Don’t be fooled by these dividend traps. Investing in dividend-paying stocks can be a great way to generate predictable returns during times of uncertainty. But just like with any category of stocks, there are some dividend stocks to steer clear of. Some...
Stocks were little changed last week as mixed inflation data fueled concerns that the Federal Reserve may extend its rate-hiking cycle longer than expected. For the week, the S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, the Dow was essentially flat, and the Nasdaq added 0.6%.  The...
Tech stocks have come roaring back to start 2023. But after the stunning rebound, some tech names have little room to run. In addition to industry-specific concerns, the technology sector faces headwinds from rising interest rates and a central bank that hasn’t finished its fight against inflation....
The market rally this year has been impressive. However, last week uncertainty and volatility returned to markets.   The S&P 500 was down 1.1% on the week, its worst week of the year thus far. The Nasdaq posted a steeper decline of 2.4%, while the...
A huge buzz has been forming around AI stocks lately alongside the viral chatbot, ChatGPT’s fervent rise in popularity. Launched in November, the Microsoft-backed AI language model reportedly reached 100 million monthly active users in January. Its meteoric rise has sparked much interest in artificial...