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In late 2023, many analysts called for 2024 to be the year of a small-cap stock renaissance. These stocks were battered as the Federal Reserve aggressively raised interest rates. Many of these

Though wildly popular with consumers, streaming companies have long struggled to achieve and maintain profitability. Over time, this has led providers like Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) and

The September NFP was so smoking hot that it blew the outlook for interest rates out of the water. The headline figure alone was enough to alter the outlook, signaling healthy, resilient labor

Micro-cap stocks are typically categorized as companies with market capitalizations between $50 million and $300 million. However, it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Many small stocks can fluctuate

By most accounts, the stock market has had a very good 2024. The S&P 500 has provided a total return so far of 20.6%. That significantly outpaces the 11.7% average over the past 30 years. It beats

The financial sector acts as a gauge of economic vitality, reflecting business investment, consumer confidence, and the overall flow of capital. As a fundamental driver of global economic growth

Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has been a big winner so far this year. Consumer staples stocks have generally had a good year, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLP) providing a

Most investors' definition of a penny stock has broadened to include not just companies trading at less than $1 per share, but also those with slightly higher stock prices up to about $5 per

The stock market can trick old buyers into selling their profitable holdings at the first sign of a dip or slowdown. This effect is further amplified for new buyers who are anxious to know whether

Insider buying in Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) and  V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) highlights their stocks' value and growth opportunity. The critical takeaways are that insiders aren’t and haven’t sold

With so many news items clamoring for investors’ attention, investors may not have noticed that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved the merger between Chevron Corporation (NYSE:

Mutual funds might sound like old-fashioned assets, but they’re still prevalent and valuable in today’s investment landscape. If you want instant diversification in a 401(k) account, you’ll likely

Once the darling of the entire stock market, Nvidia Co. (NASDAQ: NVDA) is now raising some suspicion as to whether this stock is now in correction territory or whether bulls are only consolidating

Everybody loves finding a bargain or getting a good deal, and it's no different when it comes to stocks. One of the most popular technical indicators for helping investors find these is the

Joby Aviation’s (NYSE: JOBY) technology has been again validated. The latest news is a follow-on investment from Toyota Motor (NYSE: TM), one of the company's earliest investors and a long-time

Here's a little twist for those who like to focus on fundamentals and economic forces when predicting the stock market. When inflation runs hot, it benefits stocks overall, and the opposite is

An exciting theme is emerging within the industrial sector as several small-cap stocks battle for dominance in the aerospace and defense industry, particularly in the space race. Space investors

In today's uncertain markets, investors increasingly turn to dividend-paying stocks as a reliable strategy for generating passive income and enhancing portfolio stability. Schwab US Dividend

NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) is an industrial company that is still early on but whose share price has skyrocketed in 2024. Shares are up nearly 270% this year, yet the company generated just $1

Imagine building a portfolio where your investments work for you to generate a steady stream of income without demanding constant attention. Passive income is a powerful financial tool that can

The energy sector is experiencing a sharp rebound following a significant escalation in Middle Eastern tensions after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel on October 1. While the immediate