Penny stocks are usually small-cap stocks, and small-cap stocks typically tend to perform the best during the early stages of the business cycle when the economy is recovering and growing fairly rapidly. Multi-billionaire investor Ken Fisher has indicated that we are in the early stages of the business cycle, and I agree with him. I
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Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) cost-cutting and a strong rebound in its International Parks business made its third-quarter results look decent. However, over the longer term, the profits of the company’s TV networks will probably sink sharply, and the firm still has not devised viable ways to offset those likely declines. Given those points, I believe that DIS
Proper energy infrastructure is a vital component of our daily lives. Of the different segments of the energy market, there is liquified natural gas, which is the product of cooling natural gas until it changes from a gas to a liquid. It is much easier to transport because the volume it takes up is roughly
It’s been a long way down for former market darling Block (NYSE:SQ). Block stock soared during the pandemic as merchants and consumers were forced to switch to digital payments because of lockdowns. In just 18 months shares soared nearly 600%, but it was short-lived. Investors saw the fintech stock lose almost 90% of its value
As you may be aware, Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of technology companies. However, you might not feel an immediate urgency to buy GOOG stock. Still, Alphabet stock’s momentum from 2023 is likely to continue into 2024. Hence, a moderately sized share position in Alphabet is
In addition to stuffing a stocking this holiday season, why not give your portfolio a boost with the addition of some high-flying stocks. As the market continues to be in a jolly mood this November, and with a Santa Claus rally starting to form as we approach year’s end, now is a great time to
Japan is hot on artificial intelligence (AI), and some AI stocks stand to gain more than others. Earlier this month, the Japanese government began planning a whopping $13 billion aid package to develop internal semiconductor manufacturing and advance AI tech. Some of the planned investments, like nearly $4 billion allocated to Japanese chipmaker Rapidus are
The buzz around buying eco-tourism stocks grows louder as the world increasingly leans toward sustainable travel. Travelers today are more conscious of their environmental footprint, propelling the ecotourism industry into a significant surge. Moreover, it isn’t just a fleeting interest; Precedence Research estimates that the global eco-tourism market, valued at $195.9 billion in 2022, is
The pace at which the electric vehicle (EV) industry is growing might have slowed, but it hasn’t come to an end. Governments still want to achieve their long-term goals and are looking to increase the penetration of EVs across the world. Many companies are going through a period of transition towards electric vehicles, and while
Micro-cap stocks are defined as companies with a market valuation of $50 to $300 million. These stocks, therefore, represent early-stage companies with a small equity base. Two more things follow. First, micro-cap stocks carry an extremely high risk; a small part of the portfolio should be allocated to these names. I would compare micro-cap stocks
The recent bullish momentum in the market has benefited investors who have stayed investing in the most promising growth stocks. Indeed, many of the companies listed below are among this year’s best performers or poised for outperformance. Those who held through the 2008 recession with high-growth stocks have generally outperformed those who hesitated putting their
Luxury brand stocks have proven to be a great investment throughout the decades. The combination of powerful brands and tremendous pricing power tends to lead to superior earnings growth compared to other consumer-focused companies. However, the luxury market is in a bit of a tailspin right now. Many people spent at a record clip in
Electric motorcycle stocks are worth watching. These companies have been pioneering the electric revolution in recent years, and there’s good reason to believe that electric motorcycle stocks will be worth substantially more in the future. This article will discuss which companies you should have on your watchlist. So here are the best electric motorcycle stocks
Blue-chip stocks typically make for solid long-term investments. These are stocks of companies that have been around for years, have well-known brands and products, are profitable, and have a track record of rewarding shareholders with dividends and share buybacks. However, not all blue-chip names have done well coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Stocks of many household
In the stock market, investors are always looking for growth. After all, a growing company means a growing share price. However, managing risk is equally as important. Many companies offer explosive growth but with no real certainty for investors on the long-term prospects of the company. This led us to create this list of trailblazing
The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, recently ran a story about a CEO buying $1.2 million in a Canadian large-cap energy stock. That got me thinking about large-cap stocks south of the border. Large-cap stocks continue outperforming smaller stocks in 2023: the S&P 500 is up 18.92% in 2023, 13.6 percentage points higher than
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 5, 2019. Nati Harnik | AP Warren Buffett donated more than $870 million in Berkshire Hathaway stock to four family foundations before Thanksgiving, assuring investors in a letter that the conglomerate is “built
Plant-based food stocks are coming back into fashion. A few years ago, the hype around the emerging sector was much higher. Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) was at the Vanguard of the push toward plant-based meat alternatives. It has failed to meet the hype and is legitimately at risk of bankruptcy. Its failure has served to cool
The esports industry is a large market that brings video game lovers and competitive players together. Experts expect the industry to surpass a market size of $11.94 billion by 2030. Gamers have more platforms and resources to grow large followings. Live streaming allows them to reach out to more fans and command sponsorships. League tournaments can have
Augmented reality stocks are rising, revealing a wealth of growth opportunities. Major companies are diving headfirst, unveiling AR/VR headsets and acquiring digital assets, a clear signal of their confidence in AR’s future. This dynamic sets the stage for investors, highlighting AR stocks as necessary in a forward-looking portfolio. Moreover, experts anticipate a striking 50% compound