Stocks to buy

Ask 100 investors what the largest e-commerce stock in the U.S. is and most would answer Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). It’s just so obvious. In 2024, it’s expected to generate $248 billion in online sales, $21 billion in physical store sales, and $172 billion in third-party seller fees, for a total of $441 billion, up 12.5% from

The upcoming presidential election has given a boost to oil and gas stocks. As one of the most important sectors of the economy, each government makes policies on oil and gas. While some think that their usage should be reduced and countries should move towards renewable energy, others think that the usage of oil and coal should never stop. Logically, even if countries move towards

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Q2 2024 results have reinforced its lead as a solid buy in the electric vehicle (EV) sector and with Tesla stock. The company had a solid performance, generating $1.6 billion in operating income and $1.5 billion in net income. The performance was attained against restructuring charges in a high-rate environment. With that, Tesla’s energy storage

The market rotation out of AI winners (mostly chip stocks) has gotten extreme in recent days. This change in investor sentiment comes after a period of significant outperformance by these companies, including the best chip stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU), particularly over the past 12 to 18 months.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, reported very strong second-quarter results and is clearly benefiting tremendously from the proliferation of artificial intelligence. Moreover, the valuation of Taiwan Semiconductor stock is undemanding while the firm has multiple, strong, positive catalysts. But investors should be aware the stock does pose more geopolitical risk than

The Dow stocks have finally had a chance to out-flex the outperforming, tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 for a change. With value plays, mid-caps, and “boring” blue chips starting to gain steam over their high-flying tech counterparts, the market rally’s breadth stands to improve. For new investors concentrated in the high-tech AI plays, such a so-called rotation

Investing in growth stocks gives investors the opportunity to outperform major benchmarks like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. Growth-oriented firms regularly exhibit rising revenue. Some of these companies are narrowing their losses and look like they will become profitable soon. Other growth stocks are already profitable and continue to expand their profit margins

While the stricter definition of consumer stocks might only consist of consumer discretionary stocks, in this article, I will utilize the larger definition that is inclusive of both consumer staple and discretionary sectors. Generally, consumer staples include companies that sell essential goods and services such as food, beverages, and everyday household items. On the other hand, consumer discretionary stocks

Right now is a very exciting time for long term stocks. At least it is in the commodities space. The commodities sector is coiled up dating back in some cases from decades. And in the short term, some have already started ripping. Uranium stocks since 2018 are up and are producing tasty looking buying opportunities

With the U.S. economy proving resilient in the face of high interest rates, investors may wonder which stocks to buy and hold as recession risks recede. Recent data showed that second-quarter GDP growth outpaced forecasts, which has boosted optimism that the economy can continue expanding steadily. This is especially true as the Federal Reserve is

The market is already boiling, with the S&P 500 already sitting on a near-record high, having jumped 15% in the first half of 2024. Much of this jump is attributed to the hyper-growth stocks propping up investors’ faith in the stock market. Hyper-growth stocks are stocks that analysts expect to increase their revenue and earnings

The third quarter of 2024 is shaping up to be a very interesting time. Wall Street is largely anticipating that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.  While bullish, this news could potentially trigger a stock market correction. This can be characterized as a ‘’sell the news’’ event, in which the release might already be priced into the market. Therefore, investing in Dow stocks can

Many cheap stocks under $10 are cheap for a good reason. Cash-burning biotechs, sketchy shell companies and overhyped fads with more sizzle than substance. But amidst the minefield of duds, there are always a few diamonds in the rough with legitimate 10-bagger potential. I’ve sifted through the bargain bin to bring you seven of the

Understanding the fundamentals of companies is crucial when evaluating stocks to buy. These stocks remain undervalued and are industry leaders with strong growth potential, positioning them to significantly drive the market higher post-earnings season. To begin with, the first company excels in cybersecurity with an AI-driven, modular platform that offers significant cost savings and rapid

Sometimes, the best deals on the market offer real growth potential and a decent dividend yield. That’s because these types of securities offer a dual-factor approach to appreciating by providing returns in stock growth and a compounding dividend. Yet, finding these types of dividend stocks under $10 can be challenging as the media often underreport

Although a controversial sector, the concept of top defense stocks will likely become an increasingly important one. Primarily, circumstances in the geopolitical realm will likely worsen. At the same time, a critical election cycle could mean significant changes. Therefore, emotionally agnostic investors may consider the potential viability of this ecosystem. Several worrying catalysts come to

The Nasdaq Composite has been a solid benchmark for many years. It’s up by 16% year-to-date and has logged a 114% gain over the past five years. The index consists of numerous holdings but has a large focus on tech companies. The Magnificent Seven stocks, in particular, carry a lot of weight within the Nasdaq

Investing in innovative companies can yield substantial returns, and Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock exemplifies this potential. As the world’s leading provider of customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, Salesforce has established itself as a dominant force in the enterprise software and cloud computing sectors. However, despite this impressive growth, the stock has experienced significant fluctuations this year,

As the world accelerates its transition towards renewable energy, battery stocks remain at the forefront of this global shift. Heading into the summer of 2024, the demand for high-performance, sustainable battery solutions is more critical than ever. As per McKinsey & Company, the lithium-ion battery market is expected to grow to more than $400 billion

Software stocks are some of the best investment options available for 2024 after a 28.2% gain in the technology sector drove them to excellent returns in the first half of the year. In the first half of 2024 the Nasdaq Composite Index, which is mostly weighted with technology and software stocks, rose by 18.6%. Over the