Stocks to buy

A recent article in Barron’s about Chinese households opting to save rather than spend suggested that the country would have difficulty pulling out of the economic tailspin it’s been in since the pandemic began in early 2020. That’s terrible news for Chinese stocks. “An increasingly common belief is that China’s struggling economy, faced with headwinds

Love her or loathe her, Cathie Wood’s magnetic pull on the investment world remains undiminished. Wood has uniquely curated portfolios brimming with disruptive tech firms and ambitious start-ups offering tremendous long-term upside potential. In its euphoric rally of 2020 to 2021, the investment maven’s flagship exchange-traded fund soared to new heights, delivering staggering triple-digit returns.

Editor’s note: “AI’s Meteoric Rise Is a Trillion-Dollar Opportunity in the Making” was previously published in August 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. The world has been buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI) since OpenAI first introduced ChatGPT back in November 2022. And initially, investors were skeptical of the hype

Recent comments by Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) CEO Brian Moynihan have increased my confidence in my thesis that the U.S. is heading for “a soft landing.” Specifically, Moynihan said the U.S. Federal Reserve already achieved “a soft landing.” That being said, investors may want to consider jumping back into consumer discretionary stocks – especially those that

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock has benefitted as the company has defined the generative artificial intelligence boom of 2023. Since the start of the year, NVDA is up 190%. But they have been a lot higher. At the end of August, NVDA stock was selling at $485 per share, about $50 higher than it is trading now.

Sports betting stocks are definitely stocks to consider, if diversification is important to you. The sports betting industry is often overlooked by investors, despite offering great investment opportunities. The industry consists of great consumer discretionary stocks with strong outlooks, also making them value plays in their own right. Due to these factors, sports betting stocks

In line with my previous predictions calling for an e-commerce rebound in the second half of this year, it appears that the e-commerce sector is recovering. In a note to investors in July, investment advisor Bernstein wrote, “with (foreign exchange) headwinds abating and a more durable online consumer, count us in that camp of anticipating further eCommerce recovery.” The firm

In the burgeoning intelligence economy, data stands as the linchpin of innovation. By 2025, six billion consumers are expected to tap into data every 18 seconds, bolstered by IoT devices producing a staggering 79 zettabytes (ZB). Looking back at 2020, the International Data Corporation highlighted a massive 59ZB of data creation and capture, and with

Many investors are used to looking for sectors to make bets on. Technology. Energy. Financial services. But one top money manager thinks that people should be trying to identify mega trends, overarching global themes, instead. Hans Peter Portner, head of thematic equities at Pictet Asset Management, said at an event for reporters in New York

Wall Street has been very upset about the results of the Federal Reserve meeting earlier this month. However, there are still many reasons to be optimistic about U.S. stocks — especially safer large-cap stocks — going forward. For one, I don’t think that the results of the meeting were actually as hawkish as the Street

Mid-cap stocks can deliver incredible gains for long-term investors. These stocks aren’t as popular as large-cap stocks, however some mid-cap stocks gain that type of popularity in the long run. Some of these stocks can comfortably exceed large-cap stocks eventually. These stocks often benefit from lower valuations since they receive less coverage. Other mid-cap stocks

With bumpy markets, investors may want to consider safer stocks, especially those that can withstand any market conditions. That includes the following Magnificent 7 stocks, which investors may want to consider buying today. Magnificent 7 Stocks: Nvidia (NVDA) Source: Evolf / Shutterstock.com One of my favorite stocks to own is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) — a top choice

In this dynamic world, finding stocks with the potential to thrive over the long haul is akin to discovering hidden treasure. As technology steps into a new decade, three stocks stand out on the horizon, poised to dominate their respective industries. This has led to the rise of stocks to buy. The first one, the

If Congress fails to reach an agreement before 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 1, the government will experience a shutdown since the current spending laws are set to expire on Sept. 30. As the possibility looms closer, President Biden and his administration officials have started to warn about the potential ramifications of a government shutdown. Notably,

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. The timpani, surprisingly, is one of the most challenging orchestral instruments to play. Though these kettle drums seem as straightforward as hitting a piñata, the 140-pound vessels are actually the heart of most orchestral

Technology stocks have made a strong comeback in 2023. For year-to-date, the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 Information Technology index has surged by 33%. Within the broader technology sector, AI stock have witnessed a massive rally. This is sparking people to seek out AI stocks to buy now. However, even with multi-year industry tailwinds, it’s

Cannabis stocks have navigated an extended period of uncertainty and financial depression thanks to regulatory headwinds. Further, most cannabis companies have witnessed an extended period of cash burn. There is, however, some optimism and I believe that these overlooked cannabis stocks to buy should be considered. The good news is that even without federal level

The so-called “Magnificent 7” stocks surged in 2023, contributing to a market rebound in an outsized manner. The stocks’ presumed overrepresentation has investors considering other investments in their place. While tech has been the clear winner thus far in 2023, there’s plenty of reason to assume that other sectors will be strong moving forward.  That

As treasury yields approach 17-year highs, valuations are starting to matter more. Investors are ditching expensive technology stocks and rotating into value. One area of safety is overlooked energy stocks trading at single-digit forward price-to-earnings (P/E). After a sluggish first half due to the decline in crude prices, energy stocks are recovering nicely. The rally

Biotech has long seemed to move slower than its fellow tech fields due to the complexity of biological systems and the difficulty of drug regulations. However, that precedent is set to change thanks to the growing implementation of artificial intelligence (AI), upending the field and bringing big changes to the industry. As a result, the