Stocks to buy

Quantum computing is a burgeoning field in advanced computation technology that has the capabilities to outpace the computing prowess of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI came into the spotlight early last year with OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT. Now swaths of companies are trying to leverage large language models (LLMs) to build their own generative

The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS) has slumped by more than 40% year-over-year (YOY), illustrating that investors have abandoned solar stocks. However, as an incurable contrarian, I believe the RAYS ETF’s downturn signals a buying opportunity within the solar industry. What’s my premise for the abovementioned claim? Well, the solar industry is forecasted to grow

After taking a backseat in the first half, the healthcare sector is finally coming to life. The rising odds of a Trump presidency have improved prospects for the industry, validating the case for increasing positions in healthcare stocks to buy now. Regardless of who wins in November, the long-term story for healthcare stocks remains very

Betting on the top hidden gem stocks could potentially take your investment portfolio to the next level. In a year dominated by a handful of tech giants, broadening your portfolio to include high-potential stocks becomes imperative. These stocks have flown under-the-radar, but are positioned for substantial gains ahead of a broader market rally expected later

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock just got an interesting bit of news. The Wall Street Journal reported Meta was in talks to acquire a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica (OTCMKTS:ESLOY), the parent of Ray-Ban sunglasses. Meta Platforms stock could benefit from the deal. For those unfamiliar with the 1983 movie Risky Business, Tom Cruise’s character wore a pair

For the last two years, investors in consumer staples stocks saw every tiny step forward smacked down by two large steps back. Therefore, the 900+-point gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) the week of July 15 was noteworthy. It suggested that the long-awaited “sector rotation” was finally underway.  Over the past two years,

The S&P 500 has been making new all-time highs on seemingly a weekly basis. And while recent price action in the market has been relatively weak, optimism appears to remain plentiful. Various meme stocks have ridden this sentiment higher during certain bouts of euphoria this year. Yet, many of the top names in the more

Sustainable packaging stocks are an attractive investment because the industry is growing and advancing at a fast pace.  Sustainable packaging stocks include companies that design and manufacture packaging packaging solutions that are eco-friendly. These companies are involved in the development of packaging solutions. These solutions are either made to be recycled or biodegradable, or even

Uncovering promising chip stocks in the stock market is about picking out winners and keeping an eye on what forces push leading companies toward exponential growth. Three mega-cap giants deliver innovation, resilience, and strategic movement within their respective areas. One is a leader in high-performance computing and graphics, at the forefront of the infusion of

Electric vehicle (EV) companies, for the most part, are still reeling from a broader slump in the market. Some EV makers have seen their sales decline and others their margins. Ever since the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates in order to combat rising inflation, new car buyers have struggled to take on

It’s crucial to strike a balance between stability and growth potential. While the majority of your portfolio should consist of reliable, blue-chip stocks, I believe allocating a small portion to speculative assets can unlock tremendous opportunities. High-risk, high-reward investments like cryptocurrencies or penny stocks can turn a modest sum into a life-changing fortune. Of course,

Consumer spending makes up 70% of the GDP and is a driving force of the global economy. Without consumer spending, companies go out of business and lay off workers. People spending less money can create a negative feedback loop for the economy until the course reverses. While fads come and go, some companies continue to generate

It may not be prevalent in our day to day lives right now, but space is definitely the future. The number of rocket launches per year is increasing worldwide. There were 211 successful launches in 2023, marking an almost 20% increase from 2022. The space economy market is growing quickly. It is expected to reach

These companies are some of the best picks for semiconductor stocks to buy now.  It’s an interesting time for companies in the semiconductor business. The rise of AI has brought growing demand for specialized, high-performance chips with it, and that’s translated into a small-scale gold rush of sorts for semiconductor chips. Semiconductor chips are electronic

Flying car stocks are a very interesting and still nascent sector with the potential to 10X an investor’s capital.  2023 was a year that was very favorable to the upstart sector, the excitement around the potential of flying cars, otherwise known as eVTOLs, was strong and American manufacturers were particularly successful during that period, more

Investors should view the recent decline in Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) as an opportunity to buy Chipotle stock hand over fist. The stock has declined nearly 10% since the June 26 split. The 50-for-1 stock split was the first ever for Chipotle and one of the largest such transactions in the New York Stock Exchange’s

It’s unrealistic to expect early-stage companies to deliver robust margins and cash flows. However, some companies continue to burn cash for an extended period, and it translates into shareholder wealth destruction. A good example of wealth destruction on the back of cash burn is Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock from the EV sector. This column discusses

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has triggered a multi-year investment cycle across the enterprise. Additionally, generative AI is now permeating various consumer internet applications. These trends bode well for AI wealth-building stocks. In Q1 of fiscal year 2024, a huge moment of clarity appeared on AI spending as cloud service providers such as Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

There is some truth behind the old investment adage, “sell in May and go away.” The summer months tend to be stock market low points with September being one of the worst across all three major market indices. There is even a name for it: the September Effect. But for me, the summer doldrums mean

Cars are here to stay. They are arguably the most important form of transportation for billions of people and have been so for decades. Almost certainly they will hold that position for decades to come. However, this vitality is not expressed as much as it should be in the stock market. Some car companies have