Stocks to buy

It’s no longer just about OpenAI or ChatGPT. We now have the the rise of powerful rivals in the large language model (LLM) scene. Some of the most capable LLMs are backed by massive technology sector heavyweights. Anthropic AI and its Claude model have been a hot place in which companies want to invest. And

With its share price down 12% over the past month, investors should take full advantage of the dip in Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock before it once again skyrockets. AMD stock is down 6% since the microchip and semiconductor designer reported its first-quarter financial results. AMD stock fell despite exceeding Wall Street estimates and raising

With the fallout in the electric vehicle sector, talking about the best lithium stocks to buy might seem premature. Nevertheless, lithium is more than just EVs. To be sure, the EV sector represents a major consumer of the critical metal. However, myriad other industries also utilize the commodity. They include consumer electronics, medical devices, aerospace

Opportunities are abundant in technology. Especially in the semiconductor sector, they are more brilliant than ever. Three giants of ingenuity stand on the brink of unprecedented expansion. Given the spike in demand for processing power and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions, there is much room for growth. The first one’s remarkable revenue growth, driven by its

Just like Toyota Motor’s (NYSE:TM) 1990s advertising jingle “I love what you do for me, Toyota!,” investors have been loving how much Toyota Motor stock has done to boost the value of their portfolios over the past year. Since last May, shares in the Japan-based global automaker have rallied by nearly 72%. These gains have

Investors are continuously searching for undervalued asset classes and investment ideas. This translates into a quick money flow between asset classes and stocks toward value. A simple strategy for capital preservation and healthy returns is to wait patiently to invest in undervalued ideas. This column focuses on undervalued blue-chip stocks likely to turn red-hot in

According to the company, 2024 is a “transitional year” for SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. SoFi is shifting away from lending and toward other financial services and SoFi’s technology platform. Its outlook disappointed investors, leading to panic-selling of its stock. It was a mistake, but you can benefit from the sellers’ haste. Besides, an expert on

Dividend stocks are some of the most stable in the market because they usually have very profitable companies backing them up. You do not have unprofitable companies paying dividends, so it makes sense why so many investors retreat into them when the market wobbles. In my view, this quality makes dividend stocks recession-proof during turbulent times.

Are you keeping an eye on undervalued restaurant stocks? In 2022, the full-service restaurant business was projected to have a global market size of $1.5 trillion. By 2030, it was predicted that this amount will increase to as much as $1.8 trillion, data from Statista shows. As a result, investors cannot ignore restaurant stocks, especially

With explosive, growing interest in everything tech, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and self-driving cars, semiconductor demand will only run higher. All of which should fuel upside for undervalued semiconductor stocks. According to Precedence Research, the global semiconductor market could be worth about $1.137 trillion by 2033. That’s up from $544.78 billion in 2023.  In addition,

When photographing a basketball game, sometimes it works best to set the camera up under the basket to catch all the action “in the paint” rather than chase players. The same goes for hunting, as many hunters wait in deer stands or duck blinds for game to cross their paths. That kind of method also works well for

Global military spending for 2023 touched record highs of $2.44 trillion. On a year-on-year basis, defense spending increased by 6.8%. That does not come as a surprise, as there are multiple points of geopolitical friction globally. It’s also likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace through the decade. From an

Investing in retail stocks can be a winning strategy in a volatile or stable market. These companies are necessary components of the economy and the strongest brands own a dominant market share in their respective industries. Even if the economy weakens, we all need to shop and purchase goods and products. Since these companies are

To say the least, 2023 was a challenging year for auto manufacturers. That said, these issues limited upside, creating some undervalued auto stocks to buy. Indeed, last year was tough operationally for auto stocks. First, elevated interest rates squeezed subprime buyers out of the auto market, leaving only high-income, high-credit-quality buyers. The second challenge was

2023 tax season has come and gone meaning it is time to consider 2024 contributions to your IRA. That will include some mix of Index and mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual stocks. The maximum contribution in 2024 is $7,000 for those under 50 years of age and $8,000 for those 50 and older. While

Among the many possibilities available, growth-oriented investors find small-cap stocks to be particularly interesting. Here are three small-cap equities, particularly those always searching for clear, significant gains. Each one offers different chances to take advantage of their development potential in the financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. The first one sticks out for its strong

Changing consumer trends and the growing popularity of e-commerce have brought about a significant change in the retail sector. There are challenges in keeping the physical stores running while ensuring the e-commerce business meets consumer expectations and stands strong amid competition. With inflation easing and an anticipated improvement in consumer spending, the retail sector could

Quantum computing is a space that leverages advanced computing techniques and quantum mechanics to solve problems that trouble conventional computers. This includes a variety of optimization applications, such financial modeling, weather and climate forecasting and traffic optimization. However, quantum computing still remains highly theoretically, and it will surely be some time before their use-cases expand

After several difficult years both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line industry is finally bouncing back. Cruise operators are reporting record bookings for 2024 as travel demand comes back to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a record 35.7 million people are expected to cruise this year, up

Cloud computing stocks have outperformed the stock market for several years. The industry still has a good runway based on its projected 16.40% compounded annual growth rate until 2029, leaving undervalued cloud stocks to consider. It’s a scalable industry that offers enticing profit margins once corporations establish themselves as leaders. While investors can choose from many cloud