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Income investors should focus on stocks that pay solid yields but also those that have sustainable payouts and strong business models. The Dividend Kings are an excellent place to look for stocks with sustainable dividends, as they have raised their dividends each year for more than 50 consecutive years. The following three Dividend Kings have

It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the U.S. that July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth. It is so hot that some cities have gone an entire month without temperatures falling below 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Coincidentally, 2023 has been the summer for sizzling stocks.  The S&P 500 is up nearly 10% since the

For all the focus on Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices’ (NASDAQ:AMD) strategy in the AI space is steadily gaining momentum. While it has yet to benefit significantly from its high-end AI accelerators, the company is set to ship these in Q4. Moreover, large-scale cloud service providers have been considering these accelerators as alternatives to Nvidia.

It’s time to buy battery stocks. With the world going green, we’re seeing a massive shift to electric vehicles. Coupled with government incentives, stricter emissions regulations, advancements in technology, and global leaders demanding millions of EVs in the next decade, anything EV-related has been explosive. That includes demand for electric vehicle batteries. “As the global

Here’s some eye-popping math for you. From its July 26 closing price of $9.38 to its final price of $13.27 on July 28, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock rallied approximately 41.5%. Today, I’m going to recommend that QuantumScape’s investors got lucky and should strongly consider taking profits. There may be even a short-selling opportunity here. That’s how irrational

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock could be on the move as the company is due to report earnings Aug. 8. Analysts expect about 24 cents/share of earnings on revenue of $3.7 billion. Those are huge gains from a year ago, when there was a loss of 3 cents per share on revenue of $1.22 billion. Things

I don’t know if you’ve been following the Elon Musk rebranding of Twitter. He’s now calling it “X” and plans to turn the social media platform into a super app where you can do just about everything. “In the months to come, we will add comprehensive communications and the ability to conduct your entire financial

Recently reported results of several electric vehicle (EV) makers indicated that EV sales have been resilient so far this year, despite persistent macroeconomic challenges. Government incentives and price cuts by most EV makers have driven higher volumes. Citing data from Motor Intelligence, a Wall Street Journal report highlighted that U.S. EV sales increased 50% to

Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) stock has had an interesting year. The company has done very well making plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery-powered cars backed by gasoline engines. A PHEV avoids many trade-offs plaguing other electric cars. Lithium ion batteries are heavy. They have less energy density than gasoline, even with the weight of an engine added. Li’s

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has had a spectacular run, but there is no guarantee that its success will continue. Competitors like Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) are rapidly innovating and introducing more advanced chips that may eventually surpass Nvidia’s offerings. In this article, we will delve into the potential risks that may limit Nvidia’s growth, and evaluate

For many investors, the sudden rise of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock is a mystery. Telling them it’s about AI only deepens the mystery. This means many people are getting in on a good thing without knowing what the good thing is. Since the start of 2023, NVDA stock is up over 210%. They’re worth 48% more than

Wind and solar will continue to get the lion’s share of the headlines as it relates to the world’s clean energy transition. However, it may also be time for investors to consider investing in clean water stocks as part of a balanced clean energy portfolio.   Concerns about water quality will drive the growth in

Over the past few years, Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) performance has been a roller-coaster ride. AMZN stock plummeted by 50% from January to December 2022 as market concerns grew about the impact of inflation and potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, in 2023, the stock has been on fire, substantially undoing a big chunk

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), a tech giant globally known for its robust portfolio of services and products, has had a remarkable surge in its performance. We’ve all heard about the “Magnificent 7,” and it’s clear that MSFT stock owners have meaningfully outperformed relative to the S&P 500. Microsoft’s financial health has been consistently robust, with the company

Among electric vehicle stocks, Nio (NYSE:NIO) is one that makes big moves, on news both directly and indirectly tied to the China-based EV maker’s potential prospects. A prime example of this is with the reason behind the latest spike in price for NIO stock. Already trending since the start of the month, NIO stock made

In the modern age, people are ready to get excited about flying car industry stocks.  Excitement continues to build around flying car stocks following recent positive news in the sector. California startup Alef Auto got FAA certification to test its Model A vehicle. That vehicle could become the first vehicle that can both fly and

Get ready for an unpopular opinion. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a darling of the market, which is fine to a certain extent. Yet, perhaps it’s too much of a darling now. Because so many of Wall Street’s experts are ultra-bullish and have outsized expectations for Nvidia, this would be the right time to reduce your exposure to

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) CEO Lisa Su has achieved almost heroic status. Moreover, AMD stock has rallied sharply in 2023 so far. Yet, not every expert on Wall Street is bullish about Advanced Micro Devices (commonly abbreviated as AMD). Ultimately, it’s smart for investors to get both sides of the story and maintain a reasonable

Nio (NYSE:NIO), a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, has been a rollercoaster of a stock. The company’s shares have seen a considerable drop since their 2021 peak. Is now the time to start betting on a reversal in trend? First, let’s talk company dynamics. NIO stock has been affected by China’s slow economic

Artificial intelligence is the talk of the town right now. Naturally, many stocks in the AI space have seen valuations grow, as productivity benefits flow downstream. The higher demand that corresponds to these benefits creates greater demand, and an upward spiral for investors. Indeed, the rally we’ve seen in many AI stocks is not unjustified. However,