Stocks to buy

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has risen dramatically in 2024.  That has set the stage for strong performance from the energy sector this year. It also sets the stage for penny oil stocks to rise dramatically as Middle East tensions ratchet higher. The energy sector has been a particularly strong performer

Currently, two major conditions are converging to continue the strong performance of energy stocks in 2024. Chief among high-performance energy stocks are those in the oil sector which currently adhere to geopolitical shifts. Now more than ever, this is driving increased speculation on which global oil stocks to buy. The first factor is the degradation

Investing in cryptocurrency isn’t for everyone. While some digital coins have seen nice profits and there’s a lot to be said with blockchain applications, there are also a lot of issues with the crypto space. That’s why I like to suggest crypto stocks as an alternative. Crypto stocks are a way to invest in cryptocurrencies

The tourism sector was among the worst impacted due to the Covid19 pandemic. However, as global travel and tourism now booms, tourism stocks are hot favorites. This view holds true for the short term as well as the long term. In fact, international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, international tourism hit

Most investments are filled with uncertainty. You could put your money into a CD or a high-yields savings account to minimize your risk, but these accounts don’t pay as well as stocks. While stocks can go down, they can deliver tremendous upside for long-term investors. Index funds and ETFs can simplify the process of investing. These funds take less

In practically any market environment, utility stocks make sense. As I’ve said countless times before, bad things happen when people flip the switch and light fails to emerge. Further, short of food and water, nothing could be more critical than essential services. However, when the economy – while booming in one respect from the blistering

With the global economy facing uncertain times, investors ought to position themselves in top blue-chip stocks. No, aligning yourself with the biggest publicly traded companies doesn’t guarantee you anything. However, it should help you sleep a little easier at night. For one thing, the top blue-chip stocks are well-known enterprises, obviously. As mature businesses, it’s

Finding a needle in a haystack is how one might describe locating profitable investment prospects. But despite the uncertainties, three exceptional equities have drawn the interest of wise investors because they provide viable avenues for accumulating wealth.  The first one is a shining example of sustainable transportation, with a projected revenue increase of 40–50% in

High interest rates seem to be plaguing many sectors of the economy. The electric vehicle space perhaps received the most coverage, but several renewable energy sectors are reeling from elevated rates. The hydrogen sector is one of them. Not only are there many startups firms in the space, but for more established firms, creating viable

The telecommunications industry saw an uptick in demand due to the expansion of 5G networks and fiber optic infrastructure. This industry also has recently faced a fair share of challenges ranging from geopolitical tensions and inflation. However, the telecoms industry has now seen a rebound due to the growing need for connectivity and IoT services.

A wide range of markets in the United States are experiencing a period of uncertainty in the wake of stubborn inflation rates reflected in the hotter-than-expected consumer price index  (CPI) data reported for March. However, the fast food industry has continued to show its resilience. This is why fast food stocks are such a great buy.

Investors spend the extra effort to research growth stocks and construct their portfolios with the hopes of outperforming the stock market. It’s possible for some growth stocks to become multibaggers for patient investors. However, these same stocks may go through sharp declines on the way to their full potential. Investors should look for corporations that

Battery stocks have been depressed in the last few quarters. That does not come as a surprise, with the electric vehicle (EV) industry facing macroeconomic headwinds. Further, overall EV adoption has been slower than expected. I, however, believe the long-term outlook for the industry remains positive. The correction presents a good opportunity to accumulate potential

Broader stock markets are getting slammed this month. But investors finally have a shot at buying, at better prices, the same AI stocks that enjoyed breakthrough Q1 rallies. Those with long-term mindsets could get more value as they pursue the market’s most intriguing AI plays. This could prove profitable while they’re on the descent. Following

Quantum computing technology and applications across sectors are advancing rapidly; the market is predicted to grow over 32% from 2023 to 2030, attracting attention toward multibagger quantum computing stocks. Furthermore, industry developments such as IBM’s (NYSE:IBM) 433-qubit Osprey processor represent a substantial advancement in quantum computing, enabling complicated calculations beyond traditional computers. Amidst this, an

In a recent article about ETFs, I wrote about the Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF (NYSEARCA:SPHQ), a passive index fund looking for stocks in the S&P 500 with sound fundamentals. Interestingly, not one of the 102 holdings was Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock.  That made me question whether Amazon is a “quality” stock.  A high-quality score requires

2023 was a record year for ransomware attacks, with companies like MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) suffering largely publicized attacks. Despite the efforts of companies and regulators, this trend isn’t slowing in 2024. The only defense will be more investments in cybersecurity, which will benefit top cybersecurity stocks. Although regulators are trying to crack down on

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) fell hard before it announced earnings on April 25, finishing the trading day below $400 per share. But thanks to blowout earnings that beat estimates things are looking up. Analysts were expecting earnings of $2.82 a share, up just 15% from a year ago, with revenue of $60.8 billion, but Microsoft stock surprised.

The transportation sector literally helps to drive the U.S. economy forward. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the transportation and warehouse sector made up of planes, trains and automobiles contributed $1.7 trillion to the economy in 2022 (latest statistics available). That equates to 6.7% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP). Employment in transportation

Biotech stocks are notorious for being some of the most volatile and unpredictable on the market. With clinical trials and FDA approvals creating potential leaps or falls in what seems like an instant, there is no denying the risk involved. However, equal to this risk is the possible upside that proves to be one of