With the latest on inflation and interest rates suggesting more challenges ahead for the economy and the markets, there’s renewed appeal for defensive plays. However, those are not the only stocks for cautious investors to consider. That is to say, when it comes to “playing it safe” during times of market volatility, there’s no need
It was nearly a month ago that Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) released a disappointing earnings report, but AMZN stock continues to trend lower. The market keeps on absorbing the prospect of slowing growth. Add in reheightened macro-related worries among investors, as “sticky inflation” points to a further rise in interest rates, and it makes sense why the
Is Google and YouTube parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) losing its mojo as a tech titan? That’s a valid question as Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) takes an early and powerful lead in deploying generative/conversational artificial intelligence. Furthermore, GOOG stock might seem like a good value at first glance, but it only deserves a “D” rating as Alphabet continues
Today, Ryan McQueeney, the new editor in charge of the Zacks Income Investor Portfolio, takes a look at Potlatch (PCH) and Illinois Tool Works (ITW), two income stocks with positive and negative factors influencing their share prices right now. Potlatch: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/PCH?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Illinois Tool Works: https://www.zacks.com/stock/quote/ITW?cid=CS-YOUTUBE-FT-VID Follow us on StockTwits: stocktwits.com/ZacksResearch Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ZacksResearch
The search for top dividend-paying financial stocks is on. Of course, in this market environment, stability matters more than growth. Banks that provide steady dividend income may be considered relatively stable without a financial crisis. Indeed, 2008 shook investors’ confidence in this sector. While it doesn’t appear like we’re on the brink of yet another financial calamity,
It’s time for investors to consider rock-solid dividend stocks to buy. Generally speaking, passive-income-providing companies enjoy relatively stable businesses. And stability and dependability will become core attributes heading into an ambiguous market cycle. Dominating business headlines recently stand inflation concerns. As InvestorPlace contributor Dana Blankenhorn mentioned, the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index came in higher
Just when investors thought that rising prices slipped into the rearview mirror, market participants now find themselves scrambling for smart stocks to buy when interest rates rise. Of course, the spiked demand centers on a key consumer report which indicated that inflation remains stubbornly high. As well, the pace of rising prices pinged higher than
Source: Shutterstock.com After experiencing a record surge during the pandemic, the food delivery market is continuing its meteoric rise, facilitated by increasing urbanization and growing demand for convenient, contactless services. According to Grand View Research, the global online food delivery services market was valued at $50.7 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at
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Investing in tech stocks is becoming increasingly popular as the stock market grows. With tech companies continuing to innovate and develop new products, tech stocks offer investors the potential for great returns, making them a great investment choice. The stock market is full of opportunities. And investing in tech stocks can be one of the
High-yield dividend stocks offer relatively high dividend yields compared to the average dividend stock. Generally, I view a high-yield dividend to be above the 4-5% range. Investors can calculate a dividend yield by taking the dividend distribution of a company as a percentage of a given stock’s share price. Importantly, high-yield dividend stocks offer an attractive source of
Formerly an obscure company, machine learning software specialist C3.ai (NYSE:AI) is now a focal point for investors of all stripes. AI stock offers pure-play exposure to the red-hot artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which could grow exponentially during the coming years. Plus, a team-up with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), a giant in e-commerce and cloud computing, makes C3.ai a
The term “best stock to buy” applies differently to each investor according to their risk appetite. Thus, picking three stocks that fit all retail investors isn’t possible. However, it is possible to find the three best stocks for the three main types of retail investors. These types are risk-averse, risk-neutral, and risk-seeking. Risk-averse investors seek