Gaming stocks have been gaining traction among investors in the stock market over the past few years. Whether we like it or not, the gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors within the entertainment industry. Without question, demand for games increased dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic as most people were forced to stay indoors. As a result, even non-gamers…
With the current state of economic uncertainties today, dividend stocks are likely on the watchlist of many investors. After all, some of the biggest names in the stock market have been under pressure over the past year. So, companies that make regular distributions to their shareholders can be a viable investment right now. Moreover, these companies are usually well-established and…
As we begin another week of trading in the stock market, retail stocks appear to be in focus. Investors can expect plenty of action from the sector as Walmart, Lowe’s (NYSE: LOW), and many other consumer juggernauts are expected to report their earnings. In fact, Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) has already set the tone last week after announcing favorable first-quarter financials.…
The U.S. consumer price index, or CPI, rose by 8.5% in March, its highest inflation reading since 1981. For Americans concerned about falling stock prices and soaring inflation, U.S. I bonds may be an increasingly attractive option. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced that I bonds will pay a 9.62% interest rate through October 2022, their highest yield since…
While the sentiment toward technology stocks is bearish, I feel that there are several aggressive contrarian opportunities. What investors need is patience and the stomach to ride out the volatility. One contrarian opportunity is Stem Inc (NYSE:STEM). Stem stock is an intriguing play on the renewable energy sector. About Stem Stock The post Stem Stock: Time to Look at This…
As the stock market braces for headwinds from geopolitical uncertainty and inflationary pressures, investors could be turning towards defensive sectors. As such, utility stocks could be one to consider as they are usually better equipped to weather market volatility. This is because utility stocks consist of companies that provide essentials such as water, electricity, and gas. On top of that,…
We are now seeing that major economies (US/UK/Japan) are not immune from global deleveraging and inflation. As investors seek safety in the US Dollar, this may eventually trigger a broader and deeper selloff in U.S. stocks and market volatility will begin to pick up as the VIXY moves up. As the USD continues to strengthen, corporate profits for US multinationals…
Investors have been processing high inflation reports, rising interest rates, surging energy, commodity, and real estate prices. So, what is the market saying about which markets investors have favored the last couple of years vs where are they putting their money right now? A way to determine this is to simply plot the indices and then see how they stack…
As the stock market continues to show a lack of direction, investors are taking the opportunity to explore newer themes in the stock market. Consequently, Web 3.0 stocks are emerging as a popular choice among investors. But before that, what is Web 3.0? Taking a step back, the web which we are familiar with right now is representative of Web…
While investors weigh out their options in the stock market today, lithium stocks could make for an interesting play. After all, the sector consists of mining companies and tech firms that work with this increasingly precious metal. What’s the big deal about lithium might you ask? Well, simply put, lithium is a core component in many prominent pieces of tech…