Stocks to buy

The market has been getting bumpier in recent weeks. Investors have grown more worried as the intermediate-term outlook for stocks has become cloudier. Geopolitical tensions are mounting in the Middle East. This has the possibility of causing a surge in oil and other commodity prices. Domestically, inflation readings continue to come in hotter than expected.

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is favored in the current market. Despite slowing user growth, it remains profitable with consistent 8% revenue growth, and earnings continue to expand at a rapid pace (up 27% this past quarter). Wall Street continues to overlook PayPal’s strengths, focusing on temporary user decline rather than the strong numbers the company has put

The need for greater computing power and decentralization has spawned the demand for blockchain technology stocks. Blockchain technology enables users to store data on its public ledgers. This information cannot be changed and is accessible to all, providing more transparency and greater user control. Given the decentralized nature of its network, the potential for blockchain

The overarching theme this earnings season is ‘beat and hold.’ Even though the biggest fishes in the stock market will likely surpass consensus estimates, you’re unlikely to see encouraging price action. Hence, amidst subdued market enthusiasm, would it be wise to invest in some promising penny stocks to buy at this time? Penny stocks tend

Though travel and cruise stocks have yet to return to their pre-Covid-19 levels, 2024 may be the year of vacations. According to U.S. cruise operators and travel agents, travelers have booked record levels of cruise tickets, surpassing 2019’s numbers. This marks a return of interest and trust in the cruise ship industry after pandemic-era controversies.

Investors tend to flock to dividend stocks when uncertain about the market’s outlook. Commonly referred to as “defensive stocks,” these investments appeal to investors seeking consistent payouts over time. Dividends are generally paid quarterly, diverging from day traders’ interests in short-term profits. Thus, these types of stocks often demonstrate stability. With recent market volatility fueling

AI stocks have cooled off significantly over the past few weeks due to bearish macroeconomic reports. GDP growth came in slower than expected, and inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected. Thus, I do think that you should consider shifting a lot of your growth gains into defensive stocks and other dividend stocks that can withstand a correction if

If you’re searching for stocks to outperform the S&P 500, look no further. Some stocks are more solid than others against market downturns and macro-economic uncertainty and have high chances of beating the S&P 500 index. Three of these stocks are listed here because of their fundamental resilience to market turbulence and their track record

Not too long ago, analysts and early adopters touted the technology of 3D printing as the future of manufacturing. Then came market corrections and concerns surrounding the feasibility of long-term pure-play 3D printing companies. Further damaging the industry, the advent of 3D-printed guns and other contraband items began to raise concerns regarding the ethicality of

Wall Street has been witnessing the rapid transformation of the technology sector. Advancements in artificial intelligence, EVs and renewable energy have put the focus back on many tech stocks. Meanwhile, rare earth metals have become increasingly crucial for technology. These elements are part of modern innovation, from powering our smartphones and EVs to enabling solar

The S&P 500 index had touched highs of $5,275 towards the end of March. However, there has been some correction in the markets driven by geopolitical tensions coupled with stubborn inflation in the United States. While I remain positive about the market outlook for 2024, I am cautiously optimistic because rate cuts might be delayed.

Some stocks stand out among the vastness of the stock market as possible opportunities. Their growth derives from emerging trends and game-changing technology. These three millionaire-maker stocks each provide a unique opportunity that has the potential to transform portfolios and release riches. The first is leading the way in expanding into foreign markets and demonstrating

Over time, the stock market is a fortune-building machine. Generational wealth has been created by betting on the long-term growth of stocks and the American economy they represent. Yet it’s never been in a straight line. Having said that, buy these 3 stocks to help build your portfolio. At various points, the market has fallen,

Undoubtedly, investors seem to have a new appetite for next-level revenue growth. Generative AI, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and other breakthrough innovations (I’m not sure if the metaverse qualifies right now) seek to expand in some pretty massive markets. Some medical technology (med tech) stocks are capable of impressive growth as they aim to improve the

Artificial Intelligence (AI) visionary Sam Altman has dominated the tech world over the past couple of years. He shot to fame following OpenAI’s release of its groundbreaking large language model, ChatGPT, in late 2022. Since then, ChatGPT has become ubiquitous, with Altman becoming synonymous with all things AI. Though OpenAI made Altman famous, his investments

“Undervalued stocks” is a relative term — for some, it may mean a tech stock in a temporary dip; for others, it means deep value stock analysis involving obscure and esoteric multiples and calculations. These companies blend the best of undervalued stock objectives. While some are less-than-profitable and may not be a value stock by

Machine learning is closely related to artificial intelligence. It is a branch thereof which enables computers to emulate human learning. The scientific field arose in the 1950s but has largely remained non-influential in the stock market until very recently.  Artificial intelligence has come to the fore over the past year making machine learning stocks incredibly

Guilty pleasures are defined as activities, habits, food and more that cause people to feel shame or guilt when they indulge in them, usually due to the fear that they will be judged by others. This means the category could extend to fast food, desserts, extravagant coffees, streaming services, gambling and many types of games.

Jon Wolfenbarger, a 32-year market veteran warns that despite the seemingly booming U.S. labor market, there are underlying weaknesses that suggest an imminent recession. While the headline numbers show strong job growth and historically low unemployment rates, Wolfenbarger points out that the kind of jobs being added and other economic indicators paint a bleaker picture.

The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSEARCA:CRUZ) is up by approximately 25% year-over-year, illustrating the robust growth embedded in cruise stocks. However, what goes up must come down, which is why I believe a minor correction in cruise stocks is due. Moreover, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has slipped by more than 3% month-to-date,