Stocks to buy

You can tell it’s the dog days of summer by the kind of business news covered by the media. On July 9, Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) announced a tie-up with Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) that seemed to move both Oracle and Palantir stock. “Oracle today announced that Palantir’s Foundry Platform and Artificial Intelligence Platform are certified on Oracle

Editor’s note: This article was previously published with the title, “ChatGPT’s Creator is Betting Big on This ‘Limitless Energy’ Breakthrough,” in June 2024. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. For a moment, imagine a world of limitless energy – where there’s so much energy produced that everyone, everywhere, can

Earnings season is a combination report card and progress report. The headline results tell investors what already happened. There’s nothing that can be done about it. That’s the report card part of it. It’s the guidance a company gives that can tell investors what may be coming in future quarters. That’s the progress that investors

Finding millionaire-making stocks is not easy. While we can’t tell the future, we can do the next best thing: think forward, gauge a company’s room for growth, and determine how it intends to reach the next level.  Here lies the beauty of mid-cap stocks, a market cap category sometimes overlooked in favor of large and

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

Uncovering stocks with the potency to thrive and dominate by 2030 is a base for sustainable portfolio growth. Here, the focus is on three standout companies’ strategic and financial edge that may lead the next decade. The first one leverages its pioneering role in haptic technology, fortified by strategic alliances with industry giants. These partnerships

The reclassification of marijuana as a schedule III drug continues to move closer. The DEA continues to push to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That promises to improve the prospects of cannabis stocks. That said, there are a handful of cannabis stocks that thrive with or without reforms. While the reforms are certainly welcome,

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

Looking to round out your portfolio with cool stock options? Consider these currently undervalued cannabis stocks. Cannabis stocks give investors the chance to invest in something disruptive and revolutionary.  And though it’s now fully legal in 24 U.S. states, cannabis is still restricted at the federal level. The Justice Department moved to reclassify cannabis as

In the aftermath of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) historic trillion-dollar run, investors are scrambling to find the next potential trillion-dollar stocks to join the club. Quite a few contenders are nearing the mark regarding valuations, but the market cap isn’t everything. Investors looking for the next trillion-dollar stocks might have to look for more than that. I

Morgan Stanley predicts that the value ofthe space sector will reach $1 trillion annually by 2040, up from about $330 billion today, and certain space stocks could benefit greatly from that. Goldman Sachs has a similar outlook. Of course, satellites, satellite launchers, and defense systems are three of the most lucrative parts of the space

Last year, gold prices surged as investors sought alternatives to hedge their portfolios against rising inflation and economic uncertainty. Gold prices increased by over 13%, and demand for the precious metal reached 4,899 metric tons. This has contributed to the profitability of the gold industry this year, making gold stocks ideal investment options in the

How do you most accurately measure the most profitable stocks? Some look to earnings over time, while others prefer margin-based metrics. Cash flow is king to others; some think growth metrics are the way to go. But if these stats and measures don’t convert to portfolio gains, do they really matter? Instead, we’ll look at

Undervalued solar stocks are quality investments as they are tapping a market expected to grow 7.3% yearly until 2029. In 2023, solar energy generated 5.6% of U.S. power, up from 4.8% a year earlier; California has the most solar power, 27.3%. The momentum is further boosted by new taxes on Chinese solar panels, rising power

Many of yesterday’s meme stocks, once the favorites of speculative traders, now sit forgotten at the bottom of portfolios, their potential for massive gains long gone. The popular sentiment — “It’s only a loss if you sell” — offers little comfort in this scenario. Reinforcing the sentiment that meme stocks’ heyday is long past, many

Mary Meeker, a prominent figure in the tech investment landscape, released a report last week urging a collaborative effort among the tech industry, government, and higher education institutions to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) advancement, highlighting potential stocks to buy in the EdTech sector. The report emphasized the significance of the current moment, which Meeker describes

Micro-cap stocks often get a bad rap, and for good reason. Many of these penny stocks are highly speculative and risky bets that can quickly go south. However, amid the sea of questionable micro-cap stocks, there are a few hidden gems with serious long-term potential. I believe the three stocks I’ll discuss today have the

Beaten-down stocks do rebound. And often, the reversal is dramatic. Just look at Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). In the first half of the year, the electric vehicle maker’s stock was one of the worst performers in the benchmark S&P 500 index. But since the end of June, TSLA stock gained 44% and erased its previous loss on

If you’ve read all the warnings and still want to jump into some of the top penny stocks to buy, focus on the key fundamentals. That includes its earnings numbers, business models, product pipelines and what market they’re part of.  You’ll also want to pay close attention to volume, especially volume spikes. That’s because volume

Identifying the right stocks to buy can profoundly affect portfolio performance. Three standout companies may derive high returns. Each represents a compelling opportunity emerging through robust fundamentals and strategic initiatives aiming for growth in 2024 and beyond. The first on the list leads the charge for digital payments, showcasing impressive growth in transaction volumes and