Stocks to buy

Many of the market’s top payment stocks have been caught flat-footed amid the past year run in tech stocks. Undoubtedly, some of the top innovators in payments are leveraging financial technology in a way that makes it easier and more convenient for consumers to transact. By taking friction out of the digital checkout process and

In 2008, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) became the first U.S.-traded company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation. Today, there are seven trillion-dollar companies, mostly in tech. And with today’s accelerated growth in different industries and sectors, the list of future trillion-dollar stocks keeps getting longer. However, we must admit that while it’s becoming increasingly common, reaching

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL) second-quarter performance is robust, with key financial figures indicating a solid momentum in search and cloud. The company’s revenues reached $85 billion, marking a 14% annual increase. This solid performance underscores Alphabet’s leadership in AI infrastructure and its potential for future growth, making Alphabet stock a promising investment. Alphabet’s Q2 2024 results

Most people discussing Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock focus on artificial intelligence, and rightly so. The premier mobile chipset maker in recent periods turned its attention to data center infrastructure, such as Ethernet switching and routing silicon. Broadcom stock is seeing tremendous growth from AI chip sales. Custom AI accelerators and merchant networking chips led AI chip

The fifth generation of communication technology, aka 5G, will play a critical role in shaping a fully connected world, putting several 5G stocks in the spotlight. 5G is set to take digital connectivity to new heights with greater bandwidths, speedy downloads and larger data capacity. The network will drive new technologies from IoT (Internet of

I have long been skeptical about Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) as a company and Rivian stock. The California-based automaker, with an assembly plant in Illinois, is going through an Electric Vehicle version of Death Valley. It needs to stay afloat long enough to build a new plant in Georgia, which it was forced to delay in March.

Investing guru Cathie Wood still attracts a large following. Although the founder of the Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is trailing the market by a wide margin in 2024. Cathie Wood stocks are also known to trounce the S&P 500 by like amounts, too. That’s because Wood likes to make big bets on

There’s a lot of money in money. The fintech industry is projected to maintain a compounded annual growth rate of 16.5% from now until 2032. That growth rate should be music to fintech investors’ ears, but not every stock has delivered good results. Many established banks have unappealing long-term results. For instance, Citigroup (NYSE:C) is

Across industries, companies will need to adopt AI for growth and survival. A PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, “$6.6 trillion is likely to come from increased productivity and $9.1 trillion is likely to come from consumption-side effects.” There is therefore no denying

While a niche application of data storage and processing technology, biometric security is becoming an increasingly relevant sector within the broader technology industry. Back in 2021, the biometric system market was valued at $29.09 billion by Fortune Business Insights with predictions it would rise to $76.7 billion by 2029. These numbers represent a fraction of

With interest rate cuts looming, it’s an ideal time to load up on fintech stocks to watch. Investors were served another promising inflation update, bolstering hopes for September rate cuts. Core CPI, which strips away food and energy prices, increased just 0.2% sequentially and aligned with estimates. Additionally, the U.S. economy expanded by an encouraging

Water stocks don’t really need much in terms of fundamental justification. It’s the one resource that is easily the most precious. Sure, you can talk about gold or some other important asset that features significant industrial or technological implications: lithium comes readily to mind. However, as far as I know, you can’t eat lithium. On

What could be better than viable enterprises within the biotechnology industry? Try biotech stocks under $10. Primarily, the reason why the sector is so popular among investors is its potential for addressing various diseases and conditions. Obviously, there’s the human component of lengthening life and its quality. However, economic considerations exist as well. According to

Electric vehicles represented so much promise but recently the sector has struggled. Just look at premium manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID). Financially supported by huge backers and enjoying some positive notoriety as a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alternative, the upstart arrived on the scene with much fanfare. Unfortunately, investors aren’t all that excited about Lucid stock. Since the beginning

Wind stocks are prepared for significant expansion based on several factors that are very favorable to the industry. The move towards cleaner energy sources is the key factor with more and more countries adopting policies to cut down on the emission of greenhouse gasses and invest in green energy. These regulations create a predictable environment

Tech stocks have consistently been in the spotlight over the past couple of years, driving the bulk of the market’s bullish rally with remarkable advancements in AI, in particular, fueling innovation and growth. As we move further into Q3, tech stocks are expected to remain highly popular, bolstered by the sector’s robust growth despite the

As tech behemoth Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gears up to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results on July 30, all eyes will be on the continued momentum in its high-growth cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses. With the stock up over 14.6% year-to-date (YTD), Microsoft will need to deliver impressive numbers and guidance to justify its premium valuation.

The mining sector is one of the most dynamic yet controversial industries to be investing in. When we talk about mining stocks, there are a plethora of different commodities to explore. There is silver, gold and iron ore, of course, but beyond that there are rare earth minerals that make our daily lives convenient. Tungsten,

Former President Trump’s improving odds of a second term have already influenced investor behavior. The “Trump trade” is gradually being priced into various sectors. However, there is a long way to go for some undervalued Trump stocks that are still poised to benefit from his potential victory. Market volatility has risen with President Joe Biden

High-yield dividend stocks are attractive investment options as they provide regular payouts regardless of market performance. Understanding dividend yield, which is a ratio showing annual dividend income per dollar invested, is crucial for comparing investments. The yield, expressed as a percentage of the current price, indicates the annual return on investment at the purchase price.