Stocks to buy

A lot of well-known companies have had to contend with slumping share prices in recent years. After years of strong and predictable gains, many companies have seen their stocks fall out of favor with investors. This can be due to a number of factors. Slowing sales, dwindling profits, loss of market share, and failure to

The best retirement portfolios, even those with heavy positioning in fixed income assets like bonds, may need rebalancing from time to time. And, as older Americans fear financial uncertainty, traditional retirement planning may no longer be enough. Retirees face declining investment balances and a longer life expectancy, increasingly looking to their equity portfolios to generate

Buying growth stocks at a reasonable price is one of the best ways to compound your wealth. In an overvalued market today, finding a reasonably valued stock for growth isn’t straightforward. However, below, we will highlight a few picks whose growth and profitability can compensate for your current price. These three stocks are supported by

Penny stocks come with a significant amount of risk and, therefore, the expectation of higher returns. However, not all penny stocks fire. Some stocks represent companies with significantly weak fundamentals, and it translates into continued value erosion for investors. The focus of this column is on penny stocks with stories backed by decent fundamentals. Further,

In the quest for achieving outsized returns, small-cap stocks have emerged on fertile ground for such aspirations. Historically, small-cap companies tend to do extremely well in bull markets but fairly poorly in bear markets.  If you’re one of the lucky few, you’ll have the opportunity to capitalize on them before they pass you by. However,

Financial markets are driven by cycles, and each cycle is accompanied by uptrends and downtrends. In the uptrends, those who have been previously positioned in companies with growth potential, undoubtedly enjoy good returns. However, in the uptrends is where we have to be alert to take advantage of great opportunities. These three stocks to invest

This past week brought more good news for the Democratic Party. Suburban voters in New York state’s 3rd District successfully flipped the Congressional seat previously occupied by expelled former Republican Representative George Santos. Democratic candidate Tom Suozzi enjoyed an impressive almost 8-point victory, defeating GOP challenger Mazi Pilip, receiving just under 54% of the vote.

Cloud computing has revolutionized how we access and protect data. This technology has helped organizations become more efficient and keep costs low. Additionally, it has paved the way for greater flexibility and scalability in managing information and fostering innovation in the ever-evolving landscape of data management. All of this combined has made cloud computing stocks a

Right now, while most of us are just going about our daily lives, some of the world’s most powerful people are architecting the future.  (And no, I’m not talking about any backdoor deals going down in Washington, D.C.) I’m talking about a $7 trillion plan to enable AI’s global takeover.     Maybe you think of

It’s very easy to see why investors continue to be so interested in Quantum computing stocks. The field of quantum computing promises to break through the limits posed by classical computing. Those bottlenecks act as a constraint on  computer science fields such as machine learning. With that said it’s easy to then see why quantum

Cathie Wood stocks make headlines for their potential to be at the leading edge of disruptive technologies and generate high returns. Yet, Wood’s flagship ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK) has declined 8% year-to-date (YTD). On the other hand, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 have gained 3.9% and 4.6%, respectively. Now, several of her portfolio companies present

The tech-heavy Nasdaq index was one of the best-performing exchanges in 2023. Just six weeks into 2024, it may be headed for a repeat performance. The index is up approximately 7% and the story is the same for the top tech stocks. That means a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).   In 2023, companies made

Investors might not be thinking of certain stocks and could miss some interesting names that look to be on the upswing after underperforming during the current bull run that began in spring 2023. These sleeper stocks appear to have finally turned a corner, bounced off their bottom and are trending higher thanks to positive catalysts,

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

Small-cap stocks often hide gems of untapped potential. They wait to be discovered by savvy investors. Among them, three standout companies emerge as promising stars poised for exponential growth. On the list, the first one has resilient financial stability. The second one has strategic asset acquisitions in the energy sector. Meanwhile, the third one is

EV stocks have been struggling thanks in large part to high interest rates.  Look at Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), for example. Since the year began, the EV giant sank from about $265 to a low of $175, all after warning that growth would be notably lower than in 2023, when sales were up 39%. CEO Elon Musk even

Have you got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You’re not alone. Most of us have a little extra cash from time to time, and of course, we want to see it grow. If you like risk and you want to turn $1,000 into $1 million, it is always better invest in actual businesses

The stock market has been hitting record highs since the start of 2024. Driven by the technology sector, the Nasdaq has grabbed headlines, and several stocks have hit an all-time high. While it is not possible to time the stock market, pursuing high-growth stocks can help take home significant gains. There is a lot of optimism

February 14 was indeed a great day for Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) as INTC stock surged 2.5%. The company also laid out some plans to open a chip facility in Ireland with $2 billion in funding for the project. This is central to my INTC stock outlook. The company’s IDM 2.0 transformation progress is evident in the

In the stock markets, where major tech players typically capture investors’ attention, hidden-gem VR stocks lie in wait for discovery. The investment landscape has been evolving, and the growing interest in VR has caught the attention of savvy investors. In 2023, both the VR market and AI reached peak popularity, leading to multiple success stories