Stocks to buy

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have been among the best performers on the Nasdaq since the release of ChatGPT at the start of 2023. Despite the recent volatility caused by traders pricing in elevated interest rates for the long term, AI companies will likely continue to innovate and grow their revenues and profits. While AI transforms

While still above the low for the year, crude oil prices continue to swing wildly. A little more than a week ago, crude prices were nearly $95 a barrel. As of this writing, they are below $85. That has caused some near-term volatility in the stocks of energy producers. Regardless, investors should be prepared for

The year has been subdued for oil and gas stocks. It’s not surprising because oil traded below $70 per barrel in the first half of the year. Before talking about stock predictions for the sector, it’s important to mention that the outlook for 2024 is likely to be better. There are several oil & gas

Delving into the energy landscape, it becomes critical to highlight the top nuclear energy stocks to buy in our climate-conscious world. Undeniably, nuclear energy heralds itself as a futuristic and dominant power source. It promises to illuminate our path with less environmental toll than fossil fuels. At the same time, it provides a powerhouse of

The online world makes it easier for us to connect with people, buy products, and consume content. Anyone can enter this digital space with a computer, tablet, or smartphone. While many people touted the benefits of this level of connectivity during the internet’s early days, the disadvantages and risks have been gaining more attention. This

E-commerce companies have struggled mightily coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. After skyrocketing in 2020 and 2021 as people the world over were forced to shop exclusively online, e-commerce stocks came crashing back to earth over the last two years as interest rates rose and people returned to in-store shopping. Consequently, the Dow Jones Internet

While the adult botanical industry presents high risks, regulatory momentum may bolster the case of cannabis stocks to make you rich. Specifically, a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommended that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reschedule marijuana from its present Schedule I status to Schedule III. Moreover, the

Warren Buffett stocks are traditionally a benchmark for value investors. Buffett prizes value, operational viability, cash flow, and more financial fundamentals when picking stocks for this portfolio. True to form, his massive conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) is outperforming the S&P 500 by a slim margin since January. Buffett’s holdings suffered many of the same

After a tumultuous summer, history says we might be due for a rally into year-end. According to Ryan Detrick at the Carson Group, when stocks fall more than 1% in August and September, they usually see a bounce in October. Overall, software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks have done well this year. And the outlook is still favorable

A recent article in Barron’s about Chinese households opting to save rather than spend suggested that the country would have difficulty pulling out of the economic tailspin it’s been in since the pandemic began in early 2020. That’s terrible news for Chinese stocks. “An increasingly common belief is that China’s struggling economy, faced with headwinds

Love her or loathe her, Cathie Wood’s magnetic pull on the investment world remains undiminished. Wood has uniquely curated portfolios brimming with disruptive tech firms and ambitious start-ups offering tremendous long-term upside potential. In its euphoric rally of 2020 to 2021, the investment maven’s flagship exchange-traded fund soared to new heights, delivering staggering triple-digit returns.

Editor’s note: “AI’s Meteoric Rise Is a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity in the Making” was previously published in August 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The world has been buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI) since OpenAI first introduced ChatGPT back in November 2022. And initially, investors were skeptical of the hype

Recent comments by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan have increased my confidence in my thesis that the U.S. is heading for “a soft landing.” Specifically, Moynihan said the U.S. Federal Reserve already achieved “a soft landing.” That being said, investors may want to consider jumping back into consumer discretionary stocks – especially those that

Faced with finding three top franchise stocks to buy for 2024 and beyond, I want to keep the restaurant names to a minimum. That’s especially true, given I’ve only got three spots available. I’ve got to be extra diligent. Franchise Direct’s website ranking the top 100 franchises for 2023 has several names I recognize as

Sports betting stocks are definitely stocks to consider, if diversification is important to you. The sports betting industry is often overlooked by investors, despite offering great investment opportunities. The industry consists of great consumer discretionary stocks with strong outlooks, also making them value plays in their own right. Due to these factors, sports betting stocks

In line with my previous predictions calling for an e-commerce rebound in the second half of this year, it appears that the e-commerce sector is recovering. In a note to investors in July, investment advisor Bernstein wrote, “with (foreign exchange) headwinds abating and a more durable online consumer, count us in that camp of anticipating further eCommerce recovery.” The firm

In the burgeoning intelligence economy, data stands as the linchpin of innovation. By 2025, six billion consumers are expected to tap into data every 18 seconds, bolstered by IoT devices producing a staggering 79 zettabytes (ZB). Looking back at 2020, the International Data Corporation highlighted a massive 59ZB of data creation and capture, and with

Many investors are used to looking for sectors to make bets on. Technology. Energy. Financial services. But one top money manager thinks that people should be trying to identify mega trends, overarching global themes, instead. Hans Peter Portner, head of thematic equities at Pictet Asset Management, said at an event for reporters in New York

Wall Street has been very upset about the results of the Federal Reserve meeting earlier this month. However, there are still many reasons to be optimistic about U.S. stocks — especially safer large-cap stocks — going forward. For one, I don’t think that the results of the meeting were actually as hawkish as the Street

Mid-cap stocks can deliver incredible gains for long-term investors. These stocks aren’t as popular as large-cap stocks, however some mid-cap stocks gain that type of popularity in the long run. Some of these stocks can comfortably exceed large-cap stocks eventually. These stocks often benefit from lower valuations since they receive less coverage. Other mid-cap stocks