Stocks to buy

At one point in time, tech stocks took center stage and became an integral part of every investor’s portfolio. During the pandemic, they offered unique solutions and enjoyed big rewards in terms of investor interest, higher revenue, and increasing market valuation. However, the past year was unkind to the tech industry. Inflation and concerns about

Sometimes it’s not the dividend yield that investors are after, but rather, the rate of growth for the dividend. Ideally, these dividend growth stocks not only kick out a healthy yield, but also give investors a solid annual raise. These income boosting stocks provide investors with an extra layer of return, but give attractive raises

While swinging for the fences brings excitement to the art of investing, slow and steady usually wins the race, which brings us to the best investments for 40-year-olds. Around this time frame, the emphasis centers on balance. You still want growth because you have time on your side. Nevertheless, you don’t want to take too

With the artificial intelligence boom gaining momentum, we’re likely to see far more acquisitions for some of the top AI stocks to watch. For one, AI behemoths like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) are exploring new ways to innovate, stay ultra-competitive, and ramp up revenue. Two, according to International Data Corporation, spending on AI technologies is expected to balloon to about

Year-to-date, market indices have rallied significantly, led by the magnificent seven. As of this writing, the Nasdaq 100 is up 36%, whereas the S&P 500 is up 13%. Despite the rally in the indices, not all stocks have participated. 2022’s winning sectors have been laggards and are reasonable hunting grounds for bargain stocks for 2023. In the first half, market

Income investors often search for stocks for long-term dividends and buybacks to round out their portfolios. The obvious starting point to locate these types of investments is by looking at yield. This tells you the percentage of that company’s share price paid out in dividends. It offers a touchpoint for investors, but it’s an imperfect

New CEOs can breathe new life into a company by launching new initiatives, hiring more effective managers, and/or entering new markets. One great example is General Electric. (NYSE:GE). When Larry Culp took the helm of that storied firm in 2018,  it was losing billions of dollars. However, after cutting GE’s costs and making it far

Cloud computing is more than just using someone else’s computer. The ability for large teams to collaborate, create and publish together seamlessly has upended business workflows in a way few technologies have ever before. No modern large company can even exist without cloud capabilities, and the largest companies are buying ever more cloud space for

Editor’s note: “Stocks to Buy for the Dawn of Global AI Dominance” was previously published in May 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Everyone is buzzing about artificial intelligence (AI) these days. And it may even seem like the technology emerged out of thin air to shock the

There’s no denying that Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) stock ran too far, too fast in 2020 and 2021. After a sharp-share price decline, Shopify is showing signs of life in 2023. Follow-through isn’t guaranteed, but a small share position in Shopify could yield decent returns. For years, Shopify made it easy for merchants to sell their products

It is imperative when scouting the financial landscape for high-potential penny stocks to tread with both excitement and caution. Trading at a fraction of a dollar, these low-priced securities can generate robust percentage gains even with minor upward price movements. Such an enticing prospect undoubtedly draws investors to invest in the top penny stocks to

Recently, my articles have largely spotlighted stocks promising both growth and value. It’s my conviction that these types of stocks are poised for impressive gains. Amidst Wall Street’s preoccupation with trending sectors, several niche companies remain overlooked. This has led to the rise of cheap stocks for bear market if one arises. These under-the-radar companies

As electric vehicles (EVs) gain popularity, several EV stocks have emerged as successful investments. While Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has been a standout performer, the market has matured, offering numerous opportunities beyond the well-known EV pioneer. Additionally, the EV sector has become increasingly competitive, presenting a range of options for investors seeking the “next Tesla.” It’s important

AI adoption has skyrocketed in 2023. Generative AI applications like ChatGPT gained serious attention in early 2023, sparking a trend. That resulted in skyrocketing AI stocks, but adoption began well before that. Rates of AI adoption vary by industry and function, but overall growth rates were likely somewhere in the high teens in 2022. Those

With the latest Consumer Price Index (or CPI) figures suggesting is easy, now may be a great time to consider DeSPAC stocks to buy. With year-over-year inflation (as measured by the CPI) now running at around 4%, the Federal Reserve’s hiking of interest rates to curb inflation seems to be working. While the Fed merely skipped

The U.S. recently celebrated Juneteenth, the federal holiday meant to commemorate the day enslaved African Americans living in Texas learned they were free. As a result, it makes perfect timing for my article about Fortune 500 stocks led by Black CEoS. I have done plenty of articles about women CEOs, but I’m not sure I’ve

The stock market has been on a tear lately, despite investors grappling with multiple headwinds, such as possible recession. Moreover, the Federal Reserve just paused its rate hikes for June, which may seem like good news. However, the Fed still signaled that two more are likely this year. Thus, while the economy is expected to

By now, we’re all well aware of the world’s desire to go green. The U.S. wants to cut emissions by 52%. The European Union wants to cut emissions by 55%. China says it’ll stop releasing CO2 over the next 40 years. To help, we now have President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which will pump about

With the rise of artificial intelligence and other digital innovations offering myriad efficiencies and conveniences, the idea of deliberately seeking undervalued non-tech stocks might appear anachronistic. Sure, undervalued securities have their appeal because of the discount effect. However, in the case of “analog” businesses, there appears to be a reason why they’re bargain ideas. Still,

Mega-cap tech stocks and household brands seem to get all the attention from analysts, investors and the media. This is a shame, because there are many lesser-known stocks that have racked up huge gains in both the short and long-terms, and beaten the broader market by a wide margin. Typically, these are stocks of specialty companies