To the disappointment of buy-and-hold investors, 2025 is shaping up to be the year when nimble traders are likely to see the biggest gains. However, there’s nothing wrong with stable performance in blue-chip stocks, a smart strategy for many investors. For those looking for growth and tolerant of risk, several low-priced stocks emerge as strong … Read more
Defensive stocks are a key part of the market that can provide significant benefits to a portfolio. While they are often not considered market leaders, this is certainly not always the case. Defensive stocks tend to outperform in bear markets and during economic downturns. In the case of consumer staples stocks, the underlying nature of … Read more
The financial sector is booming, including small-cap companies like Unity Bancorp. NASDAQ:UNTYBancorp pens NASDAQ: PLBCand Community Trust Bancorp NASDAQ:CTBI. The 2024 results show that consumers remain healthy, business volumes are improving, and higher, longer-term interest rates provide solid investment returns. The prices of these stocks are rising due to business trends and are likely to … Read more
As 2025 begins with volatility, many investors are likely feeling the pressure of increased uncertainty. The S&P 500 and other major indexes are down year-to-date, led by sharp declines in tech heavyweights like NVIDIA, which is down 13% from a 52-week high set just days ago. Market sentiment was further weakened by a heated December … Read more
When it comes to measuring investor and market sentiment towards a stock or group of stocks, retail investors typically look at buying and selling activity. As revealing as this is, it comes with a few caveats. These warnings can often cloud the real sentiments or motives of participants in the stock market. For example, buying … Read more
As we enter the new year, investors are likely looking at their 2024 results and trying to find a way to either match or beat them, and today’s market offers several opportunities to do so with a few added benefits. When it comes to dividend stocks, they typically don’t have the volatility and growth potential … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has denied a Washington Post report that said he plans to impose blanket tariffs on critical imports, implying a pared-back tariff policy. Trump denied the claims on his Truth Social platform, saying the report was “fake news.” Trump has announced his intention to impose tariffs of 10% on all goods and tariffs … Read more
Investors can often benefit from tracking the recent moves and decisions made by the biggest names in the market, especially if they can reverse engineer some of the reasoning behind those decisions. With that in mind, today’s analysis won’t be about which bank or hedge fund bought which stock, but rather about a prominent investor … Read more
Investors were primarily focused on technology stocks in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and renewable and nuclear energy. However, other sectors offer attractive opportunities for those looking for a more diversified portfolio. Three non-tech stocks are set to rise in 2025 thanks to a combination of industry trends and the companies’ … Read more
When it comes to heading into 2025 on the right foot, investors may be wondering where the best place to place their capital is. While some may advise holding cryptocurrency or a mix of cash and bonds, this view is often too open-ended and vague to get investors where they need to be by the … Read more