Stocks to buy

With interest rate cuts looming, it’s an ideal time to load up on fintech stocks to watch. Investors were served another promising inflation update, bolstering hopes for September rate cuts. Core CPI, which strips away food and energy prices, increased just 0.2% sequentially and aligned with estimates. Additionally, the U.S. economy expanded by an encouraging

Investing guru Cathie Wood still attracts a large following. Although the founder of the Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is trailing the market by a wide margin in 2024. Cathie Wood stocks are also known to trounce the S&P 500 by like amounts, too. That’s because Wood likes to make big bets on

There’s a lot of money in money. The fintech industry is projected to maintain a compounded annual growth rate of 16.5% from now until 2032. That growth rate should be music to fintech investors’ ears, but not every stock has delivered good results. Many established banks have unappealing long-term results. For instance, Citigroup (NYSE:C) is

Across industries, companies will need to adopt AI for growth and survival. A PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, “$6.6 trillion is likely to come from increased productivity and $9.1 trillion is likely to come from consumption-side effects.” There is therefore no denying

Water stocks don’t really need much in terms of fundamental justification. It’s the one resource that is easily the most precious. Sure, you can talk about gold or some other important asset that features significant industrial or technological implications: lithium comes readily to mind. However, as far as I know, you can’t eat lithium. On

Electric vehicles represented so much promise but recently the sector has struggled. Just look at premium manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID). Financially supported by huge backers and enjoying some positive notoriety as a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alternative, the upstart arrived on the scene with much fanfare. Unfortunately, investors aren’t all that excited about Lucid stock. Since the beginning

Wind stocks are prepared for significant expansion based on several factors that are very favorable to the industry. The move towards cleaner energy sources is the key factor with more and more countries adopting policies to cut down on the emission of greenhouse gasses and invest in green energy. These regulations create a predictable environment

What could be better than viable enterprises within the biotechnology industry? Try biotech stocks under $10. Primarily, the reason why the sector is so popular among investors is its potential for addressing various diseases and conditions. Obviously, there’s the human component of lengthening life and its quality. However, economic considerations exist as well. According to

Uncovering affordable breakthrough stocks under $10 in the portfolio can lead to high-price return opportunities. Here, the focus is on three such stocks, each demonstrating strong fundamentals that signal high upside potential. The first company’s top prospects include continued revenue growth, significant improvements in gross margins and successful strategic expansions. These position the company for

As tech behemoth Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gears up to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results on July 30, all eyes will be on the continued momentum in its high-growth cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses. With the stock up over 14.6% year-to-date (YTD), Microsoft will need to deliver impressive numbers and guidance to justify its premium valuation.

The mining sector is one of the most dynamic yet controversial industries to be investing in. When we talk about mining stocks, there are a plethora of different commodities to explore. There is silver, gold and iron ore, of course, but beyond that there are rare earth minerals that make our daily lives convenient. Tungsten,

Former President Trump’s improving odds of a second term have already influenced investor behavior. The “Trump trade” is gradually being priced into various sectors. However, there is a long way to go for some undervalued Trump stocks that are still poised to benefit from his potential victory. Market volatility has risen with President Joe Biden

High-yield dividend stocks are attractive investment options as they provide regular payouts regardless of market performance. Understanding dividend yield, which is a ratio showing annual dividend income per dollar invested, is crucial for comparing investments. The yield, expressed as a percentage of the current price, indicates the annual return on investment at the purchase price.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a top stock to buy ahead of its fiscal 2024 Q4 earnings call after markets close on July 30. The company demonstrated solid growth across multiple business segments, specifically based on its expanding cloud services and AI  advancements. The company’s growth trajectory has a solid record of beating earnings per share estimates. 

Finding value in this market is difficult because the S&P 500 has increased over 50% since its bottom in October 2022. Certainly, you won’t find it in technology or mega caps, which have soared due to the AI craze. However, healthcare stocks stand out, considering the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV) is up

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) gained altitude recently after obtaining a new certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It moves the eVTOL leader one step closer to its goal of commercializing its business next year. Although it is helping to create an entirely new industry from the ground

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the major talking point on Wall Street in 2024. This makes the case for the best cheap AI stocks to buy.  There are several companies that have skyrocketed this year due to their innovation and earrings growth driven by the sector. The future growth potential is undeniable, but many

We’re into the second week of the earnings season, and some of the top banking companies and other big guns have reported results. The start of the season looks good, and every investor hopes to see the same momentum as their favorite companies report. The earnings season also sees a lot of volatility in the

No technology company of our time inspires as much hope and fear as Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR). This is true for its technology, a deep learning database used primarily by the military. It’s also true for PLTR stock and its prospects. Bulls see Palantir worth $50 per share, bears barely $10.  (It was selling at $26 on

The stock market correction seems well underway, with the S&P 500 now down close to 5% from its peak. For tech-heavy investors, the market rumbles may have felt far worse, with the Nasdaq 100 off just shy of 9%. Indeed, a market correction was bound to happen at some point. And though this may or