Artificial intelligence (AI) minted its first $1 trillion company last year when Nvidia stock rose 239% on the back of incredible demand for its AI data center chips. Nvidia is now worth more than $2.2 trillion, making it the third-largest company in the world behind Microsoft and Apple. Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet (Google’s parent company) […]
Thanks to the advent of low-cost and no-cost trading and the ability to purchase fractional shares at a growing number of brokerages, investing is no longer limited to people with large amounts of available cash. And yet, the idea of buying stocks trading at high per-share prices still makes some investors hesitate when considering a […]
Because it provides investors with a high-level overview of how some of the largest U.S. stocks are doing, the S&P 500 gets a lot of attention. It’s certainly one of the most widely followed market indices. But for investors who want exposure in their portfolios to specific factors, there are different options to consider. The […]
Many investors wonder when a sell-off might occur with the market continually notching new highs. While I don’t think it’s in the cards just yet, it’s good to be prepared if there is one. This makes it easy to act when the market is falling, allowing you to quickly make decisions instead of needing to […]
Retail, known for its consistent growth, is one of the best markets for long-term investment. The industry ranges from grocery to e-commerce, consumer tech, and much more, allowing stockholders to benefit from the tailwinds of dozens of segments. The global retail market hit a valuation of $27 trillion in 2022 and is projected to rise […]
One way individual investors can find lucrative ideas is by following smart investment managers and note what stocks they own in their portfolios. Take Bill Ackman, the billionaire hedge fund manager of Pershing Square Capital Management. He runs a very concentrated book that focuses on what he believes are high-quality businesses with a long-term mindset. […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has grabbed investors’ attention thanks to its potential to revolutionize so many industries, from healthcare to automotive. In fact, some researchers predict the size of the AI market could soar past $1 trillion by 2030. So, investors have bought shares of possible winners, including those powering AI models and companies using AI […]
Consisting of Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, the “Magnificent Seven” may be the most important stocks of this generation. After collectively rising 107% in 2023 — and another 14% so far in 2024 — each of these businesses now hold market capitalizations between $600 billion and $3.1 trillion. To put this […]
Warren Buffett is widely considered to be one of the most successful investors in history. He was born in 1930 and bought his first stock at age 11. By 1965, he was running his own investment company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B). Buffett remains at the helm of Berkshire today. It has amassed an expansive […]
Russia’s economy appears resilient amid its war with Ukraine which has entered its third year. But it’s uncertain if the Russians themselves can put up with the impact from the war for much longer, an economic historian told The Guardian. Military spending has reached 40% of Russia’s budget, overshadowing social spending. Russia’s economy appears resilient after […]
The big selling point for buying shares of Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY) is the mortgage real estate investment trust’s (mREIT) outsized 13.9% dividend yield. Don’t buy into that; history suggests that rate isn’t sustainable. Investors interested in good yields on REITs will be better off with Federal Realty (NYSE: FRT), Realty Income (NYSE: O), or […]
Diabetes and obesity medications are becoming wildly popular. Commercials for them dominate the airwaves on a daily basis — many produced by Novo Nordisk. This Danish pharmaceutical giant is the developer of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonists Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy. The success of these drugs has helped Novo Nordisk acquire a nearly 55% share of the […]