Stocks to buy

At the time of this writing, the market is at a “will they or won’t they” crossroads. Most investors’ are wondering if the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates at its December 2023 meeting or pause. Recent market activity suggests that a Fed rate hike pause is a near certainty. But a hotter-than-expected reading on

Investors have cooled recenty on SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock, which may surprise some. After all, in late October this fintech firm/neobank unveiled strong quarterly results and promising updates to guidance. However, a recent valuation development has stuck in the minds of investors and started to counter the positive takeaways from the latest earnings release. This

What once seemed like fiction, may soon become reality. In the past few years, dozens of companies have emerged with one mission, the creation of the world’s first fully functional flying car. The flying car industry was valued at around $220 million in 2022. But, flying car stocks look ready to take off. Over the

Web3 stocks stole the spotlight in 2021 but rapidly disappeared from the scene. Today, many decry Web3 stocks and their ilk like metaverse stocks as mere byproducts of the ZIRP era. While that argument isn’t wrong, it also isn’t right. Like many sectors that explode and then come crashing down – cannabis stocks, space stocks,

Without a doubt, the best time to buy stocks in a sector is when sentiments are significantly bearish. Or as the saying goes: “buy when there is fear in the streets and sell when there is greed.” This perfectly applies to the cannabis sector today. In fact, some of the best cannabis stocks have plunged

The U.S. economy exhibited greater-than-expected strength in Q3, with GDP rising at an annualized rate of 5.2% from July through September. The performance highlighted its remarkable resilience amid heightened inflation and elevated borrowing costs earlier this year. Of course, this figure is also adjusted for inflation and seasonal fluctuations. The robust economic growth is beneficial

In the dynamic realm of modern medicine, biotech stocks have effectively emerged at the forefront of a transformation. These innovative players are steering us towards a new era of medical marvels with precision and personalization. However, the path to revolutionizing healthcare is not without its challenges. Many of the top firms possess invaluable intellectual property

Streaming has grown exponentially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The consequential shift in consumer behavior made traditional media companies rethink strategy. They realize that linear TV may no longer be the way to attract consumers and generate ad revenue. However, changes have occurred since the pandemic. In fact, streaming numbers aren’t as high as they once

In 2023 it’s safe to say that the biggest investing trends were artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and the “Magnificent Seven.” You could probably retire if you bet on all seven tech stocks in the past year. But now it’s time to look ahead to what the top investing trends in 2024 will be. There’s no

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting and enabling innovation across industries. So far, AI research organizations like OpenAI and Anthropic are leading the charge and seeing revenue explosion. Today, companies are integrating AI into applications such as email, shopping carts, and customer service. Indeed, over the next decade, this technology is set to become ubiquitous. Due

With demand for automation expected to continue growing rapidly, it’s easy to see why investors continue to be intrigued by robotics stocks. Businesses of all sizes are expected to continue to invest in automation to automate tasks and reduce costs.  Increasing labor costs are driving increased demand for automation overall. Firms are increasingly looking to

The use of different energy sources today is already commonplace to contribute to the energy transition process. It is true that it is not a process that will happen overnight, but every step counts and contributes to the well-being of all. These three hydrogen stocks are doing amazing work and creating wonderful partnerships. It is

Three underappreciated stocks shine brightly in a bustling market where big-ticket stocks often hog the limelight. Each is valued under $15 but holds immense potential for exponential growth. While their prices may seem modest, these stocks boast compelling narratives of strategic prowess and remarkable financial trajectories. It is signaling an untapped opportunity for investors seeking

Over the past couple of years, we saw an unprecedented boom in consumer spending. With the government stimulus payments and programs such as the freeze on student loan payments, consumers were flush with cash to spend. But these trends have now reversed. Stimulus programs long ago ran out, debt repayments have started up again and

The stock market has been on a torrid rally over the past month — one of its sharpest in 20 years — and today’s inflation report confirms that this frenetic rally will persist for the foreseeable future. The October Personal Consumption Expenditures Report was released this morning. It includes the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge,

Much like artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, a quantum computing stock could be explosive. In fact, as just noted by Forbes’ contributor Jim McGregor, “In just five years, quantum computing could take computing and humanity to a new level of knowledge and understanding.” Even better, it could lead to “a revolution for humanity bigger than fire, bigger

When it comes to winning investment strategies, buying dividend stocks tends to rise to the top. It’s likely because these are successful, profitable companies that have been battle-tested over time and still come out on top. They choose to reward their investors by sharing the fruits of their success. That is why there are several

Quantum computing looks like it will be a tremendous game changer for society because it provides “massive operational power advantages over classical computers.” In fact, quantum computers can carry out calculations in minutes vs. today’s supercomputers, which take at least several days or years to perform. Reportedly, the technology can significantly improve many sectors, including

Tech stocks have been on a tear in 2023, as the Nasdaq Composite Index has surged more than 36% year-to-date, outperforming the broader market. While stocks endured a steep sell-off between August and October, these days, the tech sector has started to benefit from favorable macroeconomic news, which has indicated the Federal Reserve’s fight against

Dividend payments are on the rise. The U.S. stock market saw an increase in dividend payouts during this year’s third quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Dow Jones Indices. The Q3 increase in dividend payments comes after a decline seen in this year’s second quarter. The average dividend yield among companies listed on the