Stock markets treat semiconductor stocks to buy as a leading indicator of the health of the technology sector. In 2022, the bear market sent iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX) down by 44.93%. By comparison, the widely followed S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) lost 24.70%. The semiconductor sector’s steep under-performance spells trouble ahead. Chip companies are already
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Investors are starting to clamor about whether we have seen the low for 2022 or, at the very least, whether the lows we reached last month will hold for the next several weeks. In any case, however investors really should be looking for the best blue-chip stocks to buy. In fact, no matter what the
Given the disruptions to the global energy sector, many market participants have inquired about how to invest in nuclear energy stocks. Although a somewhat controversial industry because of certain high-profile incidents, the segment itself carries tremendous relevancy. No other commodity features the energy density of nuclear fuel. For instance, one uranium fuel pellet has as
As the market pulls back, it’s time to go bargain hunting. In fact, some of the biggest opportunities may be found on this list of top metaverse stocks to buy to get rich. According to analysts at Emergen Research, the metaverse market could be worth up to $828.95 billion by 2028. These analysts believe that
Two days ago, in our flagship investment research service Innovation Investor, we told subscribers to buy Netflix (NFLX) stock before its third-quarter earnings report. We thought the stock was grossly undervalued ahead of what we felt would be a very strong quarterly print for the streaming giant. Thankfully, we did. Last night, Netflix indeed reported
I know that saying “This time could be different” is dangerous. But still, when it comes to U.S. stocks, I believe that this time could be different and that the long-awaited (by me, at least) bull market may have begun. As a result, I’m more sure than I’ve ever been during the current bear market
U.S. investors have been tentative in investing in Chinese securities of late. That is mainly because of the increased volatility due to country-specific risks and a worldwide economic slowdown. Consequently, many Chinese tech stocks are now trading at a hefty bargain, offering attractive entry points for traders and investors. Over the past couple of years,
Have you ever considered owning a dry-bulk shipping stock? If you can tolerate some volatility, then consider taking a look at Eagle Bulk Shipping (NASDAQ:EGLE) stock. This gets a “B” rating as the result of Eagle Bulk’s growing fleet and generous dividend payments. Plus, as we’ll discover, Eagle Bulk’s financial stats demonstrate notable improvement. If any
If you think ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE:CHPT) stock will make a quick return to a full charge, think otherwise. Given the market’s current sentiment for growth stocks, especially growth stocks that went public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, CHPT stock is likely to continue languishing in the near term. Yet if you’ve been
Technology stocks have been battered and bruised in 2022, with the Nasdaq down 32% year to date. As bad as that is, semiconductor stocks have easily outpaced the downturn in the broader tech sector, with the PHLX Semiconductor Index falling 44% so far this year. However, unlike some high-flying tech stocks that had no basis for
Look no further than a market downturn when searching for the best buying opportunities. Investors looking at a historical chart of the S&P500 and pinpointing the best buying opportunities, it’s almost guaranteed that most of the best buying opportunities come during a bad market downturn or a recession. Thus, historically-speaking, now is an excellent opportunity
In general, the last quarter of the year is good for equity markets. However, it’s too early to assume that the markets are automatically headed higher. From the perspective of most investors, Q4 is set up to provide both opportunities and challenges. The upside is that the best time to look for stocks to buy
For all the cannabis sector’s promise and growth potential, not much has stirred it market-wise apart from a, shall we say, blunt drop. But, today, I have three bullish cannabis stock predictions for the upcoming year. Currently, the cannabis market is regulated by states, creating a patchwork of regulations. Cannabis investors have long held out
With all the vagaries in the market these days, investors may be better served considering undervalued biotech stocks to buy. At the most basic level, biotechnology firms aim to address critical vulnerabilities in the human condition. Therefore, while the sector certainly features a profit motivation, it generally falls under a feel-good framework. To be fair,
[Editor’s note: “The Best Stocks to Buy for the Generation Z Revolution” was previously published in December 2020. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] The children are the future. Many great leaders have reminded us of this throughout human history. John. F Kennedy once said that “children are the
Yesterday, we kicked off our Innovation Investor holiday shopping spree. That is, over the past few weeks, we’ve been closely watching a host of fundamental, technical, and sentimental indicators to try and identify the stock market bottom. Last week, nearly all those indicators started flashing. That tells us that the weight of evidence today suggests
It’s never too late to start adding to your nest egg and these cheap retirement stocks can provide excellent bang for your buck. Leggett & Platt (LEG): A diversified manufacturer of engineered components that are delivered to the home and auto industries, Leggett & Platt is structured for long-term relevance. Walmart (WMT): Although Walmart has
On Thursday, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated his $215 target price for Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), re-crowning the software firm as the Dow Jones stock with the highest implied upside. For many first-time investors, these target prices are often irresistible. Walmart (NYSE:WMT) at $169… Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) at $55… Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) at $456… These numbers provide a
The White House announced on Oct. 6 that it was pardoning many convicted of simple marijuana possession, creating a good deal of hot pot stocks to buy. On the day of the announcement, the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (NYSE:YOLO) gained 34%. The second-largest U.S.-listed ETF, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSE:MJ), gained 20%. Both have returned to
[embedded content] The housing market seems like it’s about to roll over. But we think things are going to get a lot better for real estate stocks. Here’s why. Prices are still elevated, and activity is still within the normal range. To be sure, this is nothing like 2008. At that time, there was massive