Stocks to buy

Editor’s note: “Buy Psychedelics Stocks as the ‘Shroom Boom’ Takes Off” was previously published in July 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Remember when marijuana used to be taboo? Back in 1970, President Richard Nixon passed the Controlled Substances Act as part of his “War on Drugs.” In

The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their work on developing tools to change the genetic code of living cells, tools called CRISPR/Cas. Yet long before their trip to Stockholm, they and other scientists had been diligently founding companies to monetize this new discovery. These companies bring new

It’s baffling that app-based bank SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) isn’t heavily favored on Wall Street. The company is poised to transform the personal finance market as we know it. Yet, SOFI stock is surprisingly cheap — which can be viewed as an opportunity for enterprising investors. This isn’t to suggest that SoFi Technologies doesn’t have any believers

Stocks under $10 always seem attractive. These stocks allow investors to create a diversified portfolio even with limited funds. Fortunately, there are many quality stocks under $10 to buy at current levels. When I say quality stocks, I mean stocks of companies that are non-speculative. Low-price stocks are often associated with pure speculation. However, some

Healthcare AI stocks are on the rise with the introduction of AI-based solutions. These solutions allow companies to improve operations and cut costs using artificial intelligence. AI technology is being used in many ways in healthcare. It can improve diagnosis, reduce medical errors, and improve patient outcomes. As AI becomes more prevalent in healthcare, we

Due to the American and European Union governments’ stepped-up support and the proliferation of electric vehicles, renewable energy is entering a new, much more rapid growth stage. As a result, it’s an excellent time for long-term investors to buy renewable energy growth stocks. To wean itself off Russian gas, the European Union hopes to generate 69% of its

The promise of clean energy has been around for over a quarter of a century. For a long time, the payoff on the promise of clean energy growth stocks seemed to be years away, and that’s if it happened at all. There have been multiple stories of promising companies that didn’t make it.  But while I’m

Sometimes finding the best stocks for aggressive investors to buy is a project worth considering. Yes, investing can be intimidating when you’re looking at stocks for aggressive investors to buy. After all, you’re dealing with your personal nest egg and trying to ensure your retirement or your family’s future. There’s a lot at stake, and

When it comes to penny stocks, a diligent look at fundamentals and insider activity should be key to your research. After all, penny stocks with strong insider buying can potentially be strong opportunities. How so? If an insider, such as a C-suite executive or board member, is buying additional shares with their own capital, it’s a

With the Federal Reserve perhaps poised to raise benchmark interest rates again, a temptation exists to avoid long-term growth stocks altogether. Should borrowing costs rise sharply, this dynamic would kill expansionary initiatives. Naturally, such a circumstance wouldn’t bode well for growth-oriented enterprises. However, some companies in this category command relevant fundamental narratives. Just as importantly,

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) is the world’s largest asset management company, with $8.6 trillion in assets by the end of 2022. The company is well known for its prudent investment decisions and has accumulated this colossal amount of assets despite being around for only 35 years. At its peak last year, BlackRock’s AUM surpassed $10 trillion before

The oil and gas sector enjoyed a stellar run at the stock market last year, with the robustness in prices. One of the top exchange-traded-fund in the space, the Energy Select Sector SPDR shot up 57% in value last year. Though the sector has cooled off recently, energy stocks will likely notch up another solid

Generally, a perception exists that supporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives may lead to expansion and profitability erosion, though the enthusiasm toward the following high-growth ESG stocks would beg to differ. Increasingly, society has become aware of gross inequities in the sociological and environmental realms. Therefore, it might cost enterprises to ignore ESG initiatives

With myriad chokepoints weighing on food-related commodities, agriculture stocks to buy may rise in demand. Fundamentally, the needs associated with the agricultural industry largely benefit from inelasticity. That is, no matter what’s going on with the economy, civilizations need access to sustenance. Specifically, one of the biggest (albeit cynical) catalysts for agriculture stocks to buy centers

As we take big strides toward a cleaner and greener Earth, we will continue to see a lot of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on the road. The automotive industry is going electric, and this is where all the big investments will happen over the next decade. Several automakers are on their path to developing electric vehicles,

With solar energy booming in the U.S. and Europe and First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) benefiting from tremendous U.S. subsidies, I believe that FSLR stock price will jump more than five times to $1,000 by 2030. As I noted in a previous column, “America’s Energy Information Administration recently forecast that ‘54.5 GW of total capacity is expected to

The lithium story is only set to accelerate. For the world to meet its climate goals and put millions of electric vehicles on the roads, we need as much lithium as we can get our hands on. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is well aware of that, investing $650 million in Lithium Americas to secure lithium supply.

The search for the top AI stock is on. Companies involved in artificial intelligence are at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry. Indeed, these companies are revolutionizing many sectors, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing. Notably, since OpenAI introduced ChatGPT in late 2022, investors have taken on a renewed interest. AI is one of the fastest-growing industries,

While a strong performer during 2022, at the start of 2023, sentiment for Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) made a big move in the bearish direction. In January, the market bailed on ENPH stock. This sent shares in this maker of micro-inverters for home and business solar systems down significantly in a matter of weeks. More recently,

Ingredion (NYSE:INGR) has the makings of a successful business in the plant-based foods market. INGR stock is reasonably priced, and investors can hold their shares and collect dividend distributions. Plus, Ingredion’s recently reported results demonstrate growth even during a time of high inflation. Based in Illinois, Ingredion is a provider of healthy ingredient solutions. The company