Stocks to buy

Enterprise software and cloud giant Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) has witnessed impressive momentum in its stock price over the past nine months. Despite lagging behind the S&P 500 last year, it has more than made up for it with a 21.3% jump year-to-date (YTD). The results may have surprised many, considering its missed top-line estimates in the

The tech sector remains a driving force in the global economy, consistently pushing boundaries and shaping the future. So far, in 2024, the sector has experienced a rollercoaster ride. While some companies soared to new highs earlier in the year, recent weeks have witnessed a period of consolidation and correction. The most recent panic selling

Tech stocks, including Internet of Things (IoT) stocks, are having a very tough time lately. Increased market tension is powered by a highly unstable geopolitical environment that has led to a sharp market selloff. However, this environment could offer fertile ground for buying opportunities. Many IoT stocks, which have been beaten down lately, now trade

Dividend stocks allow investors to generate income without selling their assets. This setup presents several advantages. Dividend payouts can help with living expenses, and if you aren’t retired yet, you can reinvest each dividend back into the stock.  The good hallmarks of a promising dividend stock include rising financials, an impressive dividend growth rate, and

As with diamonds, there is a Dividend Aristocrat for pretty much every need. A Dividend Aristocrat is a member of the S&P 500 that has increased its dividends annually for 25 years or more. As a great deal of the returns from the stock market emanates from dividends (as much as 85% of the total), the income policy of a publicly

Big Tech companies are spending huge amounts on artificial intelligence (AI) in efforts to benefit from deploying the technology down the road. According to The Financial Times, Big Tech firms increased their capital expenditures by 50% in 2024 to $100 billion in order “to build the infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence.” Among the firms benefiting from

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock was flying high and touched 52-week highs of $468 on July 5. However, a relatively sharp correction occurred with Microsoft stock declining by 11% within one month. With MSFT reporting Q4 of fiscal year 2024 numbers, there seems to be some skepticism related to growth driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Yet, some

As we enter August, it’s time to start thinking about autumn. Back-to-school sales are on and it won’t be long before the days get shorter and the temperature grows colder. Of course, the stock market has been anything but tranquil this summer. Volatility continues to rule as investors shift money around and equities swing from

Amid generative AI hype, focus on stocks enhancing products or gaining a strategic edge with Gemini AI stock predictions. Microsoft backs OpenAI, exploring AI-driven search. Investors await AI revenue insights from Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Alphabet’s Gemini AI, though surpassed by other models, remains valuable for AI stock predictions. Despite Gemini’s growing conservatism, its

Investors continue to seek out top financial stocks to buy, as the macroeconomic winds appear to be shifting. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell all but served up a rate cut in September on a golden platter on Wednesday at the highly-anticipated Q&A session following the July interest rate session. At this press conference, the chairman

Ask 100 investors what the largest e-commerce stock in the U.S. is and most would answer Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). It’s just so obvious. In 2024, it’s expected to generate $248 billion in online sales, $21 billion in physical store sales, and $172 billion in third-party seller fees, for a total of $441 billion, up 12.5% from

Sometimes, the best deals on the market offer real growth potential and a decent dividend yield. That’s because these types of securities offer a dual-factor approach to appreciating by providing returns in stock growth and a compounding dividend. Yet, finding these types of dividend stocks under $10 can be challenging as the media often underreport

E-commerce stocks could be in for a major snapback at the back end of the year, driven by likely interest rate cuts. Dipping interest rates and easing inflationary headwinds should rekindle consumer appetite, giving the online retail space a much-needed boost. During the pandemic, we saw a marked increase in online activity, which had e-commerce

We’re into the second week of the earnings season, and some of the top banking companies and other big guns have reported results. The start of the season looks good, and every investor hopes to see the same momentum as their favorite companies report. The earnings season also sees a lot of volatility in the

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) gained altitude recently after obtaining a new certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It moves the eVTOL leader one step closer to its goal of commercializing its business next year. Although it is helping to create an entirely new industry from the ground

Given the secular increase in the acceptance of worldwide electric vehicle sales, EV stocks remain a major concern for the investing world. Estimates for 2024 show that EV sales might reach over 17 million units—more than 20% of all cars sold worldwide. Under current legal circumstances, electric vehicles are expected to make up around 55%

Over the last two weeks, stocks – tech stocks in particular – have been hammered hard. Between July 11 and 25, the S&P 500 slid more than 4%. And the Nasdaq Composite shed nearly 8% in that same timeframe. But in the past two days, the selling pressure on Wall Street has turned into buying

Stock splits continue to be one of the major themes in the market this year. Shoemaker Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) just announced a six-for-one stock split that will take effect on Sept. 9 this year. It follows a 10-for-1 stock split by microchip developer Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on July 15 that lowered its share price to $170

Elections are tricky business and it’s important not to put too much emphasis on polls, especially polls before September. That said, it seems clear that Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump has a less-complicated path to the White House. Basically, conservatives voted decisively for the man. Therefore, investors should at least consider stocks for

The pairing of artificial intelligence and growth-oriented companies has resulted in a new wave of high-potential AI growth stocks for investors to consider. These companies are currently smaller players in the broader tech industry that, through careful research and development, have made themselves valuable to larger companies. As a result, investors and consumers alike may