Stocks to buy

The U.S. equities market remains in a dip no matter how you define it. Year-to-date, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is off by 12%. The S&P 500 is off by 16%. The Nasdaq has led the group, down 24% this year. The reason for this is that the Nasdaq is heavily tech-dominated, and tech has

The secular trends that favor solar energy are the same which existed for the last several years. Broadly speaking, concern for climate change continues to grow and demand for cleaner energy sources is increasing. A report from Deloitte highlights the fact that solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have declined 85% in cost over the past decade.

Inflation fears delivered the worst first-half performance for the stock market since 1970. Fortunately, the second half is unlikely to echo the destruction because equities have already baked in a mild recession. Indeed, many areas have arguably priced in a depression. If you agree with me, consider energy, technology and biotech top picks for the

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has not been able to sidestep the pain in the broader market, although it’s held up better than the other indices. The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow have suffered peak-to-trough declines of 24.5%, 34.8% and 19.75%, respectively. That has us looking for Dow stocks trading at a huge discount. The

July 21 was an eventful day for Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) as traders pushed TSLA stock up around 10% in a single day. It’s up to each investor to decide whether the stock can keep going higher over the coming weeks. Yet, Tesla’s second-quarter 2022 financial and operating results certainly paint a bullish picture. Sometimes, a CEO

The current bear market has cleared out a lot of the frothiness that had accumulated over the past few years. Several of the biggest names in the stock market are now trading at multi-year lows as investors rotate out of risky investments. Many of these stocks are trading for chump change, which is why it’s

If you’ve followed the equities sector for a few years now, you’ve almost certainly heard the exhortation not to catch a falling knife. Well, today, we’re going to actively dismiss that notion and consider a few Nasdaq stocks to buy on the dip. A world-famous exchange that caters toward the technology and innovation sectors, you

Undoubtedly, one of the most remarkable phenomena that impacted the equities market following the coronavirus pandemic was the rise of the meme trader. Leveraging the psychology of the masses, everyday folks — often inspired by the people-versus-the-elites narrative — coordinated their efforts via social media, creating dramatic upside. Now, investors who missed the boat have

Short-term investing inherently carries greater risk. It is notoriously difficult to pick winning stocks with a short time horizon. In the current market environment that is perhaps doubly true. That said, there’s no shortage of media pundits calling a market bottom currently. Despite their credentials, experience or histories of calling previous market bottoms, their guesses

It is counterintuitive to buy stocks when the market is in turmoil and prices are sliding to new lows every few days. But this is exactly the time for investors to be wading into the market and looking for deals. The goal is always to buy low and sell high. Right now, prices for many

Mention retirement stocks and your mind probably goes to more conservative, relatively defensive equities. The tried and true method of seeking investments that withstand market cyclicality while steadily growing is a wise one. In other words, it isn’t one from which to deviate.  And given the bear market we’re currently in, there are opportunities to

Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “8 Reasons This Is the Start of a New Tech Bull Market” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Folks, welcome to the new bull market in tech stocks. I know that may sound crazy to

Even with a bright outlook for the long-term, electric vehicle stocks have struggled in the last few quarters. The Vanguard Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV) has declined by 23% in the last 12-months. A large part of the correction has come in the last two quarters. However, considering the positive industry tailwinds,

The general knock against Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) stock is that all of its steam has dissipated as we move out of the pandemic and any associated lockdowns. Detractors argue that gaming and metaverse plays like Roblox became overhyped as they garnered high levels of engagement due to lockdowns. Now comes the hangover. They argue caution. But

Undervalued semiconductor stocks were on the move before the bear market took over. First, it came for the most speculative and high-growth stocks in early to mid-2021, while many quality names were still hitting new highs in the fourth quarter. Eventually, weakness pervaded the market and the bears came for the rest. While it left

The potential recession in the U.S. economy should have little impact on the entertainment industry and on music stocks. Music is the antidote to depression, anxiety, and daily stress. It is by far a top way to change our mood and become more positive and happier, especially when the current stock market conditions are far

Cyclical stocks typically follow the ups and downs of an economy. Virtually every company is somewhat affected by economic forces, but the discrepancy varies significantly. For example, a consumer goods business is less likely to be affected than a cruise line operator. Nevertheless, the best cyclical stocks can be an interesting way to play the

The metaverse concept could potentially be the biggest step in the evolution of the internet. It is essentially an interactive digital universe facilitated by technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. Hence, it could foster a digital ecosystem to help companies rake in the big bucks. Consequently, investors are pondering over the best metaverse stocks

Senate Democrats are working hard to pass a new budget before Congress’ nearly month-long recess which begins on Aug. 6. The senators have made significant progress on the legislation. Since the budget will probably include provisions to spur greater adoption of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs), the best stocks to buy that could surge

Value investors are often looking for a discount and want to find those bargain stocks set to bounce. This requires plenty of patience and a willingness to look beyond the volatility, especially on days when the market rallies. Those investors who spend their time waiting for stocks to fall into bargain territory have two major