Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money. Long story short, there is a near-perfect correlation between consistent earnings growth and huge winners. Taking that into account, here are three market-beat...
Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money. Long story short, there is a near-perfect correlation between consistent earnings growth and huge winners. Taking that into account, here are three market-beating stocks with room for further growth. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) Five-Year Return: +554% Named after the all-seeing stones in "Lord of the Rings," Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) develops software platforms that help government agencies and enterprises integrate, analyze, and operationalize their data for decision-making. Why Are We Backing PLTR? Billings have averaged 59.5% growth over the last year, showing it’s securing new contracts that could potentially increase in value over time Well-designed software integrates seamlessly with other workflows, enabling swift payback periods on marketing expenses and customer growth at scale Strong free cash flow margin of 50.7% enables it to reinvest or return capital consistently Palantir Technologies’s stock price of $152.05 implies a valuation ratio of 55x forward price-to-sales. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free. Hubbell (HUBB) Five-Year Return: +168% A respected player in the electrical segment, Hubbell (NYSE:HUBB) manufactures electronic products for the construction, industrial, utility, and telecommunications markets. Why Are We Fans of HUBB? Disciplined cost controls and effective management resulted in a strong long-term operating margin of 17.6%, and its rise over the last five years was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were extremely profitable, as its annual earnings per share growth of 19.2% outpaced its revenue gains ROIC punches in at 27.3%, illustrating management’s expertise in identifying p...
At war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct threat against civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic. Trump and his allies insist they were...
At war with Iran, US President Donald Trump is cycling through an increasingly desperate list of options as he searches for a solution to the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. He has jumped from calls to secure the waterway through diplomatic means to lifting sanctions and now escalating to a direct threat against civilian infrastructure in the Islamic Republic. Trump and his allies insist they were always prepared for Iran to block the strait, yet the Republican president’s erratic strategy has fuelled criticism that he is grasping for answers after going to war without a clear exit plan. On Saturday came his latest attempt, via an ultimatum to Iran: open the strait within 48 hours or the United States will “obliterate” the country’s power plants. Trump’s aides defended the threat as a hard-edged tactic to press Iran into submission. Opponents framed it as the failure of a president who miscalculated what it would take to get out of a geopolitical mire. Advertisement “Trump has no plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, so he is threatening to attack Iran’s civil power plants,” said Democratic Senator Ed Markey, adding: “This would be a war crime.” A satellite image showing the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Nasa via dpa “He’s lost control of the war and he is panicking,” said Democrat Senator Chris Murphy, responding to Trump’s post.
Over 3,500 companies have chosen to go public through the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq-100 index tracks the performance of the top 100 (by value) companies, excluding banks and other financial institutions. Since the technology sector is home to more trillion-dollar companies than any other sector, it boasts a dominant weighting of almost 60% in the Nasdaq-100. That means companies at the cut...
Over 3,500 companies have chosen to go public through the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq-100 index tracks the performance of the top 100 (by value) companies, excluding banks and other financial institutions. Since the technology sector is home to more trillion-dollar companies than any other sector, it boasts a dominant weighting of almost 60% in the Nasdaq-100. That means companies at the cutting edge of industries like artificial intelligence (AI) have a significant influence over the performance of the index, which is why it typically delivers higher returns than more diversified indexes like the S&P 500. But that can also be a recipe for volatility. The Nasdaq-100 is currently trading down 8.8% from its all-time high amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, whereas the S&P 500 has declined by a lesser 7%. The Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ 1.85%) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 by holding the same stocks and maintaining similar weightings. Is the recent sell-off a buying opportunity for investors? Here's what history says. Tech stocks tend to lead the market higher The Nasdaq-100 (and by extension, the Invesco QQQ ETF) invests across 10 different economic sectors, but as I mentioned earlier, almost 60% of the value of its entire portfolio is parked in technology stocks. The tech sector is home to five companies valued at $1 trillion or more, and four of them are among the top holdings in the Nasdaq-100: Nvidia: $4.2 trillion Apple: $3.64 trillion Microsoft: $2.84 trillion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing: $1.71 trillion (not in the Nasdaq-100, because it's listed on the New York Stock Exchange) Broadcom: $1.47 trillion Over the last decade, Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Broadcom have delivered an eye-popping median return of 1,400%. They contributed to a 452% return in the Nasdaq-100 over that period, which was twice the return of the S&P 500. The Nasdaq-100 also holds large positions in other trill...
Key Points The Nasdaq-100 hosts the 100 most valuable nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, with around 60% of its portfolio parked in technology stocks. The index is down almost 7% from its record high amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The Invesco QQQ ETF tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100, and history suggests there is rarely a bad time to bu...
Key Points The Nasdaq-100 hosts the 100 most valuable nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange, with around 60% of its portfolio parked in technology stocks. The index is down almost 7% from its record high amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions. The Invesco QQQ ETF tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100, and history suggests there is rarely a bad time to buy it. 10 stocks we like better than Invesco QQQ Trust › Over 3,500 companies have chosen to go public through the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Nasdaq-100 index tracks the performance of the top 100 (by value) companies, excluding banks and other financial institutions. Since the technology sector is home to more trillion-dollar companies than any other sector, it boasts a dominant weighting of almost 60% in the Nasdaq-100. That means companies at the cutting edge of industries like artificial intelligence (AI) have a significant influence over the performance of the index, which is why it typically delivers higher returns than more diversified indexes like the S&P 500. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » But that can also be a recipe for volatility. The Nasdaq-100 is currently trading down 8.8% from its all-time high amid rising economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, whereas the S&P 500 has declined by a lesser 7%. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of the Nasdaq-100 by holding the same stocks and maintaining similar weightings. Is the recent sell-off a buying opportunity for investors? Here's what history says. Tech stocks tend to lead the market higher The Nasdaq-100 (and by extension, the Invesco QQQ ETF) invests across 10 different economic sectors, but as I mentioned earlier, almost 60% of the value of its entire portfol...
Key Points Required minimum distributions (RMDs) on tax-deferred retirement accounts begin at age 73 for those born between 1951 and 1959. RMDs must generally be completed by Dec. 31; the only exception is the first RMD, which may be delayed until April 1 of the following year. Failure to take an RMD on time results in an excise tax equal to 25% of the amount not withdrawn, but the penalty can be ...
Key Points Required minimum distributions (RMDs) on tax-deferred retirement accounts begin at age 73 for those born between 1951 and 1959. RMDs must generally be completed by Dec. 31; the only exception is the first RMD, which may be delayed until April 1 of the following year. Failure to take an RMD on time results in an excise tax equal to 25% of the amount not withdrawn, but the penalty can be reduced to 10%. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › Traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans let workers invest pre-tax dollars and deduct contributions from taxable income in the present. In exchange, they pay income tax on contributions (and any gains) in the future. The tax bill cannot be delayed indefinitely. Tax-deferred retirement accounts are subject to required minimum distribution (RMDs), which means accountholders upon reaching a certain must make sufficient withdrawals to ensure the government can collect its tax revenue. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Importantly, the Secure Act of 2022 modified the age at which RMDs begin and the penalty for not taking RMDs in a timely fashion. While the legislation has been effective for several years, some accountholders may still be confused. Here are the important details. The Secure 2.0 Act increased the age at which RMDs begin The age at which required minimum distributions begin depends on your birth year, but the age thresholds have gradually increased over time. The Secure Act of 2019 (Secure 1.0) raised the starting age from 70 1/2 to 72 for those born on or after July 1, 1949. And the Secure Act of 2022 (Secure 2.0) raised the starting age from 72 to 73 for those born on or after Jan. 1, 1951. The following chart provides a consolidated view of when RMDs begin. Accountholder's Birth Date Age When RMDs Beg...