There are three very clear signs the stock-market bull will keep stampeding. Let's dive into them, then talk about two discounted funds set to ride those gains (and pay us rich dividends up to 11.4% in the process).
The ability of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software and systems to learn without human intervention gives the technology application in almost every sector and industry. Nvidia's roughly $3 trillion increase in market cap since the start of 2023 comes on the heels of a textbook scaling of its AI-graphics processing units (GPUs) in high-compute data centers.
The energy sector tends to zig when Apple and its brethren zag, making it an ideal hedge for weakness in IT.
Since the end of WWII, U.S. military spending as a percentage of GDP -- 3.4% -- has almost never been lower than today. The U.S. shipbuilding industry and the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet are in a particularly sad state.
The underperformance of Lucid (NASDAQ: LCID) is a matter of concern not just for institutional investors but also for individual traders who have invested their hard-earned money. The recent quarterly earnings report revealed a decline in vehicle production and delivery, which has left many wondering if Lucid can reverse its fortunes.
Revenues are falling significantly after a boost in 2021 and 2022 as the housing industry is being impacted by high interest and mortgage rates. Despite laudable efforts on the part of the management, inflationary pressures and lower volumes are putting significant pressure on profit margins. The balance sheet is very robust and the company is free of debt, which should allow it to overcome the clouds without significant difficulties.
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