Jim Halley - Journalist at ValueWalk https://www.valuewalk.com/author/jimhalley/ ValueWalk provides unique coverage on the stock market, cryptocurrencies, and personal finance space. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:15:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.valuewalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-valuewalk-favicon-32x32.png Jim Halley - Journalist at ValueWalk https://www.valuewalk.com/author/jimhalley/ 32 32 https://wordpress-785388-2830660.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VWP_logo_favicon-13-300x300.png https://wordpress-785388-2830660.cloudwaysapps.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/VWP_logo_final-11_272.png 005a8c The Best Defensive Stocks for a Downturn in 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-defensive-stocks/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:21:18 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2576357 red downward trending arrow on continent shapes in an atlas showing a global recession, economic downturn

As sure as night follows day, the next recession is coming. That means investors are looking at what defensive stocks would give them the best chance to protect their portfolio from a downturn. While in a recent report J.P. Morgan economists cut the odds of a recession (a severe decline… Continue reading The Best Defensive Stocks for a Downturn in 2025

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10 Best Robotics Stocks to Buy for Automation Growth in 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-robotics-stocks/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:09:59 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2570025 image showing robotics cameras for robotics stocks guide

Technological advancements, labor shortages and strategic investments are helping to drive the revenues and share prices of robotics stocks in 2025, led by Nvidia. The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning is a big catalyst for the sector as AI-powered robots become smarter, more adaptive and more autonomous,… Continue reading 10 Best Robotics Stocks to Buy for Automation Growth in 2025

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7 High-Yield Bond ETFs for Your Portfolio in 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/high-yield-bond-etfs/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:34:50 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2569336 Dollar signs and arrows, and ETF written for high-yield bond ETFs

Investors looking to earn income from their portfolio should consider including high-yield bond exchange traded funds (ETFs). High-yield bond ETFs offer investors exposure to baskets of corporate bonds that have been rated below investment grade (lower than BBB- or Baa3), or junk, by major credit rating agencies. High-yield bonds have… Continue reading 7 High-Yield Bond ETFs for Your Portfolio in 2025

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9 Best Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2025 as Sector Ripe for Rebound https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-biotech-stocks/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:34:38 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2556920 an image of a DNA chain for Biotech stocks

The levying of tariffs by the Trump administration on goods sold from abroad in the US has roiled the markets and left investors looking for safe havens. One sector they may take shelter in is biotech stocks because they are not as affected by tariffs as other industries, and after… Continue reading 9 Best Biotech Stocks to Buy in 2025 as Sector Ripe for Rebound

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3 REIT ETFs for Robust Income Growth in 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-reit-etfs/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:18:55 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2568853 reits etfs

For liquid, low-cost exposure to the real estate market and attractive dividend income, consider REIT ETFs. These funds allow you to own a diverse portfolio of properties, spanning residential, data center, and other sectors, with the ease of buying a single share. Should you need your funds, selling is usually… Continue reading 3 REIT ETFs for Robust Income Growth in 2025

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10 Best Value Stocks to Buy in December 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-value-stocks/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:27:38 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2568771 value stock chart with a fluorescent arrow

Value investing is the art of uncovering hidden gems in the stock market. It involves finding stocks that trade for less than what they are really worth, but with plenty of potential. Some of the world’s best-known investors, including Warren Buffett, Mohnish Pabrai, and Benjamin Graham, have become successful using… Continue reading 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy in December 2025

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11 Best Defense Stocks to Watch in 2025 and Beyond https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-defense-stocks/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:47:00 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2568036 an image of a missile being fired for the best defense stocks guide

Defense stocks are similar to healthcare stocks in that they are largely immune to inflation or recessions and add stability to your portfolio during economic or political uncertainty. Over the past few years, governments have ratcheted up defense spending in response to the rising level of global conflict, with Russia’s… Continue reading 11 Best Defense Stocks to Watch in 2025 and Beyond

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10 Best Volatile Large Cap Stocks in 2026 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/volatile-large-cap-stocks/ Thu, 29 May 2025 13:03:56 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2563361 large cap stocks

We have gathered the best volatile large-cap stocks with a market capitalization of $10 billion or more. These are made for investors who are looking for larger price swings. Wild swings aren’t necessarily bad if you are looking for stock market bargains. Most of the stocks on our list have… Continue reading 10 Best Volatile Large Cap Stocks in 2026

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The Best Space Stocks Ready for Liftoff in 2025 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/space-stocks/ Wed, 28 May 2025 12:28:08 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2566055 Global Temperatures Space Intuitive Machines

Space stocks are taking off in 2025. The expansion in the space industry, coupled with the impact of high-technology innovations that drive space travel, has whetted investors’ appetite for stocks in the sector. The global space economy is projected to rise to $1.8 trillion by 2035, up from $630 billion… Continue reading The Best Space Stocks Ready for Liftoff in 2025

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7 Best UK REITs to Add to Your Portfolio in 2026 https://www.valuewalk.com/investing/best-uk-reits/ Fri, 16 May 2025 14:06:38 +0000 https://www.valuewalk.com/?post_type=comparisons&p=2565163 Investing in UK REITs

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have become the investments of choice for UK investors seeking to generate income from property without having to build a brick-and-mortar portfolio. In this guide, we review what we consider the 7 best UK REITS available currently. The UK real estate investment trusts market will… Continue reading 7 Best UK REITs to Add to Your Portfolio in 2026

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