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Looking back at the history of consumer technology, society evolved from compelling but cumbersome equipment to portable devices, which naturally necessitates a discussion about wearable technology stocks. Indeed, modern innovations translate to increasingly smaller, more convenient and ultimately smarter devices. Given the broader integration of consumer-focused devices, investors will want to position themselves accordingly. Per

Use weakness in some of the hottest green stocks as an opportunity. According to Grand View Research, the global renewable energy market’s value could reach $1.21 trillion due to a global shift towards low-carbon fuels and stricter environmental regulations. Rising interest rates weighed heavily on the industry in 2023, promises of lower rates could send

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 3.64% over the past month, and technical indicators show that it could extend much further. If last year’s repeat of the ‘Majestic Seven’ leading the broader indices again happens this year, we could be in for a bit of a wild ride. Despite their stretched valuations, tech stocks

Last year was better for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock than it should have been. Although the high-interest rate environment created by the Federal Reserve and the resumption of student loan payments caused revenue to triple last year, SoFi’s position remains precarious. The fintech’s stock surged 85% in 2023 due to record revenue and member growth.

Some growth stocks keep powering ahead. While not immune to market downturns, certain stocks seem to decline less and recover faster than other securities. These are often large technology companies with multiple business lines and catalysts to propel share prices upwards. For investors, these growth stocks can help to compound gains and grow a portfolio.

It was terrific last year for the S&P 500, but looking at some of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks is still worth it. The benchmark index jumped 24% and hit a new all-time high. That’s the textbook definition of a bull market. But we need some asterisks. It wasn’t a broad-based run higher. The popular index

Electric vehicle battery stock QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) soared more than 40% Thursday after one of the company’s big investors — German auto giant Volkswagen (OTCMKTS:VWAGY) — announced that QuantumScape’s solid-state lithium-metal battery passed a key endurance test. PowerCo, the battery subsidiary of VW, noted that the QuantumScape battery “achieved more than 1,000 charging cycles with still

Fidelity published an article on Nov. 28, 2023, wondering if it was time for investors to take the plunge and buy water stock. “It’s possible that our freshwater supply may diminish, threatened by climate change, contamination, and drought. In fact, water scarcity is expected to worsen as the global population continues to boom. By 2030,

For those prioritizing long-term investments, the key is selecting stocks with a robust track record and resilience in unpredictable scenarios.  In the vast landscape of investments dominated by tech unicorns and financial giants, three discreet millionaire-maker stocks stand out. These stocks, operating with resilience, innovation, and market finesse, quietly generate wealth. Also, they act as

Shares in “Magnificent Seven” component Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock surged by nearly 54% during 2023. However, a growing number of stockholders have made an exit. After hitting a new all-time high in mid-December, AAPL pulled back slightly. The market has been using various developments and discussion about the company as an excuse to take profits. This

Space stocks are accelerating towards making up a trillion-dollar economy, and 2024 is the year many could go stratospheric. Space stocks are more than just a tourist pipe dream, a sentiment that burned investors of the ill-fated Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE). Instead, investors bullish on space’s future should look to companies providing real value today while

Financial technology has become the focal point of our economy. Consumers are losing faith in traditional banks and fintech companies are making the most of it. Fintech stocks have shown impressive growth and the potential to deliver solid gains. The companies are leading the way toward digitization and offering an ideal solution to consumers looking

The year 2023, in terms of technology, was an incredible year. It was the year in which artificial intelligence and other sectors within technology were boosted. This new year we can also take advantage of a good tech rally with companies that have great potential. Here are three millionaire-maker tech stocks that you can analyze

In the bustling world of investing, there’s a hidden gem often overlooked by many: under-the-radar dividend stocks. These offbeat opportunities, tucked away from the common market, provide an amazing mix of stable income and room for growth. These income stocks are not as flashy or attention-grabbing as popular tech companies or rapidly growing startups, but

This year was certainly one for the books for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock. The graphics processing unit maker seized upon artificial intelligence like no one’s business and didn’t let go. NVDA stock soared 237% in 2023 and was the best-performing stock amongst the so-called Magnificent 7 stocks. Yet 2024 might be more of a challenge. Investors

Electric vehicle battery startup QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock is heading into the new year in fine style, up 25% for the year. QuantumScape is shipping prototype batteries to customers, with one customer surpassing design targets. Yet there are clouds around all those silver livings. QuantumScape has sufficient funds for the next few years but will require

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) is a well-known player in the U.S. cyber-defense industry. The company won’t easily dominate the global cybersecurity market. Despite the high price, we still rate PLTR stock a “B” for its potential rally in 2024. Palantir Technologies is a favorite among momentum-focused technology stock investors. For instance, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest purchased over 1.5 million shares of Palantir

For now, Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips, which other companies use to create AI, are considered vastly superior to those of NVDA’s competitors. As a result, Nvidia can charge exorbitant amounts for those chips. But the AI chips of one of Nvidia’s major competitors, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), appears to be starting to gain great respect in the marketplace,

The biggest story in AI right now is one that hardly anyone is talking about. Yet, it involves the world’s richest men, the world’s most powerful companies, and the world’s fastest computers. It is the highest stakes story in AI yet. It will determine the winners and losers of the AI Boom in 2024. And

The outsized returns of the S&P 500 this year were driven by the returns of just a handful of stocks. Remove the so-called Magnificent 7 from the equation and the benchmark index’s performance was relatively flat. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, on the other hand, enjoyed a much more broad-based movement higher. This is what