Stocks to buy

Given Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) high exposure to the artificial intelligence megatrend, its impressive list of partners and customers and the reasonable valuation of Broadcom stock, I view the shares as a buy for investors looking for increased exposure to large AI chip makers. Also working in Broadcom’s favor are the strongly positive sentiment towards the name

Cathie Wood has cemented her reputation as one of the most prolific investors of our time. Her knack for picking up explosive stocks early on has established her position as an investing juggernaut. Therefore, savvy investors will always keep the best Cathie Wood stocks on their radar.   As the CEO of her investment firm,

Last week, we hypothesized that as soon as tech stocks showed support at critical technical levels, the big recent selloff would eventually become a golden buying opportunity.  It appears that is happening right now. And that means it’s time to buy the dip. Tech stocks were obliterated as overbought technical conditions converged with unforeseen geopolitical

Initially, I had every intention to write a cookie-cutter assessment of intriguing biotech stocks; that is, I wanted to say that enterprises within this specialized healthcare field will always be relevant as humans leverage advanced innovations to address vexing conditions and diseases. That remains true. However, the latest political paradigm shift warrants a different discussion.

Despite unfavorable market conditions for the past year, consumer spending has not slowed. Consumer spending has exploded over the pandemic, growing from $484.5 million in 2021 to $535.7 million in 2023, representing a 10.5% increase over two years. Despite positive growth trends, Nike (NYSE:NKE) faced difficulties recently. Nike’s stock price slipped 24% in the past

Close to my home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is the factory site for VinFast Auto (NASDAQ: VFS), the Vietnamese electric vehicle company. Taxpayer funding is involved, so the media covers VinFast well. A recent headline in the Charlotte Observer read, “VinFast pushes its NC plant opening to 2028, four years later than first planned.” But if former

The retail season gets more compressed every year. Summer has just started and many retailers are already in full back-to-school mode. You may not be on the hunt for sales on backpacks and notebooks, but this may be a good time to look for retail stocks to buy.   Retail sales have been sluggish for

As companies allocate more of their marketing budgets to digital platforms, digital advertising stocks show promise for future expansion. In 2024, the digital advertising market is valued at close to $670 billion. It accounts for approximately 69% of total media ad expenditure – an impressive 10.9% increase from the previous year. This upward trend is expected

The Nasdaq 100 is a list of the 100 most valuable companies traded on the Nasdaq index as measured by market capitalization. The Nasdaq index is generally associated with the technology sector. However, the Nasdaq 100 spans all industries and sectors. And, like all other indexes, the Nasdaq 100 includes many undervalued stocks that are

Gold has witnessed a healthy rally of 17% for year-to-date. After trading at recent highs of $2,482 an ounce, there has been some correction in the precious metal. However, I believe that gold is likely to remain in an uptrend. It’s therefore a good time to consider exposure to gold stocks for robust returns. A

More than a decade has elapsed since the conception of hyperloop transportation entered the public domain. This innovative and technologically advanced concept encountered skepticism from investors and faced significant challenges during its implementation. However, progress in this domain has remained steadfast. The initial shareholders of hyperloop stocks will hold in their hands a transportation method

“Show me the money!” The popular catchphrase shouted by Tom Cruise’s character in the movie Jerry Maguire is very relatable to investing. Show me where the smart money is going and you can probably uncover a stock worth betting on. If these billionaire investors are putting big money on the line then there is a good chance the stock will be

The stock market is constantly evolving, with many companies grabbing the headlines in the wake of new innovations. Over the last year, the focus on strong buy stocks tied to artificial intelligence is showing signs of a slowdown.  While these companies, in most cases, deserve the spotlight, sometimes it can become a little overblown. Currently,

People spend a lot of time on their devices, but the actual number may surprise you. The average American spends 4.5 hours on their smartphone each day, and that’s not even including laptops and tablets.  Our digital devices give us access to many perks that are more difficult to obtain in the real world. The

Cryptocurrencies have their ups and downs but blockchain stocks show promise of significant long-term returns. Blockchain is primarily known for powering cryptocurrency transactions, but the technology’s use cases go far beyond that.  In its simplest terms, the blockchain platform allows users to store data and initiate peer-to-peer transactions. The technology has revolutionized industries such as

As if 2024 couldn’t get any more bizarre, President Joe Biden announced on Sunday he was withdrawing from the presidential campaign. He subsequently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee. Coming just a week after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, the election season gets roiled more every day.

It’s not just big tech stocks that have experienced a pullback lately. Many other highly-followed stocks have as well, including some of blue-chip stocks. Blue-chips may be known for their consistency and perceived lower levels of risks, but many investors have in recent months become fairly cautious about many names in this category. In some

The suddenness of the latest mid-cap melt-up was a hot topic of conversation last week. Though it’s hard to tell just how sustainable the upward move was, I think it’s safe to say that many investors were caught witnessing the move from the sidelines. Indeed, it was all too easy to throw in the towel

If you want to invest smartly, look no further than dividend stocks. These powerful investments offer the best of both worlds, combining steady income with the potential for superb capital gains. Hence, they are ideal for those looking for financial stability, delivering regular dividends while promising long-term wealth creation.Over the past few years, the focus

Now might be the greatest time ever to consider which construction stocks to buy. As we move into the second half of 2024, increased urbanization, coupled with rising demand for sustainable and resilient infrastructure continues to spur a global construction boom.  Investors currently have a unique opportunity, given the increased demand for more energy efficient