Category: Investment Opportunities

Unicorns are startup companies that have been valued at $1 billion or more. And over the past few years, they’ve flooded the market.

While the Dogs of the Dow suffered a negative year in 2018, their 1.5% loss still outperformed the 6% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Most sectors moved higher in recent days. So, which sector is the most attractive today?

Today, I’m going to suggest a “dark horse” for a potentially bullish tech opportunity for 2019 … though, it may take a while for this position to fully develop.

Heading into 2019, my peers and family have all asked me one thing: What do you predict this year?

This is a solid time to create a list of potential buys. But when I’m considering which names to be greedy in, I want to reduce my risk as much as possible.

The more the market falls, the more deals you can find. Prepare to take advantage of these deals … just like you are going shopping the day after Christmas.

The Russell 2000 Index is used as a gauge for overall sentiment on growth stocks. As a result, it tends to be riskier than large-cap indexes such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This index is made up of 2,016 small-cap companies. The biggest one is valued at only $6.46 billion. […]

When I started planning out today’s article early last week, it was going to be a tongue-in-cheek jab at Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL). You see, Delta just banned puppies and kittens from all flights. My 9-year-old daughter was devastated. She has neither a puppy nor a kitten but lamented that if Santa brings […]

The so-called Tiger Cubs manage many of the world’s top hedge funds. And you can make a lot of money investing with people who know what they’re doing.

The sell-off of recent weeks taught me something about cybersecurity investments. It turns out they’re resilient “safety stocks” as well.

I’m a bit of an Apple fan, so my decision told me more about Apple than I thought. And it has major implications for the stock.

Microsoft is thriving to such a degree that it briefly overtook Apple as the largest U.S. company by market capitalization last week.

It seems like there’s plenty of growth left for an aggressive, slimmed-down General Electric to take its share of the market in coming years.

Utilities are emerging as a safe haven. In the last six months, the SPDR Utilities Index returned 8%. That compares to the S&P 500 Index’s loss of 2.4%.

Amazon said it had its best Cyber Monday ever. And yet most Wall Street traders failed to lift a finger for their “buy” buttons on the retail sector.

This upcoming earnings season will be what the market needs to rally and escape the volatility still lingering from October.

Despite the fragmentation in the video streaming industry, there are really only five major players that are worth considering for investment potential.

All this cash tells me investors are worried. But if you’re dialed into market sentiment, you know this is an opportunity to make big, fast gains.

The key strategy when investing in times of uncertainty and market downturns is to seek out sectors that consumers can’t do without.

I’m optimistic about this market. I still think there’s good news out there that can turn this decline around and take us higher into the new year.

The whole “death of retail” thing was way overhyped. Retail stocks were too cheap. Americans’ wage and employment gains made retailers a screaming buy.

Biopharmaceutical companies attract millions of investors. All it takes is one blockbuster drug, and the shares are off to the races.

You want to start investigating assets that are dirt-cheap today, but destined to rise in price tomorrow. And today, these assets can be had for a song.

If you want to make large returns, the best thing that you can do is target specific companies that participate in the industrial part of our economy.

Insider selling happens all the time. That’s why monitoring insider buying is a more effective timing tool … especially when it hits rare extremes.

Disney has come up with a solution for both its online streaming content and ESPN. And it will be the death knell for cable TV.

Today, the “Billionaire Bulldog” has his sights on another stock with a left-for-dead share price. And recent law changes support the idea.

We’re now in the fourth quarter. And online sales during this holiday season should go up by over 16%, or $17.25 billion. That’s a ton of growth!

In military strategy, generals prefer to concentrate their forces. But the opposite is true in investing.

There, diversification is key.

The amount of new clinical trials is increasing exponentially. This gives constant opportunities to profit from biotech companies releasing results.

Investors are asking if fame has gone to Musk’s head. Can he still effectively lead Tesla toward profitability, or is now the time to bail on TSLA stock?

The “Cable Cowboy” is the largest private landowner in the United States. You might be wondering: How did he earn the money to buy the land he controls?

Investors looking for dividend income and lower risk often turn to the housing market as an alternative to stock and bond investments.

There are fortunes to be made in collectibles. But they underscore something more important. They showcase how smart it is to diversify your wealth.

The U.N. is forcing out the high-sulfur bunker fuel that ships ran on for the better part of a century. There are a few clean energy options for shipowners.

Investors toss aside hated sectors and forget they even exist. But shrewd investors can find opportunity where others see only ashes.

I study seasonal trends across a wide group of sectors in the stock market. And right now, we are entering a bullish period for one particular sector.

The global leader Citigroup has increased its dividend more than 30 times since 2012. It makes sense to consider the stock at these levels.

It’s become obvious that Wall Street doesn’t understand the retail sector, and it means that too many people are missing out on great profits.

Nutrien is a $34 billion potash and nitrogen producer. Over the next year, Nutrien looks well positioned to capture more of the market and grow earnings.

From the current price of $2.66, copper could rally by 50% in two years. Shoot — it could rally by 20% before this year is over!

Turkey’s problems are about to become yours … and an opportunity for foreign investors like me. Here’s why we must prepare now.

This stock is a solid addition to any portfolio. This is doubly so given the tendency for grocery stocks to outperform during periods of economic turmoil.

The best way to measure growth is also the simplest: sales growth. And right now, we’re seeing one of the biggest sales growth rallies in history.

This unique asset class offers an avenue for increasing your wealth while shielding you from overall market volatility that can wipe out years of gains.

It’s a perfect time to buy stocks on sale — like retailers. Tariffs or not, the end-of-year holidays ought to be very nice indeed for the sector.

The recreational vehicle (RV) industry has a national economic impact of $50 billion. Overall, RV camping is a popular pastime … and a lucrative investment.

One management team is using its own money to buy more shares of the firm. These folks have proven they know what they’re doing in the fintech space.

It isn’t the first time it has happened … and it won’t be the last. Avoiding this mistake could save you thousands of dollars during your investment career.

A few years ago, most American producers didn’t bother removing this chemical from natural gas. Today, the U.S. is shipping it abroad by the boatload.

Precision medicine could revolutionize the entire health care industry, and eventually become the go-to way to help patients.

With the internet, you have access to anything you could possibly want. That’s why, in less than a decade, time spent on the internet has gone up over 200%.

Severe storms can topple homes and structures. But this year I’m not just stocking up on supplies — I’m adding positions to my portfolio.

While the market is racing toward an ugly ending as it is crushed under a mound of debt, you do have options when it comes to protecting your wealth and even profiting in times of turmoil.

I know, it may seem nerve-racking to enter with such volatility. But this chart shows that the end of this slump in the market is near, and now is a great time to jump in.

With all of the volatility we have seen of late, and with this quarter expected to reflect the benefits of the tax cuts, I hope this Friday doesn’t turn into a horror film for the market.

Here’s what you need to know to make sure you survive during a market turndown.

Coal’s days as the leading energy source for America are over. A different energy source promises to reduce pollution and provide energy independence for America.

All in all, everything looks rosy for the chips sector. There is one caveat, however, for investors in one extremely popular semiconductor name.

You have to think outside the box if you want to make big money. And today, I’m going to show you an incredible bull market you’ve never heard of.

As the first phase of wearable technology is dominated by things like fitness trackers, the second one is expected to be much different.

A health care company pulled off an investing coup in 2016. I believe it should be on your radar today. Read on to learn why…

This isn’t just another raving review for a FANG company — there are enough of those on the web. Instead, I’ll explain why this is a blue-chip tech stock you want to own.

Solar energy is abundant, free and available practically everywhere. What’s more, global demand for solar energy and solar panel installations is surging.

Based on history, we know the next 12 months after a sell-off are unlikely to be average. In fact, we should see a big price move.

This underdog market has been quiet … but things are heating up.

What if you could bypass all the speculation on the next big tech trend and still benefit from the IT market’s advance? You can, and it’s as easy as investing in one company.

The S&P 500 has traded in a narrow range lately. But the bulls and bears are building positions at the moment, and very soon, we’ll know which way prices will break.

What if I told you there is an investment product on the market that offers S&P 500-like returns at a 25% lower cost? Would you buy the cheaper product?

How does one navigate a market when its ultimate direction could either be on the cusp of a significant crash or another surge higher?

This value stock is not only best in class among its technology sector peers, it’s also rather impressive for the market as a whole.

Investors are starting to realize the impressive growth that Intel is seeing in various facets of its business, including the Internet of Things (IoT).

Initially, the stock market declined on the news of inflation. But this chart shows inflation isn’t anything to worry about.

The MoneyShow Orlando conference gives professionals’ takes on the status of the market. Here are some of the things the speakers had to say…

Ever since the start of 2017, the dollar has been in an almost constant decline. But that can only last so long if the economy stays healthy.

The sell-off turned an already undervalued group of companies into a heavily undervalued group. Yet the news keeps getting better for retail.

Oil stocks continue to fall lower despite oil prices remaining steady. And there’s a way to invest in the oil industry going down without all the complications of shorting it.

In 2017, the price of beef hit its highest price in two years. And the entire agriculture sector benefits when beef is on the menu.

This sector has dropped more than 12% since mid-November. I’ll explain why it looks primed to rally, and the best stock to use so you can benefit.

Let’s see why Spotify might not be worth the buzz quite yet…

One guru I follow in the real estate world is Sam Zell. His nickname is “The Grave Dancer.” And that title has been on full display lately.

The stock market moved up over 11% in just three months. However, one area of the market has not shared in this overall rally.

One sector that’s undervalued is emerging markets. And this chart shows emerging markets could outperform the S&P 500 in the future.

President Donald Trump has slapped tariffs of as much as 30% on solar power imports. But forget the mainstream media spin cycle. Let me tell you how to profit.

Investors around the world now have access to a market that had been off-limits. And I believe this asset offers investors 25% upside over the next two years.

As we can already see in just a couple days, this is gearing up to be a seriously strong earnings season.

We’re far from the limit when it comes to supercomputers. This is an industry that, with the current growth in technology, will keep growing exponentially.

I know tech can seem a bit invasive these days, and it’s easy to see the pitfalls. But today, I want to briefly take a look at how much tech has improved our lives.

A major theme I expect to emerge this year is companies pairing off with the goal of better competing against Amazon.

Cybercrime is clearly a massive problem. So it’s no surprise that spending on cybersecurity products and services is predicted to surpass $1 trillion.

I believe I’ve found the best investment in the space industry right now. The company has a huge client for whom it does most of its business: NASA.

If you typically follow legendary investor Warren Buffett’s investments, this is one you should pass on. Here’s why…

Let’s look at the big predictions for 2018, including yours…

Augmented reality has taken the tech market by storm, and it’s only just starting. There are hundreds of apps and features in existence or development.

While we’ve been talking about the Internet of Things (IoT) for several years now, there’s still ample room for growth in 2018 and beyond.

If you’re looking for the best place to invest in 2018, one of your best bets is to put on your investment banker’s hat and bet on mergers and acquisitions.

While 2014 was notable for a deep drawdown in natural gas, it also featured much higher prices. That could repeat itself in 2018.

Volatility has been kept to a historically low level. But, next year, this will change … and there’s one strategy that you must take advantage of.

For the Dow, which component did you have pegged as the top gainer? For many, it was likely Apple. But as you can tell from the title, that’s not the case.

Wall Street has long viewed the “sin sector” as recession-proof. Fortunately, there’s a new low-fee investment vehicle that offers exposure to the sector.

Amazon has seen its stock skyrocket more than 50% over the last 12 months, and many investors are wondering if now is a good time to short the stock.

Collectibles are a fickle market, especially when mass production and pop culture are involved. But one rapidly growing company is ignoring that lesson.

The IoT tech trend, which our tech expert Paul Mampilly is always urging you to invest in, is clearly happening — and in big, paradigm-shifting ways.

There are 80 new tech companies whose products and services are finding their way into compliance-heavy industries in need of a boost to profits.

We often overlook supposedly “old school” blue chips that are adapting quite well to the technological landscape. Wal-Mart is an excellent example.

Banks are already baking this kind of security into their products, providing yet another fertile area for future cybersecurity investment.

As prices drop and technology continues to advance, more companies and even residents are going to flock to renewable energy.

Augmented reality uses your phone’s screen to make images appear in real life. And some companies are using it to do some very practical and helpful things.

If tests on animals continue to be successful, gene editing could be the long-awaited cure for cancer, AIDS and many other diseases.

Everyone loves a bargain. But even your most savvy bargain hunters have unreasonable expectations. One of the best examples this year is AMD.

The Navy SEALs’ choice proved so battle-worthy, this little airplane has developed quite a fan base in military circles in the years since.

Just about everybody watches sports, and may even play fantasy sports. But there’s an entire industry out there that’s being covered up: sports betting.

We can learn plenty about where the cybersecurity world is headed by following a lesson from history: More automation. Fewer people. Fewer problems.

It’s the marriage of an investment banker’s mind with technology that makes Amazon unique. It’s also what indicates Amazon stock could increase by 50%.

Whoever you think will survive the next food war, the key is that behind all of these attempts to grab consumer dollars are sensors, software and Big Data.

There is currently a severe shortage of blood in the United States. However, there’s a medical breakthrough that could be a solution in the near future.

The cable TV industry is dying, NBC, ABC and CBS viewership is in decline, and Netflix and Amazon are taking over the online world of streaming TV.

Virtual reality will wipe out the current versions of television, movies and video games. And early investors stand to make a fortune.

Marijuana is being legalized not just for medicine, but for recreational use as well. Savvy investors now have a new, highly anticipated market.

The latest big company to be hacked? Pizza Hut found itself the victim of hack attacks — alongside 60,000 customers who had their credit card info exposed.

Amazon isn’t afraid to fail. And that’s given Amazon a long track record of failures when it comes to entering a new market.

As we move into a world where more pieces of our life are connected, we are facing vulnerabilities that need to be addressed through cybersecurity.

It’s past time to diversify and inject a bit of new blood into your portfolio. Trading IPO stocks can be a risky bet, but it can also be quite rewarding.

If you want to speculate in bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin — you name it — go right ahead. But the bigger profits will be in the underlying technology.

This $24.2 billion trend is putting the power and convenience of managing the basics of life right at your fingertips. Don’t miss this opportunity.

Analysts are looking to see whether or not Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods has created more traffic for the grocery chain.

The IEA said solar power installations grew at a faster pace than any other source of energy. But that hasn’t translated into higher stock prices yet.

Why do cyberattacks keep happening? I’ll focus on one out-of-the-way industry — overseas shipping — for an explanation.

As our natural resource expert Matt Badiali would say: This is a smart move right now.

Those who understand this shifting dynamic will be the big winners in the coming ramp-up of cybersecurity spending of up to $1 trillion.

The great 1983 film Trading Places features two duffers who made a fortune by betting on this crop. Thanks to Hurricane Irma, you can do the same thing today.

While it’s true that Apple is the biggest name when it comes to smartwatches, there are other companies out there that are going all-in on the market.

I have a knack for getting off trends before a big decline. And I believe Apple is about to go into a period of decline. Here’s why…

Three months ago, I delved into the underloved construction sector. And this very lucrative investment opportunity isn’t over, not by a long shot.

As awareness and spending in cybersecurity grow and grow, we’re starting to see a shift toward even bigger mergers and acquisitions.

It’s the perfect time for investors to revisit the aerospace and defense sector. And one particular company looks like a steal right now.

The health care sector as tracked by the Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF broke out last week, and it is pointing to more gains to come.

Some claim that Amazon is going to lose its shirt on Whole Foods. Personally, I believe the opposite. I believe that Amazon is about to upend the supermarket industry.

On a global scale, there are 844 million people who have no access to clean water. And demand is only going up from here.

Medical robots could make up for what will likely be a shortage of workers in the medical field, especially in surgery.

There’s an epic demand for people with cybersecurity skills. It points to the rising amount that companies are spending on cybersecurity these days.

The opportunity from this bloodbath is bigger than just one recommendation, and the declines in these stocks are an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up.

We are quickly moving toward a world where remembering passwords is becoming obsolete. Soon, you will just need your face.

The financial media proclaimed that Amazon was going to take over the world. But risks to income growth are just the start of Amazon’s problems.

The new rules mandating cybersecurity are the first of their kind. And the impact will be far-reaching in powerful but subtle ways.

I wanted to share this story with you today because it speaks to a larger trend in the medical industry that investors absolutely must have on their radars.

Chinese e-commerce is forecast to grow roughly 50% through fiscal 2018. It’s far and away one of the fastest-growing markets in the world right now.

In past years, companies did not invest enough in anti-hacking technology. That’s changing fast … which creates a big opportunity for investors.

Having an imbedded microchip is a massive benefit. I’d have hundreds of hours back each year that I spent searching for my wallet and other essential things.

Individual stocks from this sector are set to jump 10%, 15% or more in a matter of weeks. But this isn’t the right time to buy into this sector.

A new, growing segment of the health care industry specializes in pinpointing the exact problem and the treatment that works best.

Of all the Internet of Things capabilities, these devices are one of the uses that are bound to see massive commercial growth within the next year or two.

Tesla’s success is just one indicator of how electric vehicles are set to utterly revolutionize the car market despite what the pessimists predicted.

I believe this medical revolution is going to generate incredible winners … and destroy some blue-chip companies that many of you own.

The IoT has become an extremely hot topic over the past couple of years, and it will become a $4 trillion industry over the next two to three years.

Everyone on Wall Street is praising Apple’s quarterly results. However, they’re overlooking some key risks that could negatively affect Apple’s stock.

Looking back now, there’s just one thing that saved my father from dying right there on the way to the hospital.

Any company trying to stay afloat nowadays will have its own app that has an easy mobile payment option. Otherwise, people may look elsewhere to buy.

It has been a challenge to profit from the energy sector. But for the first time in over a year, it’s finally in the buy zone.

Geothermal energy is cheaper than wind and solar, as well as fully renewable and clean, and it can be harvested almost anywhere in the world.

Of the 80 employees at Three Square Market, 50 are voluntarily agreeing to put a chip into their body to remove inconveniences from their life.

Conventional wisdom tells us that cheap oil should make alternative energy sources unattractive. But clean energy stocks are defying conventional wisdom.

The technology behind video games has changed dramatically over the years. But the video games of the future are going to be virtual reality.

It’s a bull market in Big Agriculture, also known as Big Ag. The business of growing the crops that feed the world is booming.

This is a movement that is hitting more households and industries every day. It’s creating amazing opportunities for profits…

There’s a revolution brewing that is going to completely wipe out the kind of one-size-fits-all view of health that is often based on nothing more than belief.

Netflix is on pace to spend about $13 billion over the next three years. That’s more than the annual gross domestic product of some countries.

Augmented reality is a combination of virtual reality and real life, and this technology has an extremely bright future.

If food prices continue to shift the way they have over the past year, I think we will see more people cooking meals at home rather than going out to eat.

Not only is this company’s business model something that I think is very timely, but it also could deliver superior returns over the next year.

Tesla’s Model 3 is going to turn the auto industry upside down because it’s the first practical, affordable and highly desirable electric self-driving car.

You may have never heard of “smart clothing,” but it could be the future of casual clothes, as well as personal health and medical technology.

Turns out I’ve killed a few things in my life…

As drones begin to permeate our everyday lives more, the drone industry will grow at an exponential rate.

We think of our medical system as being a highly scientific process. However, in reality, it’s based a great degree on a mix of luck, intuition and skill.

Judging from my observations about Europe these days, I believe there’s a big thing just getting started there — a great sign for investors in the region.

Not only did Apple’s iPhone combine email and Web browsing with an iPod and a phone all in one, but its greatest innovation revolutionized the smartphone market.

There’s recent news that’s the latest salvo in an increasingly tight jobs market, one being slowly dominated by robots and artificial intelligence (AI).

There’s a revolution unfolding now in health care that makes me much more hopeful that I’ll actually be helped by medicine if I get a disease.

There is a mad dash to get ahead of the curve with autonomous driving technology, and the front-runner in this movement is clearly Tesla.

A new era of medicine and health care is dawning. And I believe that this new era is going to deliver better medicine that works in more people.

Amazon is not your traditional retailer, a fact that Whole Foods Market is about to find out the hard way.

Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods will be a surprising setback for the Internet giant and, quite likely, the high-water mark for its stock market valuation.

We are now starting to make serious headway into making farming smarter, and that’s going to create some massive investment opportunities…

Our current version of health care is incredibly primitive when you compare it to what we can now achieve using what we now understand about health care.

Goldman Sachs revealed the results of its experiment with artificial intelligence. If I were an investment banker, I’d be very worried right about now.

Instead of human labor, companies are using robots to get more output and efficiency while saving money — a win-win for them.

The big unifier of our age is the Internet of Things, the moniker for the network of smart machines that are able to “talk” to one another.

The process known as 3-D printing is experiencing exponential growth and is on track to become the standard process in manufacturing, aerospace and more.

We couldn’t expect the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer to sit on its laurels for long. And this weekend, Intel fired back…

I believe the car industry is about to be disrupted in exactly the same way that Apple’s iPhone completely and utterly redefined what a smartphone could do.

Traditional car companies are on their way to oblivion. Some will go slowly, others quickly. Whatever the speed, these companies are finished.