In less than two months of existence, the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has accumulated more bitcoin {{BTC}} than MicroStrategy (MSTR). According to the fund’s latest disclosure, IBIT held 195,985 bitcoin on Friday after another day of significant inflows. Meanwhile, the most recent public statements from MicroStrategy show the company as of Feb. 26 held […]
Energy is a very difficult sector for dividend investors to invest in because of the dramatic swings in oil and natural gas prices. There are a few energy producers, like ExxonMobil and Chevron, that have managed to reward investors with reliable dividend growth through the cycle, but they are the exception and not the norm. For […]
Social Security is a central piece to most Americans’ retirement plans. Around half of retirees 65 or older receive at least 50% of their household income from their monthly benefit checks, according to data analyzed by the Social Security Administration. So the thought of losing even a portion of those benefits could have a drastic […]
The “Magnificent Seven” is a moniker Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett coined to describe a group of America’s largest technology stocks, which handily outperformed the S&P 500 index in 2023. The Magnificent Seven includes: Apple Microsoft Nvidia Amazon Alphabet Meta Platforms Tesla Last year, the Magnificent Seven stocks returned an average of 112%, obliterating […]
If you’ve been investing in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, then you’re doubtless familiar with Nvidia. The chipmaker develops powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) that can be used to power accelerated computing, machine learning, and a variety of generative AI applications. Another company that has been garnering much enthusiasm from investors is Nvidia’s cohort, Super Micro […]
The market’s relentless rally has pushed the S&P 500 up nearly 25% from its October lows, fueled by gains in only a handful of stocks. Leading the charge is AI favorite Nvidia (NVDA). The chipmaker has gained more than 80% since the start of the year, helping drive the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and Nasdaq (^IXIC) […]
You work your entire career and finally retire. At long last, it’s time to enjoy your golden years. Life should be smooth sailing, right? That’s the ideal plan. However, the reality is that things can and usually do get in the way. Unfortunately, two huge issues are steamrolling toward a collision with America’s senior citizens. […]
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) could use a new blockbuster product, and it could come as soon as this summer. The iPhone maker saw sales rise just 2% last quarter after a year in which revenue fell 2.8%. China remains a big question mark for Apple following a government ban of iPhones and a report indicating a […]
Famed investor Warren Buffett is known for finding quality businesses at a good value and holding them over time. When his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) first began investing in Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) in 2016, that stock traded at a steep discount to the market — with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio in the […]
But the frustrating, mind-numbing banality of proceedings in Abu Dhabi seemed to surprise even the most enthusiastic trade policy wonks. One must question the millions of dollars spent on flying so many senior people so far to achieve so little. Conceding that no material liberalisations were achieved, the World Trade Organization (WTO) did its best […]
If your ultimate investing goal is becoming a millionaire, there’s one sector you’ll want to overweight within your portfolio: Technology. The tech sector’s stocks have a long history of outperforming the overall market. That’s because tech companies tend to introduce the world’s most revolutionary products and services. Think mobile phones, or high-speed internet, or augmented […]
Containing the 500 largest publicly-traded U.S. companies by market cap, the S&P 500 is arguably the best indicator of the performance of the overall U.S. stock market. At least, it has been in the past. But something is happening that’s making the index’s performance somewhat misleading. As of March 6, the S&P 500 has gained […]
