Stocks to buy

In 2021, meme stocks or investments that generated intense grassroots interest (typically via public internet forms) were all the rage. In 2022? Not so much. Throughout this year, shifting market and macroeconomic forces exposed many if not most memes as pure speculation. Usually, this translates to hot garbage. However, some high-risk wagers earned respect. Whether

Until recently, Huadi International (NASDAQ:HUDI) stock was quite obscure. However, this traditional steel pipe and tube manufacturer is undergoing a major transition. Soon, HUDI stock could be an unexpected ESG (environmental, social and governance) investment for risk-tolerant financial traders. It’s no secret that renewable energy development is a priority for the Chinese government. Yet, curious

Growth stocks have been buried in the recent decline. It’s no secret, particularly as the major indices have slid into a correction of 20% or more. However, the problem is that many of the high-quality companies are getting sucked in with the low-quality companies and the selloff has created a lot of cheap growth stocks.

Investors watched electric vehicle (EV) stocks rise monumentally through the pandemic only to taper off as the realities facing the sector continue to take shape. Slump considered, it’s fair to conclude that electric vehicles are here to stay — as well as the cheap lithium stocks whose products are key to EV manufacturing.  In fact,

This might seem as the most inappropriate time to talk about crypto stocks. Investor confidence has plunged with the collapse of FTX (FTT-USD). Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has now consolidated well below the $20,000 level. This fact alone signals just how impactful the bankruptcy of FTX has been for the sector, triggering yet another leg downward for most

Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM) is a relatively new social media business, and one particular short-seller is betting that the company will fail. Does this mean it’s time to abandon RUM stock, though? Not necessarily, as there are risks involved but also growth potential because Rumble is strategically developing its content streaming platforms, Rumble and Locals. Rumble isn’t for

The electric vehicle industry has been a riches-to-rags story in 2022. Many EV stocks soared in 2021 on the expectation that the Biden administration would prioritize the electrification of the auto industry. That happened. But so did inflation. And that took the air out of the second EV bubble burst before it could really get

Value stocks are always a sensible class of equities to consider as an investment. It’s all about finding stocks that are believed to be trading below where they should be based on fundamental metrics. Identifying value is part science and part art.  The science requires calculating metrics that determine a given stock’s fundamentals. Basically, anything

Growth stocks to buy took quite a hit this year. That might deter investors from placing their bets on them for the long haul. However, growth stocks are tremendous investments for retirement, with the potential to generate massive returns. Making money becomes significantly easier if you have the nerve to invest and hold growth stocks

Yesterday was a record-setting day for the stock market. And if history is any guide, it marks the beginning of a big new bull market wherein you could mint a fortune over the next 12 months. Here’s the quick story. After October inflation numbers came in much lighter than expected, stocks soared yesterday the most

[Editor’s note: “Industry Catalyst Gives Desktop Metal Stock Enormous Potential” was previously published in February 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] When it comes to 3D printing leader Desktop Metal (DM), it’s all about the Fourth Industrial Revolution. That is, the company is at the epicenter of a

Once considered to be a cash cow for investors, finding semiconductor stocks to buy and hold can be daunting these days. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SOXX), an exchange traded fund that holds 30 leading semiconductor stocks, is down more than 35% so far this year as a chip shortage continues to stress the industry. But if you’re a

With the recent surge in interest in virtual reality and other immersive technologies, it’s no surprise that investors are looking to get in on the action. One area that has seen a lot of excitement lately is metaverse stocks. The revolutionary new phenomenon can revolutionize how we interact with one another in the digital age,

One of the best growth investors of the past decade, Cathie Wood is often regarded as among the most underrated investors. She is incredibly growth-focused in her investment arguments, and presents interesting data to back up her surprisingly astute claims. Accordingly, many disregard her view that innovation means everything and valuations are less important, particularly

The 2022 midterm elections are all over except for the counting. Several key states are still tabulating their votes, but it does seem likely that the Republican Party will win back control of, at least, the House of Representatives. That means the country will have a divided government, which is historically good news for stocks.

The Nasdaq has a reputation for being the home of aggressive hypergrowth companies — firms that can go up five- or tenfold in a year and sometimes crash just as quickly. Most investors probably wouldn’t imagine creating a buy-and-hold forever portfolio filled with Nasdaq stocks. However, the Nasdaq actually offers a lot of variety. While

Solar stocks received a big boost recently from the robust third-quarter financial results of two major players in the sector: solar inverter maker Enphase (NASDAQ:ENPH) and Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN), both of which specialize in selling solar panels to U.S. homeowners. Enphase’s results showed that the makers of solar components other than panels are thriving in the current environment, while Sunrun’s

If you’re a grandparent — or if you aspire to be one, at some point — one of the best gifts you can give your youngest family members is a firm financial foundation. While part of that could be an inheritance, it’s also important to teach the little tykes how grandma and grandpa managed to

Based on the latest with the stock market (and the overall economy), sticking with defensive plays, like consumer stocks to buy and hold, continues to be one of the best moves you can make. This month, the Federal Reserve has once again raised interest rates, by another 75 basis points (or 0.75%), in its efforts

During the current earnings season, a few of the companies whose stocks I own delivered great third-quarter results. These results, along with their other achievements, shows that the firms’ technologies are being widely-embraced by end users. Consequently, I believe that these names are destined to become hypergrowth stocks relatively soon. Also importantly, all three of

Last year was a blockbuster when it comes to the returns growth stocks were able to generate. However, this year has proven to be much more challenging, erasing most of the gains investors saw during 2021. Dozens of growth stocks have plunged by more than 50%. Accordingly, after two widely-contrasting years, what can investors expect in 2023?

Quantum computing has been a hot topic recently as scientists and investors look to harness this groundbreaking technology’s power. One promising avenue in this area is the field of quantum computing stocks. They are rapidly gaining popularity among investors looking for high-potential opportunities. These stocks offer access to cutting-edge research and developments in the rapidly

The stock market is languishing near its 52-week lows, and it’s an ideal time to look for growth stocks to buy at a discount. Following recent inflation numbers and another 75 basis-point hike in interest rates from the Fed, things aren’t looking pretty for the stock market. However, investors can make the most out of this opportunity

Anyone looking for the best penny stocks under $3 has come here to speculate. And that’s fine, provided you are willing to assume the risk that goes along with it. Because with any publicly traded company with a share price this low, there’s a reason — and typically not a good one. Any of the

Companies of all sizes appear to be hoarding cash for the much-discussed impending recession. If we do dive into a recession, cash-rich stocks will be more than prepared for whatever slowdown comes their way. However, when investing, it’s not enough to look for businesses with cash. They should also have limited debt and strong cash

With October in the rearview mirror, it might be the perfect time to look for Nasdaq stocks to buy.  How’s that, you wonder, given the Nasdaq Composite is down more than 33% year-t0-date? Well, InvestorPlace’s Luke Lango recently discussed the history of bear markets. Lango’s argument that stocks would soar over the next six months

It’s never too early to begin investing. The earlier a person begins investing, the more time their money has to compound and the greater their returns are likely to be. Every reader has likely heard a similar sentiment.  It’s difficult to paint a picture of the average stock investor. Statistics say that 39% of 18-29-year-olds

As Aaron and Luke discuss in this week’s episode of Hypergrowth Investing, SoFi (SOFI) is one of those stocks that checks every box. And for a while now, Luke’s been bullish on SoFi’s growth velocity. Looking ahead to 2023, he’s even more bullish. According to Luke, the up-and-coming fintech company is truly the “Amazon of

Nio (NYSE:NIO) is by far the best-known Chinese EV manufacturer, at least in the U.S. Ask most investors to name a Chinese EV brand, and many would likely struggle to come up with Nio. Beyond that, a few more might be able to name XPeng (NYSE:XPEV). But there are actually a lot of Chinese EV

As many commentators have pointed out recently, the stock market is pricing in a recession that’s not going to arrive anytime soon. As a result, there are now many good stocks to buy on weakness. The best stocks to buy on a dip are the names that have plunged tremendously even though they’re growing quickly