Summer begins this year on June 21, making it the longest day of the year. As Americans get out this summer to enjoy some time off, there are a number of companies and industries that should benefit from increased consumer spending. That makes investing in consumer stocks a smart play ahead of the summer rally
Stocks to buy
It seems to us that we could be on the cusp of a huge new tech bull market as big as the dot-com boom of the 1990s. And it’s all thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). We’re noticing a ton of similarities between the early 1990s and present day. Specifically, the economic and market dynamics of
This time of year it’s rare to hear anyone talking about stocks to buy in May. Instead the opposite “sell in May and go away” makes its rounds in the media, the latest round of alarm-sounding. It’s not a completely unfounded piece of advice— data does confirm that the market tends to perform better in the first
The world is shifting away from fossil fuels and toward anything and everything green. That means hydrogen stocks will continue to see interest for some time to come. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine amplifies this interest as numerous countries are looking to penalize Russia for its invasion by targeting its vast oil reserves, leading the
Lithium prices have crashed after a two-year bull run led by soaring demand in China. The spot price of lithium plunged 70% between last November and April of this year. The key component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries has been driven lower by a downturn in China’s EV market, and also by a weakening global economy
The latest 13F regulatory disclosure of hedge fund managers recently came out for this year’s first quarter, and, as usual, the buying and selling of the world’s leading investors has generated a lot of media attention and online commentary. Chief among them is George Soros, the billionaire investing legend who famously made $1 billion shorting
Investors are always on the lookout for stocks that rise fast, with fast-growing profits. Accordingly, momentum stocks with lower-risk characteristics ought to be considered. Of course, not all stocks offer this kind of potential. Momentum stocks tend to be higher-risk, given the fact that momentum can work in both directions. However, companies with long-term catalysts
Developing groundbreaking drugs and devices entails high costs, uncertain regulatory approval, and lucrative revenues. Those factors and more culminate to create a sector filled with dozens of biotech stocks that have 10X potential, or better. While those returns are very tempting, investors often need to be patient to secure them. Developing drugs and medical devices
After a big rally in 2022, lithium has been in a correction mode. This does not come as a surprise to many investors, as profit-taking coupled with supply growth providing plenty of fodder for the recent correction. Accordingly, as lithium prices have declined, so too have the stock prices of some of the top lithium
Big tech stocks have been on a tear so far this year, and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is no exception. In fact, AAPL stock has more-or-less bounced back from its 2022 tech sell-off losses. Shares in the iPhone today are just a few dollars below their all-time high. However, while a satisfying turn of events for AAPL
The past year has been nothing short of tumultuous in the rollercoaster world of tech stocks. However, amidst the ripples of volatility, pockets of promise are grabbing the attention of investors, and e-commerce stocks to buy surely top the list. Many e-commerce enterprises have rendered traditional retail models obsolete, flexing their resilience during the pandemic
As someone who has been writing about stocks professionally for 18 years, I remember when Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) were the first companies with $1 trillion market capitalizations. There was a great deal of fascination with the milestones at the time. Subsequently, both overcame the $2 trillion mark, and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Artificial Intelligence is far more than a fleeting trend. And savvy investors really shouldn’t miss out. At the moment, we are on the brink of an AI revolution, and it’s quickly redefining our world and powering an array of solutions from language processing to visual perception, reasoning, planning, and whatnot. This dynamic transformation reveals an
With the wider proliferation of electric vehicles sparking discussions about the future of mobility and transportation, investors should start targeting the best battery stocks to buy now. Fundamentally, battery providers address infrastructural needs. On the other hand, picking individual EV brands involves the sometimes-unpredictable nature of consumer trends and whims. Therefore, investing in battery stocks
The top battery stocks are going to distinguish themselves as electric vehicle demand accelerates. According to the International Energy Agency about one out of every five cars will be electric this year globally. Of course, that’ll have a massive impact on EV battery demand, too. In fact, according to Fortune Business Insights, the global EV battery market
Many investors rely on the stock market to provide strong income streams. Particularly for conservative investors and retirees, dividend stocks are an integral part of meeting financial goals. However, particularly in the realm of ultra-high dividend stocks, risk abounds. In many cases, high yields occur because the underlying company has some structural flaws or weaknesses that
With the debt ceiling issue rating as perhaps the single-most critical issue for the market right now, investors should consider targeting safe-haven stocks for debt default. Naturally, the U.S. government defaulting on its obligations would probably spark a ripple effect. However, it’s also important to consider safe havens because raising the debt ceiling presents its
With advanced digitalization technologies possibly standing poised to catalyze a seismic paradigm shift, investors should consider quantum computing stocks for millionaires (or at least those who aspire to be millionaires). As the AWS website under Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) states, quantum computing is “…a multidisciplinary field comprising aspects of computer science, physics, and mathematics that utilizes quantum mechanics
Rising rates mean many risk-averse investors are flocking to short-term Treasuries, but for traders who prefer a little more action with greater upside potential, income stocks are having their moment in the spotlight. Dividend and stable, high-yield stocks offer reasonably predictable income without sacrificing market excitement or capital return opportunity. Although today’s 5.08% Federal Funds rate is
The stock market can provide investors with an unpredictable and thrilling journey, filled with both excitement and anticipation. This article will delve into the peak of that exhilaration – penny stocks, and particularly high return penny stocks which may be undervalued relative to their future potential. These lesser-known stocks have the potential for significant returns.