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What sectors do people expect to grow under the new president?
I will probably invest in an index fund or ETF and I’m thinking communications will be at area that will expand. Was looking at VOX Also considering financial, but that seems more volatile to me, interested others, opinions Probably look to invest around 150 K that I won’t need access …
CHIPS Act expected to be killed after mass firings of NIST employees this week
*Multiple reports have pieced together that the multi-billion-dollar CHIPS Act is currently on the chopping block as departures of hundreds of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) workers are expected to receive layoff notices this week. NIST workers headed the CHIPS Act by organizing the signatures of multiple companies …
Microsoft: Growth, Investments, and Future Valuation in AI and Cloud Dominance
* Microsoft’s stock has been stable, trading around $402.85, with a market cap of $2.96T. * Cloud and AI are major growth drivers, with Azure revenue up 31% YoY and AI services growing 157%-175%. * Heavy CapEx investment of \~$80B affects short-term cash flow but aims for long-term AI/cloud leadership. …
Stop loss for long term investing?
I started a custodial investment account for my baby with a lump sum and will continue to invest weekly until it transfers into his control years from now . I plan on being basic with mainly VOO some QQQM and some VGK. This is a very long term plan, should …
Celsius (CELH) Q4 Analysis: An Incredible Moment for Growth
* Celsius Holdings (CELH) is set for a major turnaround in 2025 after a challenging 2024. * The $1.8 billion Alani Nu acquisition strengthens Celsius’ market position and financial flexibility. * Post-acquisition, Celsius holds a \~16% market share, competing with Red Bull and Monster (\~30% each). * Q4 earnings were …
Be sure you have DRIP enabled
If you're not living off of dividends, be sure you have DRIP enabled for your taxable portfolio (and your 401k, I suppose. But that should already be set). The latest numbers are really pointing to a dive and we've already been seeing daily dips in the market that no one …
Beware the SMBX: lost my shirt
A few years ago I discovered the Small Business Bonds Marketplace (thesmbx.com) and was delighted to find one of my favorite restaurants in DC raising capital for an expansion and invested a grand. The platform is easy to use and offered a decent rate of return, 8 to 11% range. …
Target date funds without TSLA?
Are there target date ETFs that don't have any exposure to TSLA? I'm happier to make less in the long run (though with its recent dips, maybe not). The IRA is a small part of our retirement planning. I rolled my military time into the federal retirement system after separation. …
Dividend vs Growth - What is The Story
After searching reddit and many other forums online I still can't get a clear answer about dividend vs growth. For example, I have a friend who got a pay out of 200k recently.....he wants to invest it to get the best growth possible and he hopes to retire in 13 …
Is Google ($GOOGL) a great long-term buy after the recent drop
Google (GOOGL) has been dropping quite a bit recently, and I’m wondering if this presents a great long-term buying opportunity. Do you think it’s a solid investment for the next 10 years? I’d love to hear your thoughts on their business model, search dominance, AI potential, and any risks you …