Stocks to buy

Investing wisely requires understanding a company’s fundamentals, ensuring a sound foundation for potential growth. This August, three stocks stand out in the consumer discretionary, technology and financial services sectors, each poised for significant gains. In consumer discretionary, a leading global fast-food chain has shown resilience through strategic pricing and strong brand loyalty, maintaining robust growth

While interest rates remain high, it offers a good opportunity to investors to consider these financial stocks for rising interest rates. An increase in interest rates often results in increased net interest margins for banks and other financial institutions. This is because the difference between the cost of funds and the income from loans is

Despite the volatility seen this summer, certain stocks are managing to outperform the broader market. Strong second-quarter financial results and positive forward guidance have propelled some stocks ahead of their peers and are leading to big gains for their shareholders. Despite the topsy-turvy nature of the market, the current earnings season has been a strong

Known for its luxurious EV models like its very own Lucid Air, Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) currently faces a mixed bag of analyst reviews. While its advanced technology supports growth, financial and operational challenges pose risks. Amid continued tech selloffs and recession fears, many rightly view LCID stock as a cautious hold in this environment. That

China-based XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) manufactures and sells electric vehicles, and the data indicates XPeng is on a positive trajectory in terms of EV deliveries. At the same time, XPeng stock is out of favor among investors. This mismatch between sentiment and reality sets up a terrific buying opportunity that probably won’t last long. Yes, there are trade tensions between

While green energy initiatives represent one of the most relevant segments of the modern economy, harvesting the power potentiality is especially critical. That’s because traditional platforms of sustainable energy are intermittent: the sun only shines for so many hours and the wind doesn’t blow perpetually. Because of this reality, clean energy storage stocks may see

Utility stocks are looking attractive after wandering in the wilderness for the past couple of years due to high inflation and interest rates. High prices caused pushback on utility rate increases, while the capital-intensive nature of their operations left them languishing in the high interest rate environment. It costs a lot of money to maintain,

Transformative technologies offer some of the most significant returns for investors. One area worth exploring is autonomous vehicle stocks. These stocks combine the power of AI and transportation, promising a new age of mobility. One of the main applications of artificial technology today is in autonomous driving. This technology promises to revolutionize how people will

The Dow Jones is one of the oldest benchmarks in investing. Introduced in 1896, the index remains a popular benchmark for measuring the economy. There’s certainly more to measuring the economy than a single benchmark, but investors have used it as a gauge for many years. The index has undergone many changes since its introduction

The best cruise stocks are navigating a sea of opportunity as the sector continues its emphatic recovery from pandemic lows. Cruise liners, especially the market forerunners, have done an exceptional job of returning from the pandemic nightmare. Over the past few years, we’ve seen a marked increase in bookings and consumer demand for travel and

Right now, the stock market is crashing on recession fears. And there’s no sugarcoating it; it’s ugly out there. But despite the gloomy price action, we believe these recession fears are overblown. In fact, we think this stock market crash is setting the stage for some great dip-buying opportunities – particularly in AI stocks.  The big

The biotech industry, often recognized for its rapid innovation, can set investors up for outsized returns in the stock market. However, not all biotech companies have the capability of doing so.  High potential biotech stocks can be relatively easy to find when focusing on the right financial metrics and previous track records of success. Too

Editor’s Note: This article was previously published under the title, “Monumental Funding Has Elon Musk AI Venture Primed For Takeoff” but has been updated to include the most recent information. For years, one of the world’s richest men and arguably most influential tech visionary – Elon Musk – has mostly watched the AI Boom unfold

Retail giant Walmart (NYSE:WMT) was one of the best-performing stocks during the first half of the year. Year-to-date (YTD), WMT stock is up more than 32%, beating the S&P 500’s 14% gain. However, given the remarkable surge in value, many investment pundits remain skeptical about any further upside in the second half. Nevertheless, with its robust core

Why is earnings season the perfect time to make your move? Earnings announcements lead to market volatility. So, this allows investors to bag top-quality stocks at a discount. The ongoing mixed earnings season has led to a dip in several stocks. And, while it could be a temporary reaction, it can allow you to load

If you’re looking for an index to buy-and-hold, you shouldn’t consider the Russell 2000. It makes no sense to follow a benchmark that has historically underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite for many years.  However, this same underperforming index offers great investment opportunities. Stocks often find themselves in the Russell 2000 long before they

Cannabis stocks have been through an extended period of depression. Overcapacity, regulatory headwinds, competition, and cash burn have contributed to the decline in the cannabis industry. However, markets react to extremes and I believe that cannabis stocks are undervalued. In addition to this, the regulatory environment is getting friendlier. Germany legalized recreational cannabis this year and I

Small-cap stocks are back in favor. After languishing behind their larger brethren for years, small-cap stocks are roaring ahead as investors rotate into the sector once more. The small-cap Russell 2000 index is up 10% in July versus the S&P 500’s flat performance and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling close to 5%. It was a

For many years, the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including EV charging stocks, has been plagued by two main adoption obstacles. Those include cars looking awkward and high upfront cost. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) largely changed the shift for the former. But battery costs are still exerting a heavy toll on people’s EV perception. Nonetheless, fans of quiet

The unprecedented boom in fintech has made investing in fintech stocks a lucrative wealth generation tool. Fintech companies have disrupted the traditional finance landscape, fueled by increased digitization and a thriving economy. The industry played a key role in transforming the financial sector by making digital transactions more accessible, transparent and efficient. In the years