Alphabet‘s recent decision to issue a dividend reinforces a notable trend: the evolution of tech stocks as dividend payers. This is significant since many tech stocks tend to eschew dividends in favor of reinvesting for growth. It also confirms an impulse to offer payouts once they reach maturity. Admittedly, Alphabet’s dividend return of 0.5% is […]
If there’s one thing we know about the third weekend in May, it’s that it’s the one before the fourth weekend in May (we’re smart that way), and that means that we, and you, already have Memorial Day on the brain: Will it be beach/pool/camping weather? (We do NOT want to be stuck in the […]
Hyper-growth stocks can be fun and exciting. They can also be short-lived moths in Wall Street’s winds. The best growth investors maintain a long investment horizon, looking for companies that combine stellar growth with long-term durability. On that note, let me introduce you to a couple of my favorite high-octane growth stocks. Restaurant management software […]
Cathie Wood is a fan of workflow technology company Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB), a top 10 holding in her ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics exchange-traded fund (ETF) and her ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF. Wood, a growth-focused investor, has good reason to like it because Trimble’s combination of growth prospects in the construction, infrastructure, and […]
While there are no guarantees in the stock market, sticking with growing companies that are leaders in their markets is one of the safest ways to choose stocks for the long term. ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) and Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) are two leading tech companies producing stellar financial results that are sending […]
(Bloomberg) — Michael Burry’s investment firm doubled down on its bets on JD.com Inc and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in the first quarter as Chinese equities bottomed out. Most Read from Bloomberg JD.com was Scion Asset Management’s top holding after the firm boosted its stake in the e-commerce operator by 80% during the period, according […]
Did you know that the ancient Roman philosophy of Stoicism has been making a comeback? It’s true, and no wonder — it’s full of inspirational maxims, like this one from Seneca (4 B.C.-65 A.D.): “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” It’s with this nugget in mind that we congratulate you: If you’re reading […]
The tech market has a long history of providing investors with significant and consistent gains. In fact, over the past decade the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector has climbed 416%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 (which rose 178%). Tech companies tend to benefit from the innovative nature of the industry, with never-ending demand for upgrades to software […]
We might be at the top of a new week, but we’re far from having any Monday Scaries here — after all, there’s so much excitement to be had! What are we talking about? Why, the slew of soup-to-nuts, across-the-board, jaw-dropping deals happening at Walmart, of course! For instance, a complete set of cool, comfy […]
Did you know that the ancient Roman philosophy of Stoicism has been making a comeback? It’s true, and no wonder — it’s full of inspirational maxims, like this one from Seneca (4 B.C.-65 A.D.): “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” It’s with this nugget in mind that we congratulate you: If you’re reading […]
Buying stocks in great companies and holding them for the long term is a recipe for investing success. The challenge is knowing what to buy and how to allocate the capital one has for investing. Luckily, many online brokerages offer fractional share purchases, which allows investors to buy parts of a share. This makes buying […]
Flora Batts, 65, has had it with Texas’ high cost of living, hot weather, and divisive politics. Batts is moving to northwest Pennsylvania, a part of the Ruset Belt where homes are cheaper. She said the city, located on one of the Great Lakes, has more tolerable weather and politics. This as-told-to essay is based […]