Stocks to buy

With tightening of monetary policies, global GDP growth has decelerated. This has resulted in a correction for oil as demand has declined on a relative basis. Further, oil and gas stocks have remained depressed. Also, several names trade at a valuation gap. In general, investors are aware of the likes of Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) or

Investing in hydrogen stocks offers a promising opportunity due to the growing global emphasis on clean energy solutions. Hydrogen energy emerges as a promising solution to address fuel production challenges and reduce harmful emissions. Projections suggest a potential 30% cost reduction in producing hydrogen from renewable electricity by 2030.  However, the slow development of hydrogen

A subject you don’t read about a lot in the business media is investing in Greece. Europe? Sure. Even Latin America. But Greece? Not so much.  In December, I noticed an article from Barron’s that discussed why Greece’s turnaround is underway. John Paulson, the hedge fund guy, is big on the Greek markets.  “Greece’s stock

As the financial market evolves, investors seek potency in small-cap stocks. In this dynamic market, three companies emerge as undiscovered opportunities poised for growth. To begin the first one, it strategically leverages the vast oil reserves of the Chaveroo Field, indicating immense untapped potential and a foundation for extraction. The second one’s optimistic outlook for

Semiconductors provide functionality and life to the digital age. Everything from our smartphones, tablets, PCs and even cars are, in some way or another, powered by these tiny silicon-based devices. While providing functionality to a multiplicity of electronic devices in the modern era, semiconductors are also critical to supercharging technological revolutions, including breakthroughs in artificial

Silicon carbide stocks have emerged as a driving force behind the silicon carbide (SiC) revolution. As demand for high performance semiconductors accelerates, these superstar stocks have positioned themselves for decades of growth.  Silicon carbide, known for its exceptional reliability, power density and high thermal conductivity, is becoming increasingly important in the energy storage, electronics and

Last year was booming for artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI became mainstream, and enterprises started making investments in the space. If you are wondering whether it is too late to invest, we are still in the early stages of adoption. This article discusses some AI stocks to buy that are central to this revolution. According

Not long ago, the electric vehicle (EV) industry was the hottest segment of the U.S. economy. Now it increasingly appears the industry could be entering a long winter. And investors want nothing to do with EV stocks.  Over the past three months, Tesla (TSLA) stock has dropped around 16%. And in fact, it has essentially

Social media stocks have recovered nicely from the market downturn in 2022. The Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL), which is comprised of 43 stocks, has gained 9.6% in the last 12 months. Since bottoming in November 2022, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up 50%. It’s a big reversal for the social media space, which

When we imagine dividend aristocrats, a handful of big names take the spotlight. AT&T (NYSE:T), Realty Income (NYSE:O), Exxon Mobile (NYSE:XOM) — these are some of the common names investors flock to when finding income-generating options for their portfolio. But these names aren’t the only game in town and, in some cases, aren’t worth the

Before buying Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock, which is already worth nearly $3 trillion, you need to know how it plans to grow. The easy answer is AI, but what does that even mean in the context of the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch? Apple has already spent a year considering that question. The introduction of the

Despite challenges, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock thrived in 2023, rising 85% on record revenue and member growth. The end of student loan forbearance boosted earnings, and SoFi stock 480,000 members and 847,000 products in Q3, showcasing effective cross-selling and customer retention. Banking, an age-old industry, has evolved significantly with technological advances disrupting various sectors. SoFi,

There could be substantial opportunities for undervalued hydrogen stocks. That is, if President Biden loosens the proposed rules on hydrogen tax credits, making them far friendlier to producers, as E&E News notes. In fact, according to Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), the current

Small-cap semiconductor stocks have emerged as a promising investment opportunity, poised for substantial growth in 2024. As global demand for energy storage, automotive, robotics, and artificial intelligence soars, the industry holds tremendous long term potential.  Last year the global semiconductor industry saw a huge boom, driven by the increased demand for AI chips. However, artificial

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock was one of the best-performing names of 2023, with a staggering gain of more than 240%. This year looks good too. The chip maker has been riding high on the booming demand for its artificial intelligence solutions. While there are several reasons investors should be optimistic about NVDA stock, investors should also be wary

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) remains one of the world’s largest and most influential technology companies. META stock operates some of the most popular social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. It also develops and sells hardware products, such as Quest mixed reality headsets, Portal smart displays, and Ray-Ban smart glasses. In addition, it is

Will 2024 be the year that cannabis stocks come back into their own? Though recreational and medical legalization is inching along, state by state, cannabis stocks haven’t come close to touching past highs. Cannabis’ lost investor enthusiasm comes primarily from two core concerns: legalization and differentiation. The first issue is self-evident but more nuanced than

Although markets have gotten off to a difficult start, Wall Street analysts continue to love and recommend several stocks to investors. Some of these highly praised stocks are mega-cap technology concerns and companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI). But not all of them. Analysts continue to heap adulation on stocks of companies with strong earnings,

Many stocks had incredible runs in 2023, and not just the so called “Magnificent 7” mega-cap technology concerns. While underreported, many stocks beat the performance of the Magnificent 7 last year. Further, they saw their share prices completely recover from the downturn in 2022. Best of all, these market outperformers look likely to continue running

Important voices in the investment world predict that 2024 could be a very strong year for mid-cap stocks. Janus Henderson portfolio manager Brian Demain believes the outlook for mid caps looks favorable as rate hikes slow and cuts draw nearer. Demain also anticipates that they could perform very well due to their relative underperformance to