Stocks to buy

Meme stocks – you know them as social-media-inspired securities that tend to be speculative. Generally speaking, it’s difficult to suggest otherwise. We’ve seen tons of money poured into failing or at least deeply struggling businesses. The idea is that if enough people wager on the upside, the target company could once again rise to prominence.

Consumer spending makes up 70% of the GDP and is a driving force of the global economy. Without consumer spending, companies go out of business and lay off workers. People spending less money can create a negative feedback loop for the economy until the course reverses. While fads come and go, some companies continue to generate

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has been heating up for July. The top rival of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) recently announced its intent to acquire Silo AI in an all-cash deal worth around $665 million. The deal beefs up AMD’s enterprise AI business and may help renew enthusiasm for the name after trailing NVDA stock in recent

Valued at $127.3 billion in 2023, the global battery market is predicted to reach $276.3 billion by 2032, expanding 8.7% yearly and attracting great interest in battery stocks. Sales of lithium-ion batteries are expected to rise 23.33% from $64.84 billion in 2023 to $446.85 billion in 2032. The U.S. market is vital due to demand

Despite the latest report showing an easing of inflation, home prices continue to rise due to a lack of supply and high interest rates. Price increases have accelerated since February after a brief slowdown late last year. With two Fed rate cuts expected by December, mortgage rates should decrease. This may bring more buyers to

While all major indexes continue to reach new highs, including the Dow exceeding 40,000 points for the first time last week, many notable stocks have surprisingly failed to keep up with the rally. It’s quite unexpected to see that among these underperformers are blue-chip stocks, companies recognized for their overall quality, stability, and reliable growth.

Food is a way for us to connect– from the first date to celebrating our lives’ most important moments, a sit-down meal always carries significance. While food prices have risen across the board– with increases being even more painful for those who frequently eat out, consumer spending in this sector hasn’t seen much of a

As the world accelerates toward a greener future, lithium has become a cornerstone of the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market and large-scale battery storage solutions. With global EV sales surging and governments worldwide instituting aggressive carbon reduction goals, the demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket, making lithium stocks a compelling investment choice for forward-thinking

The market offers plenty of options, but only a select few have the potential to be true long-term winners. Not many people can look at a company and say that they have good enough conviction that the business in question will remain relevant a few decades from now. Even half a decade can completely change

As the global economy rebounds from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry is poised for a significant resurgence. The pent-up demand for travel, both leisure and business, is driving a wave of optimism for investors.  Travel stocks, which were severely battered during the height of the pandemic, are now showing promising signs

Income investors should focus on stocks that pay solid yields, but also those that have sustainable payouts and strong business models. Dividend kings are an excellent place to look for stocks with sustainable dividends. These are companies that have raised their dividends each year for more than 50 consecutive years. The following three dividend kings

At the start of the 2020s, machine learning was a small industry with limited applications outside marketing departments. However, the rise of AI and faster, more efficient chips in the past two years has opened the floodgates to innovation. Most of the biggest tech conglomerates are increasingly investing billions of dollars into research projects to

The likelihood of a rate cut in the coming quarters is the biggest catalyst for equities. Higher interest rates have impacted consumption and investment spending. As GDP growth decelerates, there is a strong case for expansionary policies. From an investment perspective, there are blue-chip rate-sensitive stocks to buy for healthy returns. At the same time, there are meme

Diving into lithium stocks during these challenging times for the underlying market may seem audacious. Recent data from TrendForce showed a substantial dip in lithium prices last month, spurred by the downstream battery sector’s push to limit inventory. The demand for lithium salts has slowed substantially, and the short-term oversupply has resulted in the lowest

It is quite possible that not only will presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump win the White House in November but the Grand Old Party may also pick up seats in the House and capture the Senate.  Democrats, particularly in vulnerable swing states, were worried that a tsunami of epic proportions would wash over the elections

It may not be prevalent in our day to day lives right now, but space is definitely the future. The number of rocket launches per year is increasing worldwide. There were 211 successful launches in 2023, marking an almost 20% increase from 2022. The space economy market is growing quickly. It is expected to reach

The EV market is heating up in both domestic and international markets. While the EV sector in the U.S. has a projected compound annual growth rate of 15.5% until 2032, the international market is looking at a slightly higher target of 15.9%. This makes this a highly lucrative sector – and also one several companies

U.S. stock indices have reached new highs, driven by strong corporate earnings, especially in technology. Meanwhile, many non-U.S. stocks have lagged so far in 2024. For instance, the iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (NASDAQ:ACWI), heavily weighted towards U.S. equities, has gained 15% year-to-date (YTD), while the iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF (NASDAQ:ACWX), focusing on global

From transportation to manufacturing consumer products, energy is at the core of our lives. Within the energy market, renewable energy has grown rapidly as the global consciousness of climate change is increasing. Although the renewable energy sector has been down recently, this does not take away the fact that our society needs to move toward

With the S&P 500 index trading near all-time highs, the initial public offering market has been robust. It’s also not uncommon that quality IPO stocks remain under-the-radar for a while before surging higher as it catches analyst and investor attention. Early days of listing can therefore provide investors with some good trading and long-term investing