Stocks to buy

Stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) inspire investors to hold onto stocks for the long term. Investors who bought and held shares in the late 1990s or early 2000s saw their wealth increase significantly. Many stocks soared during the pandemic and reinvigorated investors aiming for high-performing stocks with immense long-term potential. This has led to the rise of

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock differentiates itself in the U.S. market with its emphasis on artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Its involvement in machine learning technology and generative AI sets it apart for future innovations. Investors appreciate the company’s current valuation and recognize its successful strategies of reinvesting in platforms like Instagram and implementing cost-cutting measures.

If you’re interested in joining the millionaire’s club, investing in semiconductor stocks presents a sensible approach. Fundamentally, these chipmakers represent the lifeblood of digital innovation. Whether we’re talking about connectivity, video games, or artificial intelligence, the tech ecosystem runs on advanced computer chips. To put it into numbers, McKinsey & Company noted that sales of

Investing in semiconductor stocks is an ideal way to take advantage of the backbone of the computer industry. These companies make and design the chips that make significant contributions to the global economy. While these companies suffered more than they deserved in 2022, this year seems to be much better. The recent advances have well-positioned

Everyone knows that AI stocks have been the big momentum trade in the first half of 2023. The question is, can it remain the momentum trade in the second half of the year? Bulls are hopeful that that remains the case, as stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have helped power the entire space higher. It lit

During the worst of the Covid-19 crisis, white-collar workers had little reason to fundamentally bid up high-potential coffee stocks: they could brew their own cup of Joe at home. However, with workplace normalization steadily becoming a reality, the return of the daily grind could make America’s favorite psychoactive stimulant relevant again. Indeed, the label best

Fintech stocks have been trending higher. All as investors become confident that with cooling inflation, the Federal Reserve will soon pause, then begin to pivot on interest rate hikes. This comes despite the fact that the Fed, so far, appears to be prepared to keep raising rates, until the rate of inflation comes down to

In the grand theater of the stock market, bargain stocks have often played a leading role in captivating discerning investors. Those who understand the essence of buying robust businesses at bargain prices can attest to this strategy’s exponential wealth creation opportunity. The best companies may take a hit during recessions, yet investors with an eye

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an invaluable tool for investors seeking opportunities in the stock market. Its ability to analyze large amounts of data and recognize patterns makes it an ally in identifying high-potential stocks. I asked ChatGPT which biotech stocks it recommends for investment in July and it provided the following three companies. Let’s

At the end of June, investment giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) released a mid-year outlook report. A hallmark of the company’s diligent research, these reports highlight key areas that the BlackRock team sees impacting global investors for months and years to come. BlackRock’s “big picture” takeaway included an outlook contrary to much of today’s return to market exuberance. Specifically, the

EV stocks represent to companies involved in the manufacturing of electric vehicles or their components, like batteries and autonomous systems. While major car manufacturers like Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) are developing electric models, I do not consider them electric car companies, as their primary products are not electric vehicles. The most promising EV

In general, dividend investors have a conservative approach. The focus is on blue-chip stocks with a good track record of dividends. However, some high dividend-yield stocks do not represent blue-chip companies. Yet, the valuation and yield are attractive enough for investors to consider some exposure, with these companies having average to good fundamentals. This column

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has received incredible attention this year due to the release of OpenAI’s advanced chatbot, ChatGPT.  Since its advent, ChatGPT has fortunately not been the only chatbot to be released. Revolutionary chatbots released to-date include Sydney, Jasper, Perplexity AI and You Chat. For this article, I decided to ask Bing’s chatbot Sydney for its

Peter Lynch believes individual investors have an advantage over Wall Street and large money managers. It is due to their flexibility and lack of bureaucratic rules. Lynch’s bottom-up approach focuses on companies that investors are familiar with and conducts thorough fundamental analysis. He emphasizes investing in companies with a clear growth story and understanding their business and

The earnings season is about to begin and the monthly electric vehicle delivery numbers have already given us an insight into how fast the industry is growing. Whether you believe in the future of EVs or not, they are here to stay and will be on the road across the world. 2022 was a solid

Investors seeking higher returns on their capital often turn to hypergrowth stocks. These assets have great potential and can comfortably exceed the returns of the S&P 500 if the companies continue to grow at high rates. Finding hypergrowth stocks with substantial potential takes some work. Investors have to look for a healthy combination of high

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock surges as strong deliveries fuel investor optimism. The company exceeded analysts’ delivery expectations for the quarter, showcasing continued growth in the electric vehicle market. RIVN stock has experienced a significant surge driven by retail investors, with a 54% increase over the past five sessions and an 81% gain for the month.

It’s fine to take risks if your position size is small. With that principle in mind, I’m recommending buying only $100 worth of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock before the company’s upcoming earnings report. Otherwise, you might miss out on quick gains after a positive earnings surprise. Another reason to take a chance on Intel now is

When investors are looking for hot stocks to buy now, they usually look at 52-week high stocks. They want high-performing stocks that still have room to run. Known as “relative strength,” active investors and traders often search out stocks that have strong bullish momentum. They are looking for names that have more strength relative to

While there’s certainly been increased interest recently, there still are plenty of undervalued lithium stocks out there. We know millions of electric vehicles around the world will need supply, and that there simply isn’t enough. We’ll see higher prices for lithium, which will lead to higher stock prices for lithium stocks, especially those still considered