During this Q3 of 2023, there have been many changes to U.S. healthcare at different levels. At the state level, there were changes to gender-affirming care. At the national level, the FDA has approved over-the-counter birth control pills and considered aspartame to be a carcinogen. The user count of telemedicine services continues to increase, and technological

Agriculture stocks have performed well over the past few years due to rising agriculture commodity prices. Returns could continue to be strong, thanks to a long-term growth catalyst: the rising global population. In fact, the United Nations states that the world will need to produce 60% more food to feed an estimated 9.3 billion people

Over the past two decades, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has revolutionized consumer shopping in the e-commerce space. Starting as a book retailer, it has morphed into an everything store. Given its size, the company might have limited growth ahead. But other high-potential e-commerce stocks could grow to Amazon’s size. Overall, the e-commerce trend is in its early stages and

The U.S. Federal Reserve continued its rate-hiking campaign with Wednesday’s hike pushing rates to 22-year highs. So far, the economy has held up. But, with interest rates soaring, it seems quite possible that the housing market and broader economy will slip sooner or later. That makes it a good time to load up on resilient

After a spectacular run-up in this year’s first half, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock took a breather in June and the first half of July. However, this is probably just a setup for the next leg up. Advanced Micro Devices (commonly known as just AMD) is developing a chip that could be a game-changer, and

Clinical trials can be like a tightrope over a minefield for biotech investors. Only a fraction of drugs even succeed through clinical trials to receive FDA approval. But for those that do, the stock rewards are immense, with huge pricing power and high returns. In fact, many of the best high-potential biotech stocks are those

The defense sector is expected to deliver steady growth throughout the decade, with increasing global defense spending and geopolitical tensions driving demand. This presents an opportunity for investors in undervalued defense stocks. For long-term investors seeking stability and growth, defensive stocks offer a strong strategy. These stocks can provide steady growth and protection during market

I didn’t expect much from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last quarter, and I was pleasantly surprised when it announced results late on July 27. Intel said it earned 13 cents per share on $12.9 billion in revenue for the quarter ending July 1. Analysts expected a loss of 3 cents per share and revenue of just $12.1

Investing in defensive stocks can provide stability during market volatility. These are generally financially stable, well-established companies that tend to perform well regardless of market conditions. Including such stocks in your portfolio can help mitigate the impact of market turbulence. Of course, these stocks aren’t absolutely prone to volatility. A downturn will likely reflect poorly

Companies in many different sectors are starting to utilize the power of artificial intelligence, Citi (NYSE:C) recently reported. For example, Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and the London Stock Exchange are both extensively incorporating technology into their businesses. This has led to the rise of AI stocks to buy. And in the fintech space, Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), and

There is a strong case for wider adoption of hydrogen as the world pushes for clean energy. The International Energy Agency estimates that the cost of producing hydrogen from renewable electricity could fall 30% by 2030. This factor alone is a big trigger for scaling up the hydrogen economy. With some bullish estimates on growth,

Semiconductors are increasingly crucial as our economies become more digitized and everything gets connected. These trends bode well for top semiconductor stocks as the number of chips on devices and machines increases. The iPhone moment of AI has arrived, meaning more chips to train AI models. Every company is considering AI regarding productivity and how it will

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 5.25%-5.5%. During the July press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for evidence of a sustained decrease in inflation and stated that they will approach rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis. This has led

With a global population of 8 billion people, this planet is hungry for energy to do everything from powering manufacturing plants, homes, mobile devices and vehicles. If you’re investing in energy stocks, you can net some sweet returns. One of the good things about the energy sector is, in addition to the consistent need, that

As electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers race to get models off the production line and into consumers’ driveways, there is a similar race taking place with EV charging infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure market is expected to grow at a 29% compound annual rate, hitting $24 billion by 2030. That makes this a good time

As the green revolution speeds up, the best lithium stocks have emerged as key players in this transformative era. Despite some institutions arguing that lithium supply might outweigh demand, the reality paints a remarkably different picture. Lithium producers have warned that global supplies might not be able to meet the burgeoning demand from the electric

After a successful IPO in the previous bull market, SoFi Technologies’ (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock price surged significantly, but later gave back most of these gains. However, in 2023, it has rebounded impressively, increasing 96% this year. There’s potential for further growth ahead. Large-scale financial traders have reduced or eliminated their positions in SOFI stock, but this

It is too late to buy Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock now? Or, should Amazon’s current shareholders take profits and run? To both questions, I’m offering a definitive “no.” Even though Amazon’s market capitalization has rapidly expanded in 2023’s first half, this e-commerce bellwether can still grow and develop into new frontiers. Amazon was a trailblazer in