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… 

If you didn’t know, e-commerce stocks refer to companies that primarily operate in the online retail space. These companies have seen significant growth over the past few years due to the rise of internet penetration and the shift of consumers toward online shopping. Retail investors have been taking a keen interest in e-commerce stocks as they offer a unique opportunity… 

Investing in tech stocks can be a lucrative opportunity for investors, as many of these companies are experiencing tremendous growth. Tech companies often boast strong balance sheets, high-profit margins, and a steady stream of recurring revenue, making them potentially attractive to both individual and institutional investors. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological change and innovation in the sector often leads… 

Following last year’s abysmal performance, stocks have had an encouraging start to 2023, with the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 rising more than 10% and 6%, respectively, last month. Also, stocks rallied on better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and cooling inflationary pressures. Investors expect the Federal Reserve to issue smaller interest rate increases this year. Furthermore, Goldman Sachs experts anticipate a 35% risk… 

A partisan divide among the seats of power in the federal government has threatened Americans with yet another fiscal drama. Debt-limit-raising negotiations between Democratic President Joe Biden and the Republican-controlled House of Representatives appear to have stalled. Earlier this month, the debt ceiling was reached, leaving millions of Americans anxious about governmental entitlements and obligations. How likely is a debt crisis? This… 

Investors truly starving for cash probably aren’t going to be investing in stocks at all. Investors looking for the best income-producing stocks to buy are more likely to be willing to accept a bit more risk for the potential upside return. They’re going to be looking for yields above 5%, indicating higher risk, but unwilling to invest in shares with…