Stocks to buy

Thanks to generative AI technologies and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), a chip giant supplying much of the technology required to bring in the AI revolution, AI stocks are a hot commodity this year. Additionally, the technology behind generative AI continues to improve. It now has models that can make high-quality movies and pictures. Applied AI research company,

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

It may not be prevalent in our day to day lives right now, but space is definitely the future. The number of rocket launches per year is increasing worldwide. There were 211 successful launches in 2023, marking an almost 20% increase from 2022. The space economy market is growing quickly. It is expected to reach

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

Even with macroeconomic headwinds, crude oil has increased by 15% year-to-date. The key reason for the rally is the likelihood of potential rate cuts in the coming quarters. I believe oil will likely remain in an uptrend, and energy stocks will be back in the limelight. This column focuses on three oil and gas stocks

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

It’s unrealistic to expect early-stage companies to deliver robust margins and cash flows. However, some companies continue to burn cash for an extended period, and it translates into shareholder wealth destruction. A good example of wealth destruction on the back of cash burn is Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) stock from the EV sector. This column discusses

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)

There is some truth behind the old investment adage, “sell in May and go away.” The summer months tend to be stock market low points with September being one of the worst across all three major market indices. There is even a name for it: the September Effect. But for me, the summer doldrums mean

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

One key principle of long-term investing is letting your winners run. Charlies Munger reiterated this idea in his famous maxim; “The first rule of compounding: Never interrupt it unnecessarily.” This approach works with long-term stocks, especially those with durable competitive advantages. The following long-term stocks are well-positioned to deliver attractive shareholder returns for decades. First,

In the quest for big investment returns, identifying high-growth potential stocks with the potential for exponential growth is paramount. Three standout companies are poised to deliver considerable returns over the next decade. These companies have demonstrated solid financial performance with key strategic advantages that position them as compelling opportunities. One of these companies has shown

As regulations gradually turn friendlier, the global cannabis market is at an inflection point of growth. By the end of the decade, there are likely to be several massive wealth creators among cannabis stocks. Of course, with industry potential, there is intense competition. However, in the next few years, the industry will witness consolidation and

Despite continued macro uncertainties in the global economy, growth stocks have continued to be on a tear. While it may be tempting to take profit with some of these winners, among them are stocks best considered to be growth stocks to hold. Yes, there are some growth stories out there where it may be wise

After a period of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to shift gears in the coming months. With inflation moderating and approaching the Fed’s 2% target, economists and investors anticipate rate cuts as early as September 2024. Lower interest rates typically benefit certain sectors through lower borrowing costs

If you had to point to any one attribute that makes very large capitalization firms attractive as an investment vehicle, it would be predictability. Big, established businesses are predictable in terms of earnings and revenue growth. At the same time, they lack maximum upside potential. So, the next best thing in that regard may be

Solar stocks have been relatively hard hit due to the ongoing quantitative tightening that is resulted from high inflation. While the sector has suffered as the economy tackles inflation, a silver lining appears to be emerging. That silver lining comes in the form of artificial intelligence. AI seems to be the answer to every problem these

The United States population is aging faster than ever, attracting interest in longevity stocks. By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen, up from one in twenty 100 years ago. As a result, Crispen-based treatments meant to target age-related genomic changes are in development. Leading organizations are looking at methods to fix

Hydrogen might be the future of how our society consumes energy. It has a high potential to decarbonize numerous sectors. So, for this reason, many investors are optimistic about investing in hydrogen companies. As the world continuous its push for increased sustainability, hydrogen has become an attractive alternative. The hydrogen industry has a solid 9.2%

The best retirement stocks are something investors may consider later in their careers, but the previous few years have proved that there’s no poor time to start preparing. Covid-19, meme stocks and a record 11 interest rate increases between March 2022 and July 2023 have caused upheaval, making everyone think about retirement stocks. Due to