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
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
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
Henrik Fisker, CEO of electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker (NYSE:FSR), declared that his company has a “unique business model.” However, it’s not a proven business model yet. FSR stock looks risky in 2023 as Fisker’s ambitious goals don’t ensure financial or operational success in the U.S. or abroad. Fisker’s “unique” business model involves getting the Ocean electric
Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks are one of the hottest trends of the year, and with good reason. Almost every week, it seems, we see some exciting new development with AI-powered text, images and even animation. But amid the hype, there are a number of overvalued AI stocks that are ripe for a sell-off. AI is
Analyst stock upgrades and downgrades create powerful headlines that will move the underlying shares. Investors should take advantage of the price swings analysts create, especially when they make the wrong calls. Stock price changes are noisy. Investors may use the stock volatility to buy a stock at a temporary discount or sell on a spike.
Despite endless disappointment since its public market debut in 2021, some remain bullish about future prospects for Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID). One bit of recent news that may give LCID stock bulls some hope is the electric vehicle maker’s recent updates regarding its development of an electric SUV. Following this announcement, shares made a temporary move
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
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
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
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
The Etsy website Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines after hours. PacWest, Western Alliance, Comerica – Shares of PacWest plunged more than 50% in extended trading following a Bloomberg News report that the regional bank was exploring strategic options, including a potential sale. The news weighed on other
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
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
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
One of the main draws of investing in a big company is security, so companies with a flimsy growth story or questionable financials make for blue-chip stocks to avoid. While a lot of the blue-chips out there come with somewhat of a too big to fail caveat, there are plenty that will be a drag
I have good news and bad news for the owners of Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) stock. On the one hand, I’m pleased with the company’s decision to launch a unique electric vehicle, as I believe that being unique is one way to succeed in an extremely competitive niche. And there’s no doubt that the luxury EV sedan
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Since the beginning of this year, growth stocks have seen a spectacular run-up after a bloody 2022. Though the anticipated recession and interest rate hikes will make growth stocks riskier, truly good growth companies will always be rewarded and outperform during recessions. Below are three companies I expect to continue growing, no matter the macroeconomic
While the narrative of undervalued energy stocks to buy might not seem so pressing right now, investors may want to get in before the wave does. Early last month, the alliance between the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-member oil-producing nations — known as OPEC+ — shocked the market with unexpected production