Stocks to buy

I used Bard AI to help recommend blue-chip stocks for July. Right off the bat, it’s clear that Bard isn’t considering recent events in recommending the shares it has. Most of the rationale it offers in picking the shares centers on long-term factors. That’s fine, given that long-term investing produces better average returns. But it also suggests

The outlook for the S&P 500 index is optimistic for the next 12 months. Over this period, the index is likely to trend higher by 9.3%. Without a doubt, there will be undervalued blue-chip stocks and growth stocks that will witness a significant rally. It’s a good time to remain invested in fundamentally strong names that trade at a valuation gap.

As we brace for a potential recession looming on the horizon, many investors are recalibrating their portfolios in search of low-risk stocks. If you’re in sweats thinking about financial risk, and your concern rests with capital preservation, you might want to avoid high-flying growth stocks. To be fair, growth stocks should hold a pivotal spot

Some stocks have skyrocketed year to date. Indeed, shares of some technology companies more than doubled over the last six months. This rally has been fueled by improving investor sentiment and excitement about artificial intelligence. These hypergrowth stocks appear to be carrying their momentum into the year’s second half, continuing to rally to new heights.

Bloomberg Opinion contributor Leticia Miranda recently discussed how the sneaker bubble was bursting, and Nike (NYSE:NKE) will be hugely affected by this cataclysmic event. That’s not good news if you’re considering investing in footwear stocks like NKE. Miranda states that Nike was a major beneficiary of the consumer largesse delivered in the form of pandemic

For the next decade, lithium is gold. If the Millionaires’ Club is one of your aspirations, continue reading about these lithium stocks that are worth holding for the long term. To elaborate on my point related to lithium, the following estimate is worth noting. By 2035, the global lithium supply gap is expected to be

The past year provided a peek into the future of biotech and healthcare. Megafirms like Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) led the way, partnering with tech giants such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), to develop AI-powered solutions to medical problems.  While these mainstays take advantage of artificial intelligence and machine learning, they aren’t the only opportunities for savvy investors. A

Any industry or business that’s related to energy transition is poised for multi-fold growth through the decade. Be it electric vehicles, energy transition metals, or the green hydrogen economy. With the markets in a recovery mode after a deep correction in 2022, it’s a good time to accumulate energy transition stocks. This column focuses on

The market is now in its second half of 2023 and what a roller coaster ride it’s been. We’ve seen stocks fly high and plummet due to high inflation, aggressive interest rate hikes and a devastating banking crisis. With such high-impact issues beating down on investor portfolios, finding sustainable income and growth is a challenge

Companies are continuously facing new challenges on the cybersecurity front as hackers constantly find new ways of attacking firms’ systems. Moreover, Gartner, the highly respected IT research firm, predicts that “By 2025, the consumerization of AI-enabled fraud will fundamentally change enterprise attack(s).” Also noteworthy is that, in this very tight labor market, hiring a sufficient

Spin-off stocks signify newly independent companies separated from their parent or holding companies. The objective is to execute their unique strategies and capture market opportunities. Here I’ll dive into the top spin-off stocks for 2023, which are bred to capture enticing prospects for long-term value creation and growth. Investors can gain valuable and decisive insights

I recruited Google’s Bard AI tool to help me to find 3 dividend stocks for the month of July. I might be imagining it, but Bard seems to have a bias toward tech. Take that to mean what you will but I’ve noticed that Bard certainly appreciates tech firms.  All of the stocks recommended are

Sometimes, even the most boring stocks can hold the most potential. Look at quantum computing stocks to buy, for example. With it, we can solve complex calculations at high speeds. Japan’s MUFG Bank recently invested in a quantum computing company, seeking to use the technology for complex transactions with derivatives trading, and asset risk management.

Investors may have their eyes glued to tech holdings and AI stocks, particularly with the Nasdaq up more than 36% so far in 2023. However, energy stocks are quietly staging a notable rally. That’s got investors wondering what are the best energy stocks to buy. Investing in energy stocks is a challenging endeavor. The group

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock performed extremely well in this year’s first half. Will the rest of 2023 also bring huge gains to Apple’s shareholders? It’s difficult to predict, as there are many moving parts. Ultimately, cautious investors can choose to stay in the trade with Apple but don’t have to aggressively add to their positions. There’s been

SoFi Technologies (SOFI) stock surged by 89% this year because of favorable business conditions, including the end of the student loan moratorium. Investors are divided over how to assess the business as a fintech or a conventional bank, because it provides a variety of monetary services. This article will examine SoFi’s business strategy and assess

If you invested in QuantumScape (NYSE:QS) stock at the right time, you may have seen your account grow quickly. However, don’t pat yourself on the back yet. The electric vehicle battery technology company could easily cough up its recent gains as a well-known automaker poses a serious threat to QuantumScape. I’ll admit it: QuantumScape shares quickly gained

Should financial traders consider it off-putting if Ford (NYSE:F) lets go of some employees? Layoffs aren’t good news for the workers, but the big picture remains bright for F stock investors in 2023. After all, the numbers don’t lie and in Ford’s case, they’re pointing to strong vehicle sales. Not that Ford will be on

Stocks with secondary offerings took off in the second quarter. According to Bloomberg, there were $42.7 billion in follow-on offerings in the second quarter, the most since Q3 2021. More importantly, this was 16% higher than in Q1 2023 and double the amount from Q2 2022.  What is going on? The 318 deals completed in

When it comes to investing in pharmaceutical stocks, an intriguing area for future growth is gene editing. This is an exciting field that may provide a solution to some of our most vexing diseases, such as cancer and diabetes.   And in 2023, many companies are closer than ever to a solution. So, although I