Stocks to buy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, transforming industries left and right. Indeed, as AI advances into new realms and revolutionizes industries, it’s clear why placing bets on promising AI stocks could be a game-changer. Moreover, the potential for innovation and profitability seems virtually limitless. The global AI market is on an explosive trajectory. According to Fortune

Fortune recently reported that mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity is up 17% worldwide through the first half of 2024. Of this activity, 90% of the largest deals so far year-to-date were U.S. targets. Almost half of the top 10 deals in 2024 were stock rather than cash payments. That makes sense given interest rates are higher

Machine learning (ML) is critical to unlocking advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. In particular, ML plays a crucial role in enabling AI systems to learn from data, make decisions with minimal human intervention and improve performance over time. Generative AI received an enormous amount of attention last year due to the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) maker Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) should be on your radar. As it begins to rapidly advance toward receiving Type Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, shares of the eVTOL leader will soon be going vertical. Joby Aviation stock is already up 20% over the past month. It took off

If you’re reading this article title and thinking I must be delusional to talk about “the mother of all bull markets” in this environment, I don’t blame you one bit. However, the picks I’ll be discussing today are stocks I believe are well-positioned for the next major market upswing whenever it eventually arrives. Could we

The unprecedented boom in fintech has made investing in fintech stocks a lucrative wealth generation tool. Fintech companies have disrupted the traditional finance landscape, fueled by increased digitization and a thriving economy. The industry played a key role in transforming the financial sector by making digital transactions more accessible, transparent and efficient. In the years

The pullbacks in some of the top cruise stocks are all buying opportunities. Look at Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL), for example. Even with strong booking demand and earnings growth, the stock dropped from about $173 to a recent low of about $152, where it’s now oversold and pivoting higher. Not only did it just catch support

In the bustling world of biotechnology, innovation remains the cornerstone of growth. Some biotech stocks, known for their groundbreaking research and rapid adaptation to health challenges, are particularly well-positioned to do well in the future. The global biotechnology market, valued at $1.54 trillion in 2023, is expected to soar to $5.68 trillion by 2033. This

In July, most AI stocks entered a correction as the rotation into sectors such as homebuilders and banks gained momentum. Still, any pullbacks in these stocks present a buying opportunity. We are in the early innings of a new technological era that could continue for decades. Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang calls this ongoing shift

Catalysts are forming around a lot of the top stocks right now, making this a good time for investors to buy. Many companies are seeing a boost in their share price following strong earnings reports. Others are launching new products, winning approval from regulators and benefiting from increased consumer spending. Despite the market rotation that’s

Ask 100 investors what the largest e-commerce stock in the U.S. is and most would answer Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). It’s just so obvious. In 2024, it’s expected to generate $248 billion in online sales, $21 billion in physical store sales, and $172 billion in third-party seller fees, for a total of $441 billion, up 12.5% from

The upcoming presidential election has given a boost to oil and gas stocks. As one of the most important sectors of the economy, each government makes policies on oil and gas. While some think that their usage should be reduced and countries should move towards renewable energy, others think that the usage of oil and coal should never stop. Logically, even if countries move towards

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Q2 2024 results have reinforced its lead as a solid buy in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and with Tesla stock. The company had a solid performance, generating $1.6 billion in operating income and $1.5 billion in net income. The performance was attained against restructuring charges in a high-rate environment. With that, Tesla’s energy storage

The market rotation out of AI winners (mostly chip stocks) has gotten extreme in recent days. This change in investor sentiment comes after a period of significant outperformance by these companies, including the best chip stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), particularly over the past 12 to 18 months.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, reported very strong second-quarter results and is clearly benefiting tremendously from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Moreover, the valuation of Taiwan Semiconductor stock is undemanding while the firm has multiple, strong, positive catalysts. But investors should be aware the stock does pose more geopolitical risk than

The Dow stocks have finally had a chance to out-flex the outperforming, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 for a change. With value plays, mid-caps, and “boring” blue chips starting to gain steam over their high-flying tech counterparts, the market rally’s breadth stands to improve. For new investors concentrated in the high-tech AI plays, such a so-called rotation

Investing in growth stocks gives investors the opportunity to outperform major benchmarks like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. Growth-oriented firms regularly exhibit rising revenue. Some of these companies are narrowing their losses and look like they will become profitable soon. Other growth stocks are already profitable and continue to expand their profit margins

While the stricter definition of consumer stocks might only consist of consumer discretionary stocks, in this article, I will utilize the larger definition that is inclusive of both consumer staple and discretionary sectors. Generally, consumer staples include companies that sell essential goods and services such as food, beverages, and everyday household items. On the other hand, consumer discretionary stocks

Right now is a very exciting time for long term stocks. At least it is in the commodities space. The commodities sector is coiled up dating back in some cases from decades. And in the short term, some have already started ripping. Uranium stocks since 2018 are up and are producing tasty looking buying opportunities

With the U.S. economy proving resilient in the face of high interest rates, investors may wonder which stocks to buy and hold as recession risks recede. Recent data showed that second-quarter GDP growth outpaced forecasts, which has boosted optimism that the economy can continue expanding steadily. This is especially true as the Federal Reserve is