Levi Strauss & Co. has done well this past year, even with the economic downturn. One of their newest plans is NextGen - a physical store format geared to millennials and Gen Z in the post-pandemic world, meant to engage these generational consumers more in the arts. Let's find out if this is enough to turn the tide.

CRISPR research got much traction in 2020 when it began to be seen as a possible medical technology. CRISPR-Cas9 is used to edit genes and alter parts of DNA. Investors listened when companies started showing success with these trials because rare genetic disorders could be eliminated, and quality of life increased by using this technique. Is there an opportunity for us to ride the trend?

Silver is a much-needed investment these days. It remains one of the few investments that has fared well in this economic downturn, and it's a great way to hedge against inflation. The iShares Silver Trust had $7.86 billion in assets under management and had produced an average annual total return of 0.46 percent since its inception in 2006.