Stocks to buy

[embedded content] Texas has been having problems with its power grid lately. It’s been telling residents to postpone running large appliances and to increase their home temperature to avoid rolling blackouts. And this just highlights the need to fast-track the construction of different energy storage solutions (ESS) for today’s society. There are simply too many

Many upstarts are trying to challenge its dominance, but Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) remains lightyears ahead of the competition. Up-and-coming electric vehicle (EV) makers are still projecting six-figure annual delivery numbers down the road. Meanwhile, this established EV maker could deliver around 1.4 million vehicles this year. Unfortunately, this isn’t doing much to help TSLA stock today.

Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com Everyone’s raving about the upcoming Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) stock split, with many traders saying it’s a reason to buy GOOG stock. (Editor’s Note: Alphabet’s stock split applies to all share classes, not just GOOG.) Now, to an extent, I agree with that thesis. Google stock is an excellent buy right now

Illinois-headquartered pharmaceutical firm AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) never ceases to innovate in the healthcare market. A big-bank analyst just raised his price target on ABBV stock and AbbVie’s diversified product portfolio enhances the company’s value to both patients and shareholders. Inflation is running hot and equities traders are worried about what the Federal Reserve will do next. Amid

Source: Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “The Hidden Play in the Largest Transportation Shift Since the Model T” was previously published in May 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] If you’re looking to play the multi-trillion-dollar Electric Vehicle Revolution, I have a suggestion for you. Consider EV charging stocks. After

Biotech stocks bottomed in mid-June and have seen some upward momentum since then. The recovery is in line with the broader market. But the industry has yet to get a lift from fundamental improvement. We saw a flurry of activity in 2020 – the year when the Covid-19 pandemic first broke out. Biopharma companies, both

Value investors are often looking for a discount and want to find those bargain stocks set to bounce. This requires plenty of patience and a willingness to look beyond the volatility, especially on days when the market rallies. Those investors who spend their time waiting for stocks to fall into bargain territory have two major

If you’re looking for the best casino stocks to buy now, inflation hasn’t been good for many of them. The VanEck Gaming ETF (NYSEARCA:BJK) is down more than 23% in 2022, about 400 basis points worse than the S&P 500.  CNBC reported in mid-June that despite casino stocks getting hammered in the second quarter, American

The best high-growth stocks for young investors is our topic today. Many of the high-growth darlings of the pandemic have remained under steady pressure during the first half of 2022. Signs of an imminent recession and geopolitical turmoil continue to drag down broader indices and growth-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For instance, the iShares Russell Top

Some folks might pigeonhole IBM (NYSE:IBM) as an old-school business — the type of company your grandfather might have invested in. Don’t jump to any hasty conclusions, though. IBM stock might not be “sexy” or controversial, but it offers terrific growth prospects. Granted, broad-market worries about technology stocks might make it emotionally difficult to invest in

Theme park and streaming content company Disney (NYSE:DIS) has been in the headlines lately. However, the focus hasn’t been on any of Disney’s magical characters. Rather, the buzz has been about CEO Bob Chapek getting a three-year contract extension. The impact on DIS stock has been ho-hum, but commentators on social media are still talking about

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock could be on the cusp of surging. The bank passed its stress test earlier this month and subsequently raised its dividend to 22 cents per share. I know many investors might fear a recession. However, there’s always uncertainty around. I’d rather buy banking stocks below book value instead of investing

U.S. President Joe Biden will decide whether to cancel any further student debt. He has already canceled $400 billion of student loans; therefore, there is hope that further relief is around the corner. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said the government could extend the student loan payment pause beyond Aug. 31. Both

Rocketing prices have made trips to the grocery store a more miserable essential activity than ever. And while it’s natural to think companies involved with bringing food to your table have reaped the rewards, many of those stocks have withered of late. Now though, the dinner bell is summoning investors with three of the market’s

Investing in financial stocks is not just about picking the largest and most-known banks. Financial stocks include banks, insurance companies, firms that provide various financial services, financial technology (fintech) firms, and blockchain technology companies. The best financial stocks to buy in July 2022 were chosen from a myriad of choices with features that will justify

With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy.  Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives

As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important

It was 15 years ago that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) released the first iPhone. With a 3.5-inch display, 3G connectivity, 4GB of base storage, 8-hour battery life and a $499 starting price, the iPhone would quickly disrupt the mobile phone industry. The iPhone marked the point where Apple transformed from a PC maker (that had also had success

[embedded content] As it’s apt to do, TikTok started a major conversation this week. A viral TikTok video featured a man ordering, hopping in and taking a ride in a driverless taxi. That begged the question, is self-driving car tech ready? Only a few cities that have this technology right now. But we’re nearing the

While balancing your portfolio with the best basic materials stocks to buy has always been a solid strategy, geopolitical rumblings now make the concept almost a necessity. Just days prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration released a statement noting that critical minerals form the building blocks of modern technologies. Therefore, securing their

During the pandemic, many Americans got pets to keep them company when the lockdowns forced people to stay at home. Surveys and common sense indicate that most people will keep their new pets. With pets having become an integral part of millions of more American families, many companies are benefiting financially. Investors can hop on

Wall Street has had a rough year so far while the benchmark S&P 500 index has been trading in and out of bear market territory in June. The index is down 19% year-to-date. But perhaps we can turn things around by finding good stocks to buy for July. Analysts highlight the importance of long-term investing

These three undervalued blue-chip stocks can make great buys for July: Goldman Sachs Group (GS): The world’s most successful investment bank continues to make money in this bear market. Microsoft (MSFT): One of the world’s rock solid technology companies is available at a bargain basement price. Nike (NKE): The leading sneaker and sports apparel company’s

Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along and changes everything. So said the late, great Steve Jobs of Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) when he unveiled the first iPhone back in 2007. Source: askarim / Shutterstock At that launch, he implied that the newly released iPod-lookalike with Blackberry-level functionality would change everything. And he couldn’t

High-yield dividend stocks make stock investing sound like a boring but in many cases highly lucrative business. Here is nothing wrong with that. The economic conditions have changed in 2022 and there are some signs the U.S. economy may slow down and even face soon a recession. The secret to successful stock investing is to

The first half of 2022 is over. And it was a doozy for Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped more than 20% in just six months. Indeed, tech stocks were decimated. That’s the market’s worst first-half performance in over 50 years! A lot of investors are freaking out. They’re scared, reasonably so. Source: whiteMocca /

Tech giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is making strong strides in the industry despite the tech sell-off and recession concerns. A fundamentally strong company, AMD has suffered more than it deserved to. AMD stock is down 49% in the past six months and 28% over the past month. However, I think the market is overreacting

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been put through the wringer. Despite a recent bounce, AMD stock is still down 49% so far this year. While the stock was hitting new highs late last year, it’s been almost all downhill since. At this point, it’s not necessary to point out that other tech stocks (and the

This article today is about six strong dividend stocks to buy for high inflation. They have higher yields than the current inflation rate, which as of June 10, was reported to be 8.6% in the last 12 months. Most of these stocks are REITs (real estate investment trusts) or MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) which are

Investors will move to safe stocks en masse in July as woes increase. Campbell Soup (CPB): Strong performance and value make Campbell Soup a great hedge. Brown-Forman (BF-B): Catalysts are conspiring to make alcoholic beverage makers a winner. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): Steady fundamentals and steady growth underpin JNJ’s safety.  Dollar General (DG): This is