Stocks to buy

The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the world of retail. In the beginning, it caused consumers to shift buying habits rapidly toward digital means. As consumers engaged with more new payments options and methods of doing business, it seemed like it might be a golden age for e-commerce stocks. And yet, we’ve seen

Gene editing stocks are one of the hottest sectors in medicine today. Genes are the foundation of life, and from creating new organisms to curing incurable diseases, the editing of genes can bring radical changes to life as we know it. That’s why CRISPR stocks that can edit genes have been in such demand both

Megatrends exist across many thematic areas of the stock market. Identifying these trends usually involves analyzing key factors such as technological breakthroughs, social change, urbanization, climate change, and global wealth shifts and capitalizing on them. The dawn of artificial intelligence is an important thematic focus right now. So is a shift away from fossil fuels

The metaverse is a term that currently describes a single, shared, immersive, and constant 3D virtual space where we can experience life in ways we cannot in the real world. That explains the metaverse, according to techtarget.com anyway. I’m one who thinks the metaverse has clear ramifications for gaming stocks and tech in general. Gaming

Although we constantly receive conflicting messaging, we continue to be in the midst of a global economic recovery. That recovery translates to an opportunity for infrastructure stocks as building ramps up. Current expectations are that 2023 will result in 2.8% growth in the construction sector globally, with 3% growth expected next year. Inflation rates worldwide will

The performance of entertainment stocks tends to be closely tied to the economic wellbeing of the countries they operate in.  This space could be in for a bumpy ride given the current environment and potential economic downturn on the horizon. It’s important to think about how these companies hook in their customers, whether they’re able

Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) has a new majority-owned subsidiary that was formed through a joint venture. Already, Mullen Automotive has made a couple of positive announcements regarding that subsidiary. Therefore, the extreme drawdown in MULN stock looks overdone, and it’s a good time to start a share position in Mullen Automotive. It’s

There’s a lot of noise in the stock market right now. But if you focus on the one thing that matters most, you’ll be able to clearly see that this bear market is ending. And a huge new bull market is coming.  The stock market has been on a wild ride in 2023. Up one

Electric vehicle demand is only set to accelerate, which will have a massive impact on EV battery stocks. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), about one out of every five cars will be electric this year globally. Sales are expected to grow by 35% to 14 million this year alone, making up about 18% of the

The biotech sector is up 4.76% so far in 2023. This continues the nice run that biotech stocks had in 2022. The gains in biotech were in stark contrast to the broader market. All the major exchanges were down last year with growth investors finding few places to hide. But growth-oriented investors don’t have to

Over the past decade, investing in growth stocks has been the thing to do. These companies outperformed dividend-paying companies, or those with attractive valuations, by a rather wide margin. However, as we continue on a year of consolidation, the broad view of investors appears to be shifting. Many are now focusing on high-quality companies providing

Markets are improving, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 9% on the year so far. The technology-laden Nasdaq index has gained 17% year to date. With a recovery underway, now looks like an opportune time for investors to wade back into high-growth stocks, while also looking for companies with attractive valuations. There happen to be

In the current polarized geopolitical landscape, there is much apprehension between China and US-led factions. This simmering mistrust has triggered a race for technology and military superiority. Consequently, cyber warfare has emerged as a major frontier for this contest. This article highlights the best cybersecurity stocks to buy as this crisis continues.  Cyber-attacks have intensified

While still in the green for 2023 (up 26% year-to-date), SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares have languished at or near current prices over the past few months. Many uncertainties have been a drag on returns for SOFI stock. But these multiple layers of near-term uncertainty work to your advantage if you are a growth investor with

Though common sense tells us to load up on securities with established track records, the concept of Nasdaq small-cap stocks to buy invariably delivers enticement. To be sure, there’s nothing wrong with riding the blue chips to a secure future. It’s just that such rides tend to take a long time to get going. For

If you’re interested in investing in water tech stocks, you’d be wise to turn to Invesco. It’s cornered the market on water technology companies, marketing three of the top water exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on U.S. stock exchanges: Invesco Water Resources ETF (NASDAQ:PHO), Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (NYSEARCA:CGW) and Invesco Global Water ETF

An ideal portfolio is a mix of dividend and growth stocks. Blue-chip stocks offer stable dividend and capital protection through a low-beta. In general, investing in growth stocks is for maximizing capital gains. However, there are high-dividend growth stocks that add diversity to the portfolio. If business developments remain positive, these growth stocks can be

In just a matter of days, an earnings event is very likely to jolt Block (NYSE:SQ) stock higher. The time to consider an investment in Block is right now as the company continues to grow and innovate, and is bound to overcome Wall Street’s low expectations. Block is known for pioneering Square, Cash App and

While unproven biotechnology firms almost always carry significant risks, small-cap biotech stocks in particular typically impose jaw-dropping volatility. Along with the usual risk of clinical disappointments or outright failures, these speculative enterprises are obviously less funded. As a result, investors can be taken on a wild ride. Nevertheless, biotech penny stocks – or more generally

The tech industry is one of the most important growth drivers of our economy and it did suffer more than expected in 2022. However, with the market picking up the pace and companies reporting better-than-expected results, we can see the stock market gearing up for a wonderful rest of the year. Smart investors know that