks are a category of stocks that tend to perform well during economic downturns. These are companies that provide essential goods or services that are in high demand. Even when the economy is not doing well. They are often referred to as “recession-proof” stocks. This is because they tend to hold up better than the overall…
The stock market is yet to see an end to the Fed’s monetary tightening to control inflation. On top of that, recent economic data reflecting an economic and demographic decline in China is a stark reminder that the global economy, battered by various headwinds, may spiral into a full-blown recession. Hence, these precious metals ETFs could be ideal hedges against…
Although information from the Dec. Consumer Price Index may seemingly bode well for costs-of-living dynamics, inflation-fighting stocks to buy is still a good idea. For one thing, it’s probably not wise to make wholesale strategy changes based on a month’s worth of data. Second, the money supply expanded dramatically, meaning much work needs to be done for containment. Therefore, investors shouldn’t give up on…
2022 was disastrous for technology stocks and other growth stocks. For instance, the Nasdaq recorded its worst year since 2008. This situation presents aggressive contrarian opportunities to risk traders. A green energy stock that’s down by about 80% from its high and is worth a look is Stem Inc (NYSE:STEM) Stem Stock Overview This post appeared first on Profit Confidential.
In recent years, a new type of investment trend has taken the financial world by storm: meme stocks. But what exactly are meme stocks, and what sets them apart from traditional stocks? In this article, we will explore the world of meme stocks and delve into the key characteristics that define them. This post appeared first on Stock Market News,…
Investors are beginning the new year staring at a market that is already down significantly. And predictions for further losses in 2023 are plastered across a lot of headlines. The downturn has hit most industries. And biotech has been no exception. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF is down 20% over the past year. That’s slightly worse than the total return of the S&P 500 index. But…
Chris Vermeulen discusses the current state of various markets, including the stock market, and suggests that there may be a bear market on the horizon. He also discusses the potential for a “supercycle” in precious metals, specifically gold and silver, and suggest that there may be opportunities for investment in these areas. This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.
Bonds are a type of debt security that companies, municipalities, and governments issue to raise capital. They pay periodic interest to bondholders and return the principal when the bonds mature. In this article, we’ll go over the basics of how bonds work, the different types of bonds, and why investors might consider adding them to their investment portfolios. Let’s get…