Stocks to buy

Crude oil futures recently hit an 11-month low, with this commodity suffering a peak-to-trough decline of 15.9% in the last eight trading sessions alone. Over that stretch, oil declined in seven sessions. Despite that, I think investors should still be looking for some must-own energy stocks. Why? Because energy remains the best-performing sector year-to-date, and

Lately, most investors have been extremely fearful of Chinese stocks. Continued lockdowns and various geopolitical concerns have amplified a bearish macroeconomic picture for these companies, making it challenging to find good Chinese stocks to buy. That said, China is the world’s second-largest economy. And Chinese stocks have previously been among the top performers in the

It was supposed to be an awful Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend for retailers – but the exact opposite has happened. And that means retail stocks could surge over the next 30 days! No one was supposed to splurge this holiday season. Prices are sky-high. Stocks are in the dump. All those pandemic savings have been

While most market experts advise their clients away from penny stocks to buy  (for good reason, let’s be honest), many folks can’t resist scratching that itch. I get it. Having speculated myself in the wild cryptocurrency sector, I own firsthand experience of the pain and rare joys of gambling. Therefore, I’m not going to provide

The stock market took a beating this year, especially tech stocks, with many of them down significantly. Then again, with margins declining and interest rates rising, investors are no longer willing to pay a premium and have retreated to defensive stocks. However, this also means that many companies with solid fundamentals are left undervalued. Contrarian

Stock picking for 2023 could be overwhelming, especially in a volatile market. After all, with economic factors changing by the minute and macroeconomic conditions becoming increasingly unpredictable, finding a winning stock can seem downright impossible. However, with a thorough research process featuring robust analysis and data-driven insights, it is possible to identify stock picks for

[embedded content] Quantum computing is reaching a point where it’s becoming useful in the here and now, rather than as a theoretical exercise. And the benefits from using a quantum computer could prove profound, enabling researchers in the EV industry (as just one example) to finally create a “forever battery.” How? Well, just look to

[embedded content] Here’s my grand proclamation for next year: What worked in 2022 will crash in 2023; and what didn’t work this year will soar next year! I’ve beat this drum all year long, but it’s worth one more drumroll into year-end… That is, all bear markets eventually turn into new bull markets. And an

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 6% year-to-date. With slightly more than half of the index in negative territory for the year, it is easier to come up with three of the top Dow stocks for 2023.  While there appears to be a recession in the cards, Wells Fargo senior global market

This year hasn’t been kind to technology businesses like Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO). However, there’s a value investing opportunity with CSCO stock as the company’s financial stats are adequate, if not jaw-dropping. Besides, as Cisco undergoes a restructuring, shareholders can collect generous dividends quarter after quarter. Workforce reductions are common this year, especially among American tech

Optimists would say that 2023 will indeed be better than 2022. While 2022 has been an exceptionally difficult year for growth stocks, tech stocks, and  stock markets in general, there are signs that 2023 could mark a positive turning point. And that would set the stage for the reemergence of growth stocks that have fallen

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Energy Information Administration noted that households across the nation will likely spend more on energy this winter compared to prior cold seasons, thus potentially boosting oil stocks to buy. To be clear, the focus of the aforementioned report centered on natural gas and heating-related solutions. Still, the crude oil

One of the more oft-cited phenomena in the market is the Santa Claus rally, which if you’re a believer implies that you should plan ahead with stocks to buy that can benefit from this trend. Per Investopedia, the Santa Claus rally “describes a sustained increase in the stock market that occurs in the week leading

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to pivot on interest rates anytime soon; hence stocks, particularly the smaller, speculative ones, could be in more volatility. However, that doesn’t mean you should shy away from investing in hot penny stocks. Best penny stocks can offer potential returns that significantly outperform those offered by larger cap stocks if

Although the blues of 2022 negatively impacted most sectors not tethered to the energy or defense sectors, some of the top consumer discretionary stocks to buy absorbed some of the worst hits. Initially, inflation woes ground down consumer sentiment. Later, the Federal Reserve responded strongly with interest rate hikes. Unfortunately, this action in part contributed

Regarding stocks, hedge fund managers are some of the savviest investors around. While most of us might not have access to their advanced strategies and resources, we can still learn from their picks. Fund managers focus on well-established companies with promising business models, quality management teams, and sound balance sheets. Stocks hedge funds are buying

Microprocessor manufacturer Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is roundly disliked on Wall Street. This might scare some traders away from INTC stock, but I invite you to consider a contrarian position. Besides, a couple of corporate insiders are buying up shares, and that’s a sign of confidence in the company. Do you consider yourself a follower or an

[Editor’s note: “The EV Charging Revolution Is in Full Swing” was previously published in December 2021. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] What good is a car without a gas station? Not much good at all. By that same token, what good is an electric car without a charging

The world of EV stocks continues to evolve. Once a one or two-pony show, there are many more electric vehicle producers out there than many investors think. Looking beyond industry-leading Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), there are a number of other competitors stepping up their game with new offerings that are enticing users across a broader spectrum. That’s a good thing,

As the company’s name implies, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile (NYSE:SQM) has operations in Chile – yet, there’s more to this company than meets the eye. You can hold SQM stock for direct exposure to the high-conviction lithium market, or for reliable dividends. Plus, you can check SQM’s financials and reaffirm your conviction in this