Stocks to buy

It’s been a rough month for manufacturing stocks. The reading on manufacturing activity is one of the most closely watched economic reports. In July, the S&P Global Flash U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index came in at 49.5. The number was lower than estimated at 51.7, approximately equal to the 49 registered in July 2023. It also

While investing, having a checklist of ideal fundamentals of companies is vital. These fundamentals can reveal a company’s financial standing, growth potential, and market position. Here, the exploration is about three rare stocks to buy on the brink of unprecedented growth based on their unique fundamentals and market strengths. On the list, the first company

Semiconductor companies and their customers are major contributors to the current market momentum. This means that finding and buying under-the-radar growth stocks in the semiconductor industry might provide high returns. One example of this kind of investing is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI), which experienced tremendous growth by capitalizing on the AI boom, developing AI-optimized servers,

When Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock was listed in 2010, it commanded a market capitalization of $2.23 billion. After almost a decade and a half, Tesla’s market valuation is at $690 billion. For an investor holding Tesla stock since listing, the compound annual growth rate of returns would be almost 50%. Unquestionably, Tesla stock has been a

In 2008, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) became the first U.S.-traded company to reach a $1 trillion market valuation. Today, there are seven trillion-dollar companies, mostly in tech. And with today’s accelerated growth in different industries and sectors, the list of future trillion-dollar stocks keeps getting longer. However, we must admit that while it’s becoming increasingly common, reaching

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL) second-quarter performance is robust, with key financial figures indicating a solid momentum in search and cloud. The company’s revenues reached $85 billion, marking a 14% annual increase. This solid performance underscores Alphabet’s leadership in AI infrastructure and its potential for future growth, making Alphabet stock a promising investment. Alphabet’s Q2 2024 results

I have long been skeptical about Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) as a company and Rivian stock. The California-based automaker, with an assembly plant in Illinois, is going through an Electric Vehicle version of Death Valley. It needs to stay afloat long enough to build a new plant in Georgia, which it was forced to delay in March.

Investing guru Cathie Wood still attracts a large following. Although the founder of the Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is trailing the market by a wide margin in 2024. Cathie Wood stocks are also known to trounce the S&P 500 by like amounts, too. That’s because Wood likes to make big bets on

There’s a lot of money in money. The fintech industry is projected to maintain a compounded annual growth rate of 16.5% from now until 2032. That growth rate should be music to fintech investors’ ears, but not every stock has delivered good results. Many established banks have unappealing long-term results. For instance, Citigroup (NYSE:C) is

Across industries, companies will need to adopt AI for growth and survival. A PricewaterhouseCoopers indicates that by 2030, AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, “$6.6 trillion is likely to come from increased productivity and $9.1 trillion is likely to come from consumption-side effects.” There is therefore no denying

While a niche application of data storage and processing technology, biometric security is becoming an increasingly relevant sector within the broader technology industry. Back in 2021, the biometric system market was valued at $29.09 billion by Fortune Business Insights with predictions it would rise to $76.7 billion by 2029. These numbers represent a fraction of

With interest rate cuts looming, it’s an ideal time to load up on fintech stocks to watch. Investors were served another promising inflation update, bolstering hopes for September rate cuts. Core CPI, which strips away food and energy prices, increased just 0.2% sequentially and aligned with estimates. Additionally, the U.S. economy expanded by an encouraging

Electric vehicles represented so much promise but recently the sector has struggled. Just look at premium manufacturer Lucid (NASDAQ:LCID). Financially supported by huge backers and enjoying some positive notoriety as a Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) alternative, the upstart arrived on the scene with much fanfare. Unfortunately, investors aren’t all that excited about Lucid stock. Since the beginning

Wind stocks are prepared for significant expansion based on several factors that are very favorable to the industry. The move towards cleaner energy sources is the key factor with more and more countries adopting policies to cut down on the emission of greenhouse gasses and invest in green energy. These regulations create a predictable environment

Water stocks don’t really need much in terms of fundamental justification. It’s the one resource that is easily the most precious. Sure, you can talk about gold or some other important asset that features significant industrial or technological implications: lithium comes readily to mind. However, as far as I know, you can’t eat lithium. On

What could be better than viable enterprises within the biotechnology industry? Try biotech stocks under $10. Primarily, the reason why the sector is so popular among investors is its potential for addressing various diseases and conditions. Obviously, there’s the human component of lengthening life and its quality. However, economic considerations exist as well. According to

Uncovering affordable breakthrough stocks under $10 in the portfolio can lead to high-price return opportunities. Here, the focus is on three such stocks, each demonstrating strong fundamentals that signal high upside potential. The first company’s top prospects include continued revenue growth, significant improvements in gross margins and successful strategic expansions. These position the company for

As tech behemoth Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) gears up to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2024 results on July 30, all eyes will be on the continued momentum in its high-growth cloud computing and artificial intelligence businesses. With the stock up over 14.6% year-to-date (YTD), Microsoft will need to deliver impressive numbers and guidance to justify its premium valuation.

The mining sector is one of the most dynamic yet controversial industries to be investing in. When we talk about mining stocks, there are a plethora of different commodities to explore. There is silver, gold and iron ore, of course, but beyond that there are rare earth minerals that make our daily lives convenient. Tungsten,

High-yield dividend stocks are attractive investment options as they provide regular payouts regardless of market performance. Understanding dividend yield, which is a ratio showing annual dividend income per dollar invested, is crucial for comparing investments. The yield, expressed as a percentage of the current price, indicates the annual return on investment at the purchase price.