With a rally of almost 20% in the S&P 500 index, investors need to be cautious. It makes sense to wait for a correction in blue-chip or growth stocks that have skyrocketed. At the same time, there are several names that haven’t participated in the rally or remain attractively valued even after an upside. This
Stocks to buy
Quantum computing and generative AI stocks have investors very interested at the moment due to their innovation and being on the cutting edge of technological capabilities; investors see the massive growth potential with all these reasonably new technology companies. Some of the largest companies have dedicated quantum computing segments to their business, including Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN),
These are the dog days of summer. Baseball pennant races are heating up, football training camps are open and temperatures are scorching across the country. But whether you’re headed on vacation or staying home and cranking up the air conditioning, don’t forget to check your portfolio for A-rated stocks. August is shaping up to be
Since May, shares in C3.ai (NYSE:AI) have again become highly popular with stock market speculators. During this time frame, AI stock has doubled in price, from $20 to $40 per share. With shares in the artificial intelligence and machine learning software company making such a big move over such a short time frame, it’s easy
China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) is getting ready to announce its second-quarter 2023 financial results on Aug. 8. Does this mean you should wait until Aug. 8 to buy LI stock? Not necessarily, as there are valid reasons to invest in Li Auto right now. Li Auto had an amazing June update, with EV
Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ:META) stock jumped 4% as the company reported better-than-expected Q2 results. These results included earnings per share of $2.98 and revenue of $32 billion, beating analyst estimates by a significant margin. Notably, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed satisfaction with the quarter’s performance, citing strong engagement and an exciting roadmap with new products. The
SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock justified Wall Street’s love by reporting big growth and a narrower-than-expected loss on July 31. For the quarter ending in June, the company lost $47.5 million, 6 cents per share, on revenue of $498 million. What mattered to analysts was that revenue was up 37% and Earnings Before Income Taxes, Depreciation and
If you are an investor like me, your goal is to invest until you reach a point where you can simply enjoy passive income. It cannot only cover the monthly expenses but also allow you to enjoy retirement. While achieving this goal can be a dream of many, it needs a lot of planning and
Investors should have been looking at travel stocks to buy over the last few months, given the move we’ve seen in this group. Whether there’s a recession coming or not, consumers don’t seem to be worried. In fact, the only thing they seem worried about is missing their flight. Stocks for airlines, hotels, cruises, travel
Pursuing wealth in capital markets always carries its share of volatility, and space stocks present a compelling opportunity for the risk-taker. This relatively new and unpredictable segment is catching the eye of many investors, particularly those looking for sectors with the potential for astronomical growth. A few stocks within the space sector could skyrocket to
Let’s take a look at some of the top AI stocks in August 2023. For the most part, the average investor is familiar with the major names in the sector, such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). All thanks to their pioneering efforts in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. And while both
Quite frankly, the best $1 stocks to buy now are only for people with “stupid” money. By that, I mean you’re swimming so deeply in green-tinted paper that you need to lose some of that cash, just to feel alive again. Otherwise, let the editor-in-chief be furious with me – you don’t want to touch
While growth stocks have come back into favor this year, there are a number of growth stocks down 20% or more from their 2023 highs. While some might see this as a red flag, astute investors recognize it as a potential opportunity. Growth stocks often carry a premium price tag, and that’s certainly the case
With the digital innovation space kicking into high gear with advancements such as artificial intelligence, it might pay off to consider strong buy tech stocks. By definition, these enterprises represent publicly traded technology firms that enjoy a strong buy consensus view – or the equivalent. To be fair, if you’re looking to load up on
While passive income offers an essential backstop for your portfolio, you shouldn’t overpay for the privilege, which brings us to cheap dividend stocks for smart investors. Perhaps due to the unusual circumstances of the post-pandemic environment, you’ll be surprised at the deals you can grab. For example, artificial intelligence has become one of the hottest
Most investors are familiar with the notion that focusing on time in the market rather than timing the market is the best strategy. That applies to the EV stocks mentioned in this article as well. However, timing is also important, and these stocks are priced attractively at the moment. That means it’s a good time
The Metaverse stands out as a progressive frontier, and the boundless and immersive virtual universe continues to gain momentum. Savvy investors are eagerly seeking the following big players set to revolutionize this new era of interconnectedness. This article lists three under-the-radar Metaverse stocks quietly making waves in the industry. The first one has been on a
Medical stocks, in general, aren’t enjoying the market-wide reversal we’re seeing in the back half of 2023. The Morningstar US Healthcare Index, which measures a range of biotech, pharma, medical device and healthcare facility companies, has returned less than 1% since January. Compare that performance to the S&P 500’s rapid mid-March reversal and 20% jump
Investors often jump into expensive stocks that have strong momentum and grand underlying businesses. However, these stocks can underperform the broader market or even return losses if your entry point is too high. On the flip side, stocks that offer both growth and value can outperform in both the short and long term. This is
Cryptocurrencies are hot again this year, and so are companies specializing in blockchain technology that underpins and supports digital coins and tokens. After enduring what came to be known as the “crypto winter” last autumn following the $8 billion collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, digital assets have staged a comeback, with the price of Bitcoin