Stocks to buy

The global fight against climate change has fueled a surge in investor interest towards green energy stocks. Companies operating in the renewable energy sector, like wind, solar, hydrogen, electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage continue to attract increased attention.  Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a big proponent of this interest, as the company has far outpaced

While crowd wisdom has its place, when it comes to contrarian stocks, going against the grain could be profitable. One example just materialized recently. Over the last several days, investors have been following lunar services provider Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) with interest. Poised to make history with its Nova-C lander touching down on the surface of

Following another shaky day in the market, investors may want to consider cash cow dividend stocks. They’re not sexy and they probably won’t make you rich. However, they get the job done when faced with challenging circumstances. For football fans, cash cow dividend stocks symbolize the jumbo package of Wall Street. Basically, you grab your

As excitement builds, U.S. federal agencies are looking to revise cannabis regulations. Support for cannabis legalization has surged to unprecedented levels, which bodes incredibly well for cannabis stocks. A Gallup survey in November last year revealed that a staggering 70% of Americans advocate for cannabis legalization, marking a historic high in public sentiment. This sentiment

While conservative plays can move you up the gridiron, sometimes you need the long ball, which is exactly the situation speculative stocks to buy specializes in. No, you’re not going to bet your lifesavings on these ideas. And no, you shouldn’t expect a smooth ride. However, what you can expect is the possibility of significant

While analyst sentiment isn’t the “be all, end all” of due diligence, retail traders should pay attention when consensus picks out a promising stock. Contrarian trades, or going against analyst forecasts, are sometimes lucrative when given enough conviction and research. Still, riding momentum driven by strong ratings of promising stocks is one of the best

Some growth stocks have reported exceptional earnings that have investors excited about future earnings reports. While some companies report high revenue and rising net losses, others can grow their top and bottom lines. It’s possible to find companies achieving double-digit year-over-year revenue growth that also have high net profit margins. Pinpointing these investments before they

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the market. Despite many forward indicators suggesting the market is doing well—low unemployment and steady wage growth should buffer the market—many aren’t so sure this will be the case a year or longer from now. Accordingly, the search for bulletproof stocks is on. Now, it’s entirely possible the Federal Reserve

Blue-chip stocks are typically known as high-quality, reliable and well-established companies with strong track records of growth and profitability. However, even these market leaders can sometimes face challenges and setbacks that cause their share prices to drop below their intrinsic values. Yet market fluctuations and such price declines create an opportunity for savvy investors to

Demand for EVs remains robust based on delivery numbers by some of the leading firms in the sector.  Further, the expectation of rate cuts later this year promises to boost the sagging industry.  Yet that does not imply that investors should throw their hard-earned capital at EV stocks indiscriminately. In fact, there continues to be

Focusing on stocks that offer quick returns can invite more risk in your buys and make for picky selections. The choice can be even more daunting, especially with the current economic fluctuations affecting stock prices and many businesses’ revenue streams. However, these three real estate investment trusts (REITs) showcase a consistent track record of producing

Since the start of the war in Ukraine two years ago, the importance of food security has never been clearer. The interconnected nature of food production worldwide has made agriculture a cornerstone of the global economy. As such, many of the once locally-based agriculture companies have become lucrative stock options in the international markets. Yet, with this

In the stock market, an edge of intrigue exists where hidden gems (stocks) await identification by those with a solid, discerning eye. These jewels, obscured from the mainstream hype, hold the fundamental strength of high returns for savvy investors. Three such stocks had the potential within the strategies, and their trajectories were poised for exponential

There are some great space stocks up for grabs as we enter into March this year. I believe that some of the best investment opportunities lie in this industry. We’re still in the very early stages of seeing its development. Some companies are already making big moves that give promise for great returns for investors.

Among dividend stocks, the “dividend aristocrats” are the cream of the crop. Owning these stocks offers the opportunity for solid long-term total returns because of the steady, increasing payouts. However, even among the aristocrats, there are some that are more regal than others. This has nothing to do with the amount of years of dividend

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) remains the focal point of many investors, given its impressive recent performance. These past few months, investor attention has almost entirely been taken up assessing the growth potential of AI stocks, with Nvidia leading the way. The company’s high-powered H100 AI chips and A100 GPUs remain the market standard, and have allowed Nvidia

Penny stocks often get a bad rap, and that makes sense. There are plenty of scams and examples of less-than-exemplary behavior in many of these names. However, it’s also true that picking winners can be very lucrative. Indeed, finding low-priced stocks with explosive upside potential can provide life-changing returns. I believe now is the perfect

Dividend stocks could offer a higher yield and cushion the sudden rise in the VIX (volatility index) that markets have experienced. Be careful not to fall into what the industry calls a ‘dividend trap,’ meaning companies that inflate their dividend payouts to attract investors when they cannot afford to pay these yields. Like a house

The future of the U.S. economy looks promising, reminiscent of the economic growth experienced in the mid-1990s. Recent data on productivity, boosted by advancements in artificial intelligence and the widespread adoption of hybrid work models, suggests a potential lasting boom. Improved productivity not only allows companies to create more with less but also enables higher

The International Energy Agency predicts that “installed battery capacity worldwide will increase tenfold to sixteenfold by 2030.” McKinsey believes that 120 to 150 new battery plants need to be built between 2023 and 2030 to meet the impending demand. If these estimates hold, battery stocks could see incredible upside. Over the last few quarters, electric