Stocks to buy

The reasons behind the August market meltdown are numerous and are already moving into the rearview mirror of investors. A coolish reading in the July producer price index (PPI) has investors putting their foot on the gas to get ahead of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. It’s also a reason to consider investing in travel

Although the market may have hit a calm relative to the wild volatility witnessed earlier this month, we may not be out of the woods yet. Sure, the CBOE Volatility Index or the VIX has come down significantly from its earlier highs. As a contrarian indicator, this fear index rises when sentiment has turned sharply

For the past two years, inflation has proven to be the stock market’s No. 1 enemy. But this morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that the inflation problem is largely behind us now. And as a result, stocks have the ‘green light’ to rally on.  Of course, CPI is widely considered the nation’s best

A potential future trillion-dollar company, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has seen impressive interest this year. The company’s strong performance this year has been driven by its AI-powered Snapdragon processors, which work for PCs, gaming, smartphones, and automotive models. Despite the stock seeing a 20% drop over the past month and concerns regarding the U.S. economy, Qualcomm may

The S&P 500 is a well-recognized benchmark within the stock market. It holds shares in 500 companies and prioritizes them by market cap. Trillion-dollar corporations have more influence over the index than companies with $20 billion market caps. This market cap-weighted setup explains why the Magnificent Seven stocks continue to impact the stock market’s performance.

Rising concerns about the economy and rate cuts have led to a mixed earnings season, low consumer spending and a stock sell-off. While most of the indices have recovered since the past week, many stocks are trading at a discount and smart investors know that now is the time to make the bet. Some of

Weakness is an opportunity with solar stocks. Granted, there have been concerns that a Trump presidential win could derail clean energy stocks. But as I’ve said before, a repeal isn’t likely for two reasons. First, unless the Republicans take full control of Congress, it’s not likely to happen. Second, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has

The AI boom has made finding high-growth stocks at fair value challenging, especially in the tech and chip sectors. Despite Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) recent drop from $134 to $112 per share, stocks related to the AI trend remain pricey, to say the least. That said, some growth opportunities are now fairly priced after sector pullbacks, offering

With the artificial intelligence (AI) story still heating up, buy semiconductor stocks on the cheap. For one, after a massive tech pullback, many are now dirt cheap, including Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which is just starting to regain lost momentum.  Two, with the AI boom heating up, Precedence Research says the semiconductor global market could be worth

Early this month, the CBOE Volatility Index, or VIX soared to multi-year highs. As a contrarian indicator, a northward trek of the fear gauge implies a negative outlook for equities. To put it simply, the VIX tells us the magnitude by which options traders anticipate the market will move. Since acceleration is sharper during down

Red ink is usually never a pleasant sign, especially after you acquired a significant position in certain publicly traded companies. Nevertheless, cheap stocks also provide a long-term opportunity for forward-thinking speculators. It takes discipline to buy the pain and not be discouraged with the volatility. However, if you pick the right ideas, the immediate discomfort

Earlier this month, the CBOE Volatility Index or VIX shot higher, indicating extreme pessimism among investors. While not a directional index per say, the VIX measures anticipated market movement. Since equities tend to accelerate faster during downcycles than up, a heightened VIX is generally equivalent to negative expectations. Not surprisingly, several high-flying Nasdaq stocks suffered

When volatility strikes the stock market as it sets new highs, investors get nervous. Wild swings in price can often signal a market top. After setting a new record high last month, the S&P 500 has peeled back 5% from that level. A string of upcoming economic indicators coming out this week could determine whether

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

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

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%

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

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

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

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