Stocks to buy

Wall Street rarely sees two trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria competing for attention. AI drove record highs for major indices in 2024, while stock splits, though cosmetic, also fueled market excitement for certain names. Stock splits come in forward or reverse types, with forward splits being more popular among investors. Forward splits

Despite a recent price drop, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) remains a top fintech stock. The company is expected to report its Q2 earnings on July 30 before market open, with all eyes on how the company’s overall revenue growth will continue. Indeed, the company’s Q1 numbers were stellar, with overall revenue surging 26% amid impressive 54%

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) recently reported strong Q2 2024 results. Yet Chipotle stock barely budged.  On the top line, its revenue was $2.97 billion, $30 million higher than Wall Street’s estimate, while its earnings per share were 34 cents, two cents better than the consensus. The company’s earnings were up because of price hikes kicking

Oil and gas stocks continue to gain steam in the run-up to the 60th presidential election on Nov. 5. Republicans have held the House since the beginning of the 118th Congress, so should the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance win, the Republicans will have chances to advance their policy ideas

The S&P 500 makes it easy to invest in the stock market. The famed index has 500 holdings and periodically replaces underperforming stocks with more promising picks. Many investors who don’t know much about the stock market prefer to invest in passive index funds that mirror benchmarks like the S&P 500. However, there is a

It’s time to buy and hold long-term uranium stocks. For one, the supply-demand situation is only getting worse. The Russian uranium ban goes into effect on August 1. And the government of Kazakhstan just increased its extraction tax, which will limit supply growth. Two, with the artificial intelligence boom showing no signs of slowing, uranium

Finding hyper-growth stocks worth buying in this market environment isn’t as easy as it once was. Just a few months ago, any company that mentioned AI on their earnings call got a bump. Today, investors largely want to see any sort of AI investment show some kind of payoff, or ROI, before jumping in. That

Long-term stocks are, by definition, stocks that investors plan to hold for a year or longer. Owning these stocks allows investors to ignore the daily ups and downs of the market. These are known as sleep-at-night stocks, and they never go out of style.   That strategy was put to the test in the last

Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology creates a direct link between the brain’s electrical activity and a digital device. This connection can bring a vast range of benefits in assisting, augmenting and repairing human cognitive functions.  Forecasts predict global BCI market growth rallying at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% to a value of $6.2

For years following the worst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Federal Reserve wrestled with blistering inflation. Unfortunately, it was a necessary evil. Had the central bank not taken action, the economy could have fallen into a severe and prolonged recession. However, borrowing costs have become too onerous, hurting business growth. Therefore, investors may want to

Social media stocks have been pulled lower by the rotation out of technology securities. However, social media remains a force both in society and the market. Today, nearly five billion people use social media sites — 60% of the world’s population. For many people, social media is not only how they connect with other people

Investing in undervalued stocks that have the potential to derive high returns is a solid strategy. Here, the focus is on three dirt-cheap stocks that could make one a millionaire by 2026. These companies have been selected based on their impressive financial metrics and growth indicators, which make them standout choices for those seeking high-return investments.

Small-cap stocks have taken a beating in the last two years. After the meme stock craze of 2021 died down, investors found they could get more predictable thrills from large-cap technology stocks. But the tide is beginning to turn. The Russell 2000 index, which is largely regarded as the small-cap index, is up 9% in

As more investors take some AI stock profits off the table, those seeking to bet on the next boom phase may just have an opportunity to do so at a slight discount. Of course, buying dips and braving corrections can come with near-term risks. Some edge AI stocks seem to be a better deal today

Given the secular increase in the acceptance of worldwide electric vehicle sales, EV stocks remain a major concern for the investing world. Estimates for 2024 show that EV sales might reach over 17 million units—more than 20% of all cars sold worldwide. Under current legal circumstances, electric vehicles are expected to make up around 55%

The Wall Street Journal reported on July 16 that the investment banking revenue of multiple Wall Street banks rose by double-digit percentage levels last quarter. As a result of increased economic stability in the U.S., the firm’s corporate clients utilized more banking services, including deal advisory and debt offerings. Moreover, many firms’ asset-and-wealth management revenue

In the era of rapid innovation, space tourism stocks have emerged as one of the most promising sectors this year. Historically, the government primarily funded space exploration, but the end of the 1970 Space Race opened the doors to the private sector. Today, private companies are actively involved in developing rockets and shuttles to aid

Investors have many reasons for investing in plant-based food stocks. Whether they have a personal penchant for socially responsible investing or are just looking to make some cold hard cash in a burgeoning industry, there are many companies to consider.  But there are also a lot of ups and downs in the vegan-friendly and plant-based

For those seeking a top mega-cap tech stock to buy and hold, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has proven to be an excellent long-term pick. Indeed, AMZN stock has seen an impressive surge this year, making its way into the $2 trillion club. Amazon continues to show strength and growth in generative AI, e-commerce and cloud computing. In

Stock splits continue to be one of the major themes in the market this year. Shoemaker Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) just announced a six-for-one stock split that will take effect on Sept. 9 this year. It follows a 10-for-1 stock split by microchip developer Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on July 15 that lowered its share price to $170