Stocks to buy

Artificial intelligence stocks will be the choice of growth-oriented investors for years to come. But if you’re a buy-and-hold investor with above-average patience, this is a time to look for undervalued gene editing stocks.   As the name suggests, gene editing companies offer the promise of altering the base instructions that the human body receives

CRISPR technology, or Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, is a revolutionary gene-editing tool that allows scientists to make precise modifications to the DNA of living organisms. It’s one of the hottest trends in the stock market today, so I’ve made a list of three of the most profitable CRISPR stocks to consider. The CRISPR

In the current volatile market, breakout stocks with sound growth potential are most important for those investors looking to maximize returns. The list includes three such standout companies that can deliver substantial gains. Each firm exemplifies resilience and strategically leverages its core strengths to navigate market dynamics effectively. Such companies offer great investment potentials, from

The gaming sector is will see a meteoric rise in valuation in the upcoming years. Even after a surge in gaming spending during the pandemic (and a consequent correction in 2022), the amount American consumers allocate to this continues to rise, reaching around $48 billion in fiscal year 2023. This is echoed globally, with the

Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) has more than tripled in valued since its Sept. 14 initial public offering. It started trading at a market capitalization of $54 billion and today is worth over $182 billion. Shares that originally went for $51 a stub now trade at $181 each. ARM stock is up 141% in 2024 alone. The

No sales day is as big, or as important, as Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Day, which runs on July 16-17 this year. The online store generated $12.9 billion during last year’s event, accounting for 2% of its annual revenue. It’s one thing that makes Amazon stock extra reliable. Prime Day and Amazon Stock As history makes

Cathie Wood was the hottest money manager in the game in 2020. Her Ark Invest family of funds offered investors blistering returns on their money. At one point, she more than doubled their money in a year. She has run hot and cold since.  Last year, she was white hot, but in 2024, the investing

The United States population is aging faster than ever, attracting interest in longevity stocks. By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen, up from one in twenty 100 years ago. As a result, Crispen-based treatments meant to target age-related genomic changes are in development. Leading organizations are looking at methods to fix

While sustainable energy infrastructure might not address all of our power-related concerns, investors should nevertheless consider green energy stocks for the long haul. Fundamentally, the broader political and ideological winds are pushing in the direction of holistic sustainability. It’s no longer just a buzzword but increasingly a way of life. Enterprises need to respond to

Investing in growth stocks under $25 can be a strategic move for investors looking to capitalize on high-potential companies without breaking the bank. These stocks can belong to companies in the early stages of expansion or have tremendous revenue and profit potential.  While established large-cap companies offer a certain level of security, their potential for

In an era where digital threats loom large, the demand for smart cybersecurity stocks has never been this high. Investors are paying attention, as according to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for cybersecurity services and products was valued at $172.32 billion last year and is expected to skyrocket to $424.97 billion by 2030. Ongoing advances in

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) has recently become what some would consider to be a meme stock. On June 24, influential investor Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, disclosed the purchase of 9 million shares, valued at roughly $245 million. This sent investors flooding into the stock, artificially inflating its share price. However, shares have returned to

The stock market keeps rolling, with the S&P 500 surging almost 4% in the past month. Indeed, a big correction seems overdue at this point, given the sheer momentum and the fact that we haven’t had a full correction since last autumn. In any case, those looking to time an exit before the correction may

While the market is obsessing over chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), there are other semiconductor and hardware companies to look into that have solid exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. One of them is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI). The hardware firm specializes in various products and equipment for data centers, which have seen in an explosion of

E-commerce stocks were among the hottest names to buy during the pandemic. As online shopping surged, some of the best e-commerce stocks traded at rich valuations. However, the tables turned in a post-pandemic world and with downward growth adjustments, e-commerce stocks plunged. As always, markets tend to react to the extremes and e-commerce stocks now

The S&P 500 index is trading near record highs, and the overall outlook for the market is likely to remain bullish. While GDP growth has decelerated, the markets seem to be discounting multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Besides supporting GDP growth, easy money policies are a shot in the arm

Investing in the right stocks can lead to life-changing returns, especially if you have a lengthy time horizon. Compounding does its magic when you don’t touch your investment for many years. If you get an 8% return on your $10,000 investment, it becomes $10,800 at the end of the year.  However, an investor who gets

Contrarian stock upgrades might help you capitalize on this year’s AI-inspired market rise. Regarding the prospects of a Federal Reserve rate reduction, the S&P 500 rose 14.5% in the first half of the year, driven by technology and communication, which gained 28.2% and 26.7%, respectively. Big-cap growth stocks did well, at 20.7%, while smaller-cap stocks

Penny stocks often hold excitement and are attached with the potential to deliver outsized returns. These stocks are typically priced under $5 per share. Penny stocks can present unique investment opportunities with high-risk, high-reward outcomes (returns) in the short to mid-term. Here, the focus is on the dynamics behind three penny stocks that can navigate

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, I have answers for you, straight from a portfolio that recently appeared in a June 25 article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.   Freelance columnist Gordon Pape has been writing about investing for as long as I can remember. He’s one of Canada’s longest-serving