Stocks to buy

Slowly but surely, it appears that inflation is starting to cool off, and the Federal Reserve will be able to start cutting its benchmark interest rate. Last week, the monthly employment report hinted at a gradual deceleration in the economy. Specifically, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.0% for May. That ended a 27-month streak

If you’re looking to invest in EV stocks, there is really only one geography worth exploring China. The country marries the potential of electric cars with autonomous vehicle technology, ensuring companies hold the possibility of capitalizing on two multi-billion dollar markets. China is nimbler than its European and North American counterparts in terms of regulation

On Friday, the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) okayed the launch of updated vaccines as part of the 2024-2025 campaign against new Covid strains.  Drug manufacturers have been waiting on approval from the agency, whose decision-making was complicated by the fact that the virus keeps mutating. FDA settled on targeting JN.1 — the variant responsible

While going after the top-tier growth plays may be the most enticing pathway, investors seeking consistent success in the market may want to consider the case for dividend stocks. No, these ideas aren’t the sexiest opportunities available. However, they should help buttress your holdings during a particularly challenging time. For one thing, with proven dividend

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) stock is a street urchin compared to Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). Intel carries a market cap of about $130 billion. Nvidia is worth $2.97 trillion, over 22 times more. Huang’s Law, named for CEO Jensen Huang, holds that graphics processing units can improve compute speeds 2.5 times faster than Moore’s Law. It’s Huang’s Law that

The $100 per share price point is a magical threshold for many investors and companies. Stocks priced below that amount are considered affordable while those above it are “expensive.” It is why when many companies announce a stock split the ratio applied is typically sufficient to get the shares below $100.  For example, Chipotle Mexican

Stock market investors who are bullish on U.S. interest rate cuts in 2024 can look to many factors to substantiate their hopes. As expected, the Federal Reserve did not cut rates at the most recent central bank meeting. However, the expectation of one or two cuts this year remains. The European Central Bank (ECB) on

The stock market has recently sent many investors on a wild ride. Many sectors have experienced impressive growth over the last year, with the S&P 500 Index reporting 24% growth while the average yearly return is roughly 10%. Many investors are still very interested in adding capital to existing positions and taking on new positions

Artificial intelligence stocks are highly valued in today’s stock market principally because AI plays like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are becoming the principal growth drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. These AI stocks are also one of the main reasons the stock market returned 10.2% in the first quarter, its best performance since 2019. Rising interest rates

Selecting dividend stocks to buy involves more than just pursuing high yields. Many companies with limited growth prospects resort to distributing excess cash to shareholders to keep the wolves (activist investors and angry stakeholders) at bay rather than face scrutiny for stagnant operational models. More concerning is when firms borrow funds to artificially boost their

Dividend stocks are not on everyone’s radar right now, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) moving past Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) to become the second-most-valuable company in the world. And, a host of other artificial intelligence stocks, such as Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) lead the pack for mega-cap stocks. But with a potential recession this year and no rate cuts

The stock market is not known for consistency. Look at things like hypergrowth technology companies or meme stocks: These sorts of assets tend to require active monitoring and trading to achieve best results. For investors with a different time horizon, however, the stock market also offers opportunities. Income investors, in particular, tend to appreciate stability

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. With every new product that leverages AI to improve productivity or bring new capabilities, the skeptics’ case is weakening. Many tech stocks to buy will profit from this seismic shift in technology. The main question in the AI race remains: Which companies will reap the benefits? Obviously, semiconductor companies

How does an investor judge oversold stocks? Often, they’ve been sold lower for a reason. However, if you look at historical patterns and future estimates, you can make sound judgments about the next direction of these stocks. Benjamin Graham said the intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists. While

The economy has ups and downs, with expansions and recessions impacting stocks in varying ways. For companies in cyclical sectors, the volatility can often be incredible during downturns. However, other sectors offer more stable investment options during economic turbulence. For those looking to invest amid potential economic uncertainty ahead, picking the right stocks in the

From 1930 to 2023, 70% of dividend stocks in the top two quintiles outperformed the S&P 500 during recessions. Dividends have contributed 40% of the stock market gain since 1930, increasing with rising inflation. In 1981, 2001, and 2007, dividend-paying companies beat the market owing to steady profit flow; given the November election and three

Artificial intelligence requires a shocking amount of energy, creating substantial opportunities for energy stocks to buy fueled by the unstoppable AI boom and the Nvidia-driven surge. For an idea of how much power we’re talking about, consider this.  According to The Verge, by 2027, the AI market alone could consume between 85 and 135 terawatt

The recent results of a poll on American consumers’ interest in buying electric vehicles was portrayed as bad news for the sector by many U.S. media outlets. However, I think that the data is actually quite positive for the sector. Specifically, 24% of consumers surveyed by J.D. Power said they will “very likely” consider buying

The Biden administration announced in May 2024 that it would not only leave the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum in place but is proposing to triple them. The implications for the United States steel industry is a simple matter of supply and demand. Which is why it’s time for investors to look for

For better, or for worse, most people who follow the news have heard of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in the last couple of years. Whether it be due to her theatrics on Capitol Hill or her relatively polarizing posts on social media, the representative from Georgia’s 14th congressional district has made a name for herself