Stock Markets Analysis & Opinion

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are making a comeback from their post-pandemic downturn—and with the sector still lagging the stock market, we’ve got a chance to buy at attractive...

When it comes to earning investment income, one of the most relevant investment vehicles is Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs must distribute at least 90% of their taxable earnings out as...

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) stock has been rapidly rising and is on track to continue the trend in 2025. The Q4 2024 results were not only strong, but the conditions driving bank results remain in...

TSMC's market leadership continues, driven by strong AI-driven demand despite geopolitical challenges. The semiconductor giant’s Q4 results highlight its dominant role in powering the AI...

Stocks moved higher yesterday. Last time, I noted that the S&P 500 was likely to rise no matter what the CPI report was because implied volatility was so high, which is pretty much what happened....

Don’t get too excited about the lagging indicators; instead, focus on the present and future. Most instruments are still in the January trading range, and we do not yet know what will be clear and...

Q4 earnings kicked off with five of the biggest companies within the financial sector. JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM), Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS), Blackrock (NYSE:BLK), and Citigroup...

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) recently announced its first-ever Quantum Day, scheduled for March 20, 2025, at the GTC conference. This event will showcase advancements in quantum computing,...

Exploring new investment ideas to add to a diversified portfolio in 2025, I came across an often under-covered sector in the mainstream financial media, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and...

How are we feeling about the stock market, my fellow contrarian? More importantly, should we have an opinion on the market-at-large at all? I don’t think so. Trump 2.0 will create a “market barbell”...

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) is the second largest automaker in the United States behind General Motors (NYSE:GM). The business has started to experience recovery as inventories improved from easing supply...

Shares of athleisure giant Nike (NYSE:NKE) shares have been in a steep decline for more than 2 years, shedding a staggering 60% from their all-time high in late 2021. As we head into the first couple...

Carnival (NYSE:CCL) is the world’s largest cruise ship operator with a portfolio of nine cruise line brands. The consumer discretionary sector leader owns some of the most recognized brands, such as...

Capital returns are a driving force for markets and central to the stocks on this list. These stocks pay significant dividends, repurchase shares robustly, or both, and insider buying is strong. The...