Stocks to buy

Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS) has been beaten up lately. But the fundamentals are rapidly improving, making now a great time to buy this psychedelic stock. Source: Shutterstock CMPS and other companies championing psychedelic-based therapies are seeing legalization tailwinds grow rapidly. Many cities across the U.S. are in talks to decriminalize psilocybin, among other substances. Cities in

Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) reported its 22nd straight quarter of growth on Aug. 3 for its second-quarter results. Revenue grew by 52% year over year (YOY). It also had a 52% growth in paying monthly average users (PMAU) and higher average revenue per paying user (ARPPU). This consistent growth has good implications for SKLZ stock going forward. Source:

Skillz (NYSE:SKLZ) stock has been taking a beating, but underneath the weakness in share price, the operating fundamentals behind SKLZ are improving. More specifically, we’re huge fans of the company’s technological expansion. Source: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock.com Skillz currently offers a variety of mostly casino-like games like Solitaire, 21 Blitz and pool, as well as some

Markets have once again become volatile. Headlines range from the earnings season to the spread of the delta variant of the novel coronavirus worldwide. As a result, investor nervousness has also increased. Market participants are looking for calmer waters and safer stocks to buy. Therefore, let me introduce seven cheap value stocks to outperform the

History has repeatedly shown that market crashes are almost a “natural” part of the investing cycle. On July 19, the S&P 500 saw its worst single-session plunge in months, fueling speculation that a major correction might be around the corner — and that will provide stocks to buy. The spread of the delta variant, which

Easily one of the biggest and most painful ironies in our modern society is the rise of mental health issues. According to data from Mental Health America, in 2020, “9.7% of youth in the U.S. have severe major depression, compared to 9.2% in last year’s dataset.” By logical deduction, traditional methodologies to address this concern

The pandemic could not stop the growth of the online betting and fantasy sports company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock. DraftKings has been making news lately and is growing its presence. Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The company is on an expansion spree and has recently marked a deal with a non-fungible token (NFT) platform. DKNG stock has

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported very impressive revenue, earnings and free cash flow (FCF) growth for its most recent quarter on Jul. 27. I previously reviewed the software company on Jul. 16 — prior to these earnings — and projected out a value for MSFT stock of $400 per share. Source: The Art of Pics / Shutterstock.com I

The pandemic-driven slump in energy demand translated to an extended period of underperformance by oil stocks. Now it seems the worst is over, with the global economy showing sustained recovery. That view is underscored by the fact that the global composite PMI for June 2021 was 56.6. Based on this indicator, economic activity seems to

Navigating the stock market is never easy, particularly in these times. Although the markets are on fire, value investors are still squeamish on which stocks to buy. After all, this economy is dominated by electric-vehicle (EV) plays and SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies. Understandably, the whole situation can confuse the best trader. That’s why

Newegg Commerce (NASDAQ:NEGG) is a California-based online retailer that specializes in computers, electronics, PC and gaming accessories and related products. Newegg has been in business since 2001, but the company only went public this May. In a reverse merger (details here) it became Newegg Commerce. NEGG stock began trading on May 20, and since then it

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have seen renewed enthusiasm recently. However, this optimism has provided little solace for long-time investors in Workhorse (NASDAQ:WKHS). The stock has more than doubled from its low point in May around $7 to a recent high of $18. WKHS stock closed today trading at $11.46 per share, which is a long

ContextLogic (NASDAQ:WISH) is well-positioned to benefit from the turbulence that China-based e-commerce companies are facing. Further, after outlining multiple, positive catalysts in my previous column on WISH stock, published on June 28, I have identified several more drivers that are likely to boost the shares over the longer term. Source: sdx15 / Shutterstock.com Among these

Penn National (NASDAQ:PENN) has generated profits in each of the last two quarters — and the company’s first-quarter results were particularly impressive. But that’s not the only reason to like PENN stock. Source: Casimiro PT / Shutterstock.com On top of its quarterly performance, Penn National also looks critically well-positioned to benefit from a meaningful expansion

Fisker (NYSE:FSR) stock makes a lot of sense for those who want to get in on a ground floor investment in an emerging EV brand. Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com Investors who choose to do so will be making a risky decision given that Fisker isn’t scheduled to produce a vehicle until Nov. 17, 2022.

Advocating for a cannabis play like Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC) stock is tough these days. Source: Shutterstock With the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in constant flux, investors turn their attention towards safer bets. But CGC stock has fallen substantially from a 52-week high of $56.50 on Feb. 10. it trades a little above $18

From time to time, I find myself perplexed about an opinion I formed on a particular stock. And so I wonder what I was thinking in early June when I lumped The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) stock in with other bubble stocks? Source: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com In fairness, TTD stock is up 166% since January 2020 making it a pandemic

Lucid Motors (NASDAQ:LCID) makes its grand debut as a public company today. LCID stock is trading on the Nasdaq after its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger with Churchill Capital IV (NYSE:CCIV) closed. When it comes to Lucid, we believe we’re only in the top of the first inning of a very promising long-term growth narrative.

Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), better known as AMD, has been on a roll this year. The company is well-positioned for future market share gains as its diverse product array drives growth in its business. And despite its stellar fundamentals and future outlook, AMD stock trades at a considerable discount to its peers. Source: Sundry

Editor’s note: This article is part of InvestorPlace.com’s Best Stocks for 2021 contest. As cliché as it sounds, it’s been a very interesting start to the year over the past six months. Looking back on the first half of 2021, we continued to see a strong market response to 2020’s pandemic-driven ride. In terms of the