A rising economic situation, a moderation in the rate of inflation, and the prospect of lower interest rates later this year – all of these have a positive effect on the bedrock support of the US economy, the average consumer. They have felt a pinch recently from high inflation and high interest rates, but wages and job creation remain strong – and the positive mid-term outlook bodes well for consumer discretionary spending. Airline carriers are likely to see gains in such a scenario. The airlin
2024 has really gotten rolling, and the chief issue for investors is finding the best portfolio composition to take advantage of a likely bullish environment. John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, believes that the main factors to consider this year will likely be continued economic resilience and a policy shift by the Federal Reserve toward cuts in interest rates. Stoltzfus sees as many as four rate cuts coming this year, but suggests that three are more likely. Getting to
The vacation industry presents investors with a diverse array of opportunities – but one that sometimes gets overlooked is the timeshare sector. Timeshares are what their name suggests: properties with multiple joint owners. The aim is to make vacation destinations more affordable; vacationers buy rights to use a property at specific times, rather than full ownership. The model has proven particularly attractive in the millennial demographic, a fact that gives the industry a sound path toward lo
Is it time to turn bullish on fintech stocks? Fintech companies offer various valuable advantages by leveraging digital technology to streamline financial transactions and provide services comparable to traditional banks, all while mitigating the risks underscored by the recent banking crisis. Yet the fintech sector has felt the heavy pressure of inflation and high interest rates over the past year. However, the economy is improving now, and for investors, this makes the present the best time to
For investors seeking out the best portfolio choices in a new year, few sectors offer the well-rounded benefits of medical technology. MedTech stocks represent the cutting edge of the healthcare sector, combining the sexy know-how of high-tech with the defensive attribute of living in an absolutely essential industry. This gives the sector a solid foundation, leading one analyst to say that the ‘fundamentals appear positive.’ That analyst, KeyBanc sector expert Brett Fishbin, focuses on healthca