Dado Ruvic | Reuters The Bitcoin network on Friday night slashed the incentives rewarded to miners in half for the fourth time in its history. The celebrated event, which takes place about once every four years as mandated in the Bitcoin code, is designed to slow the issuance of bitcoins, thereby creating a scarcity effect
The progress toward legalization of cannabis in the United States continues at a slow pace, but medical marijuana is now permitted in approximately 37 states. Germany recently became the latest country to legalize cannabis for personal use beginning in April, coinciding with the informal holiday of 4/20. It’s the decriminalizing of cannabis at the federal
High-yield stocks often catch the eye of investors due to the seemingly significant, tangible returns on investment. Yet, not all that glitters is gold. In fact, it’s often the case that many names offering outsized yields are attached to a number of risks. Some mask such lurking risks beneath their attractive yields, these are known
Reddit stock (NYSE:RDDT) debuted in late-March, and received quite the welcome from early investors. The stock surged to a high of nearly $75 per share just days after its IPO, but has since come back down to earth. Reddit stock currently trades around $40, slightly lower than the $47 per share the company went public
Retail stocks have long been a favorite sector for long-term investors. Why? Well, we all need to shop for things like groceries and clothes. Without these retail companies providing us with stores or websites, where would we get the things we need to survive? Because of this, retail stocks oftentimes provide a floor of safety
Tesla stock (NASDAQ:TSLA) dominated the global market for electric vehicles just two years ago. It had enormous margins, which it plowed into new plants and new technology. It was worth a premium price. All that is gone now. Thanks to the distraction of the CyberTruck, and losing its lead in batteries, Tesla created its own
There are three meme stocks and cryptos for investors to consider in April this year. I think that these companies could rally significantly moving forward. The major stock market indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have had a strong start to 2024, with substantial gains. This impressive run-up has led to concerns about
Gold prices have been enjoying a very strong surge over the past two months, defying earlier predictions of a cooldown and surpassing the psychologically important milestone of $2,000 an ounce. The rally has significantly impacted the performance of gold stocks, reflecting heightened investor interest in the sector. The yellow metal experienced a significant drop in
As we zoom right past the midpoint of April, the “sell and May and go away” phrase will hit the headlines again, as it typically does almost every year, regardless of the circumstances. Indeed, there is no shortage of things to be uneasy about this May. The broader stock market seems to have been running
While investors’ eyes remain glued on the big names in artificial intelligence, endless other companies are integrating AI technology more quietly. Not every company actively chooses to rebrand as an AI specialist, even while benefiting from its popularity. Yet, savvy investors who know some of the best AI stocks to watch out for may not
Dividend stocks are your best friend if you’re looking to compound your money safely without worrying about the massive downside risk that often comes with buying into high-flying tech or growth stocks. However, not all dividend payers are boring old companies with no potential for capital appreciation. The current environment has caused many great businesses
Internet providers have enjoyed impressive stock performances, With larger-than-average dividends, consistency has persisted over their long life spans. However, the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program is stressing out Americans who use it to get a discount on their internet bills. These three internet provider stocks represent some of the worst-performing and overpriced options.
Volatile stocks are short-term traders’ bread and butter. Making money both ways – whether the stock goes up or down – means that finding the most volatile stocks is the shortest path to fast cash opportunities for day traders and swing traders alike. However, finding volatile stocks is slightly more complex than merely seeing which
Fifty dollars doesn’t go very far today—unless you’re looking for under-$50 stocks to buy now and round out your portfolio. Although inflation growth may be declining, the current cost of goods and services remains significantly higher than two years ago. This discrepancy exists because inflation indexes measure ongoing growth, not actual price differences, leading to
Generally, the idea of selling securities rankles the public’s nerve, yet trimming overbought stocks is just as important a discipline as knowing what to buy. It might be even more important than the latter concept. Imagine you’re a professional baseball team. You’re charged with bringing home a title to your hometown’s favorite ballclub. Fortunately, you
The most exciting time of the year is finally here – earnings season. This is when prospective investors eagerly wait to see how the market is doing and professional investors try to time their moves. While the earnings season lasts for over two months, some companies attract higher attention and interest as compared to others.
People are interested in ETFs for weight loss because of Oprah’s TV show “Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution,” which was about weight loss drugs. A lot of people are upset that she’s talking to patients and doctors about using prescription drugs to lose weight, but it’s still causing a stir. It’s also big
Although dividend investing has plenty of research backing its efficacy, it’s a slow burn. Further, it may incur high opportunity costs during broad-market rallies, such as what we saw during the bull in the Nasdaq last year. If one seeks capital appreciation potential, plan to sell some Dividend Aristocrats. Rather, invest in companies pursuing aggressive
The broad basket of social media stocks has much to gain as they seek to trim inefficiencies while investing in various growth drivers. Undoubtedly, generative artificial intelligence (AI) can help many big-name social media firms better monetize their swollen user bases. Additionally, AI seems to be the magic solution to automating less-than-efficient aspects of operations
The EV sector has some of the most popular and exciting stocks for explosive future growth. However, the massive attention means more players working to get a piece, creating one of the most competitive markets. While some producers and manufacturers prosper, setting themselves up for success, others are buckling under the pressure. These three EV
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