In the last decade, the S&P 500 Real Estate Index has returned 9.31 percent. Through rental income and other related revenue streams, investors can profit from well-chosen assets. American Tower Corporation and Realty Income Corporation are two notable real estate stocks to watch in 2021. In Q2 2021, commercial real estate in the United States exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Investors spent $144.7 billion on commercial real estate, more than tripling the amount spent in the same period last year. In 2021, the residential sector will also profit as people return to work. Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the 15 best…
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Gilead Sciences, Inc. was rumored to be developing a Covid-19 treatment. Gilead’s announcement of lower-than-expected Remdesivir pricing appears to have harmed the company’s ability to generate a sizable revenue stream from the drug. Moderna, Inc., Pfizer Inc., and their German biotech partner BioNTech SE have received emergency use authorization for two mRNA-based vaccines. In 2021, these two companies are projected to sell $60 billion worth of vaccines. Oncology, diabetes, and autoimmune treatments saw the greatest increase in R&D spending. Between 2010 and 2019, an average of 38 new drugs were approved each year. This is a 60% increase over the…
The technology sector has played a significant role in shaping the modern world into what it is today. The 1959 invention of the MOSFET resulted in the establishment of companies such as Apple and Intel, which were all relatively unknown at the turn of the twentieth century. The technology boom has resulted in the establishment of what is known as the global digital economy. According to The Brookings Institute, the American economy was worth $11.5 trillion in 2018. In the United States, the digital economy accounted for 9.6 percent of GDP in 2019, with a $2 trillion output. By 2024,…
A ‘blockchain’ is a decentralized collection of records, also known as a ledger. Any party that makes a transaction on this ledger has access to it and can make changes. As a result, multiple copies of the data are available to multiple users, which improves transaction integrity. The meteoric rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has resulted in a corresponding surge in interest in blockchain technology. MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the global blockchain market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 67.3 percent from 2020 to 2025. According to the report, this market will be worth $3 billion by…
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a severe toll on the stock market and dividend stocks such as Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL). Global dividends fell by approximately 12.2 percent to approximately $1.26 trillion last year as a result of the pandemic. Dividend aristocrats are S&P 500 companies that have consistently increased their dividends for at least the last 25 years. These stocks are among the best dividend investment options, and approximately 65 companies are currently included in the list of dividend aristocrats. Insider Monkey takes a look at the 10 dividend aristocrats with payout ratio less than 55%. McDonald’s Corporation…
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD), Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC), Amazon.com, and Microsoft Corporation all trade on major exchanges. These firms have extraordinary market capitalizations and reputations. Such reputations frequently result in increased investor trust, which translates into more attractive returns. Traditional blue-chip stocks are dividend aristocrats, champions, or kings. Apart from their reputation, such stocks frequently benefit from a variety of factors. For example, they are more likely to experience sustainable revenue growth, allowing them to continue growing their dividends. Insider Monkey takes a look at the 10 cheap blue-chip dividend stocks to invest in. Horizon Bancorp is Horizon Bank’s holding…
The S&P MidCap 400 index comprises 400 companies with market capitalizations ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion. The index’s median total market capitalization is $5.627 billion as of July 30, 2021. The smallest company has a market capitalization of $1.375 billion, while the largest has a market capitalization of $18.755 billion. Technology stocks account for 27.2% of all S&P 500 stocks, but only 11% of midcap stocks. Mid-cap stocks are regarded as having a demonstrated track record of profitability and lower volatility during periods of market stress. As a result, they can be used to diversify portfolios. Here is…
Buffett is frequently referred to as the “Sage of Omaha” as a result of his phenomenal success with value investing. Over the last five decades, he has returned an average of more than 20% to investors. A feat unmatched in modern Wall Street history. Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor, has been selling health and pharmaceutical stocks. Biotech companies account for four of the ten largest percentage declines in the portfolio when compared to the first quarter of 2021. This is not typical of Buffett, who typically invests in and holds stocks for the long term. Here is Insider Monkey’s list…
Retail investors frequently look at penny stocks as a way to get started in investing. This strategy is frequently fruitful, as research on small businesses and the growth potential they represent is a tried and true method of gaining an understanding of how the market works. They do, however, offer the possibility of handsome short-term returns due to their volatility. Transocean Ltd., IAMGOLD Corporation, and CarLotz, Inc. are three of the best penny stocks to buy right now. According to CNBC, the surge in stock volume over the last two years has aided in the rise of penny stocks. Here…
Financial results from US stocks continue to outperform analyst expectations. A company’s earnings report is a critical indicator of its growth. Investors have had a very pleasant earnings season thus far. NIO Inc., Opendoor Technologies Inc., Coherent, Inc., Unity Software Inc., Sysco Corporation, and eBay Inc. are all notable companies that recently announced strong earnings reports. Insider Monkey discusses 10 stocks that released solid quarterly earnings. McAfee Corp. shares increased nearly 10% following the company’s impressive second-quarter results announced on June 26. The cybersecurity company reported earnings per share of 21 cents, beating the consensus estimate. Revenue increased by 22%…
Value investing is a concept and strategy that has resulted in significant market success for some investors. Value investors typically buy undervalued stocks while they are still cheap. These stocks are then held until a profit can be realized. With concerns about COVID-19 subsiding, investors are regaining confidence in the market and Treasury yields. According to JPMorgan analysts, the S&P 500 value index may also “breakout” in the near future. As growth expectations for the US economy become more optimistic, the shift in investor sentiment toward value stocks becomes more apparent. Insider Monkey takes a look at the 10 best…
Winton Capital Management was founded in 1997 by David Harding with less than $2 million. In the last five years, the company’s assets have decreased by 80 percent. As of the second quarter of 2021, the hedge fund’s 13F portfolio is valued at approximately $1.86 billion. Winton Capital Management now owns 5,686 shares of Apple Inc., down 89 percent from its first-quarter 2021 position. Despite the fact that his hedge fund reduced its stake in Microsoft by 59%, it still owns 7,590 Microsoft Corporation shares worth $2.06 million. Alphabet Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.89 trillion and has generated…