Governments, companies and consumers are striving to be environmentally friendly and to promote the use of green energy like never before. In this new green era, many renewable energy stocks are going to thrive. The evidence of this trend is all over, from the Biden administration’s embrace of clean energy to Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) record-setting second-quarter sales.
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The dream of self-driving cars has been around for generations. Soon, it may be a reality. The idea of not having to work or worry as you travel from place to place, but to simply get in your car and go, is a powerful dream. Likewise, if self-driving cars can have faster and better reaction
The development of electric vehicles (EVs) has come to the forefront of national headlines. President Joe Biden’s new infrastructure bill will increase the gas tax and invest over $24 billion into the electric vehicle industry, dramatically increasing the demand for EVs. However, the Manhattan Institute’s Mark Mills explains that in their current form EVs would
Undervalued lithium stocks present a lucrative opportunity for long-term investors. Given the rise of battery demand over time, commodity supply/demand fundamentals should move into profitable territory for investors. Accordingly, for those who are betting on continued strong demand for lithium, mining stocks are a great place to look to invest. Of course, finding attractively-valued lithium
As an energy source, green hydrogen has two crucial advantages over competing substances. First, unlike fossil fuels, it does not emit carbon into the atmosphere. Secondly, unlike solar and wind, it can be turned into liquid form, enabling it to store energy, be always available, and be used to power forms of transportation. Also noteworthy
The Nasdaq is roaring higher by about 37% so far in 2023, a return that many investors would not have expected. While mega-cap tech has been a significant driver of the gains, growth stocks have been coming back to life this year too. Now, it’s got investors wondering about the top growth stocks for 2023.
Pharma stocks experienced an abysmal first half due to various factors. Rotation from defensive to cyclical sectors, drug price negotiations and upcoming patent cliffs have muddied the outlook. As a result, they have underperformed, creating undervalued pharma stocks to buy. Overall, the VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF (NASDAQ:PPH) is flat for the year. Only a few stocks have
Investing in retirement can be tricky. Investors who have left the workforce need to strike a balance between growing and protecting their portfolio. Dividends that provide a regular source of income in retirement are another important consideration. This requires certain types of retirement stocks: ones that grow steadily, reliably and are more insulated from market
Could Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) go from hated to celebrated? That’s the billion-dollar question as Intel prepares to unleash a slew of quarterly data points on the market. With that, INTC stock has a chance to rise from the ashes — and you’ll regret it if you’re late to the rally. Unlike Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock, Intel stock
The S&P 500 has delivered strong returns in the first half of 2023, with a year-to-date increase of over 15%. While positive economic factors such as lower inflation and a resilient labor market support continued growth, challenges remain, including elevated inflation and the possibility of a recession. Despite the market’s performance, analysts still identify compelling
The year 2023 has been a massive time for the market’s top tech stocks. The Nasdaq posted record gains for the first half of the year as investors came rushing into both the mega-cap tech titans and newer winners in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). After such huge gains, is it too late to
Are you on the hunt for the next big investment opportunity? For this month, I used ChatGPT with the Webpilot extension to find the best July penny stocks to buy. AI can be an excellent tool for sorting thru the trash, and I think I found some potential winners here. These companies were recommended as
The cooling inflation report has investors feeling confident that the Fed will get less restrictive and slow down the interest rate hikes. After the bloodbath of 2022, it is exciting to see the market moving steadily in the upward direction. The Nasdaq is up 38% this year while the S&P 500 is up 19%. If
The cannabis industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, with legal sales projected to reach an astonishing $71 billion by 2030. As legalization spreads, so do the opportunities for investors seeking lucrative returns. The article explores three high-potential cannabis stocks poised for rapid growth. These companies have displayed exceptional financial performance, innovative business models, and robust
Most investors can admit that the lure of striking it rich with just one smart pick is always there. That’s what draws traders into high-risk penny stocks. While it’s true that some penny stocks are incredibly speculative, there’s an intriguing subset of low-cost equities that stand out due to their promising businesses and robust long-term
I don’t think people will ever really get tired of restaurants. So that means that as an investor, you can’t ever afford to ignore restaurant stocks. According to the Portfolio Grader rankings, there are some great bargains to be had. The average household in the U.S. spends a little more than $3,000 per year on
Investors seeking income from dividend stocks should carefully consider the yield offered. While the average yield in the S&P 500 is 1.56%, some stocks offer double or even triple that amount. The goal is to find reliable blue-chip companies that pay above-average dividends quarterly. Of course, hundreds of such companies are tempting the average investor.
When it comes to cybersecurity, we’re sitting ducks, creating big opportunities for cybersecurity stocks. After all these years, we’re still not prepared for more cyberattacks. That includes the U.S. government, individuals, major corporations, schools, and cities just to name a few. Even as recently as June, U.S. government agencies were hit by a global cyberattack.
When it comes to investing, the best offense is usually a really good defense. While strong growth is important, it is usually not as important as holding defensive stocks that can hold up when a broad-based market downturn happens, such as the one we saw in 2022. Defensive stocks can help to lessen gyrations in
Regarding the best stocks to buy, some investors look to analyst consensus stocks — companies that everyone on Wall Street fawns over. I did a quick Finviz.com screen of S&P 500 companies. The lowest rating from analysts — the lower, the better — was 1.50 for DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM), a maker of glucose monitoring systems. The