Global stocks are surging. The MSCI ACWI Index, which encompasses both developed and emerging markets, reached another all-time high, continuing its record-breaking streak. This milestone is part of a broader trend in global equity markets, with 14 out of the world’s 20 largest stock exchanges recently setting new records. In contrast to this general market […]
It’s a bad sign that the world’s most legendary investor sold his entire HP stock stake “Safety first” should be the credo of every dividend collector. Otherwise, you could end up losing money even if you’re collecting quarterly distributions. Sure, it may be tempting to invest in HP (NYSE:HPQ) in a quest for high yield. However, […]
Source: rblfmr / Shutterstock.com It’s 2021 all over again, apparently. Global movie-theater chain AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC), along with video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME), are back in the spotlight. Before anyone gives in to the temptation to go bandwagon-jumping with AMC stock, I strongly recommend taking a few deep breaths and considering the worst-case scenarios. Expect significant capital losses […]
Typically, blue-chip stocks in your portfolio can be counted on to be reliable, long-term investments. But times can turn, even for the most well-known stocks in the market. When even top companies get into a rut and lose their way, it’s time to clear your portfolio of blue-chip stocks to sell. There are compelling reasons […]
Trade tensions between the world’s two largest economic powerhouses, the United States and China, resume. The Biden Administration has chosen to not only continue with Trump-era economic policy that has pitted the two countries against one another but also sought to intensify matters. In an announcement that came out in mid-May, the current administration announced […]
These companies face serious problems that are unlikely to be resolved in the near-term Source: shutterstock.com/Ink Drop The stock market might be at an all-time high, but that doesn’t mean every security is trending higher. On the contrary, there are a number of stocks sinking. Whether due to poor earnings, declining finances or other bad […]
Meta’s AI investments may turn to dust, but its communication networks could keep growing Source: rafapress / Shutterstock.com Since OpenAI’s ChatGPT launched the artificial intelligence (AI) era on November 30, 2022, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) has been among the hottest AI stocks not named Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Shares that were under $100 back then were trading at […]
“Sell in May and go away” is a common adage in investing. It’s based on the historical pattern of stocks underperforming from May to October when investors tend to stay on the sidelines. While timing the market is sketchy work at best, following the herd might be the best option for some investors. All that’s […]
Some big-name blue-chips are in a bit of a free-fall in recent sessions and are sinking stocks to avoid It’s never a good feeling to be caught holding a firm’s shares in freefall, especially as the rest of the market continues rising. We’re in a rather healthy bull market, but the broad stock market rally […]
Since the start of May, investors have warmed back up to shares in iPhone maker and overall tech behemoth Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Several factors have played a role in sending Apple stock from around $170 per share, back on its way toward its 52-week high of just under $200 per share. We aren’t concluding that the […]