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August 9 2022

The Next BIG Stock Split After Alphabet Is…

In theory nothing changes when a stock split occurs but in reality more buyers can afford to scoop up shares and so prices often rise when demand increases. As a result, stock splits are often viewed as bullish signs, even though theoretically nothing in the company’s fundamentals have changed.

Recently, Alphabet split its shares 20:1 from over $2,200 per share to closer to $110 per share.

August 8 2022

Forecast: 2 Stocks Worth $1 Trillion in 8 Years

G O’Fiachra The Ivy

The recent market volatility has spooked many investors, especially those who’ve invested heavily in tech stocks. The NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index is down over 28% year to date and is officially trading in a bear market.

Although the market has been rocky, it’s time to consider the long-term potential of companies, many of which are down 50% or more from their all-time highs.

August 5 2022

Top 3 Healthcare Stocks In Cathie Wood’s Flagship ETF

G O’Fiachra The Spotlight

To say the least, this year hasn’t been kind to Cathie Wood’s “disruptive innovation” investment strategy and her ARK funds. Unfortunately for investors of ARKK, the ETF has been a massive letdown this year, sinking nearly 53% thus far — much worse than the S&P 500, which is down almost 18% year to date.

August 5 2022

2 Stocks That Boosted Dividends: Time To Buy?

G O’Fiachra The Ivy

Companies that boost dividends consistently over time are rare. When they do so over a quarter or half century each year without fail, they are classified as dividend aristocrats or dividend kings respectively. These groups of stocks are rare breeds. They have such wide moats around them that irrespective of market conditions, booms or busts,

August 4 2022

Is This the Spark to Ignite Cannabis Stocks?

G O’Fiachra The Burst

The cannabis industry seems like an obvious way for investors to make money. There’s immense demand for cannabis products, and plenty of companies would like to sell edibles, concentrates, flowers and similar items to consumers.

Common wisdom says that the value of cannabis stocks will grow as more states legalize medical and recreational access.

August 3 2022

3 Buffett Stocks To Buy Now

G O’Fiachra The Ivy

“If you aren’t willing to own a stock for ten years, don’t even think about owning it for 10 minutes.” – Warren Buffett

If this is your mindset, then the current state of the markets is a buying opportunity. Today’s prices offer an excellent entry point but which companies do you invest in?

August 2 2022

7 Stocks Buffett Bet Billions On

G O’Fiachra The Burst

The rule of thumb in investing is to diversify. Yet the most successful investor of all time shuns that rule and bets heavily on a few companies instead. Warren Buffett has almost 90% of his stock portfolio invested in just ten stocks.

Indeed his top 7 holdings collectively are worth about $250 billion and his #1 position represents about half of that amount.

August 1 2022

Is It Smart To Buy Stocks Now?

G O’Fiachra The Ivy

A bear market happens when prices drop by at least 20%, creating a chance to buy shares at discounted prices. It’s the classic “buy low and sell high” approach to making money from the stock market. But some stocks are broken. Share prices of high flying companies that subsequently got crushed 80-90% may never recover to former highs.

July 29 2022

Is It Finally Time To Buy Block?

G O’Fiachra The Spotlight

Until December 1, 2021, Block (SQ) was known by its original name, Square. The company, founded in 2009, had spent more than a decade developing payment systems that helped individuals and small businesses exchange money. The Square payment platform is still one of Block’s most popular products. The small device can turn practically any smartphone or tablet into a point-of-sale system that accepts credit card payments.

July 29 2022

2 Stocks This Billionaire Is Buying Hand Over Fist

G O’Fiachra The Ivy

Warren Buffet isn’t the only one purchasing millions of dollars’ worth of shares. Another billionaire who has recently caught the attention of investors is Ken Griffin, an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and investor. Since 2022 began, Griffin has heavily invested in two stocks that he’s buying hand over fist.

Should these stocks be on your shortlist of investment candidates?

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