Stocks to buy

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is one of the top growth stocks most investors either own (directly or via an index fund) or wish they had owned in recent years. This is a company that’s made impressive advancements in AI technology and is at the forefront of other high-growth businesses. Of course, the company’s core Google search business

2023 has been a significantly better year as compared to 2022. However, several stocks have slipped amid the growing uncertainties and high-interest rates. The first half of the year was strong but the recent pullback has brought a solid opportunity to invest in some of the biggest stocks in the industry. It has led to

Biotechnology is the source of some of our strongest and growing revolutions. Gene technology allows us to cure incurable diseases and make miracles happen with living organisms. Immunotherapies promise targeted treatment without harmful side effects. And more and more, we are understanding the deep structure of cancers, allowing us to develop treatments that promise a

With the innovation sector moving at full speed, it’s time for investors to consider the best tech stocks to buy now but not necessarily for the reason you might assume. Yes, the exchange-traded fund Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK) has easily outperformed the benchmark SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) over the past five

Although we’re far removed from the financial sector crisis, many investors understandably feel shaky about bank stocks to buy. According to a CNN report at the end of May this year, the lingering effects of the calamity have not been fully extinguished. It’s just that we’re distracted with other concerns, meaning we could see another

While energy stocks as a broader market segment have been rather inconsistent this year, over the long run, demand should turn decisively in the positive direction. It really comes down to simple math. Fundamentally, while many developed nations incur slowing population growth, on a nominal basis, the U.S. will still absorb a significant number of

Navigating the ever-evolving investment landscape can be a daunting task, especially with buzzwords like “Web3 stocks” making headlines. These stocks represent the next frontier in the digital realm, leveraging the power of decentralized platforms to reshape industries and consumer experiences. In this new era, opportunities abound, but so do risks. On one hand, there’s undeniable

With EV prices dropping, analysts say two-thirds of global auto sales could be EVs by 2030. All of which is great news for EV stocks. In fact, according to Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), “battery costs should halve this decade, from $151 per kilowatt hour (kWh) in 2022 to between $60 and $90 per kWh, making

I’ve taken a generally bearish stance on Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) for quite some time now. That’s generally due to various fundamental concerns I have with the company, as well as questionable forward growth expectations.  However, putting all that aside, I thought I’d take a look at the bull case for Palantir. Let’s dive into the company’s

At 93, Warren Buffett is now worth $116.2 billion. That’s because he’s been very careful with what he invests in. He always made sure he understood the nuts and bolts of a company before buying. He also made sure that what he was buying had ignored value, which makes the following Warren Buffett stocks strong

Defense stocks are back in the spotlight amid rising global geopolitical tensions. The war in Russia and Ukraine was a testament to the rapidly evolving economic and political instability. Even as the economy faces many challenges, global aerospace and defense spending will continue to rise YOY. Several conflicts have emerged, including the recent Israel-Hamas war, leading

The current business model of SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock is clear. For those who own the stock, it’s not good news. SoFi is a regional bank. SoFi is an unusual regional bank in that it’s not doing commercial real estate or business loans and has no branches. Instead, think of it as operating in a

Earlier this year, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, was the toast of the town on Wall Street. Lately, however, another chipmaker has effectively taken that title. Yet, a notable acquisition should encourage AMD stock investors to stay in the trade for a while. The big story in 2023, at least in

Even in a bull market, not all stocks move higher at the same time. Given the fact that the economy is large and diverse, stock price action comes in the form of sectoral preferences or company-specific catalysts. It’s also important to note that a stock trending lower or remaining sideways in a bull market does

In September, sales at U.S. retailers defied expectations by increasing 0.7%, demonstrating that households possess substantial purchasing power, a crucial factor in sustaining economic growth. A surge in demand at auto dealerships and online stores fueled this robust upswing. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal initially predicted a more modest 0.3% increase in sales. This impressive

Despite their somewhat controversial nature, metaverse stocks still have a lot of gas left in the tank. These companies are redefining how we engage with the Internet. The metaverse may also already be here. From cryptocurrencies to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to virtual concert tickets, the metaverse plays an increasingly important part of our lives. Metaverse

With apologies to fans of The Who… meet the new auto stock leaders. Same as the old auto stock leaders. Electric vehicles may be all the rage these days. But shares of Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN), Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID) and China’s Nio (NYSE:NIO) and Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) have pulled back sharply in the past month. It looks

The defense industry holds a number of appealing stocks for dividend growth investors. Constant geopolitical concerns and rising defense budgets around the world provide a strong backdrop for the biggest defense companies. The major defense companies have sustainable dividends, even during recessions, due to the persistent need for global defense. In turn, investors have generated

The AI boom, exemplified by companies like OpenAI and the success of generative text models like ChatGPT, was rapid, but I see challenges ahead. The AI field is now highly competitive, and these text-based AI companies might find it hard to maintain their dazzling growth. Instead, I recommend growth investors focus some of their attention

Does Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) deserve to be a member of the “Magnificent Seven” group of technology titans? As Meta Platforms relentlessly pursues the latest and greatest in social media and tech gadgets, the company definitely earns its “magnificent” designation and META stock is headed for much higher price points. Meta Platforms is sometimes at the