The electric vehicle market appears to be gaining momentum. Beyond market leader Tesla NASDAQ:TSLAElectric vehicle companies are recording new sales records. Six Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers fall into this category. This includes the country’s leaders in this field, such as BYD. OTSMKTS: WILL BE and several smaller Chinese players. Even American automakers such as Ford … Read more
Experts predict that the impact of climate change on everything from housing to public health will increase over time. A study from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago estimates that for every degree Fahrenheit increase in average temperatures, the cost to the U.S. economy would increase by 0.7% of GDP. Investors looking … Read more
The hospitality sector is expecting a strong recovery in 2025, which could present attractive opportunities for investors. As global travel restrictions caused by disease and geopolitical tensions continue to ease and pent-up demand for leisure and business travel surges, the sector is expected to see healthy growth. For investors looking to capitalize on this trend, … Read more
2025 will likely bring many unknown variables into play for investors, including ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world and a flurry of new policies and priorities from the US government during Donald Trump’s second administration. On the one hand, the defensive play may appeal to investors wary of the potential impact on markets from escalating … Read more
The Federal Open Market Committee ended 2024 with a third straight overnight borrowing rate cut, and Chairman Jerome Powell suggested the pace of rate cuts would likely slow next year or more. Although the Fed has cut rates several times in recent months amid strong economic growth and falling inflation, there is great uncertainty about … Read more
The S&P 500 has been on an excellent growth trajectory through 2024, returning more than 26% for the year leading up to December 27th. As a proxy for the U.S. economy as a whole, the index demonstrated that the economic environment is strong and continues to grow overall. Speaking. Of course, this doesn’t mean that … Read more
Retail traders are constantly faced with so many indicators that their screens often become confused with various studies and charts, blurring what is actually happening. However, all indicators come from the same source: the price action of a stock or any other instrument, so understanding the source is key above all else. However, price action … Read more
Each quarter, retail investors get a look inside the money house when 13F regulatory filings are released for some of Wall Street’s biggest players. In these reports, investors can see who has been buying and selling certain stocks, not necessarily to take advantage of those ideas, but to potentially connect the dots moving forward for … Read more
The spot price of gold has risen by more than a third over the past year, repeatedly hitting record highs over the past few months. Ahead of the November election – and amid a long period of investor uncertainty over inflation and other concerns, as well as expectations of lower interest rates – gold’s role … Read more
For conservative investors seeking stable income and long-term growth, dividend ETFs offer a reliable buy-and-hold strategy. These funds provide diversification, consistent payouts and ease of passive management, making them ideal for a stable, hands-off portfolio. When chosen carefully, dividend ETFs can become the cornerstone of a traditional investment plan, providing income and growth for years … Read more