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By Thomas Hughes

The nuclear energy sector is at a turning point, with technological advancements and rising demand driving new investment opportunities. This exclusive report, "7 Top Nuclear Stocks to Buy Now," explores the key players in uranium production, advanced reactor technology, and nuclear fuel innovation.

Inside, you'll discover which companies are best positioned to capitalize on the global shift toward nuclear power, including leaders in small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced fuel technologies, and diversified ETFs. With increasing government support and energy security concerns, now is the time to explore nuclear investing. Download your copy today.

By MarketBeat Staff

There are more than 7,000 publicly traded companies across the globe, which are covered by more than 400 different brokerages. Each trading day, brokerages collectively issue more than 500 research notes on any number of stocks. Our daily newsletters, MarketBeat Daily and MarketBeat Daily Premium, provide nearly comprehensive coverage on equities research changes on a daily basis.

Learn how to evaluate a stock based on what equities research analysts are saying about it. We provide a list of which brokerages offer the most accurate twelve month price targets and which brokerages' recommendations have historically resulted in the highest 7-day, 30-day and 365-day ROI.

Review our list of which companies have received the highest average ratings from equities research analysts and learn the ratings systems used by more than 150 of the top equities research firms. Get access to dozens of additional resources that will help broaden your knowledge of equities research.

This is our forty-five page investment guide that provides a basic education for making trades using equities research data.

By MarketBeat Staff

After the end of the pandemic, many investors thought the stock market could do no wrong. There were unprecedented levels of government spending. Borrowing money was basically free. Public companies were seeing massive growth and record profits. The stock market could do no wrong.

When interest rates started to rise and government stimulus dried up, the stock market had a wakeup call in 2022 and 2023. We were returning to a more normal economic environment and many thought that a recession was just around the corner. While the market did slow down for a while, the economy never stopped growing despite the war in Ukraine, rising interest rates, and political strife. 

The economy has been very resilient for the last few years, but this trend won't last forever. At some point another deep recession will come, like the Great Recession in 2008, and it will likely be caused by something we haven't even foreseen yet. After all, who thought the world would need to shut down due to a global pandemic? And who thought Russia would invade Ukraine?

While we don't know when the next recession will occur, it's good to have a balanced basket of stocks in your portfolio. Yes, you want some growth stocks in your portfolio, but you also want some defensive plays that will thrive during recessionary times. We have learned there are several stocks that have a history of performing well even when the economy does not.

In this special report, we have identified ten companies who are well positioned to help your portfolio not only survive, but thrive, when the stock market does take its inevitable tumble.

By MarketBeat Staff

University endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, hedge funds, and other institutional investors pour money into a group of 13 elite stocks.

These institutional investors don't get easily swayed by hot stocks that are popular with retail investors. You probably won't see a Tesla or a NVIDIA in this group because institutional investors know that these "popular kid" stocks almost always aren't great investments. However, you will find some excellent companies on this list backed by real earnings and real fundamentals.

We had to comb through every 13D and 13F filing that institutional investors have filed with the SEC in the last quarter to identify these stocks. After reviewing more than 5,000 filings, we have identified 13 companies that institutional investors have been buying left and right. Big money investors are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into these stocks.

By MarketBeat Staff

Before you make your next investment, you'll want to hear this.

MarketBeat's team of research analysts keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best-performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their institutional clients on a daily basis.

Our analysts have identified the five stocks that top analysts are quietly whispering to their clients to buy during the month of February before the broader market catches on... and none of the usual suspects, including Apple, NVIDIA, Tesla, and Netflix made the list. 

While Apple and NVIDIA could offer long term returns, Wall Street's best analysts believe these five stocks may be even better buys.

Click the link below to see which companies made the list.

By MarketBeat Staff

An insider trade occurs when a corporate executive (such as a CEO, CFO, or COO) has non-public information about a company buys or sells shares of that company's stock. Company insiders are required by law to regularly report their stock purchases and sales to the SEC.

Tracking a company's insider trades is a metric that can be used to identify the direction that the company's executives believe that the company is headed. If a number of insiders sell shares of their company, they may believe that the company will have weak future earnings and that the share price will decline in the near future.

For example, if Microsoft's CEO, CFO, and COO all recently sold shares of Microsoft stock, that would be an indication that there could be unreported news that may negatively affect Microsoft's stock price in the near future.

This slideshow lists the 12 companies that have had the highest levels of insider buying within the last 180 days.

By MarketBeat Staff

While the market has had its ups and downs over the last few years, the P/E ratios of most S&P 500 look expensive relative to historical norms. This has made it very difficult for value investors that are looking for cheap stocks to buy.

This goes both for share price, since most stocks are trading higher on a cost-per-share basis, and their valuation relative to earnings. S&P 500 companies have recently been trading at about 25 times their forward-looking earnings, compared to the historical average of about 15 times earnings during more normal markets. 

While the S&P 500 looks relatively expensive, there are still a handful of undervalued stocks trading at less than $10.00 per share. Value investing opportunities for value exist if you know where to look. Putting together a list of cheap stocks to buy now requires looking into some smaller, riskier, unloved, or undiscovered parts of the market. These lower-priced stocks might not look especially attractive today, but long-term investors stand to profit if they are willing to be patient and hold onto shares of these companies through multiple market cycles.

Some of these companies are great investing opportunities because they're too small and too risky to attract most mutual funds and Wall Street money managers. Others have been beaten up by the market after a period of slowing earnings and profits but are now trying to turn around and bounce back.

You might find small-cap stocks, energy companies, technology and A.I. companies, marijuana companies, and companies in industries you may have never previously heard of on this list. While these low-priced stocks have many differences, these 10 stock ideas all share a common characteristic, a super-low share price of $10.00 or less.

By MarketBeat Staff

Most people know that brokerage rankings are overstated because of pressure from publicly-traded companies. No investor relations person wants to see "hold" and "sell" ratings issued for their stock. In reality, a "buy" rating really means "hold." "Hold" ratings really mean "sell" and "sell" ratings mean get out while you still can.

If Wall Street's top analysts are consistently giving "hold" and "sell" ratings to stock, you know there's a serious problem. We've compiled a list of the companies that Wall Street's top equities research analysts are consistently giving "hold" and "sell" ratings to. If you own one of these stocks, consider getting out while there's still time.

This report lists the 20 companies that have the lowest average analyst recommendations from Wall Street's equities research analysts over the last 12 months.

By Thomas Hughes

Looking to maximize your investment returns with reliable dividend stocks? Our exclusive report, "The 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025," reveals top-performing dividend stocks poised for strong payouts and long-term growth. Learn how to identify high-quality dividend stocks, understand key metrics like dividend yield, and avoid common yield traps that could hurt your portfolio.

Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, this report provides valuable insights into blue-chip dividend stocks, including Chevron, JPMorgan Chase, and The Coca-Cola Company. Download your free copy today and take the first step toward building a more stable, income-generating portfolio.

By Thomas Hughes

The Magnificent Seven stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Tesla—have redefined market leadership and investor returns with innovation, growth, and global influence. But as market concentration grows, so do the risks for investors seeking diversified opportunities.

Our exclusive report, 7 Stocks That Will Be Magnificent in 2025, identifies seven promising companies that emulate the characteristics of the Magnificent Seven while presenting less-crowded trades. These businesses demonstrate global leadership, strong fundamentals, and the ability to deliver sustainable growth and long-term value. Get insights into the next generation of market leaders and align your portfolio with the trends shaping the future.

By Thomas Hughes

By Thomas Hughes

Today, we are inviting you to take a peek at MarketBeat's proprietary, exclusive and up-to-the-minute list of 7 Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever.

These stocks have incredible long term prospects

Many of these companies might appear to be nothing special at first glance. Others might be names you had heard of before and decided to pass on, but financials don't lie.

The companies on this list print billions of dollars of cash each year in profit and show no sign of slowing down.

If you haven't given these companies strong consideration for your portfolio, now is the time to take a look.

By MarketBeat Staff

In 2025, focusing on value, opportunity, and dividends will be crucial due to the potential market correction. If the correction doesn't occur, sideways index movement is likely. The S&P 500 may produce flat or modest returns. Investors seeking maximum returns should pay attention to technical chart analysis, value, yield, and beta. Stocks at significant support levels offer reliable opportunities, especially those with low beta, which are more resilient in downturns.

Opportunity lies in keeping cash on hand to exploit price dips, invest in undervalued assets, and benefit from dividends. This strategy can reduce the overall cost basis and enhance total returns.

In this report, Thomas Hughes covers the precise sectors and stocks that investors should be watching, which are ready to outperform the broad market, and why you should start investing in them today.

By Thomas Hughes

Explore the enduring allure of gold with our detailed 2025 Gold Forecasting Report. This comprehensive guide delves into gold's role as a stable investment, providing protection against inflation, economic shifts, and market uncertainties. Learn about its strategic benefits as a diversifier and "crisis commodity," offering insights into future market projections and investment strategies.

Whether you're planning for future generations or seeking a reliable asset during turbulent times, this report equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions.

By Thomas Hughes

So, you’re interested in pot stocks. It’s an exciting and potentially lucrative investment opportunity, but it's not without its challenges. As cannabis companies evolve, understanding the intricacies of this dynamic market is crucial.

In this updated guide, Thomas Hughes takes you through the highs and lows of the cannabis industry. You’ll discover key differences between the U.S. and Canadian markets—where cannabis is federally illegal in the U.S. but fully legalized in Canada—and why these differences matter for investors. The report dives deep into the state of local and federal laws, industry growth projections, and what it means for profitability. You'll also learn about the financial health of top cannabis companies, strategies for navigating risks, and where the real growth opportunities lie.

Whether you're new to investing or looking to expand your portfolio, this guide will equip you with essential insights into the cannabis market and its future potential.

By Thomas Hughes

By now, you have probably already heard about 5G cellphone technology. Every new iPhone and Android smartphone has a 5G wireless chip built in, allowing for ultra-fast communications with the rest of the Internet.

While consumer adoption of 5G has been strong, it's still early innings for the technology. Most existing cellular towers need to be upgraded to work with 5G communications bands. The roll-out of 5G is just picking up steam, and analysts believe that the 5G industry will grow at a near 44% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the next seven years.

By the end of the decade, 5G will have impacted every life on the planet and touch our lives in ways that can only be imagined today. 5G communications technology will enable the operations of self-driving vehicles, automated flying drones, and a global internet of things. 

In this special report, MarketBeat contributor Thomas Hughes covers the roll out of 5G technology, why it's still early innings, and which companies stand to benefit most from the future of 5G.

By Jessica Mitacek

If you’ve ever wondered how investors manage to build wealth through the ups and downs of the financial
world, you are not alone. Navigating market volatility while maintaining long-term growth can seem daunting, but many successful investors rely on a blend of strategies designed to maximize returns while minimizing risk.

One such strategy is options trading.

But before you can harness the power of options trading, you need to understand the basics. Keep reading to learn how options trading can help you use the market’s volatility to your advantage.

By Thomas Hughes

The electric vehicle market is no longer a niche market. What was once just a nod to the green movement is now the driving force of the automotive industry and is still a double-digit growth opportunity for investors.

Think about it; sales of ICE vehicles have rebounded from the 2020 to 2021 lows but remain well below the pre-pandemic level, while EV sales are growing by high-double-digits.

However, investors should be cautious. This is a shift in technology we're talking about, not a new growth market, which is why it is such a tough environment to invest in. The new tech may be hot, but the long-time OEMs are in the best position to win over the long term.

A secular shift is driving the strength of the market. The shift is away from ICE and fossil fuels into sustainable technology. That includes EV vehicles of all varieties but ultimately is a technological shift, not a new industry, so profitability matters more than growth. The major OEMs are already in place and in the best position to produce EVs at scale and show a profit.

In this report, MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes covers the regulations around EV, who's who in the industry, and all about battery technology. Click the link to get your copy.

By Thomas Hughes

The metaverse has been one of the hottest buzzwords among investors. But what is the metaverse? And is it a real opportunity, or just the latest flavor of the month? That’s a hard question to answer.

Recently, a group of technology company executives were asked what the metaverse was. They had vastly different responses that show that there is no single definition.

Right now, the metaverse can be thought of as the next generation of the internet. For many, that future means persistent digital worlds that users can enter and interact with using an avatar.

Today that is playing out (no pun intended) in the gaming sector. The very popular World of Warcraft allows players to come and go from the digital space. And while they’re “inside the game” they can interact with each other and even engage in commerce.

While the metaverse is still largely undefined, there are great investment opportunities to take advantage of the Internet of the future.  Beyond META and NVIDIA, there are several small public companies working on inventing the metaverse and the next iterations of the Internet.

MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes discusses these companies in this in-depth report.

By MarketBeat Staff

Today, we are inviting you to take a peek at MarketBeat's proprietary, exclusive and up-to-the-minute list of 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever.

These stocks have had solid earnings for decades and continue to have incredible long-term prospects.

Many of these companies might appear to be nothing special at first glance. Others might be names you had heard of before and decided to pass on, but financials don't lie.

The companies on this list print billions of dollars of cash each year in profit and show no sign of slowing down.

On average, they pay dividend yields of 4% per year and one of them has a track record of growing its annual dividend for 30 consecutive years.

If you haven't given these energy companies strong consideration for your portfolio, now is the time to take a look.

By Thomas Hughes

Beta, a key component of the Capital Asset Pricing Model, measures a stock's volatility relative to a benchmark, typically the S&P 500. This metric helps assess a stock’s impact on portfolio risk and assists in building low-risk, balanced portfolios. Beta is represented by a number: a beta of one indicates a stock moves in line with the market, while a beta higher than one suggests greater volatility and higher risk compared to the market.

Understanding beta involves distinguishing between systemic and non-systemic risks. Systemic risks are inherent to the entire financial system and cannot be avoided, affecting the market as a whole. An example is the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a significant market downturn that impacted all stocks. Non-systemic risks, on the other hand, are specific to individual companies or sectors and can be mitigated through diversification or sector avoidance, such as the risks associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry bubble.

Investors use beta to gauge a stock’s susceptibility to market movements. A stock with a beta of one has systemic risk, meaning its performance will likely mirror market fluctuations. Conversely, a stock with a beta lower than one is less influenced by market movements and is therefore less exposed to systemic risks. This understanding allows investors to make informed decisions about portfolio composition and risk management.

MarketBeat's team of analysts have put together a special report that explores beta's impact and usage, as well as what little-known opportunities there are to invest in related companies.

By MarketBeat Staff

By Thomas Hughes

Retirement. The act of retiring. Withdrawing from one’s chosen profession and/or active working life. The end of income. Or is it? Retirement can mean many things for many people but what it doesn’t have to mean is an end to your income.

Yes, with retirement, you’ll probably stop actively earning, but that doesn’t mean you start spending what you’ve saved. In that frame of reference, your retirement savings could vanish in the blink of a few years, but it doesn’t have to be that way. A portfolio of retirement stocks can mean steady, stable, income throughout your retirement years.

The goal of owning retirement stocks is to grow your capital to a point it generates enough income to sustain a comfortable standard of living in retirement. That usually means dividends but don’t be fooled. A portfolio of stocks you might want to own during retirement is not necessarily the one you want to own in preparation for retirement. When preparing for retirement, investors tend to take on a little more risk sacrificing safety for potential gains. A retiree is more interested in steady dividend returns than risking capital and may choose to own different stocks.

In the report, Thomas Hughes covers different types of retirement stocks, the value of dividend growth stocks, retirement saving strategies, and why you should care about your retirement investments every day.

By Thomas Hughes

At any given time, even experienced investors have questions about what stocks to buy. This is particularly true for beginners. Many beginning investors know that a long-term plan to build wealth has to include stocks. But it can be easy to fall into the trap of “analysis paralysis” or the trap of that comes from the fear of missing out (FOMO). Both of these mistakes can seriously impact the ability to achieve your financial goals.

A properly balanced portfolio requires diversification. A good way of thinking about diversification is like a restaurant menu. Investors want to choose some stocks from every part of the menu. Value stocks, growth stocks, stocks that offer growth and value, and dividend stocks are just a few sectors that should be in your portfolio.

And that still leaves room for a few desserts. For example, the metaverse is one of the hottest new sectors. But while the sector itself carries significant risk, there are some safe stocks that you can buy now and own for the long haul.

In the report, Thomas Hughes walks investors through several distinct categories of stocks. When you finish reading the report, you’ll have 10 stocks that can form the base of a diversified portfolio.

By Thomas Hughes

Growth stocks can give you a lot of bang for your buck. A company that consistently grows revenue and earnings often has broad market support, including upwardly trending analysts’ sentiment to help increase the stock price.

Blockbuster growth stocks produce high-double-digit or triple-digit growth and can see their share prices advance by similar amounts. But which growth stocks are the best to invest in?

MarketBeat's team of analysts have put together a special report that explores this question.

By Thomas Hughes

Today, we are inviting you to take a peek at MarketBeat's proprietary, exclusive, and up-to-the-minute list of 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and Google.

Growth stocks are attractive because they can give a lot of bang for your buck. A company that consistently grows
revenue and earnings often has broad market support, including upwardly trending analysts’ sentiment to help
increase the stock price.

Stocks that produce high-double-digit or triple-digit growth can see their share prices advance by similar amounts.
The question is which growth stocks are the best to invest in because not all stand the test of time. 

This report looks at potential winners for 2024 and the next stocks, which could be the biggest companies in their markets.

If you haven't given these seven companies strong consideration for your portfolio, now is the time to take a look.

By Thomas Hughes

Elon Musk is probably the most polarizing billionaire on the planet. Some people love him, while others detest him. Innovators love his engineering approach and track record of solving big problems. Politicians hate that he is willing to say what others aren't out loud.

From an investment standpoint, those that bet on Tesla early on have done extremely well. However, they have had to put up with no shortage of antics unfit for a CEO of a large public company, including multiple wrist slaps from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Through it all, he has remained the same visionary entrepreneur he's always been. He thinks big thoughts and carries them through, although it often takes much longer to realize his dreams than he originally forecasts.

MarketBeat's team of analysts have put together a special report that explores Musk's business empire, as well as what little-known opportunities there are to invest in his companies and his companies' key vendors. 

By Thomas Hughes

The short-sellers are making headlines left and right and for more reasons than one. If the news isn’t spotlighting a new short-sell report it’s a major short-squeeze getting the attention. The takeaways for traders are that short-action and the gains that can come with it have never been hotter.

The problem is that it’s very hard to know which stocks to short because shorting is more than just fundamentals or technicals. There is an element of luck, a 6th sense almost, that can’t be denied and not everyone has it. Besides, it takes a lot of guts to go against the grain and short sell a stock. Just because a would-be short-seller sees no value in a highly-valued stock doesn’t mean the market will agree with them when the news leaks out.

Even if you do know which stock to short there’s a new risk in town. Crowd-sourced investment groups are targeting high-short interest stocks and sparking major short-squeezes, the kind that turns billionaires into paupers, and making it very risky if not impossible for average investors to profit from short-selling. That’s why leaving shorting to the professional is a good idea but there are still ways for average investors to profit from the short market.

In the report, Thomas Hughes covers what is short-selling, what is the short-squeeze, and how you can profit from them.

By Chris Markoch

The growth of defined contribution plans (e.g. 401(k) plans) is allowing many Americans to be more prepared for retirement than ever before. Approximately 50% of Americans participate in some form of retirement plan. And the next generation of retirees will be the first to rely on the income from these plans as the primary source of their retirement income.

But other statistics are more sobering. For example, the 2009 National Consumer Survey on personal finance finds that over 64% of American’s don’t think about retirement planning. And a 2019 retirement survey by GOBankingRates found that 64% of those surveyed expected to retire with less than $10,000. And of that number, 45% said they had no money set aside for retirement.

That means there’s never been a more important time for investors to have a plan. But even when individuals have a plan, they must avoid the common mistakes that can leave them short of their retirement goals.

In the report, Chris Markoch gives investors time-honored strategies to help build a solid retirement nest egg no matter where they are in the planning process.

By Thomas Hughes

Nobody can pin down exactly what the artificial intelligence (AI) market is worth and how big it will get, but the numbers all the pundits use are astronomical.

The global AI industry is estimated to have been worth $47 to $95 billion (or more) in 2021 and was expected, at that time, to grow at 40% CAGR until 2030.

Today, the market is estimated at over $100 billion and should grow to nearly $2 trillion by 2023.

No matter what, it’s big money and offers equally significant opportunities for shareholders.