Stocks to buy

Consumption spending is the key growth driver for the U.S. economy. Within consumption spending, retail sales are an important catalyst for GDP growth. Given this fact, some large retailers have been evergreen stocks in the last few decades. However, with macroeconomic and inflationary headwinds, retail stocks have been relatively subdued in the last 24 months.

Prices for crude oil have risen to their highest level in five months amid growing concerns of tighter supplies fueled by OPEC+ production cuts and turmoil in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, is currently at $90.19 per barrel, having risen more than 5% since the start of April.

With the S&P 500 yielding less than 2% on average right now, high dividend stocks are hard to find. Even though interest rates have risen significantly over the past few years, the major equity indices are broadly unappealing for income investors. Fortunately, investors can still find high dividend stocks… even in this market. The following

Investing in the stock market can get you closer to retirement. Portfolios compound over time as investment opportunities realize their potential. Some investors accumulate growth stocks and hope that those stocks will appreciate significantly within a few decades. However, some of these corporations have high risks that can deteriorate shareholder value. Retirement stocks offer more

Investing in stocks is a high-risk endeavor, no matter how seasoned an investor you are. There will always be some that catch you off guard and throw your portfolio into a string of losses that are hard to recover from. Many people tout “holy grail” strategies, especially on social media. I believe they’re all wishful

While electric vehicles may be the future of mobility and transportation, an old industry is gaining significant relevance, thus driving the case for auto stocks to buy. Further, this fresh dynamic might not fade anytime soon. Fundamentally, one of the biggest challenges facing the EV sector is the ongoing price war. One could make the

Discovering chances with substantial growth potential in the stock market might unearth buried jewels. These three obscure stocks have innovative strategies and tremendous growth potential. The first one is a leading company in the building materials sector. It has excellent sales growth supported by a competitive pricing approach. Additionally, the company demonstrates successful market penetration

Some large retail stocks, including many major department stores that are focused on apparel, are struggling. Macy’s (NYSE:M) plans to close 150 stores by 2026. History shows store closings for brick-and-mortar-oriented retailers is often the prelude to tremendous financial struggles and, ultimately, bankruptcy. But more generalized, big-box retail stocks, such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target

Copper stocks have continued to rally in 2024. According to the International Energy Agency, the global demand for copper will double over the next two decades as the world marches towards electrification and sustainable energy solutions. However, despite the rising demand, there is limited supply available for the red-orange metal. China is the world’s leading

Many investors dream of getting in early on the next big tech startup that will turn into a behemoth like Google (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Finding and investing in the next unicorn company while it is still in its infancy would lead to almost unfathomable returns. However, picking winners is easier said than done.

It’s been a volatile start to the second quarter for many sectors. However, investors continue to seek out undervalued biotech stocks for robust returns over the long term. Plenty of options exist in various niches within the biotech sector. That said, investor focus remains on key sectors, including weight-loss drugs, Parkinson’s treatments and drugs aimed