In January, I published MarketMaster AI’s top 500 stocks to buy for 2024. My AI-powered system was warning of a market pullback, and to counter the effect, it focused on higher-quality growth companies. The results have been excellent so far. A and A+ rated stocks have since averaged a 5% return year to date, well
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If you asked Warren Buffett what stocks to buy right now, he would probably tell you to buy an S&P 500 index fund. Moreover, Buffett recommends buying this low-cost index consistently, whether the market is up or down, as it tends to even out over time. Most people might not consider this the most exciting
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) reports first-quarter earnings after the market close. All eyes will be on just how high demand for artificial intelligence chips drives the chipmaker’s performance, but Nvidia stock may be topping out. The consensus view is that Nvidia will see a gusher of profits with estimates of as much as $5.60 per share depending
If you have a budget of around $1,000 and you’d like to buy some solid stocks to beat the market, I’ve got you covered! The stocks in this article total around ~$383 as of writing if you bought one of each. With a modest $1,000 investment, you have ample dry powder to allocate into whichever
Bloomberg columnist Matt Levine wondered on May 13 if GameStop (NYSE:GME) was back. He was speaking about the video game retailer’s 70% surge in its share price after Keith Gill, a celebrity investor known as “Roaring Kitty”, posted on X (formerly Twitter) for the first time since June 2021. Everyone and their dog has since
We’re still sitting ducks when it comes to cyberattacks, which creates an opportunity for some of the top cybersecurity stocks to buy. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) just warned that attacks against water utilities are becoming more frequent and severe. They’re also urging water systems to take immediate action to protect the nation’s drinking water. In
Fortune reported in early May that the lower-income consumer was struggling to stay afloat. As a result, some companies will suffer from this situation, while others will benefit, providing investors with new ideas for stocks to buy and sell. “‘The lower income consumer in the U.S. is stretched,’ PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said late last
Finding prospects in the semiconductor business are still abundant, especially for companies with sound financial standing, efficient operations, and strategic vision. These three semiconductor stocks have the potential to yield significant profits. Every business highlights distinct advantages and approaches that support its potential for expansion. The first one does a great job of keeping costs
Investors beware. Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is likely has further to fall before it hits bottom. Starbucks stock is down 25% over the last 12 months, including an 18% drop so far this year. The share price has barely moved since 2019. Value investors may consider buying Starbucks stock at its 52-week low. It’s a mistake because
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), commonly known as just AMD, is sometimes a darling of the markets. Investors often ignore AMD because of “shinier” distractions. They always return to AMD, eventually. AMD stock deserves a “B” grade for most long-term portfolios. We’ll discuss valuation concerns related to AMD. These concerns aren’t a deal breaker. Successful companies justify
Once the king of the EV sector, Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) outlook has clearly shifted. The company has long defied critics, but it’s clear that the company is at a key crossroads. Now down nearly 30% year-to-date (a marked improvement off its lows), some bulls may be looking for signs that now’s the time to add to
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is at the forefront of the hydrogen-power movement of the 2020s. However, it’s not prudent to over-invest in Plug Power. Position sizing is crucial with Plug Power stock, as there are risks involved and share-price volatility should be expected. Don’t get me wrong. I’m rooting for Plug Power to succeed and eventually post a
While determining which hydrogen stocks to buy provides an intriguing opportunity, investors must have the patience to strike gold. Hydrogen is a fantastic idea but is underutilized in the automobile industry, long-haul freight, and even utility-scale projects. That makes it tough to create a large-scale business, which is what would be necessary to drive explosive growth.
Wall Street can’t seem to get its act straight when it comes to Nio (NYSE:NIO) stock. As my colleague Eddie Pan recently noted, during the first quarter Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) was the biggest buyer of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer’s stock. The investment house scooped up 10.1 million shares of NIO, increasing its stake in
Amid rampant market hype, many high-profile companies with solid growth rates are seeing strong uptake from investors. But that’s not to say all growth stocks are seeing the same sort of enthusiasm from investors. There are plenty of overlooked growth stocks with robust fundamentals that go unnoticed, presenting lucrative investment prospects across various sectors. With
With multiple key catalysts, it’s time to consider beaten-down lithium stocks to buy. For one, lithium prices are finally showings signs of bottoming out. According to analysts at Canaccord Genuity, lithium prices and related stocks are “poised to rebound by July.” In addition, “Canaccord says it’s more confident in its current view that lithium has bottomed than
Never before in recent U.S. history has the construction industry had so much investment potential. Today, the scale of infrastructure and resources needed to complete modern projects can lead to both extraordinary financial risk and exceptional reward for investors. Much of the U.S. requires significant infrastructural and housing expansion, leading to lucrative opportunities for the
The White House recently confirmed increased tariffs on various Chinese goods. Investors and traders are on the lookout for stocks to benefit from China tariffs as the change could significantly impact many industries, including the U.S. automotive industry, electric vehicles (EVs) and others. Tariffs were, in fact, applied to several important products such as solar
Three stocks might be considered potential opportunities to purchase stocks at a discount. These companies are involved in various industries, which makes solid ideas for possible recoveries and substantial profits. The first, a market leader in application software, revealed overall revenue with a noteworthy increase in its strategic portfolio year-over-year (YoY). One of its sectors
The big story in the retail sector is the new look for Walmart (NYSE:WMT) that resulted in better earnings. The result was a soaring share price for the world’s largest retailer. There are many reasons for success like this for Walmart; and it is shown by many measures. One of the most important indicators for a retailer is