Stocks to buy

It’s not all doom and gloom for some growth stocks. Despite the benchmark S&P 500 index being down 14% year-to-date, and the technology-focused Nasdaq having fallen 24% on the year, there are many stocks that have bucked the downturn trend and continued to grow at a strong clip. Investors willing to look around and allocate

A spate of bad retailer earnings reports caused shares across the sector to crash in the middle of last month. Costco (NASDAQ:COST) was no exception. Between May 16 and May 20, COST stock fell from nearly $500 per share, to just above $400 per share. But since then, and especially since its own earnings report

At first, markets reacted poorly to Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock’s first-quarter report in after-hours trade. On May 25, 2022, NVDA stock lost almost 10%. When markets opened the next day, investors renewed their upbeat view of the graphics card chip supplier. Investors should count on the company’s strong performance in the last quarter despite the macroeconomic

When there’s a major news item concerning e-commerce giant Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), financial traders pay attention. Something is happening that will make AMZN stock more accessible to investors with small accounts, and that’s bullish for the stock. Yet, well-rounded investors shouldn’t only obsess over one event, even if it involves a gigantic company like Amazon. As

The current bear market is one of the most challenging periods for investors. Many are scared to invest in the stock market and are looking for alternative options. While the current climate may be risky for some, it is the perfect time to jump in if you are an adventurous investor. We’re going to look

[embedded content] The biotech market has not been faring well recently. This is mainly due to the fact that these companies are the paragon of  “we don’t make money today.” So, while they develop potentially life-changing drugs and technology, it’s all about the monetary value of the products in the future. Companies reliant on future

As far as top electric vehicle (EV) stocks go, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) is the undisputed leader. The capital appreciation upside Tesla has provided since its public listing has been remarkable. In many ways, this EV maker provides the gold standard upon which other EV stocks are evaluated. Unfortunately, there isn’t a real competitor to stack up against

[embedded content] After a few weeks of pulse-checks on the major players in the electric vehicle space, my co-host Aaron Davis and I revisit Nio (NYSE:NIO). COVID lockdowns and supply chain shakeups in China have been weighing on the company. But now things seem to be easing. Shanghai has moved to end its two-month lockdown, giving

A sharp selloff has wiped billions of dollars off of valuations in the past few weeks. Growth stocks have been unfairly targeted. Many of these companies offer excellent operating models and great growth potential. Many people believe that the market has grown overly conservative and the only way to make money is to invest in

Wall Street is becoming increasingly concerned about a recession. According to Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, there is “probably a 30% chance of a recession as you look forward to the next 12 to 24 months.”  We are also starting to see a slowdown in the housing market with new home sales dropping by 16.6%

Although some positive sessions in the equities sector have optimists excited about the red ink coming to an end, investors should approach this dynamic conservatively. True, no one wants to be around negative people spreading negative energy. At the same time, we need to be realistic about the economic underpinnings, meaning that it’s time to

The bear market has not been fun for anybody and short of investors who are all-in on energy stocks, almost everyone is down on the year. The S&P 500 has touched the down-20% mark, while the Nasdaq composite has fallen more than 30% from peak to trough. Despite the underwhelming performance, it has investors looking

Source: XanderSt / Shutterstock.com Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) won’t be winning any awards this year. NFLX stock is down a stunning 68% year-to-date as investors rushed to unplug from the streaming company’s shares. The reason for Netflix’s sudden reversal is due to its subscriber growth. Or rather, the lack of it. The company shocked investors by admitting

Source: shutterstock.com/Imagentle Jumpy market sentiment has led to an increase in investors searching for the best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to buy for safety from further declines. Low-risk investors are striving for a safe haven in a market crushed by numerous worries that dampen the mood in broader markets. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that according to

Source: Shutterstock While this year’s anxiety-fueled downturn has on the flipside generated attractive discounts for speculators, the contrarian opportunity among blue-chip stocks to buy is arguably the most enticing. Indeed, several of the alpha dogs are suffering massive losses — perhaps to an unprecedented degree. Such a circumstance gives patient investors unprecedented access to quality

The best mid-cap stocks to buy provide growth potential without being overly speculative. PDC Energy (PDCE): With oil prices likely to soar on reduced global supply, PDCE can still build on its momentum. Life Storage (LSI): Housing market dynamics could make this self-storage-focused real estate investment trust thrive. Oshkosh (OSK): Specialty truck and military vehicle

Down nearly 70% in the past year, can PayPal’s (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock recover? Technology stocks have been crushed this year as investors stampede out of the asset class and head for safe havens ranging from consumer staple stocks to bonds and gold. And among technology stocks, shares of financial technology (fintech) companies have been singled out

Source: Jeppe Gustafsson / Shutterstock.com Since 2020, many electric vehicle (EV) companies have gone public via the special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) route. An upcoming EV SPAC deal is the tie-up between Gores Guggenheim (NASDAQ:GGPI) and EV company Polestar. Compared to other EV SPAC stocks, like Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID), for example, excitement over GGPI stock has

Roblox (RBLX) trades at a premium compared to other gaming companies. Gaming engagement remains strong across the company’s platform. Seasonal weakness is a risk, but the long-term growth story justifies buying RBLX stock. Source: Miguel Lagoa / Shutterstock.com Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) is the Snap (NYSE:SNAP) of video gaming, as its platform appeals to younger users. However,

Two weeks after a big first quarter earnings beat, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) stock is sliding. AMD stock has posted a double-digit loss over the past week and is now down around 30% for 2022. Risks are there — including declining PC sales — but AMD stock at current prices offers significant long-term growth potential. Source: