The U.S. stock market has been roaring higher lately, even though it has started off August on a tough note. While the S&P 500 has fallen about 2% so far this month, it’s been on a strong run otherwise. Regardless of the next direction, investors should be looking at blue-chip stocks to buy. Blue-chip stocks
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With big oil looking to get into lithium production, investors might wonder if lithium stocks are the best way to play the ongoing demand for the alkali metal. The Energy Mix recently reported comments from TechMet Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian Menell. He said, “There are a number of oil and gas majors putting a
The battery market is a dynamic and fast-growing sector driven by increased demand from both governments and consumers alike for clean energy and transportation. Capturing market share in this sector requires competitive technology and access to lithium, nickel and cobalt. According to a recent industry report, the global battery market size was valued at $112.1
Plenty of high-growth stocks have turned six-figure investors into millionaires this year. Those with a solid capital base that have invested in hyper-growth stocks in 2023 have likely seen big returns this year, as investors increasingly take a risk-on view of the markets. For growth stock investing, investors generally have two options. Of course, there
With the United States labor market beginning to stabilize after the pandemic lockdowns and the Federal Reserve system tightening down on monetary policy by its decision to raise interest rates to 5.5%, the economy has a very positive outlook for the near future. The economy does not show any shows no signs of a slowdown
Artificial intelligence continues to drive stocks higher. That’s leading to some concerns that some large-cap AI stocks may be overvalued and headed for a correction. But if you’re concerned about chasing stocks such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) higher, you may want to look at AI stocks under $1. As it relates to artificial intelligence, penny
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that has gone through some significant declines despite hype around the EV space that goes back to 2021. On the surface, it looks like FSR stock may have bottomed, but do fundamentals and the story overall support a reversal of fortune? Source: Charts by TradingView Pros and
Machine learning stocks represent publicly traded firms specializing in a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI). The terms AI and machine learning have become synonymous, but machine learning is really about making machines imitate intelligent human behavior. Semantics aside, machine learning and AI have come to the forefront in 2023. Generative AI has boomed this year,
You don’t need another reason to justify AI stocks to invest in. According to Precedence Research, the global artificial intelligence market reached a valuation of $454.12 billion last year. Further, experts project that from 2023 to 2032, the segment will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19%, leading to an industry worth
Inherently, investors gravitate toward strong buy value stocks, in much the same way that audience members of a horror film might grip their armrests. As humans, we’re basically hardwired – especially in the modern age – to respond positively to discounts. Unless we’re talking about real estate or rare valuable items, most folks shun bidding
While innovations such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality have dominated headlines in recent years, the undergirding of such technologies catalyzes the relevance of cheap semiconductor stocks for smart investors. Naturally, as pure-play AI hype faded into the background, the chipmakers and related enterprises quickly came into view. Surely, we all appreciate the blistering performance
The electric vehicle industry is creating a huge shift in the automobile sector. Countries across the world are transitioning from gas-powered transportation to EVs, which will make an impact on our future environment. Worldwide governments are trying to speed up the process of transition by providing initiatives to the automakers. And with the production of
Second-quarter results across have been a mixed bag, but generally positive. So far, 80% of companies listed in the S&P 500 index have reported better-than-expected earnings, according to data tracked by FactSet. That’s pretty good, especially since Q2 was forecast to be the trough for earnings this year. The second half of 2023 is expected to
The Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock buyers were fully in control during 2023’s first half. Can they follow through after a huge share-price rally, though? The answer is yes, especially with Apple expecting to maintain a robust production pace for its world-famous smartphone model. Apple will always have its critics, but I’m not worried about the company at
The metaverse is sprawling digital frontier with plenty of opportunities for investors. However, alongside those opportunities comes plenty of risk. With that in mind, it is wise to follow our metaverse stocks buy alerts and purchase these metaverse stocks at the right entry points. So what is this big opportunity? Within the metaverse, users can
AI stocks present irresistible opportunities for forward-looking investors as the digital age progresses rapidly. The resilience and strength displayed by these equities have boosted the broader tech market. AI’s potential to drive innovation, improve customer experiences, and boost productivity makes it a sought-after tool for businesses. With the increasing demand for advanced AI products like
The United States has positioned itself to be able to withstand shocks to the aggressive interest rate cycle by the Federal Reserve. Its economy is continuing to shape out as a “soft landing,” or a term meaning a moderate economic slowdown following a period of growth. This is in part of the Federal Reserve, as
Electric vehicle stocks have been noisy over the past few years. That’s made it difficult for long-term investors. Even nimble traders looking for discounted EV stocks have had to exercise caution in this sector. One reason for the noise is that manufacturing automobiles is a capital-intensive business. That’s even true for legacy automakers who
Everyone seems to be focused on the Nasdaq, as tech stocks lead the way higher. While that may be the case, we’ve seen soaring healthcare stocks too. The observations here are very stock specific though. When we look at the technology sector, that’s where the action seems to be. Mega-cap tech has been driving the
There are many ways to play the long-term growth EV sector stocks provide. Of course, top-tier EV producers are often the first choice among many investors, and they haven’t been wrong. One only needs to look at the kinds of returns companies like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have provided over the past decade to see why there’s