Stocks to buy

Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and Ethereum (ETH-USD) are staples for investors, but potential millionaires may find small-cap altcoins intriguing. These tokens carry higher risks and limited regulatory protection, offering a speculative yet thrilling opportunity. However, anticipated events, including significant halvings and potential interest rate decreases, set the stage for substantial crypto value surges.  As Bitcoin soared, investors

It’s been a rough few months for lithium stocks. Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) slipped from about $250 to $126.16. Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) fell from about $22 to $6.52. The Global X Lithium ETF (NYSEARCA:LIT) dropped from $68 to $48.30. Livent Corp. (NYSE:LTHM) dropped from about $29 to $14.32. Piedmont Lithium (NASDAQ:PLL) fell from $62.50 to $27.18. All thanks to oversupply issues, and slower global adoption of

The holiday shopping season is off to a rip-roaring start. Industry data shows that consumers spent a record $9.8 billion shopping for Black Friday deals this year, and a record $12.4 billion shopping during Cyber Monday. On average, consumers spent $321.41 on holiday-related purchases over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with toys, electronics, and gift cards

Do you remember how Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was the object of scorn in 2022 and early 2023? Now, Intel is finally getting its due respect. Consequently, INTC stock has rallied, but this is a time to let your winners run, not take your chips off the table. Don’t get the wrong idea. Intel will have to face

When many investors often think of growth stocks, it’s the mega-cap tech giants that dominate the discussion. That’s for good reason. Many top tech stocks have outperformed the market for a long time. So, investors are loading up on market cap weighted index funds to capture these returns. However, plenty of high-growth opportunities extend beyond

As 2023 nears its end, it’s become increasingly clear that it has been a critical year. Sustainable transport stocks have reached new heights. They are now prime investment opportunities. Electric vehicle (EV) sales are skyrocketing, almost doubling each year. This surge is a financial boon. Every increase in market share sparks investor enthusiasm. BloombergNEF’s latest

For most of 2023, investors who were still buying stocks were focused on defensive, value-oriented stocks. But since the beginning of November, the outlook for equities is much more bullish. This has some investors on the hunt for growth. One way to find the top-rated growth stocks is to follow the lead of industry analysts.  

The top tech stocks are more just the “Magnificent Seven” list or the next big thing in artificial intelligence. Today, in a higher interest rate environment, you can’t afford to gamble on companies with limited long-term prospects or poor financials. Markets aren’t rewarding bad financial management, nor are they throwing cash at losers with limited

With one month left in the year, it’s time for investors to consider buying stocks from the United Kingdom (U.K.). Recently, Vanguard highlighted that it expects U.S. stocks to generate annualized returns of 5.2% over the next decade, 280 basis points less than non-U.S. developed markets. Small- and mid-cap stocks make up a major chunk of

What once seemed like fiction, may soon become reality. In the past few years, dozens of companies have emerged with one mission, the creation of the world’s first fully functional flying car. The flying car industry was valued at around $220 million in 2022. But, flying car stocks look ready to take off. Over the

Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting and enabling innovation across industries. So far, AI research organizations like OpenAI and Anthropic are leading the charge and seeing revenue explosion. Today, companies are integrating AI into applications such as email, shopping carts, and customer service. Indeed, over the next decade, this technology is set to become ubiquitous. Due

Recently, Americans have been notably pessimistic. Gallup reported “overwhelmingly high” levels of pessimism in mid-October, a sentiment echoed by the University of Michigan. However, the public’s perceptions do not entirely align with the reality of the financial, economic and monetary landscape. As the final month of 2023 approaches, the year is proving to be robust

The primary argument for a labor market rebound is that the recession of 2023 hasn’t emerged as planned. In typical fashion, many economists and market analysts are simply kicking the can down the road and calling for a recession sometime in 2024. Like a broken clock, they may be right.   Who knows? Right now, the

The stock market has been on a tear in the past month, with the S&P500 up over 9%. Considering the market’s annual average return to be around 10%, this is quite tremendous growth. As investors, we are always looking for ways to beat the market though. This is why growth stocks have such a high

Streaming companies are desirable to most investors because they continue to outpace other forms of entertainment, including cable and radio. There has been consistent growth within these streaming companies, with more and more users looking to take advantage of what they offer in terms of content and convenience from on-demand programming and audio streaming. Investors

An end to federal prohibition may be in reach, according to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. All thanks to bipartisan legislation that could give the industry access to banking services. Plus, he says, “The people are on our side” after Ohio legalized its use, which could be a solid catalyst for marijuana penny stocks. Even better, according to

I asked Google Bard to give me the names of seven stocks it believes will double in 2024. I agree with many of the recommendations it gave. Google’s algorithm clearly has identified technology, electric vehicles, semiconductors, e-commerce and a shifting employment landscape as key factors. These sectors appear to be poised to thrive in 2024.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the automotive landscape, and the hunt for under-the-radar EV stocks to buy remains as thrilling as ever. Amidst the bustling EV realm, many businesses are vying for a slice of the future. The real gems are those lesser-known players making major strides. These under-the-radar companies, often overshadowed by industry giants,

Markets are rallying, but not all stocks are sharing in the gains. Several well known securities are struggling right now. These include stocks that soared during the pandemic rally of 2020 and 2021 only to get mauled when a severe bear market took hold last year. While stock price declines can be disconcerting, it’s important

Ahead of market and economic vagaries, investors may want to set their sights on the top waste management stocks. Fundamentally, you really can’t get that much more relevant this “dirty” but extraordinarily compelling sector. First, let’s talk numbers. According to Grand View Research, the global waste management industry reached a valuation of $1.29 billion last