Stocks to buy

Despite recent fluctuations and concerns, the future of the U.S. economy appears positive. Following the pre-Covid boom, the Covid-induced crash, and a too-hot recovery with rising inflation, the economy is now in a healthier phase. Recent reports indicate that inflation is gradually decreasing, employment is growing, and wages are on the rise, suggesting that the

Speculative penny stocks have long captured the imagination of investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities. Now might be a good time to dive into these options. As the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq continue to move higher, the small valuations of these companies make them prime candidates for delivering solid returns. In this article, we delve

Visa (NYSE:V) is a giant among payment stocks. While many companies compete in the payment processing space, the two names that come to mind right away are Visa and Mastercard (NYSE:MA).   To be clear, this article doesn’t tell you not to invest in Visa. The stock has delivered solid returns for investors for years.

We’ve entered another election year, with President Biden likely to face off once more against former President Trump. The polls currently show a tight race, though Biden’s approval ratings have slipped since his victory in 2020. There’s ample time for that to change before November 2024 – if the economy stays strong under Democratic policies,

The electric vehicle market has seen strong momentum these past few years, with industry experts expecting it to grow to $951.9 billion by 2030 with a 13.7% CAGR. Strong support from the government for the adoption of EVs has opened up opportunities for investors to look at related sectors. Lithium, one of the components for

Several positive signs point to potential prosperity as I look at the current financial landscape. The stock market is surging to new highs, with the S&P 500 reaching record territory and the Nasdaq index not far behind. Speculative investments like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) have also been rallying. This shows investors are feeling optimistic about the future. More importantly, key economic

As we eagerly await rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, there is high optimism in the air. Strong quarterly earnings, low inflation and better expectations for the coming quarter are pushing the economy in the right direction. Several e-commerce stocks beat Wall Street expectations and are highly confident about business this year. Consumers have maintained

BP (NYSE:BP) reported excellent Q4 2023 results on February 6. It continued the cavalcade of excellent fourth-quarter reports from oil and gas stocks.  However, despite oil and gas companies’ cash flow bursting at the seams, the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLE) is down 1.7% compared to a 6.0% gain by the S&P 500.  BP

If I told you in November 2021 that Tesla wouldn’t be one of the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks one month into 2024, it would be the worst performer, you’d have thought I’d lost my grasp of reality.  After all, Tesla shares had just hit an all-time high of $414.50 and looked like they would keep

The e-commerce sector has been a rollercoaster over the past few years, thanks to the ripples created by the pandemic. Many former high-flying stocks now sit at depressed levels after the temporary Covid-19 boom ended and more normal growth resumed. This cooldown may have made it seem like the potential of this sector had been

This week, the World Resources Institute released a report on the current outlook for renewable energy. The report, which objectively covered many recent renewable wins, admitted that “the biggest factor influencing the future of U.S. clean energy development will be results of the 2024 presidential election.” And, like infrastructure, some renewable energy stocks stand to

Several people look to the best investors for stock picks and the mentality of approaching stocks. Given his incredible history of performing well in the stock market, Warren Buffett’s advice and portfolio is preferred by many investors. The Oracle of Omaha is a value investor who prioritizes finding solid companies trading at good valuations. Viewing

EV stocks could be in a prime position to deliver strong gains for investors as the broader indices like the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq take off as part of a bull market. I think that EV stocks can stand to benefit more than companies in other industries — such as tech companies — whose

One of the best ways to spot opportunities in strong buy Dow stocks is with the Dogs of the Dow strategy. At the end of every year, you simply buy the top 10 worst-performing stocks on the Dow, which also have respectable dividends. Over the year, you collect yield and hopefully benefit from Dow stock

Income-oriented investors often look to dividend stocks to generate a reliable cash flow stream. However, not all dividend payers are created equal. The most dependable dividend stocks belong to an elite group known as the Dividend Aristocrats. These are S&P 500 companies that have increased their dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years. This remarkable track record

Investors know the phrase “let your winners run,” but it’s easier said than done. The temptation to take profits off the table is often too great to ignore. By doing so, however, we run the risk of undercutting our portfolio returns. Having said that, you can’t go wrong with these stocks that just hit 52-week

You can’t look at the electric vehicle (EV) sector without considering battery stocks. That’s because batteries, specifically lithium-ion batteries, are as essential to the EV market as semiconductor chips. In this emerging sector, there are still many battery stocks with millionaire potential.   Here’s why: A 2022 analysis by McKinsey forecasts that the entire lithium-ion battery

While the aura around so-called Joe Biden stocks is at best ambiguous because of the uncertainty surrounding any election cycle, if you have high conviction that the incumbent president can win a second term, there are certain ideas that stand out. Fundamentally, Democrats support progress – progress in values, principles and protocols. On the other

The fintech sector is always evolving, and is one of the most important aspects of the economy. While it has suffered during inflation and the high interest environment, things are looking a lot better now. The economy is improving, and we can expect a rate cut in the coming months. This means now is the

Most of the time, professional financial advisors steer you toward reliable blue chips, not necessarily stocks with millionaire potential. Well, let’s back up for a moment. Effectively, all forwarded ideas from professional money managers command millionaire potential. The real question is, how long will it take to get there? Sure, I suppose that every baseball