Stocks to buy

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the dominant investment theme so far this year. Given how it can (and will) revolutionize so many businesses, that’s no surprise. It’s also no surprise that investors are looking for the best artificial intelligence stocks of 2023. Put simply, they want AI stocks with huge upside potential. While we’re only

Increasingly, technologies other than drugs are working to improve patient health. From diagnostic systems like MRIs and CAT scans to high-tech glucose monitoring systems to devices that destroy tumors, medicine makes use of many such technologies. Companies that develop technologies for the healthcare sector are referred to as healthtech companies. In this column, I will

While most financial advisors may direct you to blue-chip stocks to buy now, the problem with this well-meaning concept is that everybody else also has the same idea. Because of their massive footprint, these high-profile companies feature transparent, predictable businesses. However, the other side of this relationship centers on a decided lack of upside potential.

As we enter the month of May 2023, it might be time to consider some undervalued blue-chip stocks to buy. So far, growth sectors such as information technology, communications and discretionary have had solid year-to-date gains. However, given the impending slowdown, it might be the opportune time to be more conservative. There is no better

Should investors use AI stock picks to inform their decisions? Search engines have been using artificial intelligence for some time to offer up results to a query. But generative AI takes it one step further by not just referring you to sources, but crafting its own recommendations based on those sources.   So should I

The stock market has been waiting all year long for one thing: the Fed to pause its rate-hike campaign.  Yesterday, the central bank signaled it is getting ready to do just that and, in so doing, gave stocks permission to soar.  The story here is shockingly simple.  In the end, it all comes down to

There’s no need to worry that video game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME) will end up like Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY). There are important differences between GameStop and Bed Bath & Beyond, and GME stock actually has the potential to make a multi-bagger move in 2023. Some folks might lump GameStop into the same category as

Shares of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) plummeted 25% this week after the New York Stock Exchange announced it was delisting rival First Republic Bank from the exchange. The stocks of PacWest (NYSE:PACW), Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) and SoFi would shed a combined $2.5 billion within days. Yet, as the Sesame Street song goes, one of these

Finding stocks that will outperform the market is a daunting task in any market. It’s challenging when every sector in the S&P 500 is getting hammered. So I punted and asked the generative AI chatbot that powers Bing chat to make some AI stock recommendations.  To begin with, I’ll say that I agree with the

Sustainable investing is gaining in popularity. The good news for investors is that there have never been more options available when it comes to making socially responsible capital allocations. For those on the hunt for sustainable investing stocks to buy, many successful and profitable companies are tackling climate change and seeking to improve their impact

In recent months, fintech stocks have experienced a bumpy ride. Despite these setbacks, the global financial infrastructure’s digital transformation should continue attracting growth-oriented investors searching for the best fintech stocks. The industry’s trailblazers are capitalizing on the growing momentum by offering innovative services to both individuals and businesses. The Global Fintech ETF (NASDAQ:FINX) 6-month return is

As the world changes, investors look to align their portfolios with their values, sparking an interest in the best ESG stocks. The focus on environmental, social, and governance factors has ushered in a new era of responsible investing. ESG stocks represent companies committed to sustainability, corporate citizenship, and long-term expansion. Public awareness around ESG ratings

You’ve undoubtedly heard the adage, “Sell in May and go away.” I’ve never been a fan of that school of thought. While other investors may look to dump their stocks, I think this is an ideal time to look for stocks to buy. Why? First of all, market experts are mixed on the whole issue

Recently released macroeconomic data shows that consumer spending is strong and is likely to continue to be powerful. First, consumer spending surged 3.7% year over year in the first quarter. Although warmer weather may have fueled the increase, I believe that the strong labor market also played a very important role. And the jobless claims

Global electric vehicle sales soared an impressive 55% in 2022, and they are expected to jump 35% this year, taking them to 14 million. In the first quarter of 2023, 2.3 million EVs were delivered. Of course, all of these EVs have large batteries, and all of those batteries are made of raw materials. The

We’ve had a strange market so far in 2023, but one that’s at least forced investors to look for quality stocks. Despite all the action so far, we’re not necessarily out of the woods (more on that in a minute). That’s got investors looking for blue-chip stocks to buy — and rightfully so. However, I

For conservative investors who are looking for reliable income streams, the best consumer goods stocks to buy are the dividend aristocrats within that sector. These are the stocks of consumer goods companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. Of course, the fact that these companies have managed to raise their

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) has shown that it can rapidly ramp up the production of its electric vans and trucks, while the demand for its electric vehicles has been and is likely to remain strong.  Moreover, the automaker has forecasted that its gross margins can reach around 25%. Given these points, I think the company’s stock price can

By all measures, electric vehicles’ availability and sales are expanding rapidly in the U.S. In fact, in the first quarter, there were 42 EV models available, up from 34 year over year. All while EV sales soared 45% year-over-year to a record of nearly 260,000. That also puts America on course to surpass 1 million

According to Finviz, there are 623 penny stocks under $1 to buy that trade on the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq exchange, or the NYSE American exchange. However, while there are some promising plays among these 623 stocks, investors looking for cheap penny stocks under $1 may want to consider casting a wider net, and include