Stocks to buy

When investors stopped thinking about stocks to buy for high inflation, the U.K.’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) delivered a jolt to the system.  On January 17, the ONS reported that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 0.4% in December. This pushed the annual inflation rate to 4.0% from 3.9% in November. Increasing prices

EV battery stocks could be on the precipice of a strong rally. The catalyst of this potential rally comes from a company that’s revolutionizing the solid-state battery market, QuantumScape (NYSE:QS). To put this rally into context, QS stock is on the verge of commercializing its batteries and this development is expected to be disruptive if

Last year was a great one for stocks, with the Nasdaq having one of its best calendar year gains in the recent past and the S&P 500 performing well, too. However, with 2023 behind us, it is time to look forward and potentially add to existing holdings. One place to look is the 2024 Dogs

Amidst high inflation, interest rates, and reduced EV demand, the U.S. market recorded a record 1.2 million EV sales in 2023. However, Chinese EV producers came out ahead, reporting stellar numbers and leading the way in terms of market share. For cost-conscious investors, exploring potential next-gen EV leaders is vital in 2024. Despite temporary challenges

Tech stocks saw high volatility throughout 2023 but are entering the new year on a high note. The future of the economy looks promising, with inflation cooling and, hopefully, interest rates coming down. Several economists have revised their growth projections for the economy and are highly optimistic about 2024. That means now is the time

In the stock market, we hear big names all the time. But, since so many people already know their potential, the stocks are likely overvalued, with prices reflecting. However, the stocks flying under the radar are where you will find value. Since many don’t know about them, their valuation hasn’t yet reflected the massive potential

Last year was booming for artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI became mainstream, and enterprises started making investments in the space. If you are wondering whether it is too late to invest, we are still in the early stages of adoption. This article discusses some AI stocks to buy that are central to this revolution. According

The window of opportunity is closing for investors to capitalize on the cheap valuations of real estate investment trusts (REITs) before the Fed cuts interest rates. Despite inflation spiking in December, institutions like Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) predict that there will be five rate cuts this year, with the first one beginning in March. This backdrop

If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell really does reduce interest rates, then forward-looking investors ought to consider blockchain stocks. True, you can always go for the individual cryptocurrencies. However, this arena carries both market and what I would term “administrative” risks. From data breaches to agonizingly forgetting passwords, a lot of stuff can go wrong.

Fortune recently reported that the European climate agency, Copernicus, said that the global average temperature last year was 2.66 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than pre-industrial times. More importantly, it was 0.3 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the record set in 2016. As it becomes more important than ever to tackle global warming, climate change stocks will likely become

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is known for its discounts, but COST stock might not look cheap to some reluctant investors. Nevertheless, after viewing Costco’s recent results, even the skeptics will surely be tempted to stock up on a few shares. There are plenty of commentators who praised Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) for its robust holiday-season 2023 sales. Yet,

Telehealth stocks fell off the collective radar somewhat post-pandemic. But betting against the sector isn’t smart because healthcare’s future is undoubtedly anchored in virtual offerings for routine and non-emergent care. While some claim the pandemic accelerated telehealth by as much as 10 years, it’s inarguable that we’ve entered a new era of at-home primary and

The financial markets in 2024 will be pulsating with transformative opportunities driven by companies poised to redefine industries. This is leading to several 2024 investment trends making themselves known, and several stocks gaining traction. Three distinct stocks illuminate diverse sectors, suggesting robustness, technological innovation, and strategic positioning. The first one’s astute market navigation in the

The traditional economy and workplace continues to evolve. The results of that transition are very evident in the gig economy. The gig economy itself has grown rapidly reaching a value of more than $455 billion last year.  More and more workers are shunning the typical 9 to 5 office job. It is expected that more

Following the remarkable ascent of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) last year, it’s only natural for investors to consider the top tech stocks to buy for 2024. Yeah, I suppose that NVDA could again be a winner. It’s off to a great start and the underlying generative artificial intelligence sector should only blossom from here. Still, it’s risky

Truly, 2023 wasn’t the greatest for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. As automakers struggled amidst the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike, a high interest rate environment dropped consumer spending and EV demand. While the strike did cost millions to the automakers, the drop in demand also caused the profits and subsequently, EV stocks to drop.

Hydrogen stocks are likely to continue to be in focus this year thanks to continued worries about global warming. Countries around the world remain committed to reaching net zero, which will require a combination of energy-saving measures, a push for renewable energy development, and the development and deployment of low-carbon solutions like hydrogen energy. It’s

After hitting new all-time highs in 2023, the S&P 500 is off to a slower start this year. The broad-based index is down 1.5% in the first week of trading. The first jobs report of the new year showed strong gains, which could cause the Federal Reserve to stand firm on the high interest rates

In early December, Barron’s published an article about a little-known Ohio-based company that had grown its annual dividend for 50 consecutive years. It got me thinking about mid-cap stocks with robust dividends.  The featured company above is RPM International (NYSE:RPM), with great brands such as Tremco, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane, and Tremclad. They are a paint

In the tech investment space, three stocks stand poised to rewrite the rules of growth and profitability. These three companies have sparked widespread interest and speculation, projecting a potential leap of 3X by 2026. The article explores their compelling fundamentals of strategic prowess and market dominance. Financial revelations speak volumes. The first one’s meteoric rise,