Stocks to buy

On the morning of August 5, the unwinding of the Yen carry trade accelerated, leading to a spike in the expected volatility index. Investors were selling and asking questions later. Even the best e-commerce stocks suffered under this carnage. That pullback has created an opportunity to buy into one of the most enduring themes of

The past decade and a half have truly been incredible for investors. Most could have chosen from a list of top-performing growth stocks and done just fine for themselves. Many of the largest and what many consider the “best” growth stocks have outperformed smaller counterparts, which isn’t usually the case. In recent months, the stock

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock saw a 14% increase last week, outpacing the 4% return for the S&P 500. This strong performance was driven by a positive market response to Meta’s earnings report, highlighting second-quarter results in its core advertising business. The stock’s recent rally marks a significant turnaround from the previous quarter, when concerns over Meta’s AI

Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) fiscal fourth-quarter results, unveiled on July 30, showed that the tech giant’s Azure cloud unit continues to expand very quickly. Moreover, the firm is benefiting meaningfully from the AI boom. It should also get a significant lift from the refresh of its operating system that’s currently under way. Finally the firm is well-positioned

Given the current market volatility on Wall Street, the best dividend stocks look increasingly appealing to investors seeking stable income. The recent tech correction, which began in mid July due to valuation concerns, triggered panic selling in early August. As a result, long-term investors are pivoting to dividend stocks to secure steady income in the

Tech stocks have been booming throughout 2024 due to increased investor attention to new and developing technologies such as generative AI and cloud computing. It has provided a large number of investment opportunities recently and still offers strong growth potential. However, due to a number of factors, including overall economic uncertainty and the sharp drop in

The reasons behind the August market meltdown are numerous and are already moving into the rearview mirror of investors. A coolish reading in the July producer price index (PPI) has investors putting their foot on the gas to get ahead of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. It’s also a reason to consider investing in travel

Leading stock indexes like the Nasdaq Composite and Dow Jones Industrial Average saw massive drops last week.  Traditionally, the stock market has been subject to external forces like inflation data, geopolitics and new technological advances. The market always goes through cycles of bear and bull markets. Long-term investors know that picking the right comeback stocks

Although the market may have hit a calm relative to the wild volatility witnessed earlier this month, we may not be out of the woods yet. Sure, the CBOE Volatility Index or the VIX has come down significantly from its earlier highs. As a contrarian indicator, this fear index rises when sentiment has turned sharply

For the past two years, inflation has proven to be the stock market’s No. 1 enemy. But this morning’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed that the inflation problem is largely behind us now. And as a result, stocks have the ‘green light’ to rally on.  Of course, CPI is widely considered the nation’s best

When volatility strikes the stock market as it sets new highs, investors get nervous. Wild swings in price can often signal a market top. After setting a new record high last month, the S&P 500 has peeled back 5% from that level. A string of upcoming economic indicators coming out this week could determine whether

Rising concerns about the economy and rate cuts have led to a mixed earnings season, low consumer spending and a stock sell-off. While most of the indices have recovered since the past week, many stocks are trading at a discount and smart investors know that now is the time to make the bet. Some of

A potential future trillion-dollar company, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) has seen impressive interest this year. The company’s strong performance this year has been driven by its AI-powered Snapdragon processors, which work for PCs, gaming, smartphones, and automotive models. Despite the stock seeing a 20% drop over the past month and concerns regarding the U.S. economy, Qualcomm may

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is a formidable entity within the technology sector. The anticipation surrounding its iPhone 16 launch, especially with the integration of Apple Intelligence, underscores its strategic focus on innovation. Moreover, Foxconn’s hiring surge exemplifies the strategic preparations for the iPhone 16 launch. The addition of thousands of workers within a short time frame is vital.

With market volatility brought forth by Warren Buffett’s second-quarter share sales, the unwinding of Japan’s Yen carry trade, and the underwhelming U.S. jobs number, investor nerves have really been put to the test. The trio of concerning headlines may paint a terrifying picture for the rest of the year and perhaps part of 2025 when

It is starting to look like last week’s market meltdown was not the beginning of a broad-based collapse. Although fear of a U.S. recession, concern over the melt-up in AI-powered tech stocks and the unwinding of the yen carry trade all contributed to the market turmoil, stocks quickly rebounded and the S&P 500 closed out

The current chaos that continues to roil the markets is creating a lot of headaches and material losses as major indices fall. It’s also creating top investing opportunities to capitalize as prices dip artificially low in some cases. That’s what we’ll be talking about today: Stocks to buy on the dip amidst all the current

August sent investors into a tizzy, with massive volatility shaking up major indices. However, amidst the chaos, betting on the best entertainment stocks on the dip could prove wise. In the backdrop of interest rate cuts, entertainment stocks offer a particularly attractive opportunity. Moreover, with corporate profits expected to rise, the sector stands to gain

Now might be a great time for investors to consider scooping up shares of these robotics stocks. I think that although in the short-term these technologies will be a slow burn in terms of improving company productivity, the tech stack of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT), will all contribute

As the dark clouds of a potential recession loom on the horizon, investors are scrambling to find safe havens for their hard-earned money. While it’s true that most stocks tend to suffer during economic downturns, there are always a few outliers that manage to defy the odds and emerge stronger than ever. However, before you