Hydrogen stocks could get hot — that is if the Biden Administration loosens its new guidelines on hydrogen tax credits. If that happens, here are just a few of the top hydrogen stocks to buy. Remember, as noted by The Verge, “The tax credit, called 45V, can save companies up to $3 per kilogram of production if
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With the equities market seemingly soaring to one plateau after another, bringing up dividend aristocrat stocks seems overly cautious. These ideas represent companies that have increased their payout annually for at least 25 years. By nature, this is a cautious play but it’s never a bad idea to exercise some prudence. Look, no one’s saying
Artificial intelligence (AI) spans above and beyond today’s popular large language models (LLMs). OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 Turbo or even Anthropic’s Claude 3 make for an impressive assistant for everyday tasks. These LLMs are improving at a jarring rate (GPT-5 could blow GPT-4 right out of the water). However, they may not have as much “shock” factor
The blockchain bull run is on. Surging crypto prices, from Bitcoin (BTC-USD) to a series of altcoins, have reignited investor interest in many digital assets. From blue-chip blockchain stocks central to the crypto movement to the most speculative meme coins, investors of all stripes are looking at assets many may have never thought would be
Renewable energy stocks had a rough 2023. Between higher interest rates and a renewed focus on profitability, investors dumped a lot of more speculative stocks in the green energy space. The selling was especially broad within the hydrogen category. For one stark example of that, consider the Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ:HYDR). It has lost
If you’re looking for stability and growth in today’s volatile market, consider consumer staples stocks with moats. These companies provide essential products people need regardless of economic climate, making them recession-proof powerhouses. Yet, not all consumer staples stocks are equal. The strongest players boast moats, or sustainable competitive advantages, that keep rivals at bay and
The S&P 500 continues to reach all-time highs as the rally in equities carries on. As we end the first quarter, the benchmark index is up 10% and moving higher. While mega-cap technology stocks have led the rally over the last 18 months, the growth is beginning to broaden out to include other segments of
Many high-flying growth stocks crashed back to earth when the 2021 boom cooled off. Companies that weren’t consistently crushing earnings estimates got caught in the broader market downdraft. But while the overall market has rebounded, not all boats rose on the incoming tide. A handful of stalwarts, dubbed the “Magnificent 7,” have propelled the recovery.
The Dow Jones has gone through some shakeups that are positioning it for a good bull run. Walgreens (NYSE:WBA) got booted from the index while the more favorable Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) took its place. This has led to this list of Dow stocks to buy. You don’t have as many companies to choose from in the Dow Jones. The index only has
Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) stock continues to capture the attention of retail investors looking for the next big AI play. The company’s software is designed to work with and transform massive data sets into actionable insights. However, this software was mainly targeting government agencies and their AIP platform is available to a variety of different businesses. Now
In the last few years, cannabis stocks have been impacted by two factors. First, regulatory headwinds have played a spoilsport for an industry with huge potential. Second, cannabis companies have suffered significant cash burn on account of ambitious expansion plans and intense competition. However, there finally seems to be light at the end of the
Every stock market dip presents opportunities for blue-chip stocks to buy. Your favorite stocks get cheaper with every dip and allow you to build your positions while lowering your cost basis. Knowing which stocks to buy on a dip can leave you more prepared when the time arrives. Investors should make these plans now instead
There are some electric vehicle (EV) stocks that could be potential multibaggers. A multibagger is defined as a stock or investment that has the potential to increase in value several times over, often described as growing tenfold or more from the initial investment, however this could also vary from person to person. The EV stocks
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is an index comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks. Taken together, the Dow is supposed to be representative of the U.S. economy. So far in 2024, the Dow is up 5%. That brings its 12-month performance to a gain of 23%. While impressive, the Dow’s performance has trailed that of the
Micro-cap stocks command a market valuation in the range of $50 million to $300 million. There are two points to note related to micro-cap stocks. First, since the market valuation is low, these stocks generally represent early-stage companies. Therefore, the risk is significantly high when considering exposure to micro-cap stocks. Further, with high-risk, investors are
Seasoned investors typically pay close attention to “stocks with analyst approval,” a sign of potential success and resilience in the ever-volatile equity market landscape. Currently, we are in a period of rapid technological advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and shifting economic paradigms amid expected interest rate cuts. Thus, the importance of relying on expert equity analysis has
As we step into March 2024, the spotlight is turning towards the biotech sector, with investors searching for biotech stocks to buy. Biotech stocks are ready to soar after a period of under-performance relative to the broader market. With advancements in gene editing, personalized medicine and novel therapeutics, the sector is on the cusp of
When you think about Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock, several phrases come to mind: discount retailer, one-stop shop, everyday low pricing. However, artificial intelligence – particularly generative AI – isn’t likely an attribute commonly associated with the big-box retailing giant. That’s about to change, making WMT stock a worthwhile long-term investment idea. Aside from cryptocurrencies, the hottest
When the generative AI revolution first took shape in 2023, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) emerged as “the” name among semiconductor stocks. Since then, of course, other names have joined NVDA stock in being crowned “AI winners” by the market. We’re not talking just about Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). Five other semiconductor stocks have arguably become AI superstars
Nowadays, networking-hardware specialist Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) often gets a “bad rep.” People sometimes complain that CSCO stock still hasn’t returned to its year-2000 peak price. Yet, this is more of an opportunity than a problem, and sensible investors should jump at the chance to invest in Cisco. As we’ll discover, Cisco offers a value-and-yield combo that’s rare in the large-cap