Stocks to buy

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to connected technology and devices that can communication between themselves and the cloud. An example is a smart home device communicating to a home’s thermostat to adjust the temperature. Another could be a stove preheating itself before one arrives home from work. IoT is expected to assist with being

Betting on the top hidden gem stocks could potentially take your investment portfolio to the next level. In a year dominated by a handful of tech giants, broadening your portfolio to include high-potential stocks becomes imperative. These stocks have flown under-the-radar, but are positioned for substantial gains ahead of a broader market rally expected later

Crisis has become an opportunity for beaten-down lithium stocks. For one, according to Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), “the world urgently needs more lithium than it’s producing today.” Two, we’re just starting to see electric vehicle sales bounce back. In fact, according to Kelley Blue Book, about 330,460 EVs were sold in the U.S. just in the

For the last two years, investors in consumer staples stocks saw every tiny step forward smacked down by two large steps back. Therefore, the 900+-point gain in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) the week of July 15 was noteworthy. It suggested that the long-awaited “sector rotation” was finally underway.  Over the past two years,

With a violent growth-to-value rotation hitting the stock markets, it can be tempted to ditch AI high-flyers and other frothy tech plays for the big blue chips. When it comes to time-tested blue chips, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is a good place to look. The price-weighted index, which is also heavier in cheap cash

Sustainable packaging stocks are an attractive investment because the industry is growing and advancing at a fast pace.  Sustainable packaging stocks include companies that design and manufacture packaging packaging solutions that are eco-friendly. These companies are involved in the development of packaging solutions. These solutions are either made to be recycled or biodegradable, or even

Dividend Kings are high-end stocks that have raised their dividends annually for at least 50 years consecutively. These remarkable companies have maintained their streak of annual dividend growth through wars, recessions and financial crises. Each have proved the reliability of their business models and steadiness of their profits. For investors, Dividend Kings can be an

Electric vehicle (EV) companies, for the most part, are still reeling from a broader slump in the market. Some EV makers have seen their sales decline and others their margins. Ever since the U.S. Federal Reserve decided to raise interest rates in order to combat rising inflation, new car buyers have struggled to take on

Flying car stocks have been explosive. Look at Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), for example. The last time I highlighted opportunity in the stock, it traded at about $5 on July 3. Today, it’s up to $6.95 on news. It successfully flew a first-of-its-kind hydrogen electric air taxi that ran about 523 miles, with water as its only

Consumer spending makes up 70% of the GDP and is a driving force of the global economy. Without consumer spending, companies go out of business and lay off workers. People spending less money can create a negative feedback loop for the economy until the course reverses. While fads come and go, some companies continue to generate

The likelihood of a rate cut in the coming quarters is the biggest catalyst for equities. Higher interest rates have impacted consumption and investment spending. As GDP growth decelerates, there is a strong case for expansionary policies. From an investment perspective, there are blue-chip rate-sensitive stocks to buy for healthy returns. At the same time, there are meme

With the S&P 500 index trading near all-time highs, the initial public offering market has been robust. It’s also not uncommon that quality IPO stocks remain under-the-radar for a while before surging higher as it catches analyst and investor attention. Early days of listing can therefore provide investors with some good trading and long-term investing

Millions of Americans recently suffered through, or are continuing to suffer from a deadly heat wave. Cynically, this framework is a positive for utility stocks. I don’t know about you but when the sun started to bake my neck of the woods, I had to run the air conditioner all night to be able to

Investors should view the recent decline in Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) as an opportunity to buy Chipotle stock hand over fist. The stock has declined nearly 10% since the June 26 split. The 50-for-1 stock split was the first ever for Chipotle and one of the largest such transactions in the New York Stock Exchange’s

The stock market’s impressive rally to new highs has some pundits feeling concerned about the potential impact of the next correction. Indeed, a 10-15% pullback is bound to hit at some point. However, it may not be felt evenly. The biggest winners look to tread water while the rest of the market plays catch up.

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution has triggered a multi-year investment cycle across the enterprise. Additionally, generative AI is now permeating various consumer internet applications. These trends bode well for AI wealth-building stocks. In Q1 of fiscal year 2024, a huge moment of clarity appeared on AI spending as cloud service providers such as Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Over the years, especially the past three, I have become more cautious about the technology sector’s blatant overvaluation. Nevertheless, it is difficult to ignore the capabilities of companies such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and their innovative solutions for AI. Although, in my opinion, the market’s optimism has still led to high valuations. This is why I

Cars are here to stay. They are arguably the most important form of transportation for billions of people and have been so for decades. Almost certainly they will hold that position for decades to come. However, this vitality is not expressed as much as it should be in the stock market. Some car companies have

If you’ve read all the warnings and still want to jump into some of the top penny stocks to buy, focus on the key fundamentals. That includes its earnings numbers, business models, product pipelines and what market they’re part of.  You’ll also want to pay close attention to volume, especially volume spikes. That’s because volume

As the adoption of metaverse technologies may take take years, investors in undervalued metaverse stocks can bet on long-term growth. An unlimited digital world that can accommodate millions of people is a goldmine, as it represents a new market with solvent modern participants. Since the metaverse industry is only in the early stages of its