Stocks
These 3 Stocks Will Join The NASDAQ 100 Soon — And These 3 Will Be Removed
Key Points MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) are set to join the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 (NDX) index on December 23. Those three companies and their stocks will replace Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) in the index. This reshuffling of the NASDAQ 100 will commence on Monday, December 23 before the market opens. It’s part of an annual reconstitution process for the NASDAQ 100 […]
Santa Rally 2024: Why The Bulls Should Charge Through December
Can this red-hot market rally continue throughout the holiday season? Key Takeaways: With Thanksgiving now in the rearview mirror – and Black Friday and Cyber Monday all wrapped up with a bow – we are charging into the holiday season with gusto. As a matter of fact, after November’s remarkable stock market performance, investors are […]
These Retail Stocks Benefitted The Most From Record-Setting Black Friday
Key Points Apparel and footwear stocks, as well as specialty retailers, outperformed the big box stores and ecommerce giants. Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year in the U.S., set a record this year for online shopping. Typically, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is a huge day for in-store shopping, but this […]
ETFs
How Covered Call ETFs Can Supercharge Your Passive Income
Covered call ETFs are an amazing investment tool. With just one trade, you can supercharge your passive income. These ETFs are best for near-retirees, active investors, and anyone looking to increase the passive income in their portfolio. How do they do it? Covered call ETFs purchase a basket of stocks (Each ETF has a different […]
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 […]
Three Top Cryptocurrency ETFs
In January, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the first 11 spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds, and they have been quite popular with investors. However, they are not the only options for those looking to tap into the fast-growing cryptocurrency industry. Several other ETFs invest in companies that in some way serve the industry. These ETFs might be […]
Dividend Stocks
Bargain Or Trap? 3 Cheap Funds Yielding Up To 8.7%
This has been a great year for stocks—and a great year for our 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs), too. That makes sense: Many CEFs invest in stocks, and many more hold bonds issued by publicly traded firms, so what’s good for stocks tends to be good for CEFs. CEFs March Higher in ’24 When we […]
Six Yields Up To 12% That Wall Street Can’t Stand
It’s hard to find a hater right now. Wall Street fanboys analysts have Buy ratings on more than 75% of the S&P 500 at the moment. Give us the Sells. That’s right. We contrarians are not afraid to dumpster dive for dividend value! Today we’ll slam a six-pack of analyst pans yielding between 6.1% and 11.8%. We searched far […]
3 Funds To Beat Post-Election Volatility, Deliver 8%+ Dividends
With more volatility likely as we move past the election and into late 2024, retirement planning might not be top of mind for you right now. I get it. But with investing—income investing, especially—it’s critical to keep the long term in focus. And over the long term, the direction of the markets is up. When […]
Commodities
Top Stocks Set To Win In The Natural Gas Boom
As I work with a minus-14-degree wind chill outside, my thoughts often turn to natural gas. Four weeks ago, natural gas traded for $2.00. In mid-December, it’s at $3.37, up 68% over the last four months. While trading natural gas futures is not a good idea for anyone but professional traders, investing in upstream energy […]
AI Stabs Renewable Energy In The Heart
A funny thing happened on the path to massive expansion of wind and solar energy production. That thing is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI needs massive data centers, which need 99.99999% reliable electric power around the clock. By their very nature, wind and solar power are not reliable enough to provide power 100% of the time. […]
How To Make A 22% Yield From Rising Silver Prices
Precious metals—specifically, gold and silver—are having an excellent year. Gold is trading near record highs, and silver is at levels it hasn’t seen for over a decade. Since my strategies focus on income-paying investments, a silver-focused covered call fund gives the best of both worlds. Earlier this year, we launched the first of our high-yield ETF […]
Real Estate
Own Your Slice Of Cash Generating Passive Investments
Does generating passive income on some of the world’s greatest assets sound appealing? I’m excited to share a game-changing concept revolutionizing the investment world: fractional investing. Imagine owning a piece of a cash-flowing rental property in a hot in, demand city, a vacation home in the mountains generating rentals, or even a share of a private, cash-flowing […]
Navigating The Land Buying Process: Essential Steps For Prospective Buyers
It’s a dream come true for many people – owning a piece of land to call your own. Whether it’s for building a home, starting a farm, or using it as an investment, buying land can be a rewarding experience. Buying vacant land follows a similar process as buying a house. The finances, legalities, and […]
Really Rich REITs: 7 Massive Yields Up To 15%
Select real estate may be the income investing play for 2024. As I write, seven real estate investment trusts (REITs) are dishing dividends from 8.7% all the way up to 15.4%. These REITs—and their ilk—are literally designed to deliver dividends. That’s how Congress wrote the rules when they legislated these real estate investments into existence back in […]
Personal Finance
12 Ways To Prepare Your Finances For The New Year
As the new year approaches, it’s an excellent time to reflect on your financial health and set yourself up for success in the months to come. Whether you’re hoping to pay off debt, save for a big goal, or just manage your money with more confidence, taking a few proactive steps now can make a […]
How To Calculate The Exact Year You Can Retire In 6 Steps
Retirement can seem like a distant, blurry concept, especially when you’re in the thick of daily life, paying bills, working, and saving what you can. But here’s the truth: retirement isn’t as complicated as it’s often made out to be. Yes, financial gurus throw around terms like “net worth,” “4% rule,” and “compound interest” as […]
10 Ways To Work Less And Get Paid More
Are you exhausted after a long day of work? Living paycheck-to-paycheck? Too many people think working harder is the way to solve money problems. The truth is you can work less and get paid more, but you have to do it right for the maximum benefit. If hard work guaranteed success we would have a […]
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Top Stocks Set To Win In The Natural Gas Boom
As I work with a minus-14-degree wind chill outside, my thoughts often turn to natural gas. Four weeks ago, natural gas traded for $2.00. In mid-December, it’s at $3.37, up 68% over the last four months. While trading natural gas futures is not a good idea for anyone but professional traders, investing in upstream energy […]
These 3 Stocks Will Join The NASDAQ 100 Soon — And These 3 Will Be Removed
Key Points MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) and Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ:AXON) are set to join the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 (NDX) index on December 23. Those three companies and their stocks will replace Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) and Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) in the index. This reshuffling of the NASDAQ 100 will commence on Monday, December 23 before the market opens. It’s part of an annual reconstitution process for the NASDAQ 100 […]
12 Ways To Prepare Your Finances For The New Year
As the new year approaches, it’s an excellent time to reflect on your financial health and set yourself up for success in the months to come. Whether you’re hoping to pay off debt, save for a big goal, or just manage your money with more confidence, taking a few proactive steps now can make a […]
