Stocks to buy

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. For the markets, it’s looking like it’s coming in as a bull. But the bull is getting a bit erratic given the big move in fuel prices and the wild action in the bond market recently. The U.S. dollar index is

Shares of plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) moved higher Friday, after the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report was accompanied by the announcement of two new big foodservice partnerships with McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) and Yum Brands (NYSE:YUM). BYND stock climbed by about 3% in response to those new partnerships. Source: calimedia / Shutterstock.com I’m surprised Beyond Meat’s

In the last few days, electric vehicle stocks have witnessed some sharp correction. I am not surprised given the fact that EV stocks went ballistic during the last year. There is also no reason to panic with various estimates pointing to an inflection point in the EV industry. I see the correction as a good

When it comes to SPAC (blank-check company) stocks, it’s been the ones merging with electric-vehicle companies that have garnered the most attention. But don’t count out those pursuing targets in other industries, such as Foley Trasimene Acquisition II (NYSE:BFT) stock. Source: Sulastri Sulastri / Shutterstock.com This SPAC’s sponsor, Bill Foley, may not have the clout

Online broker Robinhood has changed the game for retail investing by making it easier for investors to participate in the stock market. Launched in 2015, its trading app has gained considerable popularity since the onset of the pandemic, launching several Robinhood stocks to buy higher as the platform expands. Recent research by Michael S.Pagano of

Clean energy stocks are the next frontier in tech investing. Solar, hydrogen fuel cells, biodiesels and even natural gas have soared as governments look to roll out clean energy policies worldwide. Many of these companies will win big. But many of these technologies also have checkered histories. Investors buying clean energy stocks will need to

I admit, I had been worried that SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) shares had risen too far too quickly. But then, last week, it provided weaker-than-expected first-quarter guidance, causing SPWR stock to tumble. Source: IgorGolovniov / Shutterstock.com And now that the shares have retreated even further, due largely to the Nasdaq’s recent weakness, and after reviewing the transcript

With very few avenues remaining for the Trump administration to contest the 2020 election results, Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States. While there are myriad implications of the incoming administration, one of them is the reinvigorated push toward clean energy. Naturally, this should serve Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) very well. And

One of the newest names on the Nasdaq composite is Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ:RIDE). The electric truck manufacturer went public as RIDE stock in late October after a blank-check merger with DiamondPeak Holdings. Source: nrqemi / Shutterstock.com Perhaps not surprisingly, RIDE stock shot up nearly 20% on its first day as a publicly traded company. Investors

As technology develops, so do cyber-criminals. They want access to passwords, computers, accounts and other valuable information. As a result, cybersecurity stocks have cropped up all over the place, with firms looking to secure that valuable information for their customers. As more retailers shift to omni-channel operations and as more companies rely on technology, the

As the race to dominate meat substitutes heats up, plant-based stocks are becoming an investor favorite. There are a couple of reasons for this increasing interest in plant-based meat. One, demand for meat and dairy substitutes is on the rise due to increasing health concerns over animal welfare and the environment. Second, the novel coronavirus

Gambling stocks have been on fire since March’s novel coronavirus crash. When the pandemic first hit, investors feared the worst for the gaming sector. But, with social distancing having less impact than expected — along with the continued sports-betting megatrend — names in this industry made a tremendous recovery. However, as Covid-19 cases begin to

Right before we rang in 2020, Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) found its equity units trading for just under $4. Fast-forward a few months into the novel coronavirus pandemic and NVAX stock was screaming toward the $200 level. Source: Ascannio/Shutterstock.com Of course, it didn’t quite get there. However, if you had gambled on shares at the beginning of

Boeing (NYSE:BA) received good news on Nov. 18 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). And this update has provided a recent jump in Boeing stock. Source: Alex JW Robinson / Shutterstock.com Subject to final approval the FAA published an Airworthiness Directive that paves the way for the 737 Max jetliner to return to commercial service. That

Shares of edge cloud platform provider Fastly (NYSE:FSLY) are down 10.3% in the past two months. Fastly stock was down a massive 32.2% in October on the back of its lackluster third-quarter financial results. Many investors sensed a golden buying opportunity for the stock, criticized for being overvalued. However, when you dig into Fastly’s core

The artificial intelligence (AI) market is rapidly growing in North America and the world. The novel coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated the need for AI leading to explosive growth rates. That makes AI stocks excellent prospects for any portfolio. With the industry projected to exceed $200 billion by 2026, you would want to gain exposure

Canadian stocks will be getting a boost on the news that Joe Biden is the United States’ President-elect. U.S.-Canada relations have been strained during Trump’s term as U.S. President. That much is clear. The U.S. and Canada share a long border, many cultural values and many of the same views in general. Yet, it would

ElectraMeccanica (NASDAQ:SOLO) stock has caught fire recently, surging from about $2.50 to $9 in less than two months, as Wall Street has grown increasingly bullish on the electric vehicle megatrend. That’s a huge rally. And I’m here to tell you that this jaw-dropping breakout in SOLO stock is just the beginning. There are really two big things

Investing in utilities stocks has, for generations, been thought of as an alternative to owning bonds. Thus, owning shares of NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) was considered a safety play as NEE stock has offered consistent returns with a decent dividend yield. Source: madamF / Shutterstock.com As times change, though, so must our investing strategies. In mid-November, it

Hacks happen to the most conscientious among us. Your credit cards, bank accounts, retailer-held account information and other types of individual identification data and information are all lucrative opportunities for all sorts of bad actors around the globe. And hacks occur every day on a 24/7 basis every second. The Breach Level Index from major