While the string of robust jobs reports (the April print aside) offers an optimistic view of the economy, a more nuanced analysis arguably drives the case for consumer defensive stocks to buy. With multiple factors to consider, playing it (relatively) safe might not be a bad idea. For one thing, the April jobs report showed
Some investors favor blue-chip stocks that often provide the safest, most stable investments. Companies deemed blue-chip stocks have a long history of consistently excellent performance, profits and great dividends. If you want to find the best blue-chip stocks to buy and make excellent, sure profits in the long term, look no further. These three stocks
If you are a bargain hunter like me, you will always be on the lookout for stocks to buy at a lower price and make the most of their upside. While all under-$10 stocks may not be worth your money, a few stocks have the potential to hit double digits. But, they may be trading below $10
Investing in dividend stocks gives individuals the best of both worlds. You can get stock appreciation and receive steady cash flow. Some corporations offer lower yields but can generate higher total returns than firms with high yields but limited growth opportunities. Wall Street analysts usually gravitate toward companies that are still growing. While analysts aren’t
When it comes to making money in the stock market, it’s all about the details. After all, those are what tends to drive stocks. And the details surrounding today’s Producer Price Index (PPI) report indicate that you should be buying stocks right now. Right now, investors are concerned about “sticky” inflation. The big fear is
With consumer spending trends tightening and the average U.S. wage stagnating, investors should watch out for retail stocks at risk of a plunge. According to Deloitte Insights, 73% of consumers are still relatively concerned about the rising costs of goods and services. There is a general uneasiness around inflation, the cost of rent and the
Despite the weakness in Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone sales in China, there are still funds buying Apple stock. Almost a year ago, I wrote about fund managers still buying Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock despite being up 25% on its Q1 2024 results. Its shares have more than doubled over the past 52 weeks. Can Apple do the
ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) recently completed its $60 billion acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources. The deal expands the oil and gas giant’s presence in the oil-rich Permian basin. However, before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) signed off on the transaction, Pioneer CEO Scott Sheffield was banned from taking a board seat at Exxon. It alleged Sheffield colluded
Yesterday, the forgotten meme stocks of 2021 started picking up serious momentum. But unlike 2021, it didn’t take much to see the reason behind GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) sudden surge. Keith Gill, the Massachusetts financial advisor credited with launching the GME short squeeze of 2021, unexpectedly returned to social media, posting a single, cryptic image on his
The metaverse is rapidly gaining traction, and investors are scrambling to get in on the action with cheap metaverse stocks. As technology continues to advance, the concept of a fully immersive, interconnected virtual world is becoming increasingly tangible. These cheap metaverse stocks should be on every investors’ radar. Although the technology so far has not
Blue-chip stocks to sell might seem odd, especially in a year with rising corporate earnings, a U.S. presidential election and possibly three rate cuts. However, stock investors must stay watchful, especially with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average up 10% and 4.7%, respectively, far from a bull run. J.P. Morgan analysts expect poor
Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) reported first-quarter earnings last week. But that’s really a misnomer. Because Archer Aviation stock represents a startup and is helping to build an industry out of nothing, earnings are less of a factor. The eVTOL stock has no revenue to speak of, other than getting
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) was a darling of the chipmaking market many years ago. Then, it was a laughingstock in 2022, and then a darling again in 2023. Now, Intel is a troubled business again in 2024. Honestly, who really needs to invest in a nauseating roller-coaster play like Intel stock? We’re giving the stock a “D” grade
The biotech industry is notably risky, but can produce stocks that see massive gains within a day. How can this happen? Well, many of these companies depend on FDA approval for their drugs to enter the market. This is essential since the drug sales comprise a large portion of these companies’ revenue. However, many of
Just when we thought the stock market was catching a break, it now has the hurricane season to contend with. The Dow popped for the seventh straight day last week, offering hope for a sustained rally ahead. However, with the Atlantic hurricane season particularly stormy this year, it’s probably apt to be thinking about stocks
Stocks hitting a new 52-week high is a psychological hurdle for investors. Particularly if a stock has been in the doldrums and now breaks out to a new high, investors tend to want to sell to capture profits. While it may not seem smart to sell stocks at 52-week highs, these stocks are not a
The renewable energy space has seen better days. The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:ICLN) is down about 23.9% over the past 12 months per trading data from Tuesday’s session. If we look even further back, say, over the past three years, the exchange-traded fund has suffered a dramatic 33.2% plummet in value. This contrasts
Despite the robust Q1 2024 financial reports Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) stock took a hit following its earnings report earlier this month. Overall, I believe the expectation for Palantir Technologies stock is very high, which could explain why the stock reacted the way it did. Investors may fear the company’s inability to meet expectations. The company
The stock market rebounded last week, igniting hopes of a sustained rally. However, in contrast to the previous AI-powered rally, the spotlight is now on recession-proof stocks. In this scenario, wagering on cloud computing stocks to buy on the dip will likely result in robust upside. Cloud computing has become a mission-critical service for businesses
It may seem odd to say at first, but among the “Magnificent Seven” stocks, one can argue that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the quieter of the bunch. Although the tech behemoth is hardly in hiding, given the ubiquity of its brand, compared to other “Mag 7″ names, Amazon stock makes far fewer headlines. Don’t