Don’t count out small and mid-sized stocks. Plenty of them are strong performers that offer incredible returns to shareholders. Generally defined as any security that has a market capitalization between $250 million and $10 billion, the majority of these small and mid-sized stocks trade on the Russell 2000 index. The index was started in 1984
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The stock market has thousands of investment opportunities readily available within a few clicks. You just have to log into your brokerage account, initiate a market order for your desired ticker, and you suddenly have exposure to a company. While it’s incredibly easy to invest in stocks relative to other investments, publicly traded corporations don’t
Reduced interest rates make it easier for firms to buy other companies. That’s because acquiring firms can borrow the money needed to finance mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals much more cheaply when rates are low. With the Federal Reserve indicating earlier this year that it’s poised to cut its benchmark interest rate three times in
The best retail stocks to buy in April could be ripe for the picking amidst a transforming economic landscape. The past couple of years were marked by soaring inflation and interest rates, with consumers spending the bulk of expenditures on essentials. However, the tide is turning with the expected interest rate cuts later in the
Some stocks enjoyed incredible runs during this year’s first quarter. Fueled by hype and speculation and the fear of missing out, a handful of stocks saw their share price more than double, even triple, between January and the end of March. The incredible gains made some investors very wealthy in a short period of time.
China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) is down 30% over the last 12 months and has lost more than three-quarters of its value since the pandemic high in 2020. China’s slowing economy, rising competition and attempts at entering new verticals haven’t always worked out as expected. Alibaba stock could be in trouble. Trading at such discounted
The stock market has been surging over the past several months, which makes it tough to find undervalued stock picks. Investing in undervalued stocks is always a wise strategy, but when they boast strong fundamentals, they’re too good to pass up. That’s why targeting the most undervalued stocks with strong fundamentals to buy in April
The electric vehicle sector continues to face a litany of issues. Demand dynamics are not what they once were and EV stocks have cratered — along with lithium prices — as a result. One of the bigger issues is that electric vehicles also face a number of quality control issues. That may come as a
Gold continues to push higher, silver is starting to play catch-up, and more investors are beginning to pay attention to gold mining stocks. If you prefer to avoid ETFs, it may be worth considering Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) as a core stock in your portfolio. Agnico is a major player in the global gold mining
A couple of years have passed since the coronavirus pandemic, but Americans continue to favor dining out. Moreover, that trend has persisted despite the crippling inflationary effect, highlighting the importance of the best restaurant stocks to buy in April. Last month’s consumer price index (CPI) report showed a 0.1% sequential increase in restaurant purchases and
Crude oil prices have been on fire this year with OPEC’s production cuts and the anticipation of interest rate pullbacks. Amidst the bullishness, though, it’s important to be circumspect, which should have investors considering energy stocks to sell in April. Building a balanced and diversified portfolio is imperative in capitalizing on the market’s current momentum.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock outlook is not looking so great these days. On a year-to-date basis, shares have fallen nearly 20%. The company’s recent $750 million capital raise that includes convertible, which is debt that will convert to equity upon a certain date. This spooked investors who were afraid of possible dilution. While shares are down,
Looking for Dividend aristocrats trading at their 52-week lows? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Investing shouldn’t always be about chasing high-flying stocks. Sometimes, the best picks can be those hiding in plain sight. A contrarian view might give you a once-in-a-decade opportunity to own a top-tier stock. I can’t blame investors for
In 2023, consumer staples stocks were down a collective 6.5%, vastly underperforming the broader market. That has made investors bullish about the sector in 2024. As the story typically goes, a sector that underperforms one year often outperforms the next year. However, short interest creates a plot twist that may keep this sector down. At
From the depths of despair, the most epic rallies can emerge. Or at least, that’s the going theory for Plug Power’s (NASDAQ:PLUG) brave, steadfast investors in 2024. There are no guarantees whatsoever, but Plug Power stock could stage a comeback in the coming months, as the company has already been through the wringer and is still standing.
As investors, we all aim to outperform the market. But beating the S&P 500 is a difficult task for most of us. Outperforming the Nasdaq Index has proven to be an even greater challenge in recent years. That’s because this tech-heavy index has been on a tear over the past two decades, buoyed by high-growth
The Nasdaq is absolutely on fire. The broad macroeconomic picture has been about as good as it could get for growth stocks. The economy is not too hot and it’s not too cold. Inflation is coming down, and the Federal Reserve may be set for interest rate cuts later this year, even as asset prices
Investors looking at stocks with the highest short interest in April tend to target two possible plays: ride the short-selling wave in hopes the stock is further suppressed or hang onto the hope of a short squeeze sending shares soaring. While short squeezes happen, they’re uncommon and rarely gather the momentum to hit absurd highs
The United States economy is showing robust signs of growth, with the latest data indicating faster expansion than previously estimated. Strong consumer spending and increased business investment are key drivers, leading to higher profits and a more stable economic landscape. Despite concerns about recession and inflation, the economy continues to outpace global peers, demonstrating resilience
Through his holding company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, NYSE:BRK.B), Warren Buffett controls a massive portfolio of stocks that is today worth more than $370 billion. The portfolio contains many large and successful positions, some of which Buffett has held for decades. However, the portfolio is not perfectly constructed and contains a fair number of stinkers. Some
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