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Investors are already aware of the top trends likely to produce trillions of dollars in wealth over the next decade. With markets having a classic autumn selloff from overpriced levels, some companies are looking ahead to that future. The best way to grow for many firms right now is to acquire smaller and faster-growing companies, particularly when those firms provide access to a new market for existing products. That may be the case withQualcomm (QCOM). The wireless chipmaker has partnered up to ...
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With inflation continuing to come in hot, investors are turning to commodities. It’s been less than 18 months since oil prices briefly traded at negative prices thanks to some desperate traders. Now, the pain is coming at the gas pump as oil prices are likely to buck a seasonal trend higher, just as winter sets in and natural gas prices are also on the rise. Nearly every company in the space will benefit. Some are already preparing shareholders with specific predictions.ExxonMobil (XOM) ...
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It’s clear that supply chain disruptions and ongoing fiscal and monetary stimulus measures will likely continue to keep prices heading higher. With elevated inflation rates looking more certain, and with bonds offering no real returns after inflation, investors may need to look beyond stocks to hedge with commodities. Historically, gold has served the role of a hedge against rising inflation and political uncertainty. It’s been knocked down from its 2020 highs, but is showing signs of robustness. However, when gold rises, silver ...
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Despite a global pandemic, supply chain issues, and other short-term fears, technology continues to create new industries and services that consumers are willing to spend money on. One of the top new industries is space tourism. This year has seen the launch of the first few space flights with civilian passengers. The market is starting as an expensive niche, but will likely expand in the years ahead, and serve as a springboard for other space travel. One of the industry leaders,Virgin Galactic ...
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Fintech has been supplanting traditional sources of finance and lending in the past few years at a rapid rate. One of the fastest-growing subsets is the BNPL, or buy now, pay later service. Replacing layaway plans and traditional credit measures, the industry is adapting to the rapid growth of this niche, which went from $3 billion in 2019 to nearly $40 billion in 2020 just in the US alone. Now,Mastercard (MA) is looking to roll out Mastercard Installments, a BNPL service of ...
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Supply chain disruptions suggest that shortages for many goods will continue potentially indefinitely. However, a number of tech executives see a light at the end of the tunnel, with the shortage of semiconductor chips abating next year. The most recent to comment has been Lisa Su, the CEO ofAdvanced Micro Devices (AMD). She has noted that demand has been at record levels since the pandemic. Su reiterated that the company is continuing to get more chips into the hands of users, particularly ...
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Investing trends can sometimes start quietly before gaining a big interest. That’s especially true when it’s a trend that’s been hot in the past, but has slowed down, leading overly speculative investors into losses. One such area this year has been the automotive sector. Auto stocks were hot last year, particularly electric vehicle companies. But interest peaked at the start of the year before trading sideways or down. Now, that trend is reversing as companies continue to deliver on new offerings and ...
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Retail still makes up the backbone of consumer spending, and thus the economy. That’s why providing investors with sales data can provide a clue as to how the economy is performing outside other measures like employment or housing costs. One such retailer isCostco (COST). The company recently released its latest earnings, which shows that consumers are continuing to spend at a good pace, and even increasing in some areas such as fresh food. The earnings numbers and the company’s outlook were enough ...
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