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10 Best Volatile Large Cap Stocks in 2025

1 week ago | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley

We have gathered the best volatile large-cap stocks, which are stocks with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more. These are stocks that tend to experience greater volatility in the market for traders that are looking for larger price swings. Wild swings aren’t necessarily a bad thing if you are looking for stock market bargains. We picked 10 volatile large-cap stocks to consider in 2025.
The Best Space Stocks to Send Your Portfolio to the Moon in 2025

1 week ago | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley

Space stocks are taking off in 2025. The expansion in the space industry, coupled with the impact of high-technology innovations that space travel spawns, has whetted investors’ appetite for stocks in the sector. The global space economy is seen rising to $1.8 trillion by 2035 from $630 billion in 2023, factoring in inflation, according to a report by McKinsey & Company. There are a number of ways for investors to benefit from this growth from pure-play space stocks.
7 Best UK REITs to Add to Your Portfolio in 2025

3 weeks ago | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have become the investments of choice for UK investors seeking assets that generate income. In this guide, we review what we consider as the 7 best UK REITS available currently. The UK real estate investment trusts market will be worth $143.1 billion by 2033 from $78.30 billion in 2024, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.20%, according to projections from the IMARC Group.
Births of endangered North Atlantic right whales dropped this season

1 month ago | ajc.com | Jim Halley

SAVANNAH — Some of nature’s largest wintering tourists, North Atlantic right whales, recently departed the Georgia coast to return to their primary feeding grounds in New England and Nova Scotia. They annually migrate to Georgia and Florida from mid-November to mid-April, seeking warm waters with few predators, to give birth and raise their calves.
10 Best Data Center Stocks to Watch in 2025

2 months ago | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley |Agnes Lovasz |Aman Jain

The data center market is experiencing explosive growth, driven by rising demand for cloud computing, the analytics of large data sets, and artificial intelligence (AI). In this guide, we’re looking at 10 data center stocks that stand to benefit from this trend. Global demand for data center capacity could more than triple over the next five years, according to a report by consultancy firm McKinsey.
10 Best Meme Stocks to Trade in March 2025

2 months ago | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley |Agnes Lovasz

Meme stocks are having a revival since the central figure in the meme stock craze of 2021 that sent GameStop shares skyrocketing, Keith Gill, alias Roaring Kitty, resurfaced on social media. After three years of silence, Gill made a cryptic post on the social media platform X in May 2024. Just like back in 2021, the post sparked huge gains in GameStop shares. In addition to the video game retailer, the stock prices of AMC Entertainment, Blackberry, Hertz and SunPower also surged.
Savannah holds memorial service for pilot Sam Lilley of DC midair crash

Feb 15, 2025 | ajc.com | Jim Halley

SAVANNAH — Hundreds of friends and family gathered here Saturday at a memorial service for pilot Sam Lilley, highlighting his pride in his profession but also his kindness and his humor. Lilley, 28, was the first officer on PSA Airlines Flight 5342 on Jan. 29 when a midair collision between the commercial passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington killed everyone onboard both aircraft.
How to invest in the S&P 500 in 2024

Nov 4, 2024 | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley |Agnes Lovasz

Investing in the S&P 500 index is one of the best ways to gain exposure to the US stock market. The gauge, which tracks the performance of 500 large-cap stocks, such as Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft, covers about 80% of the total market capitalization of US public companies. It’s also one of the most-watched stock market indices in the world and provides an indication of the overall health of the US economy. The S&P 500 has a history of impressive growth.
8 Best Ways to Invest £100 a Month in 2024

Oct 3, 2024 | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley |Agnes Lovasz

One of the biggest advantages of micro-investing is that it’s accessible to everyone. You can start investing with £100 or even just a few pounds on many platforms and apps. This makes investing easier and lets people from all backgrounds participate in the financial markets. Regular investing is a proven strategy for building wealth.
10 Best Stocks Under $10 to Watch in 2024

Sep 30, 2024 | valuewalk.com | Jim Halley |Agnes Lovasz |Sal Miah |Dave Kovaleski

Finding decent stocks for under $10 can be a challenge. There are often very good reasons that a stock will be trading that low and few of them are good. However, there can be some finds in the bargain bin of stocks, sometimes called “penny stocks,” though that term is usually reserved for stocks that are below $5 a share.