After the S&P 500 index closed at 4,124 on May 13, 2023, investors have three stocks to ride the uptrend. The widely held index at 4,500 is within reach, needing a gain of 9.1% more. After rising by 18% from its Oct. 2022 low, the uptrend pattern did not break. Investors would want to consider
Stocks to buy
While the S&P 500 is up 7.7% for the year, the rising tide has not floated all boats. According to Finviz, 100 stocks are trading within 10% of their 52-week lows, while 38 of its constituents have stocks trading within 5% of their 52-week lows. While some bargain stocks are bargains for a reason, others represent
There are a number of ways to invest in artificial intelligence, but have you ever considered Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock? There are clear signs that Meta Platforms is preparing to take the machine learning market by storm. You certainly don’t have to invest in the company now, but don’t be surprised if AI enhances Meta’s growth
This year has brought about massive change across many industries. How hydrogen is produced is one such area of focus for many investors. Accordingly, for those looking to take part in this industry, which hasn’t really taken off until the past two years, hydrogen stocks are a place to start perusing. Thanks to the Inflation
Restaurants were hit hard by the pandemic, which forced them to close or operate at reduced capacity. Unfortunately, many smaller restaurants went out of business in 2020 and the years that followed. However, many quick-service restaurant chains bounced back fast, as did their stocks. And while they weren’t spared by 2022’s bear market, there are
Since the height of mania over artificial intelligence stocks during March, shares in C3.ai (NYSE:AI) have pulled back, and are currently in a slump. Not only that, plenty of market participants have made big wagers against AI stock. According to Fintel, 32.1% of AI’s outstanding shares have been sold short. With this high level of
China’s decision to reopen its economy offers us opportunities to invest in undervalued Chinese stocks. In fact, with that key headwind out of the way, many investors have been betting on a resurgence in growth among some of China’s most undervalued stocks. Of course, many financial experts are also urging investors to be cautious. That’s because
While the benchmark S&P 500 index may be up nearly 8% for the year, recent pensiveness in the market incentivizes consideration of safe ETFs to buy. Fundamentally, exchange-traded funds offer relative protection thanks to their broad footprint. By entering the market with several market ideas, you stand a better chance of success. Not to break
Warren Buffett is best known for being among the most successful investors of all time. Indeed, his success in investing has earned the billionaire a loyal following and the nickname “Oracle of Omaha.” His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), holds an expansive portfolio that spans various industries, from technology to finance and includes significant stakes in
Although many market experts expected the hydrocarbon industry sector to soar – thus sending oil stocks to buy higher – in reality, the segment has been conspicuously deflated. Still, according to a recent CNBC article, the plunge in fossil fuel prices may bottom out soon. Further, a more significant pickup may materialize in subsequent quarters. Let’s be
Smart money doesn’t only go to large companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Many investors look for smaller companies poised for a breakout that have reasonable valuations. Still, penny stocks have their risks — over 90% fail. But the stocks that do well can yield respectable returns for investors. Many retail investors buy penny stocks
Energy stocks were one of the hottest sectors in the market in 2022. Between the onset of the war in Ukraine, surging inflation and concerns around macroeconomic policy, oil and gas were in the right place at the right time. However, things have moved in a sharply different direction more recently. The price of oil
With the S&P 500 index yielding less than 2% on average right now, high-dividend stocks are still appealing to income investors. Interest rates are on the rise, but investors can still find stocks that have superior yields. Even better, investors can buy high-yield stocks that have sustainable dividends. The following thre ultra-high dividend stocks have
While for the longest time the best house in the worst neighborhood was consistently the U.S., shifting circumstances incentivize consideration of international stocks to buy. At the simplest level, individual markets tend to ebb and flow. To use a baseball analogy, global securities were due to knock one out of the yard. Further, a Business Insider
Most housing stocks could come under pressure this year. After all, persistently high mortgage rates and home prices, coupled with concerns around inflation, bank sector chaos, weakening economic growth, and a very real possibility of recession have kept a lot of potential homebuyers on the fence. Granted, median existing home sales fell about 0.9% year
EV stocks haven’t done very well after the tech selloffs, but the underlying businesses have continued to slowly grow. The future is indeed electric, and it is important to invest in the most promising EV stocks before they recover. Not all EV stocks are a good bet right now. There’s no clear winner in 2023
Thinking of stocks to buy hand over fist may seem foolish considering all the debt-ceiling drama or the possibility of the U.S. economy plunging into a recession. After all, willy-nilly investing isn’t a smart move no matter what the economic conditions are. Yet, targeted investments can still make sense. Even big bets on some stocks
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is gaining ground in the battle of the cloud titans, while the company has multiple ways to generate significant amounts of revenue as a result of its forays into artificial intelligence. Additionally, the company’s overall first-quarter results were strong, and it should benefit from a rebound in PC sales in the second half
For this column, I will be using stocks on fintel.io’s Gamma Squeeze Leaderboard list. According to the website, “A Gamma Squeeze is a specific event that happens when the price of a stock climbs suddenly due to actions in the options market. ” Specifically, when the value of call options increases due to large-scale purchases
Renewable energy is expected to generate almost all of the world’s electricity growth between now and 2025, an analysis of data from the International Energy Agency indicates. Moreover, by that year, renewables are on track to become the world’s largest source of electricity. As a result, it’s definitely a good idea for long-term investors to