Stocks to buy

The beginning of earnings season is a good time to look at stocks that analysts are upgrading. For growth-oriented investors, that may mean looking at some of the top-rated Russell 2000 stocks.  The Russell 2000 index is made up of the 2000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 index. Not surprisingly, these stocks can be

With the Iowa Caucus safely behind us, the 2024 presidential election season officially starts. As of now, there seems to be little doubt among most voters that the race will be between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The latter’s recent Iowa victory over fellow Republican candidates further strengthened the popular thesis that

A reliable source of energy is crucial in today’s fast-paced world. When choosing between energy sources, a tradeoff between sustainability and efficiency occurs. What if I told you there is a way for our energy to be both efficient and sustainable? Hydrogen energy is the answer. Although its employment at a large scale has yet

Semiconductor stocks have become increasingly important in today’s digital age. Semiconductors power smartphones, tablets and PCs; these tiny devices are in cars, aircraft and drones. While providing functionality to various electronic devices in the modern era, semiconductors are also critical to supercharging technological revolutions, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and quantum computing breakthroughs. As

The energy sector can be a hotbed of activity when geopolitical tensions surge. Energy stocks tend to become just as volatile as traders jump into action to protect profits or sieze opportunity. However, not all energy stocks perform equally well during the good times. While the best performers change yearly due to the sector’s volatility,

The NFL playoffs kick into high gear this weekend, with only eight teams remaining. After that, it’s time for the conference championships and then… the Super Bowl. That could be great news for investors looking to wager on DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and other sports betting and casino companies. Sure, it’s a cliché to refer to big

Throughout 2023, demand for next-generation GPUs and CPUs soared as companies sought to power their new AI applications. And as a result, AI chip stocks offered some of the best ways to play the emerging AI megatrend.  Take Nvidia (NVDA), for example. That AI chipmaker saw its stock more than triple last year! Worried you

Last year was a decidedly positive one for most growth stocks. Whether we’re talking about the millionaire-maker tech stocks most investors first think of like the “Magnificent Seven”, or small-cap names, many previous high-flyers took off once again. Moving into 2024, the question is whether this momentum can continue. And while the three stocks on

Gen Z consists of individuals born between 1997 and 2012. Many articles have depicted this group’s potential to pursue new trends and lifestyles, similar to how many articles have emerged about Generation Alpha. However, many people in Gen Z are reaching the point where they can spend their own money. The youngest people in this cohort

If you’re searching from quantum computing stocks to add to your portfolio, look no further. With disruptive trends in high-tech such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) demanding increased efficiency and speed, quantum computing has become the next hot term investors are talking about with the potential to catalyze the next technological revolution. With quantum computing’s

If 2023 was a “year of efficiency” for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), then 2024 could be a year of spectacular growth. Before you decide that META stock is exhausted and due for a pullback, consider Meta Platforms’ opportunities to expand its market share in mixed-reality headsets, short-form videos and elsewhere. Besides, an expert on Wall Street just issued

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has sustained a favorable position for over two months, benefitting from a broader market rally. Despite downgrades, some worry AAPL’s trend may be temporary. Robust operations and investor optimism drove a 48.2% increase in AAPL stock in 2023. The stock’s success was attributed to strong investor interest in dependable, high-quality businesses, particularly

Tech stocks can be a great way for investors to achieve outsized returns in the stock market. Over the last decade, there are a number of technology companies that have minted new millionaires. As we transition into a new bull market, now is the best time to position your portfolio for future success. These 3

Strong buy stocks are companies that offer investors great earnings potential. They are companies that have seen consistent growth for an extended period of time and are continuing to adapt and adjust to a changing environment. I expect future growth potential due to several factors, including raised financial guidance, improved earnings, important new releases and

Investing in biopharmaceutical stocks is a lesson in quantity and quality. That is, the best pharma stocks have products that are commercially available. These medicines help bring a steady supply of revenue and, more importantly, earnings through the door. That, in turn, can fund future research and development, For the best pharma stocks, this becomes

Stronger-than-expected retail sales in December indicate an optimistic future for the U.S. economy and retail stocks. The rise in online purchases has contributed to the solid economic ground, prompting economists to revise growth estimates for 2024. The shift toward online shopping and resilience in the labor market are key factors driving the retail industry, while

Undervalued dividend stocks can be one way to kill two birds with one stone. Notably, they provide two routes to returns: dividends and capital appreciation. When both are achieved simultaneously, they can be a powerful compounding force. Not all dividend-paying stocks are good investments. Sometimes, there are risks to high dividend yield stocks, which may

The market seems to have pumped the brakes on the electric vehicle (EV) boom, which was in high gear in 2021 and 2022. With investors more euphoric over hotter emerging technologies (it’s hard to name anything hotter than generative AI these days!), the broader basket of top EV plays has been a sagging trade of

Small-cap stocks can be an investor’s best friend in terms of amplifying returns without taking on excessive risk. I like looking at companies with $1-$2 billion market capitalizations. That’s because this group provides ample room for growth, and you’re less likely to find companies that are preparing to go bankrupt. Of course, balancing these small

As the hype around the approval of the first spot Bitcoin (BTC-USD) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is well and truly over, the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has cooled appreciably. The Bitcoin fear index now sits at a lukewarm 63, down from 76 just a week ago, which would have been interpreted as an “extreme greed”