Last week, I wrote about trends that investors simply cannot ignore right now, even in the midst of a bear market. While a bear market has enveloped the stock market and nearly swallowed individual stocks whole, there are still some bright spots. One such bright spot was cybersecurity stocks. While the economy has been hitting
Stocks to buy
Biotech stocks have performed relatively well compared to the broader market of late. The SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI) is up 21% over the past three months compared with a 6% gain for the S&P 500. Biotech stocks have a reputation for being high-risk investments. The underlying firms spend a ton on research and development
In 2021, companies within the fintech sector raised well over $120 billion. Roughly $1 out of every $5 of venture capital funding went to a fintech startup. Clearly, many large investors were enthusiastic about fintech firms. For those who also want to get on this bandwagon, I will present seven fintech stocks to buy for
The idea that anyone could have a problem with Joe Biden’s cancer moonshot is unimaginable. After all, who hasn’t had a friend or relative affected by cancer? My dad died from a combination of prostate and bone cancer. Now, you could argue that, at 81, old age might have done him in, regardless of the
This year has been a particularly rough year for growth stocks. The severe macroeconomic climate has led to a broad risk-off investment sentiment, forcing investors toward defensive plays. On the positive side, there are plenty of opportunities to buy well-known growth names at discounted valuations. For example, the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:VUG), one of the largest
Years ago, I heard Leon Cooperman, widely viewed as a legendary investors, say that there are two types of stock investors: those who like to find stocks to buy that are rising and those who like to buy equities on weakness. Usually, I’m in the latter group. Once in a while, however, I do like
[Editor’s note: “Grab Rivian Stock Before it Really Heats Up” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] As an investor, it’s great to see the stocks that I love outperforming the broader market. And it’s especially great to see when the market has been
The 5G revolution continues to show promise. Indeed, for investors looking for long-term, non-cyclical growth trends, 5G technology is one of the best places to be invested. However, finding cheap 5G stocks under $10 is somewhat difficult. Many of the biggest and most prominent 5G players trade at relatively expensive valuations and per-share prices. Thus,
I’ve written before about how biotech is the biggest technology trend of our kids’ generation. Naturally, that means many people are looking for the best biotech stocks to buy. But as with the PC industry of my time, finding long-term winners is difficult. Back in the early 1980s, dozens of companies entered the PC market, many
[embedded content] With football season starting up, there has been a huge increase in sports betting in the last week. From last Thursday-Sunday, this betting was up an incredible 72% year-over-year! This translates to over 100 million logins to various sports betting services in the U.S., like DraftKings (DKNG) or Caesars (CZR). That’s about a
With technology-focused companies suffering a disproportionate beating during the present market rout, diving into Nasdaq stocks to buy seems risky. After all, the Nasdaq Composite has sustained a loss of 27% since the start of the year, far wider than the other two major indices. Nevertheless, daring contrarians should consider the compelling discounts on tap.
At long last, Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) has finalized its reverse merger with CF Acquisition VI. This means that CFVI stock is gone, and RUM stock is trading in its place. This is a major change, but investors shouldn’t be alarmed. In fact, they may choose to hold their share positions in Rumble. What’s Happening With RUM
Source: klyaksun / Shutterstock It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s a flying car! That’s right, folks. While Superman will never be a reality, flying cars are coming to a city near you very soon. And by very soon, I don’t mean by 2035 or 2040. Flying cars will be in certain cities across
Similar to other equities, battery stocks have taken quite a beating this year. Nonetheless, it remains a rapidly growing industry poised to deliver multi-bagger returns once the markets mount a comeback in the coming months. With the massive growth potential of the renewable energy market, investors are looking for various ways to get in on
Quantum computing is all the rage currently, and thousands of engineers have been working to make it more accessible. It’s no secret that it will be one of the hottest must-have technologies in the short-term future. But what are the best quantum computing stocks to buy? Every major tech company invests heavily in quantum research,
Football season is officially underway and this year is expected to be huge for sports betting stocks, particularly for wagers placed online. Since 2018, a total of 30 U.S. states have legalized sports betting, including 21 states that now allow online betting. Governments have warmed to sports betting as they see it as a way
Investors are always on the lookout for stocks about to break out, but they can be tough to find. Let’s just come out and say it: Last week was not a good week for equities. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 fell by more than 4% after the monthly inflation report came in hotter than expected.
Last week, a tentative deal was announced between unions and the railroad companies averting a national strike that could have seen 125,000 railroad workers go on strike. It also avoided a major economic disruption at a time when a recession remains a real possibility. Since the announcement of the deal on the morning of Sept.
Despite the market downturn, the best defense stocks to buy have proven resilient, as many developed nations increase their military budgets as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Defense companies can rely on a long-standing, stable customer in the U.S. government to keep their businesses afloat and give them some predictability in managing cash flow
With investors’ focused on several macroeconomic indicators, the stock market continues to remain jittery. There is no doubt, however, that there are several stocks and sectors that will be profitable for long-term investors. Some penny stocks are in that category. However, it’s important to remain very cautious in the near-term. One reason for my prudence