Identifying stocks to buy and hold for decades rather than months or years can be difficult. The world and the economy are constantly changing, creating risks for long-term investors. A dividend payment from a large, profitable company with a leading market share in a stable or growing industry is about the closest thing to a … Read more
The fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act calls for $923.3 billion in U.S. military spending, up 4.1% from 2024 levels. However, the ongoing war in Ukraine; tensions between China and Taiwan; and conflicts between Israel and Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas may lead the U.S. government to increase defense industry investment in coming years, which could … Read more
The S&P 500’s 2024 rally stalled in December as investors took profits to close out a second consecutive year of 20%-plus gains for the index. The S&P 500 still finished the year up about 23%, and investors are hoping the market can regain its momentum in 2025. Top 2024 performers include multiple health care stocks … Read more
Satellite and Communication industry players have gained healthy momentum over the past few years, driven by increasing commercial space exploration and Earth observation. With the advent of 5G, the expansion of IoT and reliance on real-time data, satellite technologies are playing a crucial role in providing connectivity to remote locations and supporting global communications networks. … Read more
Warren Buffett Just Bought $562 Million Worth of These 3 Stocks Warren Buffett hasn’t seen a lot to like in the stock market lately. Through the first three quarters of 2024, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.80%) (BRK.B 0.95%) sold $133 billion worth of stock from the portfolio he manages for the conglomerate. While he’s made a … Read more
Real estate can be an effective way for investors to hedge against inflation and potentially generate big returns. Buying physical property can be difficult and expensive for individual investors, but those investors can easily invest in real estate by buying shares of real estate investment trusts, or REITs. There are several types of REITs, but … Read more
Artificial intelligence has enhanced many industries, including health care. Health professionals can access a wider range of tools and additional data points on each patient with AI. This information can help professionals pinpoint conditions, prevent diseases from spreading, monitor patients, prescribe drugs and tackle administrative tasks. AI will continue to enhance the health care industry … Read more
Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these stocks have challenged … Read more
Equity analysis is about discovering a stock’s inherent value and therefore its fair market price. Analysts look at data points like price-to-earnings ratios, book value, debt-to-equity ratios and other metrics. Some also consider technical factors like price momentum and trading patterns. A stock’s relative share price alone should never be the sole determining factor when … Read more
Artificial intelligence technology, for all the people talking about it, is still in its early stages. While a handful of technology names seem to dominate the space currently, investors looking to invest in AI may be wondering which companies are likely to do better as the field evolves. Other investors are clearly eager to jump … Read more