Stocks to buy

Bank stocks have danced to a relatively volatile rhythm over the past year, with market downturns and growing withdrawals having orchestrated a rather challenging environment. However, there’s more to the U.S. banking sector’s symphony than meets the eye. Despite facing a myriad of challenges, including slowing loan growth due to pricey borrowing, rising deposit costs,

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) has endured a rocky start to 2023, but the tech titan now looks poised to rebound in my view. The botched launch of chatbot Bard disappointed many investors. However, Google seems to be emerging as an AI winner despite early stumbles. With rock-solid positions in search and video, sustainable growth lies ahead. Let’s

Hydrogen stocks could be some of the most explosive opportunities heading into the new year. For one, we already know major investment banks believe hydrogen could become a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity. Two, President Biden just invested $7 billion to build seven new hydrogen hubs throughout the U.S. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Energy:

There used to be a time when consumer staples stocks were considered indestructible. That was especially true during recessions. However, we aren’t currently in one, so the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLP) is 20% behind year-to-date relative to the S&P 500 and 34% over the past five years. The question for investors is

Third quarter earnings season has gotten underway and we have already seen the good, the bad and the ugly from corporate America. While it’s still early days, clear winners and losers have emerged with their Q3 prints. FactSet reports that, with only 17% of companies in the benchmark S&P 500 index having reported their Q3

In the battered fintech space, Block (NYSE:SQ) stands out to me as an intriguing turnaround play over the next few years. While the stock remains deeply out of favor today, I believe SQ stock is poised to soar as sentiment improves for this stock, the sector, and the market more broadly. There’s no denying Block

While artificial intelligence (AI) has made immense strides, text-based AI models admittedly still lack the nuanced understanding of the stock market that human experts can develop over years of experience. However, AI can be a useful tool for discovering intriguing investment ideas that we might not have otherwise considered. In this article, I decided to

. The economy is healing as the largest economy in the world experienced its quickest pace of expansion in two years. This all happened during the third quarter. A resilient United States consumer base drove this growth, which poses a challenge for Federal Reserve officials. Officials are debating whether further policy tightening is necessary. During

Navigating the stock market’s current turbulence, investors with an eye for stability could potentially find solace in real-estate-investment-trusts (REIT). This is a gem among income stock picks. Despite its recent lukewarm performance, discounting REITs from an income-oriented portfolio would be remiss. Its robust yields and generous payouts offer an undeniable allure. REITs, aren’t just any

Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) has been one of the more intriguing IPOs of the past year. In September, CART stock went public at $30 per share, surging to nearly $43 as investors piled in. However, the stock has since fallen back below its IPO price to around $25, as the market reassesses the upstart grocery delivery platform’s

As the S&P 500 and broader markets enter unfamiliar territory, the best hydrogen stocks to buy in October have emerged. You can snap up these stocks at relative bargains down from their highs near the middle and start of the year. These companies have also recently reported positive developments in their fundamentals, making them undervalued. The

While the stock market shifts like tides and trends come and go, one constant remains: the pursuit of wealth. While the path to financial success varies from investor to investor, an age-old adage rings true: follow the money. Right now, the money is flowing into some unexpected places. In a landscape often dominated by technology

It’s no secret that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is in the crosshairs of regulators on more than one continent. Furthermore, META stock hasn’t broken through $400 yet, even though this should have happened by now. Just hang in there, though, as Meta Platforms won’t let you down if you just stay in the trade. I understand

As circumstances sit right now, the concept of high-risk, high-reward retail stocks likely favors the bears more so than the contrarian bulls. Let’s be real: while the Federal Reserve has attacked inflation with aggressive interest rate hikes, consumer prices remain stubbornly high. So long as that’s the case, investing in the discretionary retail space will

Elon Musk is under fire again. This time, it’s due to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) itself, and shareholders are facing quite the heat as the stock has tumbled almost 20% from its October peak. However, even lifelong Tesla bulls agree this time is different. That’s because Elon Musk’s handling of the recent earnings call was very pessimistic

Investing in dividend stocks can be a great way to grow a retirement account. Compounding interest and reinvesting dividends into strong, financially secure companies can lead to an extensive and comprehensive investment portfolio around retirement if investors start dividend investing as early as possible. Every year of investing, especially at a young age, can lead

While the experts may be putting on a smile ahead of possible economic challenges, investors should be prepared with quality stocks with strong cash flow. Sure, we’re all hoping for a soft landing. However, with mass layoffs still occurring and consumer sentiment and consumer sentiment in the dumps compared to pre-pandemic levels, it’s time to

When Hollywood writers went on strike it took a bite out of some entertainment stocks, but with a deal in place, these are safe stocks to buy now. The streaming space lost a lot of its shine over the past few weeks as the months long strike put a stop to many of the series

With Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) slow-walking the production of its Cybertruck and Rivian’s (NASDAQ:RIVN) deliveries zooming higher, RIVN stock is poised to jump. Its launch of a more affordable SUV and gross margin increases are also likely to help the start-up long term. Additionally, Rivian’s EVs have generally received excellent reviews. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has widely deployed its

If I’m looking to outperform the market over time, I’m usually going to buy growth stocks. While value stocks have a place in any portfolio, growth stocks are the ones that keep the returns rolling in. Usually, companies represented by growth stocks are innovative and quickly adapt to changing times. By being involved in some