Stocks to buy

In May, Barron’s published an article titled Week’s Best: Dow 50,000 or Bust? At the time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000, a record for 30 of America’s oldest companies. That got me thinking about Dow stocks to buy.  Of the three major indexes, the Dow is the worst performer in 2024, up less

The Biden administration announced in May 2024 that it would not only leave the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum in place but is proposing to triple them. The implications for the United States steel industry is a simple matter of supply and demand. Which is why it’s time for investors to look for

Tech stocks have continued to drive the bulk of the market’s gains over the past two decades, and I think the trend will remain in place over the coming decades. We have many catalysts, like AI, quantum computing, and other breakthrough technologies, that could reshape the world. That said, betting on these up-and-coming technologies involves

Undervalued cannabis stocks may be some of the most controversial trades on the market. But they’ve also proven themselves to be some of the most profitable.   This all comes thanks to rescheduling efforts, a greater number of Americans wanting to see approval and the potential for even more positive news ahead of the elections. We

Over the past two years, you couldn’t go wrong investing in Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA). The stock that is today synonymous with the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution returned nearly 800% for shareholders since OpenAI‘s generative AI chatbot ChatGPT was introduced. Just $1,000 invested in the chipmaker at the time would now be worth $7,866. But is Nvidia’s

The Nasdaq Composite, which holds a number of big-name tech stocks, experienced a bit of selling pressure last week. In particular, the index fell nearly 2%. This potentially creates an opening for savvy investors to buy up shares of stocks that appear undervalued. One growth sector worth looking into would be quantum computing. Most people

Penny stocks are risky yet highly lucrative if selected correctly. Moreover, penny stocks are often idiosyncratically driven, meaning they possess diversification potential. Considering the above, I delved into the penny stock landscape to pick three best-in-class penny stocks for my readers. Methodologically, I focused on fundamental aspects, quantitative valuation multiples and technical analysis. Moreover, I

In the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence (AI), the spotlight often shines on mega-cap companies. However, beneath the dazzling headlines lie sleeper AI stocks poised to disrupt the industry and deliver significant returns to investors. As we navigate deeper into 2024, these emerging companies are not just riding the AI wave—they are creating it.

System integrators combine multiple technology products, usually made by a variety of companies, on behalf of clients. Among the world’s best-known system integrators are Accenture (NYSE:ACN) and India’s Wipro (NYSE:WIT). Many companies around the world are looking to utilize AI. Indeed, according to a recent survey by Gartner, 46% of chief information officers globally are

In retirement, stability and downside protection are the main investment objectives. You need retirement-proof stocks that guarantee stable growth with minimal volatility to succeed. Otherwise, picking unstable stocks might expose your portfolio to extreme gyrations and in some cases, steep losses. Therefore, as you consider your retirement funds, it is of utmost importance to review

Tech stocks have attracted many investors due to their high returns and enticing growth opportunities. Many corporations in the industry can scale quickly and generate meaningful revenue growth for many years. When firms combine high revenue growth with surging profit margins, they can massively reward patient investors. It’s hard to find tech stocks that offer

For investors with a high-risk appetite, there can be plenty of opportunities to capitalize on buying controversial stocks. There could be potential riches to be made on stocks receiving bad news or experiencing controversies they are expected to overcome.  When it comes to controversial stocks, many reasons might motivate investors to sell. Ideological differences, the

Technology is evolving in three key areas right now: artificial intelligence (AI), fifth-generation (5G) wireless, and cloud computing. Taken together, these technologies are expected to revolutionize life as we know it in the coming decades.And while many technology companies play in each sandbox, a handful of companies are dominating and pushing the tech forward. For investors looking to grow their portfolio, it is important to know which companies

On-shoring trends are gaining significant momentum as the government looks to companies to build more resilient supply chains closer to home. With this in mind, I think it is a good time to invest in industrial stocks before this trend accelerates more. The government is throwing substantial stimulus into on-shoring programs via a range of

Finding undervalued blue-chip stocks isn’t as easy as it seems. That’s mainly due to stock valuations, which have steadily risen since the March 2020 correction, when the S&P 500 lost 31% of its value from Feb. 21 through March 20.  The average S&P 500 P/E at the time was 22.8x. As of May 29, it

Institutional investors represent the so-called big money that wields significant influence over the stock market. That influence manifests in many ways.  A negative view of institutional investors is that they only care about themselves, not smaller retail investors, and they simply have too much control overall. A more positive take is that institutional investors, with

If you’re interested in Warren Buffett stocks to buy, there might be a Canadian target in the future. Berkshire Hathaway (NTSE:BRK.B) finally revealed on May 16 that it bought nearly 26 million shares of Chubb (NYSE:CB), a Swiss-based company that provides various types of coverage, including property and casualty and life insurance.  Buffett made it

The initial public offering (IPO) market is officially back, featuring several analyst favorite stocks. After two extremely difficult years for new entrants, the risk appetite has dramatically improved with the U.S. stock market hitting record highs in recent weeks. Colin Stewart, Morgan Stanley’s (NYSE:MS) global head of technology equity capital markets, has forecasted a resurgence

The Magnificent Seven stocks have a long history of outperforming the stock market. These stocks make up large portions of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. Price movements in these seven stocks have a significant impact on the indices and investors’ funds.  However, some Magnificent Seven stocks have better growth prospects than others. While most of the

We are in a bull market that defies explanation. We suffered through the highest inflation rates in 2022 only to see the market take off. That was followed by an unprecedented series of 11 hikes in interest rates yet the housing market did not stall or collapse. In fact, home prices still continue to rise.