Stocks to buy

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) represent one of the best ways to get exposure to investing in real estate without having to take on the risks and capital expenditures of purchasing your own property. When buying into a REIT, investors are essentially giving their money as a loan to a capital management firm, which then

Chinese stocks benefit from China’s economic change as per the communiqué of the third plenum. The goal is to advance changes in a number of different industries. These consist of taxes and economic and environmental policies. For tech stocks, this results in a more stable and predictable environment. The focus on increasing domestic consumption and

It’s plain to see that there’s plenty of optimism for Q4 2024 among retail investors and their institutional counterparts alike. The prospect of US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts has spurred more optimism throughout Wall Street, with recent forecasts suggesting that rates may fall as low as 4.75% by the end of 2024.  This, coupled with

Inflation is trending downward and approaching the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and unemployment is heading higher. The Fed is widely expected to begin cutting interest rates at its September meeting. In a recent article, Morningstar projected that the central bank’s target range would sink. It would go down from its current 5.25%-5.5% to 4.75%-5% at

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) got caught up in the volatility of the hailstorm hitting the semiconductor market these past few weeks. And though this double-digit percent plunge off recent highs will probably end up nothing more than a blip in the one-year chart next summer, investors who are overly anxious about buying on weakness may wish to

Gene editing stocks represent one of the biggest investing trends in biopharma in recent years. The gene editing field employs advanced technologies to edit the DNA of different organisms, thereby opening up possibilities for transformative treatment options. The most popular tool in the niche is CRISPR-Cas9, which has been touted for its precision, speed, and

For the second quarter of 2024, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) holds solid recent vehicle production and delivery figures. The production data shows a high performance and stability against market and macro challenges. As a result, Tesla is now better able to hit and surpass production targets. The updated vehicle lineup may launch earlier than previously planned. The company is

Cruise stocks are relevant for investors in much the same way that they’re perfect for many travelers: bang for the buck. By boarding a cruise ship, you’re not only going to a new destination; instead, the journey to that point is part of the fun. You can’t say that crammed into a flying tube on

We’re still early in the second-quarter earnings cycle. So far, it has mostly been the banks and credit card companies that have reported Q2 results. Earnings from the mega-cap technology names are on deck next. However, FactSet reports that with 14% of S&P 500 companies having announced Q2 numbers, 80% have reported better-than-expected profits and

Investors would be well-advised to buy shares of Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) before the e-commerce giant reports second-quarter financial results on August 1 of this year. In the last 12 months, Amazon stock has gained 40%. It’s been a big turnaround for the company, which struggled for nearly two years coming out of the pandemic. After over

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and its fellow Magnificent 7 companies have been on fire over the past year. META stock, in particular, is up over 52% for the year, head-and-shoulders above the broader market’s 21% gain.  Following the incredible run-up in value last year, many are curious if Meta can maintain its momentum in the bull market. The

Tech stocks dominated the first half of 2024 with the Nasdaq Composite index rising 20% in the year’s first six months. Will the domination continue in the coming six months? The jury appears to be out on that question. Since the year’s second half began in July, investors have been rotating out of high-flying tech

Robotics stocks are a good investment as the industry is rapidly progressing.  Robotics stocks have great potential to increase their revenues in the future due to the increased usage of robots in different industries due to technological developments. As a result of the growing need for automation solutions, the firms operating in this area may

The three tech stocks here can each be viewed as underdogs powering the future. Some will immediately dismiss this list for the fact that the first company discussed in the article is one of the largest in the world. It’s almost impossible to call it an underdog in any sense. Yet, when it comes to

Quantum computing is a burgeoning field in advanced computation technology that has the capabilities to outpace the computing prowess of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI came into the spotlight early last year with OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT. Now swaths of companies are trying to leverage large language models (LLMs) to build their own generative

As of July 2024, over 60% of the human population uses social media. This number will continue rising as global economies improve. Developing countries where social media may not be prevalent show signs of significantly growing GDP.  As disposable incomes rise, this usage percent will only keep growing. The social media industry is a relatively

As investors rotate out of technology stocks, small-cap stocks may be their destination. The sector has lagged far behind its larger peers and offers up undervalued opportunities. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average routinely hit new all-time highs. But the Russell 2000 small-cap stock index still sits 8% below its record set

Investing in small-cap stocks can be a gateway to high returns, mainly when these companies exhibit strong growth fundamentals and strategic market positioning. Here, the focus is on three stocks to buy under $10. The fundamentals behind these companies may diversify portfolios with high potential. These companies’ financial performance and strategic initiatives explain why these

The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:RAYS) has slumped by more than 40% year-over-year (YOY), illustrating that investors have abandoned solar stocks. However, as an incurable contrarian, I believe the RAYS ETF’s downturn signals a buying opportunity within the solar industry. What’s my premise for the abovementioned claim? Well, the solar industry is forecasted to grow

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