Top 3 Battery Stocks to Invest in for July 2024
As the global push towards renewable energy gains momentum, the battery industry finds itself in a transformative wave. Investments in battery technology are booming, fueled by governmental incentives and a societal shift towards greener alternatives. As per Precedence Research, the global electric vehicle battery market is experiencing significant growth. It remains projected to expand from […]
How ‘Classification Debt’ Undermines Miner Growth and Erodes Investor Confidence
“That classification debt, unfortunately, needs to get paid,” he told about 430 conference participants from 21 countries at CIM’s first Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves conference. “The CEO may be walking around with a 3-million-oz. resource estimate, but they haven’t earned that classification with sufficient drilling. When the debt comes due, it’s often through painful […]
Why Investing in Carbon Capture Stocks Can Be Challenging
Carbon capture is often seen as key technology for battling climate change. But from a stock investor’s standpoint, it’s been a challenging theme to build into a portfolio. There are few pure-play stocks in this space, its performance has been poor, and while some see promise in the concept, others are skeptical about its cost-effectiveness […]
The Top Canadian Funds for Monthly Visits
In September, the most-viewed funds among investors visiting Morningstar.ca were Fidelity Global Innovators Class and RBC Global Precious Metals Fund. Here we highlight these names, other popular funds, Morningstar’s ratings for those funds and their recent performance. These were the most visited open-ended and exchange-traded funds on our Canadian website during the month. The best […]
Next-Gen Trailblazers: 3 Small-Cap Stocks Experiencing Over 100% Revenue Growth
Global share prices are seeing unprecedented gains. The rally appears to be extending beyond the big names, putting the spotlight on high-growth small-caps. Much of the gains in the first half of the year have been powered by mega-cap stocks- and with good reason. Tech juggernauts like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are experiencing massive growth- pushing its […]
A Canadian-Focused Stock Fund Crafted for Tranquility…
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Morningstar recently added to its coverage, with Parent, People, and Process ratings of Above Average thanks to its strong risk-reward profile. Unlike their Canadian equity counterparts, funds in the Canadian Focused category must keep at least half their assets in Canada-based firms, but they can leaven them with a healthy dose of non-Canadian picks. The […]
Gold Prices Surge to New Record High Amid US Election Uncertainty and Monetary Easing
Bullion has now risen by more than 30% this year, setting multiple record levels along the way, with the precious metal driven by prospects of further Federal Reserve rate cuts and ongoing geopolitical risks. “On top of the concerns in the Middle East, you are also nearing the US election, which is looking like a very […]
The US Stock Market Continues to Set New Records: What’s Next?
US Stocks are hitting one new high after another. The Morningstar US Market Index is up more than 21% so far this year, having rebounded from an August swoon. The index is up about 65% since bottoming out in September 2022. “We’ve been surprised to the upside by how resilient equity markets have been, even in the […]
Should You Buy the Dip in Plug Power Stock or Avoid It Altogether?
Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com In case you haven’t noticed, a whole lot of pain and pessimism has already been priced into Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock. I’ve warned investors about Plug Power stock before. However, it’s been beaten down so badly that the risk-reward balance actually seems to favor the buyers now. This isn’t just a “nowhere […]
7 Stocks to Avoid in July with F Ratings
It’s a good time to consider how your portfolio’s doing now that we’re halfway through 2024. While the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite both show gains more than16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lags with a gain of only 4% for the year. It’s time to look for F-rated stocks to sell. When you’re […]