Stocks to buy

Former President Trump’s improving odds of a second term have already influenced investor behavior. The “Trump trade” is gradually being priced into various sectors. However, there is a long way to go for some undervalued Trump stocks that are still poised to benefit from his potential victory. Market volatility has risen with President Joe Biden

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a top stock to buy ahead of its fiscal 2024 Q4 earnings call after markets close on July 30. The company demonstrated solid growth across multiple business segments, specifically based on its expanding cloud services and AI  advancements. The company’s growth trajectory has a solid record of beating earnings per share estimates. 

Finding value in this market is difficult because the S&P 500 has increased over 50% since its bottom in October 2022. Certainly, you won’t find it in technology or mega caps, which have soared due to the AI craze. However, healthcare stocks stand out, considering the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV) is up

With the recent stock market pullback, you may be taking a look at potential bargains among widely-followed stocks. However, instead of “buying the dip” in what’s popular, you may want to take a look at the deep value opportunities among contrarian stocks instead. While the market has become highly concentrated in the “Magnificent Seven” and

Oil and gas stocks continue to gain steam in the run-up to the 60th presidential election on Nov. 5. Republicans have held the House since the beginning of the 118th Congress, so should the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance win, the Republicans will have chances to advance their policy ideas

The stock market correction seems well underway, with the S&P 500 now down close to 5% from its peak. For tech-heavy investors, the market rumbles may have felt far worse, with the Nasdaq 100 off just shy of 9%. Indeed, a market correction was bound to happen at some point. And though this may or

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) gained altitude recently after obtaining a new certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It moves the eVTOL leader one step closer to its goal of commercializing its business next year. Although it is helping to create an entirely new industry from the ground

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the major talking point on Wall Street in 2024. This makes the case for the best cheap AI stocks to buy.  There are several companies that have skyrocketed this year due to their innovation and earrings growth driven by the sector. The future growth potential is undeniable, but many

We’re into the second week of the earnings season, and some of the top banking companies and other big guns have reported results. The start of the season looks good, and every investor hopes to see the same momentum as their favorite companies report. The earnings season also sees a lot of volatility in the

No technology company of our time inspires as much hope and fear as Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR). This is true for its technology, a deep learning database used primarily by the military. It’s also true for PLTR stock and its prospects. Bulls see Palantir worth $50 per share, bears barely $10.  (It was selling at $26 on

The S&P 500 makes it easy to invest in the stock market. The famed index has 500 holdings and periodically replaces underperforming stocks with more promising picks. Many investors who don’t know much about the stock market prefer to invest in passive index funds that mirror benchmarks like the S&P 500. However, there is a

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) recently reported strong Q2 2024 results. Yet Chipotle stock barely budged.  On the top line, its revenue was $2.97 billion, $30 million higher than Wall Street’s estimate, while its earnings per share were 34 cents, two cents better than the consensus. The company’s earnings were up because of price hikes kicking

Wall Street rarely sees two trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria competing for attention. AI drove record highs for major indices in 2024, while stock splits, though cosmetic, also fueled market excitement for certain names. Stock splits come in forward or reverse types, with forward splits being more popular among investors. Forward splits

Despite a recent price drop, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) remains a top fintech stock. The company is expected to report its Q2 earnings on July 30 before market open, with all eyes on how the company’s overall revenue growth will continue. Indeed, the company’s Q1 numbers were stellar, with overall revenue surging 26% amid impressive 54%

Finding hyper-growth stocks worth buying in this market environment isn’t as easy as it once was. Just a few months ago, any company that mentioned AI on their earnings call got a bump. Today, investors largely want to see any sort of AI investment show some kind of payoff, or ROI, before jumping in. That

It’s time to buy and hold long-term uranium stocks. For one, the supply-demand situation is only getting worse. The Russian uranium ban goes into effect on August 1. And the government of Kazakhstan just increased its extraction tax, which will limit supply growth. Two, with the artificial intelligence boom showing no signs of slowing, uranium

In the era of rapid innovation, space tourism stocks have emerged as one of the most promising sectors this year. Historically, the government primarily funded space exploration, but the end of the 1970 Space Race opened the doors to the private sector. Today, private companies are actively involved in developing rockets and shuttles to aid

Given the secular increase in the acceptance of worldwide electric vehicle sales, EV stocks remain a major concern for the investing world. Estimates for 2024 show that EV sales might reach over 17 million units—more than 20% of all cars sold worldwide. Under current legal circumstances, electric vehicles are expected to make up around 55%

As more investors take some AI stock profits off the table, those seeking to bet on the next boom phase may just have an opportunity to do so at a slight discount. Of course, buying dips and braving corrections can come with near-term risks. Some edge AI stocks seem to be a better deal today

Investing in undervalued stocks that have the potential to derive high returns is a solid strategy. Here, the focus is on three dirt-cheap stocks that could make one a millionaire by 2026. These companies have been selected based on their impressive financial metrics and growth indicators, which make them standout choices for those seeking high-return investments.