Stocks to buy

Everyone knows today’s top semiconductor stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM), which often attract the bulk of investor attention and capital. However, lesser-known top semiconductor stocks are lurking in the market, ready to skyrocket as artificial intelligence and machine learning tech evolve and trends accelerate. To find these overlooked

Wall Street is eagerly awaiting the long-anticipated pivot from the Federal Reserve’s quantitative tightening cycle. While no one can pinpoint the exact timing of such a shift, the Fed has signaled three rate cuts this year. However, recent inflation data have cast doubt on whether we’ll see any easing at all in 2024. Personally, I believe at least one

Chasing massive gains is a universal desire that drives investors to bet on various high-risk, high-reward assets. These can include the likes of penny stocks, cryptocurrencies, and even lottery tickets. However, in my view, penny stocks offer the most compelling risk-reward proposition. Unlike lotteries or purely speculative cryptos, penny stocks represent actual underlying businesses with growth potential. If these companies can

If you want to own high-quality ETFs, a recent article from Morningstar.com suggested you should avoid dividend-focused funds.   Larry Swedroe discussed why dividends are an inefficient way to return capital to shareholders. The veteran investing expert concluded that a focus on dividends is not likely to add value. Quality might.  “The bottom line is that

The space sector and other speculative avenues have fallen out of favor with investors in the past couple of years, but there are still potential multibagger space stocks. Sector bellwethers such as Virgin Galactic (NYSE:SPCE) have lost nearly all the gains made during the peak in 2021. Moreover, given the market uncertainty, it’s tough for

While the broader stock market can often be unpredictable, investors continue their search for unstoppable tech stocks for big gains in 2024. Among the top contenders are companies harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, renewable energy and e-commerce. Often characterized by their significant growth potential and established market positioning, these tech giants demonstrate an unwavering

When the largest American bank, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), starts investing into a new sector, investors should take note. As of January, the bank secured $300 million in the quantum computing startup Quantinuum. The private company, now valued at around $5 billion, is considered one of the top quantum computing stocks. Relying on superposition and entanglement,

Silicon Valley stocks with buybacks are getting a lot of attention from investors in 2024. That’s because companies that consistently repurchase their own shares signal strong confidence in their future growth prospects. As a result, stocks with substantial buyback programs often outperform the broader market. By reducing the number of outstanding shares, buybacks directly increase

Americans’ average hourly earnings rose 0.6% more than inflation between March 2023 and March 2024. Since the Consumer Price Index climbed 3.5% year-over-year (YOY) last month, we can infer that Americans’ actual average wage increased 4.1% YOY in March. Since 2021, there have been similar hikes in our compensation. Many firms, including restaurant chains, advertisers,

Artificial intelligence (AI) has captured investors’ attention for over one year now. Today, everyone understands its disruptive force and potential to contribute trillions of dollars to the world economy. Although Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been an unequalled AI investment, many AI stocks to cash in on exist. Besides Nvidia, other chip companies are developing AI chips

Dividends are a controversial topic in the investing world. While some investors build their portfolios around them, others will tell you it is a wasted effort better spent elsewhere. However, the one thing we can all agree on is that most dividend-paying stocks can defend your portfolio against sudden market volatility or even a crash. 

Like other AI chip stocks, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has continued to be on a downward trajectory this month. Worse yet, the AMD stock sell-off could carry on, ahead of and after the chip designer’s upcoming quarterly earnings release. Yes, if you already hold AMD in your portfolio, this may be disheartening to hear. After

Knowing your choices can help you make the right decisions when buying the best $20 stocks for April. According to Finviz.com, there are only three stocks in the Nasdaq 100 under $20 and 22 stocks in the S&P 500. It jumps to 1,055 in the Russell 2000, so let’s use that index to identify some winners. 

Lower economic sentiment and mixed earnings mean many disappointed investors — but, for just as many, it means an opportunity to find tech stocks to buy on the dip. After surging in recent months, the market was widely due for a correction. We may be seeing that correction now, as top names drop post-earnings and

There are some multibagger hydrogen stocks that investors should have on their radars. Investing in companies involved in the hydrogen industry could potentially offer significant growth opportunities for investors. The shift towards clean energy and the increasing demand for sustainable solutions are driving factors. These could propel the hydrogen sector forward in the coming years.

Keep an eye on hydrogen stocks to buy on the dip. For one, according to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, as noted by E&E News, the “Treasury Department would come out with a final rule shortly referring to guidance for companies to obtain new hydrogen tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act.” Two, the hydrogen industry is arguing that

The tech sector has delivered sizable returns for long-term investors. Many stocks in this sector have even outperformed the S&P 500. A few tech stocks do the heavy lifting for the index and can still bring portfolios to new heights. Investors can find small companies and hope that those firms will achieve incredible returns. However,

Flying car stocks have faced a small correction in 2024, but don’t let that dissuade you, there are still options available that can triple. eVTOLs remain on track for 2025 commercialization. Manufacturing will continue to scale up and major players in the space will announce further certification wins. Therefore, it is reasonable to anticipate that

Oil prices have surged approximately 15% this year, hovering near $90 a barrel with expectations of remaining at elevated geopolitical tensions. This rise in oil prices was fueled by increasing tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about broader conflicts in the Middle East. In this piece, we look at three energy plays to gain

Higher interest rates, pricier debt and an overemphasis on mega-caps over the past year mean that top small-cap stocks have played second fiddle to big-name giants like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). But tides seem to be turning as investors increasingly seek diversification away from a handful of high-multiple tech stocks and toward a more diverse array of