Stocks to buy

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, shaking up industries and transforming the world as we know it. OpenAI’s ground-breaking chatbot, ChatGPT, has dominated headlines this year, which led to a swath of new AI technologies entering the market. What’s more startling is that the AI revolution is still young, and these developments could be

Investors can find growth plays in many corners of the stock market, but  a smart play would be looking for the stocks reshaping the future. These are companies at the forefront of a burgeoning trend that look poised to run away with a large slice of the growing market share.  A good first place to

Many U.S.-based stock traders have probably never considered China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). Yet, LI stock could actually be a winner based on Li Auto’s EV delivery data. At the same time, prospective investors should monitor Li Auto’s expenditures as they could hinder the company’s growth. There are several publicly listed Chinese clean

The first quarter earnings season confirms that artificial intelligence has the attention of investors. Companies are making every effort to highlight their AI capabilities to investors. And, for the most part, investors believe the best AI stocks to buy now are in the large-cap sector. That makes sense, because companies like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, GOOGL), Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are unquestionable leaders

In addition to the established leaders in the social media industry, numerous emerging platforms are piquing the interest of investors. These platforms are either following existing social media trends or pioneering new ones, such as the development of user-friendly communication formats, the surge in short-form videos, and the continuous growth of dating apps, which are

Signs continue to point to continued growth opportunities across a wide swath of tech stocks. Recently, the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange has often been observed to outperform more balanced exchanges like the Dow on down days. That’s a sharp about-face from a few months ago, when the Nasdaq almost always underperformed relative to other exchanges. It

While the S&P 500 is up 7.7% for the year, the rising tide has not floated all boats. According to Finviz, 100 stocks are trading within 10% of their 52-week lows, while 38 of its constituents have stocks trading within 5% of their 52-week lows. While some bargain stocks are bargains for a reason, others represent

This year has brought about massive change across many industries. How hydrogen is produced is one such area of focus for many investors. Accordingly, for those looking to take part in this industry, which hasn’t really taken off until the past two years, hydrogen stocks are a place to start perusing. Thanks to the Inflation

China’s decision to reopen its economy offers us opportunities to invest in undervalued Chinese stocks. In fact, with that key headwind out of the way, many investors have been betting on a resurgence in growth among some of China’s most undervalued stocks. Of course, many financial experts are also urging investors to be cautious. That’s because

Warren Buffett is best known for being among the most successful investors of all time. Indeed, his success in investing has earned the billionaire a loyal following and the nickname “Oracle of Omaha.” His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), holds an expansive portfolio that spans various industries, from technology to finance and includes significant stakes in

Energy stocks were one of the hottest sectors in the market in 2022. Between the onset of the war in Ukraine, surging inflation and concerns around macroeconomic policy, oil and gas were in the right place at the right time. However, things have moved in a sharply different direction more recently. The price of oil

With the S&P 500 index yielding less than 2% on average right now, high-dividend stocks are still appealing to income investors. Interest rates are on the rise, but investors can still find stocks that have superior yields. Even better, investors can buy high-yield stocks that have sustainable dividends. The following thre ultra-high dividend stocks have

Although many market experts expected the hydrocarbon industry sector to soar – thus sending oil stocks to buy higher – in reality, the segment has been conspicuously deflated. Still, according to a recent CNBC article, the plunge in fossil fuel prices may bottom out soon. Further, a more significant pickup may materialize in subsequent quarters. Let’s be

Smart money doesn’t only go to large companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Many investors look for smaller companies poised for a breakout that have reasonable valuations. Still, penny stocks have their risks — over 90% fail. But the stocks that do well can yield respectable returns for investors.  Many retail investors buy penny stocks

While for the longest time the best house in the worst neighborhood was consistently the U.S., shifting circumstances incentivize consideration of international stocks to buy. At the simplest level, individual markets tend to ebb and flow. To use a baseball analogy, global securities were due to knock one out of the yard. Further, a Business Insider

While the benchmark S&P 500 index may be up nearly 8% for the year, recent pensiveness in the market incentivizes consideration of safe ETFs to buy. Fundamentally, exchange-traded funds offer relative protection thanks to their broad footprint. By entering the market with several market ideas, you stand a better chance of success. Not to break

Most housing stocks could come under pressure this year. After all, persistently high mortgage rates and home prices, coupled with concerns around inflation, bank sector chaos, weakening economic growth, and a very real possibility of recession have kept a lot of potential homebuyers on the fence. Granted, median existing home sales fell about 0.9% year

EV stocks haven’t done very well after the tech selloffs, but the underlying businesses have continued to slowly grow. The future is indeed electric, and it is important to invest in the most promising EV stocks before they recover. Not all EV stocks are a good bet right now. There’s no clear winner in 2023

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is gaining ground in the battle of the cloud titans, while the company has multiple ways to generate significant amounts of revenue as a result of its forays into artificial intelligence. Additionally, the company’s overall first-quarter results were strong, and it should benefit from a rebound in PC sales in the second half

For this column, I will be using stocks on fintel.io’s Gamma Squeeze Leaderboard list. According to the website, “A Gamma Squeeze is a specific event that happens when the price of a stock climbs suddenly due to actions in the options market. ” Specifically, when the value of call options increases due to large-scale purchases