Stocks to buy

It is starting to look like last week’s market meltdown was not the beginning of a broad-based collapse. Although fear of a U.S. recession, concern over the melt-up in AI-powered tech stocks and the unwinding of the yen carry trade all contributed to the market turmoil, stocks quickly rebounded and the S&P 500 closed out

On Monday, Aug. 5, stock markets went into a full meltdown, triggered by the release of a disappointing July jobs report. That was followed by a decision by the Bank of Japan to raise its short-term policy rate target to 0.25% from the range of 0% to 0.1%. The bank also announced a sharp decline

The concept of augmented reality (AR) has overtaken virtual reality (VR) in much of the tech speculation sphere. That’s because the overall applications of augmented reality lend themselves more to day-to-day usage than VR’s mostly entertainment-focused sphere. For example, the most commonly touted sectors that AR could enhance are education, retail, healthcare and defense. With

Remember when IBM had years of stagnation and declining investor returns? Now, a successful turnaround at International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is finally taking hold. For the first time in over a decade, IBM stock is rising and outperforming many of its peers. In the last 12 months, it has risen 34%, including a 19% gain

The tech sector is filled with companies that have outperformed the S&P 500. In fact, more than a quarter of the S&P 500 consist of tech companies. The preference toward tech stocks is even more apparent in the Nasdaq 100. Part of that distribution is due to the outsized presence of the Magnificent Seven stocks.

Market volatility can often be a goldmine for savvy investors looking to snap up undervalued growth stocks at bargain prices. The broader market has seen significant appreciation in 2024, driven largely by the technology sector. Yet, certain stocks have remained underpriced despite maintaining solid fundamentals and great growth prospects. As the market continues its upward

While interest rates remain high, it offers a good opportunity to investors to consider these financial stocks for rising interest rates. An increase in interest rates often results in increased net interest margins for banks and other financial institutions. This is because the difference between the cost of funds and the income from loans is

Investing in the stock market for the long term is always the most sound way to avoid losing money. However, identifying long-term stocks with robust business models and little risk can be somewhat tricky.  Selecting the right long-term investing opportunities doesn’t always have to start with a company’s financial performance. While this is extremely important to consider, investors

Known for its luxurious EV models like its very own Lucid Air, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) currently faces a mixed bag of analyst reviews. While its advanced technology supports growth, financial and operational challenges pose risks. Amid continued tech selloffs and recession fears, many rightly view LCID stock as a cautious hold in this environment. That

Warren Buffett is not a fan of portfolio diversification. He once indicated it meant that someone didn’t know what they were doing. “Diversification is a protection against ignorance,” he wrote to shareholders. Of course, Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, BRK-B) owns dozens of companies, though that’s more a result of its size than breaking Buffett’s rule.

While green energy initiatives represent one of the most relevant segments of the modern economy, harvesting the power potentiality is especially critical. That’s because traditional platforms of sustainable energy are intermittent: the sun only shines for so many hours and the wind doesn’t blow perpetually. Because of this reality, clean energy storage stocks may see

Natural gas is one of the most promising energy sources. It is considered the cleanest of all fossil fuels and is an important stepping stone to transition to the new clean energy mix. This bullish backdrop forms the basis for this article on buying the best natural gas stocks. Currently, natural gas production in the

Transformative technologies offer some of the most significant returns for investors. One area worth exploring is autonomous vehicle stocks. These stocks combine the power of AI and transportation, promising a new age of mobility. One of the main applications of artificial technology today is in autonomous driving. This technology promises to revolutionize how people will

Any investor who is looking for a stable source of income would be wise to consider monthly dividend stocks. Unlike traditional dividend stocks that pay out quarterly or annually, monthly dividend stocks provide a consistent and predictable income stream 12 times a year. That makes them attractive for retirees, income-focused investors, and anyone who wants

The Dow Jones is one of the oldest benchmarks in investing. Introduced in 1896, the index remains a popular benchmark for measuring the economy. There’s certainly more to measuring the economy than a single benchmark, but investors have used it as a gauge for many years. The index has undergone many changes since its introduction

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is a U.S.-based electric vehicle producer gearing up to release its second-quarter 2024 earnings after the bell on August 6. Based on its key financial and operational indicators, Rivian stock is a ‘Hold’ going into the upcoming earnings report. Production and delivery figures have met expectations, yet profitability still needs to be

Right now, the stock market is crashing on recession fears. And there’s no sugarcoating it; it’s ugly out there. But despite the gloomy price action, we believe these recession fears are overblown. In fact, we think this stock market crash is setting the stage for some great dip-buying opportunities – particularly in AI stocks.  The big

This has not been a great year for the electric vehicle industry. But despite a slowdown in the global electric vehicle industry in 2024, S&P Global expects the general trend to progress upwards. One way to enter the electric vehicle industry is to invest in the infrastructure that powers it. With sales projected to continue

Editor’s Note: This article was previously published under the title, “Monumental Funding Has Elon Musk AI Venture Primed For Takeoff” but has been updated to include the most recent information. For years, one of the world’s richest men and arguably most influential tech visionary – Elon Musk – has mostly watched the AI Boom unfold

On the surface, that Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) was going to spend approximately $38.5 billion in 2024 on AI infrastructure was very good news for Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock.  “Meta is one of Nvidia’s top customers. In January, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged that his company would have 350,000 Nvidia H100 graphics processing units and a total