Many of the market’s top payment stocks have been caught flat-footed amid the past year run in tech stocks. Undoubtedly, some of the top innovators in payments are leveraging financial technology in a way that makes it easier and more convenient for consumers to transact. By taking friction out of the digital checkout process and

As the summer of 2024 heats up, so does my excitement for under-$10 stocks. I believe these affordable picks strike a sweet spot between volatility and medium-term potential. Sure, penny stocks and most sub-$10 shares often get lumped together, and for good reason – many smaller companies have struggled in the market despite the broader

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Elon Musk called lithium the “new oil” and invested in what’s now the largest processor of the element in North America. Indeed, demand for lithium, used for the rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles (EVs), has increased as more people move away from gasoline-powered cars and car manufacturers produce cleaner vehicles. Lithium is the

With the economies of Brazil and Mexico growing at solid rates and likely to continue doing so for some time, there are a sizeable number of high-quality Latin American stocks to buy now. Moreover, both economies are rapidly becoming more technologically advanced in general and adopting fintech in particular. Economists, on average, expect Brazil’s economy

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are among the hottest and most debated securities on the market right now. Reasons for this include the relative novelty of the technology and the broader excitement around a potential greener form of transportation. Yet, some larger macroeconomic pressures and setbacks have caused the sector to face some built-in instability. After

Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) is on a growth trajectory. The company is largely expanding its manufacturing capabilities, adding three new facilities in Silicon Valley and worldwide. This expansion supports the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and liquid-cooled solutions, leading to a recommendation for a buy rating for Super Micro Computer stock. Its strategic moves and financial standing

In 2008, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) became the first U.S.-traded company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation. Today, there are seven trillion-dollar companies, mostly in tech. And with today’s accelerated growth in different industries and sectors, the list of future trillion-dollar stocks keeps getting longer. However, we must admit that while it’s becoming increasingly common, reaching

The fifth generation of communication technology, aka 5G, will play a critical role in shaping a fully connected world, putting several 5G stocks in the spotlight. 5G is set to take digital connectivity to new heights with greater bandwidths, speedy downloads and larger data capacity. The network will drive new technologies from IoT (Internet of

Most people discussing Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) stock focus on artificial intelligence, and rightly so. The premier mobile chipset maker in recent periods turned its attention to data center infrastructure, such as Ethernet switching and routing silicon. Broadcom stock is seeing tremendous growth from AI chip sales. Custom AI accelerators and merchant networking chips led AI chip

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL) second-quarter performance is robust, with key financial figures indicating a solid momentum in search and cloud. The company’s revenues reached $85 billion, marking a 14% annual increase. This solid performance underscores Alphabet’s leadership in AI infrastructure and its potential for future growth, making Alphabet stock a promising investment. Alphabet’s Q2 2024 results

I have long been skeptical about Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) as a company and Rivian stock. The California-based automaker, with an assembly plant in Illinois, is going through an Electric Vehicle version of Death Valley. It needs to stay afloat long enough to build a new plant in Georgia, which it was forced to delay in March.