Last Week’s Market Rollercoaster: A Week of Caution, Mixed Results, and Interest Rate Concerns
Monday: Wall Street started cautiously, awaiting key inflation data later in the week. The Dow dropped marginally by 0.03%, the S&P500 dipped slightly by 0.04%, and the Nasdaq saw a modest increase of 0.03%. Tuesday: The market remained choppy, with mixed results. The Dow decreased by 0.02%, the S&P500 rose by 0.1%, and the Nasdaq gained 0.3%. Wednesday: The [...]
Are Dividend Stocks Worth it?
Dividend stocks are a hot topic, and for good reason. These stocks represent shares in companies that pay out a portion of their profits to shareholders, offering a dual reward of regular income and investment growth. But the question arises: are dividend stocks worth it? While they promise a passive income stream, there are considerations such as market volatility and [...]
Apple Has Struggled So Far This Year, But Here’s Why Investors Should Hold Their Position…
It’s been a tough stretch thus far through 2024 for Apple (AAPL), which is down more than 6% year-to-date. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 index is up 8%. So what’s going on with this stock, and should you be concerned as an AAPL investor? One analyst thinks it’s just a matter of investors not realizing just how impressive the company’s [...]
Despite Robinhood’s Recent Downgrade, We Still See 3 Reasons to Buy HOOD Today
Robinhood (HOOD) has been on a tear through 2024 so far, up more than 43% year-to-date fueled by an uptick in retail trading, particularly for Bitcoin. However, one analyst believes that this trend is poised to reverse and has changed his outlook from neutral to sell as a result. Citi analyst Christopher Allen says that HOOD has been driven [...]
Dividend vs Growth Stocks: Which Should You Invest in?
Whether you’re building a stock portfolio from scratch or looking to pivot your stock investment strategy, choosing between a dividend vs growth stocks is a crucial consideration. Each offers a distinct approach to building wealth. Dividend stocks attract investors through regular income payouts and the potential for compounding returns, while growth stocks entice with the promise of substantial capital appreciation [...]
Hot CPI Data Causes Market to Spiral and Indicates 2 Rate Cuts in 2024
Monday was momentous because of the eclipse boosting hopes and dreams of disinflation, and Wednesday started with a downer because of higher-than-expected CPI data. The inflationary data came in hot, with every reading coming in above estimates, sending the market into a significant dip. Let’s dive into anticipation, the reaction, what it means, and how it changes the future [...]