Stocks
Trust Issues: The Double-Edged Sword Of AI Investing
The glitches with artificial intelligence have been well documented, and many are just downright embarrassing — as was the latest fail by Google. As ValueWalk’s David Moadel detailed in his recent piece, Eating Rocks and Making Excuses: Google’s Latest Gen-AI Fail, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has been doing damage control over a series of high-profile generative-AI blunders. The most […]
How AI Will Change U.S. Infrastructure Forever
Recently, the AI discussion has taken a turn with the realization that the production of advanced AI chips and the building of massive data centers to house those chips will dramatically increase the amount of electric power needed in the U.S. A recent forecast change by Georgia Power illustrates how much power demand will grow […]
Dow At 40,000: Here’s How It Got There
The Dow Jones Industrial Average made history this past Thursday, reaching the 40,000-point mark for the first time ever. It broke over 40,000 at about 10:30 a.m. Eastern but closed on Thursday just below that mark at 39,869. On Friday, the Dow managed to close just above 40,000, and it remained above that key level […]
Biotech Behemoths: 3 Giants Set To Dominate The Health Scene
The biotech behemoths look to be worth their weight in gold as they invest heavily in their treatment pipelines. Biotechnology is an interesting place to look if you’re looking for growth and are not put off by severe levels of volatility. Undoubtedly, there’s a bit of speculative zest regarding some of the smaller biotech stocks out there, […]
Profit From The Solution To This Coming Energy Crisis
A recent Wall Street Journal article discussed the challenges facing the U.S. electrical grid. The problems facing the energy infrastructure system provide opportunities for investors. It’s time to think outside the box concerning solutions for potential power shortages. U.S. power consumption has been relatively flat for the last 20 years. Conservation measures and efficiencies have offset energy […]
Profit From The Panic: 3 Stocks To Pounce On When They Become Steals
If the markets are falling you should be buying these stocks on the dip To paraphrase Rudyard Kipling, the secret to success in the stock market is to “keep your head when all about you are losing theirs.” When everyone is panicking and sending the market lower, that’s the time for you to be cool […]
Pick A Side: Income Or Capital Gains
My Dividend Hunter service focuses on earning an income stream from a portfolio of high-yield investments. This comes with a lot of benefits, especially when markets are as turbulent as they have been lately. One downside is that when I read analyst ratings on the stocks I recommend, I often find the analysis has the wrong focus. […]
After A Rough Week, Investors Are Hopeful On Big-Tech Earnings
The markets endured a challenging week last week, as most of the major indexes were down. The Nasdaq Composite was the hardest hit, dropping 5.5% to close the week at 15,282, while the large-cap S&P 500 fell 3% to close below 5,000 at 4,967. Only the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a positive week, rising […]
The Dollar’s Ripping Higher: Cash In With These 3 Under-The-Radar Plays
Speculators are invited to consider these under-the-radar stocks With the hotter-than-expected March jobs report, you might think the dollar has lost value due to inflation, thus clouding the narrative of under-the-radar stocks. And yes, inflation is stubbornly high. That’s what happens when more dollars chase after fewer goods. At the same time, the dollar is very much […]
Wake Up To Wealth: 7 Sleeper Stocks Ready To Roar
The morning coffee could kick in soon With the equities market continuing to march higher, now may be an ideal time to consider sleeper stocks. Essentially, these are companies that attract little interest among investors. However, once more people recognize the underlying bullish narratives, they could fly higher. In this day and age of the 24/7 news […]