Our summary of the standout stocks in the first half of 2024, with large cap and tech stocks flourishing in particular The first half of 2024 saw the market exceed the expectations of most Wall Street analysts. Through July 2, the S&P 500 is up 15.3% while the Nasdaq has… Continue reading The Best Performing Stocks in H1 2024

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While large-cap technology stocks outperformed in the first half of 2024, more defensive names like McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) stock have gotten left behind. There’s been no fast money from fast food this year so far, but perhaps McDonald’s investors can get a good value now. It’s not difficult to identify McDonald’s… Continue reading McDonald’s Stock: Great Value or Nothing Burger?

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Meme stocks are back in fashion this year, with GameStop (NYSE:GME) stock and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) stock catching bids in mid-May. Now Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) stock is on the move, and it looks like short-squeeze traders have a new shiny object to focus on in July. Thus, for better or for… Continue reading Chewy Stock Is a Trending Meme Stock Now. Should You Buy It?

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The first half of 2024 is in the books, and the numbers are in. With an eye-watering 54% loss, Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) stock is officially the worst-performing S&P 500 (SPX) stock year on a year-to-date basis. For contrarian investors, this raises some tough questions. Is Walgreens stock “cheap for… Continue reading Walgreens Stock: Do You Dare to Buy the S&P 500’s Worst Performer?

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If the shoe fits, wear it. Some people claim to be “buy low, sell high” investors, but when a stock tumbles, they run for the hills. It takes an iron stomach and a true contrarian spirit to stand out from the crowd and buy beaten-down Nike (NYSE:NKE) stock now. This… Continue reading Nike Stock: This Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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The generation that came of age in the 1990s and were dubbed “slackers” in the age of Nirvana are now staring retirement right in the face. The oldest members of Generation X — born between 1965 and 1980 — are turning 59 this year, which means they can start withdrawing… Continue reading Gen X Retirement: Are They Ready for This Approaching Milestone?

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Two surveys gauging investor sentiment have been released within the last seven days, and both revealed a bullish outlook for the stock market. Of course, it makes sense that the bulls would be out in force after an 18-month stretch that saw all of the major market indexes reach all-time… Continue reading Optimism or Irrational Exuberance? Why Investors Are Bullish

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Estimates about how much the average person will need to save for retirement are all over the place, and for the most part, they are rising with inflation. In this article, we discuss an easy retirement calculation — plus, a simple rule to help guide you. Reasons You May Need to… Continue reading Here’s An Easy Way to Calculate How Much You’ll Need to Retire

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Some investors may be wondering whether Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) stock will end up like Pets.com stock did in the 2000s. While it’s unlikely Chewy stock will follow a similar path, if you’re concerned that today’s market environment parallels the elevator-up feeling of the dotcom bubble, then perhaps it’s time to take… Continue reading Chewy Stock: Don’t Get Chewed Up by this Pricey Pet-Supply Pick

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Penny stocks, as they are called, are not really stocks that trade under $1 per share. The term generally refers to stocks trading below $5 per share. As any early investor in Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) or other juggernauts will tell you, when you manage to correctly predict… Continue reading Top Penny Stocks for 2024: These 2 Should Be on Your Radar

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