Stocks to buy

The U.S. Federal Reserve continued its rate-hiking campaign with Wednesday’s hike pushing rates to 22-year highs. So far, the economy has held up. But, with interest rates soaring, it seems quite possible that the housing market and broader economy will slip sooner or later. That makes it a good time to load up on resilient

I didn’t expect much from Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) last quarter, and I was pleasantly surprised when it announced results late on July 27. Intel said it earned 13 cents per share on $12.9 billion in revenue for the quarter ending July 1. Analysts expected a loss of 3 cents per share and revenue of just $12.1

Investing in defensive stocks can provide stability during market volatility. These are generally financially stable, well-established companies that tend to perform well regardless of market conditions. Including such stocks in your portfolio can help mitigate the impact of market turbulence. Of course, these stocks aren’t absolutely prone to volatility. A downturn will likely reflect poorly

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the benchmark borrowing rate to a range of 5.25%-5.5%. During the July press conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the need for evidence of a sustained decrease in inflation and stated that they will approach rates on a meeting-by-meeting basis. This has led

Companies in many different sectors are starting to utilize the power of artificial intelligence, Citi (NYSE:C) recently reported. For example, Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and the London Stock Exchange are both extensively incorporating technology into their businesses. This has led to the rise of AI stocks to buy. And in the fintech space, Visa (NYSE:V), Mastercard (NYSE:MA), and

Semiconductors are increasingly crucial as our economies become more digitized and everything gets connected. These trends bode well for top semiconductor stocks as the number of chips on devices and machines increases. The iPhone moment of AI has arrived, meaning more chips to train AI models. Every company is considering AI regarding productivity and how it will

As electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers race to get models off the production line and into consumers’ driveways, there is a similar race taking place with EV charging infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging infrastructure market is expected to grow at a 29% compound annual rate, hitting $24 billion by 2030. That makes this a good time

Blue-chip dividend stocks are a great addition to an investors portfolio because they offer both secure dividends and strong growth potential. In this article I will take a look at three of the best ones to get in on before the end of July. The first stock entices investors with an impressive track record of

The top tech stocks like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Meta (NASDAQ:META) and others have led the market higher. Not just other tech sectors and industries, but the market as a whole. So far this year, the Nasdaq is up 34.5% while the S&P 500 is up almost 19%. Known as “relative strength” stocks, investors keep circling back

Semiconductor stocks recently received news that bodes poorly for the sector overall: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) is now predicting a 10% sales slowdown in 2023. That figure was pegged at 5% only months ago. Given that TSMC is the foundry to most of the chip industry the slowdown has clear implications across the industry. However,

Investors tend to have a love-hate relationship with penny stocks. On the one hand, they offer the possibility of fascinating returns, due to the underlying stock’s volatility, and the ability to purchase large shares with relatively little capital. But, this also goes the other way. These companies that meet the requirements to be penny stocks

International Energy Agency data indicates that more than 10 million electric vehicles were sold globally in 2022. It’s expected that EVs sold will increase by 35% this year to 14 million. The growth trend seems promising and that’s one reason to consider exposure to some of the top EV stocks. Another reason to be bullish

In the digital realm, where tech giants continue to jostle for dominance, Elon Musk’s competitive edge stands as a beacon, inciting a captivating rivalry with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg. This contest took an exciting turn with the release of Instagram’s latest venture, Threads. Threads ambitiously seeks to dethrone Twitter which Elon Musk has kept

While the idea of making it big with the winning lottery ticket sounds appealing to practically anybody, the reality is that you’re better off targeting stocks with high returns. Don’t get me wrong – this segment of the capital market presents incredible risks. But looking at the numbers, you’re truly better off with high-growth stocks as

There is no denying the fact that electric vehicles (EVs) are taking over the roads globally, and that what we’ve seen so far is just the beginning. With the support from the government and the rising awareness about climate change, the demand for EVs will be on the rise in the coming months. But the

As long as there’s a strong push for electric vehicles, and all things green, we’ll need as much lithium as we can get our hands on. Even oil giants see the potential of the lithium boom. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), for example, just bought drilling rights for lithium in Arkansas. Chevron (NYSE:CVX) is also considering opportunities

While seemingly everyone these days loves waxing poetic about the future of transportation being electric, investors may be better off acquiring top lithium stocks rather than chasing individual electric vehicle brands. It comes down to the simple concept of selling tickets to the game rather than betting on which team will win the contest. Sure,

Traders are usually looking for the next big thing and with good reason. Catching new trends, like AI stocks, can lead to strong near-term gains. But there’s something to be said for the top long-term stocks as well. That’s particularly true when taking both tax efficiency and peace of mind into account. There is certainly value

Penny stocks are generally defined as securities that trade for less than $5 a share. These stocks can be volatile and unpredictable, leading many investors to avoid them. However, some investors with a high tolerance for risk specialize in trading penny stocks. Some have made a fortune doing so. Other investors take long-term positions in

Many growth stocks that haven’t aligned with Wall Street’s AI fascination this year have been left out of this “bull market,” even with excellent fundamentals. Once smart money starts scanning the market deeper, many such sleeper growth stocks will start a breakout to the upside. Thus, getting in while they are still in the sleeper