Stocks to buy

Vertical farming may answer the question of how to feed a growing population amid increasingly unpredictable weather conditions due to climate change. The novel approach seeks to provide long-term, sustainable solutions and has drawn investor interest in vertical farming stocks. The vertical farming market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of more

Today I will discuss hydrogen stocks that could do well in the final months of 2022. Many nations are taking steps to achieve net-zero carbon emissions,  putting alternative energy shares in the limelight and providing positive catalysts for hydrogen stocks as well. According to the U. S. Department of Energy, “Once produced, hydrogen generates electrical

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was a bit of a party pooper last week when he told the world to expect “some pain” as the central bank attempts to tackle inflation. Stocks sold off sharply following his remarks at the annual economic symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyo., and have continued to struggle since. Astute investors,

For those unfamiliar with the term, a meme stock is a stock that has seen an increase in price due to attention on social media platforms like Reddit. In recent months, we’ve seen meme stocks like GameStop (NYSE:GME) and AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) skyrocket in value, much to the surprise of traditional investors. So, who will

When it comes to battery stocks to buy and hold, there are a few key things to look for before making a purchase. First, you want to find companies with strong track records of financial stability and profitability. Second, you should pinpoint companies with good reputations in their respective industries. Third, you want to find

Psychedelics stocks are becoming increasingly mainstream, in part due to changing social attitudes. Psychedelic drugs “are a loosely grouped class of drugs that are able to induce altered thoughts and sensory perceptions.” Recent medical research highlights that the use of psychedelics can have “positive effects on anxiety, depression, and existential distress with little side effects.”

Usually, investors ought to consider investments based on their fundamental resilience and implied upside value, not necessarily because they’re cheap stocks to buy for a quick buck. However, it’s also true that not every investor has the same goals and directives. Indeed, many speculators may be pressed for time. If that’s you, these ideas might

Over the past six months, sentiment for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (NYSE:ZIM) stock has done a 180. Investors have gone from bullish to bearish on shares in the container shipping firm. Admittedly, for a rational reason: shipping rates are moving lower. After peaking in 2021 rates have fallen considerably in 2022. It goes without

Some fans of neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) might evangelize for the company, but is it the best fintech business to invest in? When we compare SoFi to rival fintech company PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), the results might surprise you. In the end, the data points will undoubtedly convince you to choose PYPL stock instead of SOFI stock. Sure,

With the latest updates to Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) list of equity holdings, Warren Buffett stocks are again making headlines. Investors large and small like to follow his portfolio moves. That’s not surprising. The “Oracle of Omaha” is considered to be one of the greatest investors of all time. On Aug 15, Berkshire filed its quarterly

Few things are more exhilarating than finding “screaming buys” in the stock market. When everything lines up and you know you’re buying a stock at an insanely low price, the adrenaline flows. In this column,  I have decided to focus solely on tech stocks. Tech stocks have been performing poorly lately. The sector is battered,

The notion of a looming housing market crash appears to be picking up steam. There are multiple signs the ongoing correction could morph into something worse. For example, August marked the eighth straight month that homebuilder confidence levels have fallen.  National Association of Home Builders chief economist Robert Dietz has gone so far as to

Some factors that have served as headwinds for the electric vehicle (EV) industry include economic uncertainty, inflation and supply-chain issues. However, the industry is still at an early growth stage. One segment of the industry that’s positioned for explosive growth are EV batteries. In uncertain market conditions, it’s a good time to consider exposure to

The task at hand for this article is to find some tech stocks that are screaming buys right now. Given the S&P 500 tech sector is down 16.4% year-to-date through Aug. 25, that shouldn’t be too difficult.  The big question: Where do you start? Based on the 47 tech stocks in the index, 37 are

Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “9 Reasons This Is the Start of a New Tech Bull Market” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Folks, welcome to the new bull market in tech stocks. I know that may sound crazy to

As major indices remain down by double digits year-to-date (YTD), you may be on the prowl for cheap bargain stocks. Even as the market’s downturn this year has been the result of a worsening macro picture, to paraphrase Warren Buffett, being “greedy when others are fearful” can be a profitable move. That said, buying while

[embedded content] Today, we’re starting off with one of our favorites – fintech darling SoFi (SOFI). Throughout the course of the pandemic, the student loan moratorium has been a drag on the company’s stock. But now that freeze is finally coming to an end. Student loan refinancing is where SoFi first cut its teeth in

In the big market rally after the pandemic triggered crash of March 2020, small-cap stocks were short to medium-term speculative bets. Some small-cap stocks delivered multi-fold returns in the blink of an eye. However, emerging companies are not just about speculation. There are high-quality small-cap stocks to buy and hold for the long term. Coming

Electric vehicle stocks were arguably the most attractive investments during the bull market of 2020. With an incredible outlook ahead for the sector, the surge of their value was justified. But the opposite has transpired this year. Nevertheless, there are a few EV stocks that have the potential to soar in 2023 and beyond. Moreover,

Investing in the tech sector is a great way to diversify your portfolio and gain exposure to high-growth industries, but knowing the best tech stocks to buy and hold can be difficult with many options. Fortunately, this article will give you everything you need to know about buying shares of companies in this sector. So

Ray Dalio may not get as much attention as some other hedge fund managers like Cathie Wood, Jim Simons and Steven Cohen. Yet, he’s earned his place among the world’s top fund managers. Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates manages more than $150 billion in capital. So, investors should be paying attention to the stocks that Ray Dalio is

Today I want to discuss several Cathie Wood stocks to buy on the dip. They are big holdings in her portfolios and are likely to see big gains once the market shakes out of its current downtrend. Sometimes it’s easier to simply piggyback on top of popular mutual funds’ holdings and simply buy them for

Earnings season remains in full swing with a slate of major technology companies reporting earnings the week of August 22. While many of the best-known technology concerns have already announced their second-quarter results, there are still significant firms in the areas of cybersecurity, cloud computing, semiconductors, e-commerce, and personal computers left to report financial results

[Editor’s note: “Quantum Computing Will Be Bigger Than the Discovery of Fire!” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] It’s commonly appreciated that the discovery of fire was the most profound revolution in human history. And yesterday, I read that a major director at

When it comes to growth opportunities in tech, International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) and IBM stock may not be what first comes to mind. In fact, many investors may see it as old news. But taking a closer look, it’s clear this company differs greatly from this common perception. It may be on course to see

Although it may seem a counterintuitive move to make, patient investors may want to consider tech stocks to buy. To be clear, the pain in the innovation segment presents significant concerns. While the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained about 11% in the trailing month, it’s down approximately 18% for the year. The Nasdaq also underperforms the benchmark

Undervalued stocks are  businesses that trade below their intrinsic value.  Thomas Chua is the author of the 3-Bullet Sunday investment newsletter. A May tweet of his caught my attention. He wrote: “Buffett: We define intrinsic value as the discounted value of the cash that can be taken out of a business during its remaining life.”

While virtually every financial advisor will steer you away from these picks, invariably, investors eventually gravitate toward cheap penny stocks to buy. Some might end their fascination with the topic at the investigatory stage. Others, though, will take the leap of faith. Before we move forward, these ideas are simply that: wild bursts of speculation.

Although Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has moved higher in recent weeks, don’t count on a smooth path back to its previous high. At least while external uncertainties, plus concerns more direct with the company, could potentially cloud investor sentiment for the software giant once again. Factors like a continued rise in interest rates could resume putting

As they lagged expectations, tech stocks have been one of the biggest stories of the stock market for the last few months. But have you noticed that tech is starting to finally turn around? The Investo QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) which tracks tech stocks is down 19% so far in 2022, but it’s gained more than