Stocks to buy

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock could be on the cusp of surging. The bank passed its stress test earlier this month and subsequently raised its dividend to 22 cents per share. I know many investors might fear a recession. However, there’s always uncertainty around. I’d rather buy banking stocks below book value instead of investing

Rocketing prices have made trips to the grocery store a more miserable essential activity than ever. And while it’s natural to think companies involved with bringing food to your table have reaped the rewards, many of those stocks have withered of late. Now though, the dinner bell is summoning investors with three of the market’s

U.S. President Joe Biden will decide whether to cancel any further student debt. He has already canceled $400 billion of student loans; therefore, there is hope that further relief is around the corner. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said the government could extend the student loan payment pause beyond Aug. 31. Both

Is now the time to invest in micro-capitalization stocks? It can be for the right investor. Investing in stocks is a constant game of balancing return, valuation, market conditions and risk management. And while these often-volatile stocks can really bring the risk, the best micro-cap stocks can also bring big returns. A micro-cap stock is

With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy.  Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives

As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important

Not much is working in 2022. After nearly two full years of bubbly bull market conditions, investors are rediscovering how truly miserable a bear market can be to live through. And that could bode well for my pick in this year’s Best Stocks for 2022 contest, EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) stock. There’s no “secret” to getting through

Sometimes, Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk is known to be a divisive figure. This can cause the TSLA share price to fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. For the long term, however, investors are invited to dismiss the noise in the headlines and stay in the trade with TSLA stock. Sure, Musk has rattled

[embedded content] As it’s apt to do, TikTok started a major conversation this week. A viral TikTok video featured a man ordering, hopping in and taking a ride in a driverless taxi. That begged the question, is self-driving car tech ready? Only a few cities that have this technology right now. But we’re nearing the

During the pandemic, many Americans got pets to keep them company when the lockdowns forced people to stay at home. Surveys and common sense indicate that most people will keep their new pets. With pets having become an integral part of millions of more American families, many companies are benefiting financially. Investors can hop on

Wall Street has had a rough year so far while the benchmark S&P 500 index has been trading in and out of bear market territory in June. The index is down 19% year-to-date. But perhaps we can turn things around by finding good stocks to buy for July. Analysts highlight the importance of long-term investing

These three undervalued blue-chip stocks can make great buys for July: Goldman Sachs Group (GS): The world’s most successful investment bank continues to make money in this bear market. Microsoft (MSFT): One of the world’s rock solid technology companies is available at a bargain basement price. Nike (NKE): The leading sneaker and sports apparel company’s

Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along and changes everything. So said the late, great Steve Jobs of Apple (Nasdaq:AAPL) when he unveiled the first iPhone back in 2007. Source: askarim / Shutterstock At that launch, he implied that the newly released iPod-lookalike with Blackberry-level functionality would change everything. And he couldn’t

High-yield dividend stocks make stock investing sound like a boring but in many cases highly lucrative business. Here is nothing wrong with that. The economic conditions have changed in 2022 and there are some signs the U.S. economy may slow down and even face soon a recession. The secret to successful stock investing is to

The first half of 2022 is over. And it was a doozy for Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped more than 20% in just six months. Indeed, tech stocks were decimated. That’s the market’s worst first-half performance in over 50 years! A lot of investors are freaking out. They’re scared, reasonably so. Source: whiteMocca /

Tech giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is making strong strides in the industry despite the tech sell-off and recession concerns. A fundamentally strong company, AMD has suffered more than it deserved to. AMD stock is down 49% in the past six months and 28% over the past month. However, I think the market is overreacting

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) has been put through the wringer. Despite a recent bounce, AMD stock is still down 49% so far this year. While the stock was hitting new highs late last year, it’s been almost all downhill since. At this point, it’s not necessary to point out that other tech stocks (and the

This article today is about six strong dividend stocks to buy for high inflation. They have higher yields than the current inflation rate, which as of June 10, was reported to be 8.6% in the last 12 months. Most of these stocks are REITs (real estate investment trusts) or MLPs (Master Limited Partnerships) which are

Headquartered in Latham, New York, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is among the world’s best-known hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers. PLUG stock won’t likely stay at its current price much longer, and even has the potential to double or more. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine drags on, nations are increasingly prioritizing energy security and independence. At the same time,

We have been in a bear market since the beginning of 2022, making these stocks dangerous.  United Airlines (UAL): Reconsider rosy outlooks from a month ago around UAL. MGM Resorts International (MGM): Lagging indicators suggest things will get worse for MGM. Penn National Gaming (PENN): Penn National doesn’t look better no matter what analysts say.