The idea of investing in micro-cap stocks, companies with a low market capitalization, that usually ranges between $50 million and $300 million may seem not logical now as there are a lot of risks associated with them. These companies are usually traded over the counter and have relatively low trading volume and one can argue
Month: June 2022
On May 20, the S&P 500 briefly crossed into bear market territory. That’s what Wall Street calls it when a stock registers a 20% drop from its highs. Investors are trying to come to terms with the new realities that come with a bear market. After a very long bullish run, the transition won’t likely
These six cheap stocks to buy are good bargains, with low valuations, good earnings growth, and dividend yields. In these times when investors are looking for bargains, these stocks are worth buying. The valuations of these stocks range from 4 times to about 11 times earnings on a forward year basis. This is significantly below
We’ve been pounding the table on buying the dip in tech stocks for weeks now, and it’s no wonder why. Since early May, the stock market has found its groove again, rising a little over 5%. During that same stretch, the Top 10 stocks portfolio in our Innovation Investor research service has soared almost 35%!
[embedded content] After a few weeks of pulse-checks on the major players in the electric vehicle space, my co-host Aaron Davis and I revisit Nio (NYSE:NIO). COVID lockdowns and supply chain shakeups in China have been weighing on the company. But now things seem to be easing. Shanghai has moved to end its two-month lockdown, giving
The markets aren’t incredibly predictable right now and the typical hot stocks aren’t establishing leadership yet. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t stocks that are worth buying. The hot stocks featured here aren’t likely household names, but if you follow my articles with any regularity, many of these may be familiar. These stocks have been
Even after the recent correction, the S&P 500 Index trades at a cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings-ratio of 32.5. However, the broad market valuation does not imply that there are no undervalued stocks. Warren Buffett has been on a shopping spree in first-quarter 2022. With several overlooked value stocks, it’s a good time to accumulate. I must
As far as top electric vehicle (EV) stocks go, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the undisputed leader. The capital appreciation upside Tesla has provided since its public listing has been remarkable. In many ways, this EV maker provides the gold standard upon which other EV stocks are evaluated. Unfortunately, there isn’t a real competitor to stack up against
Monthly dividend stocks provide investors with a sense of stability and consistency, which is hard to come by in today’s volatile market environment. STAG Industrial (STAG): STAG Industrial primarily manages industrial estates. They have a huge selection of properties, providing income and growth. Realty Income (O): Realty Income Corporation is a real estate investment trust,
These 6 dividend-paying utility stocks will likely survive well if there is a recession. They will keep paying their dividends and their stock prices will tend to do better than average as a result. NRG Energy (NRG): Texas power utility with 20% forecast earnings trading for 9.6 times forward earnings and a 3% dividend yield.
Here are the seven the best dividend stocks to buy that offer a healthy retirement income. PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP): This inflation-resistant business will continue rewarding shareholders. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC): With a strong product lineup in the coming months, Intel could reestablish its dominance in its business segments. Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB): FITB has healthy loan and deposit growth and exposure
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) make it easy to a dose of recession-proof dividends. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO): Low-costs and growing payouts are a powerful combination. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index Fund (VYM): Investors looking for more can use this ETF of strong high-yielding blue-chips. WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund (DES): Thinking small can
The bigwigs like to pick stocks that will give them a good reputation through good performance — and we can use that information to inform our own stock picks. I used the CNBC Stock Picker Tracker from Quiverquant.com to help help find Dow Jones stocks these people recommended. In fact, four of the six Dow
Source: iQoncept/shutterstock.com The relative safety of dividend stocks makes them a compelling choice at any time. However, at times when many equities (and entire indexes) are posting negative growth, safe dividend stocks really shine. That’s because these stocks generate regular income that investors can reinvest. This boosts the total return of an investment. Dividend stocks
Tech stocks to buy is our topic today. A lot of these names are on sale these days, after growth and tech shares have experienced significant declines during the first half of 2022. For instance, the S&P Technology Select Sector Index has declined 19% year-to-date (YTD), wiping out all the gains made in 2021. Meanwhile,
Although recent positive performances in the benchmark equity indices may suggest that the worst of the selloff is over, investors shouldn’t lose focus on the bigger picture. At the end of the positive print in the May 27 session, the S&P 500 index was still down a sizable 13%, meaning that reliability carries a premium.
This list of six REITs (real estate investment trusts) should outperform inflation on a total return basis over the next year. That means that the combination of each stock’s price growth and dividend yield will overcome the effects of inflation. That’s because these are all high-quality REITs that produce enough income to cover their distribution
Investors focusing on a strategy of dividend growth stocks have performed better than some broader market indices. For instance, the Dividend Aristocrats have declined about 5.3% year-to-date, much better than the S&P 500 or the Nasdaq. The S&P 500 is down about 13.1%, and the Nasdaq has decreased about 22.9% and is in a bear
Source: Shutterstock If you’re into tech stocks — or if you tried to buy a car or computer anytime recently — you’ve heard about the semiconductor chip shortage that helped push prices higher. But as an investor, you need to start thinking about what’s next — the coming chip glut — and how that will
Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) operates in a booming sector, and its products sound very useful for small and medium businesses. Still, the company has a few red flags, making TWLO stock unappealing and a sell. Among these warnings signs are slowing revenue growth and a deceleration of spending on the company’s products