Stocks to buy

Hugo Ste-Marie and the rest of his portfolio strategists at the Bank of Nova Scotia recently compiled a list of 10 major market themes for 2024. One of them was about Latin America stocks.  Ideas included interest rate cuts, GDP expectations, United States savings, bonds, lower-than-expected earnings, large-cap stocks, S&P 500 predictions, the Magnificent 7,

Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Invest, is one of the most prominent investors in the innovation space. While her performance has varied widely over the years, I expect it to only improve when interest rates begin to pull back in the new year. That being said, let’s take a look at some of the

At a cursory glance, the concept of dividend stocks – particularly in the boring utilities space – seems overly cautious. After all, several risk-on asset classes, including technology-focused securities and cryptocurrencies have soared over the past several weeks. However, not all may be well with the equities space, presenting relevance for the staid but reliable

Undeniably, unless some catastrophic black swan event materializes, 2023 will go down as the year of tech stocks to buy. Let’s not even start to argue the point. Just look at the technology-centric Nasdaq-100 index, which shot up almost 51% year-to-date as of this writing. Even more startling, nothing seems to be slowing this freight

At first blush, the case for reliable REITs – that is, real estate investment trusts – might not seem relevant. After all, the U.S. jobs market continues to print impressive figures that beat analysts’ estimates. Still, as a Forbes article pointed out, despite a strong jobs print, recession concerns still exist. As CNBC explained, a

Undervalued long-term stocks are must-haves for any portfolio. They’re typically defined by trading below their inherent market value. Yet, these overlooked stocks have the potential to deliver massive long-term returns. Their strength lies in quietly building the foundations for long-term future success ahead. Consequently, this situation presents an opportune moment for investors to wager on

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are known for offering higher dividend yields than most of the stocks listed on the S&P 500. But while these stocks feature higher yields, a good dividend isn’t enough to justify buying shares. Some stocks with dividend yields well above 5% end up generating mediocre returns and falling behind the market. So

There’s more to the market than the vaunted Magnificent 7. Investors are doing themselves a disservice if they limit themselves to the mega-cap stocks of the Nasdaq. Companies outside of tech should be able to do well in 2024, especially if the Federal Reserve starts to cut interest rates in the middle of next year

Stocks of a lot of well-known and historically great companies are on sale right now. Many marquee names haven’t shared in this year’s market rally and are in the red for 2023. This presents a fantastic opportunity for investors to buy great stocks at distressed prices. For long-term investors, they can now buy beaten down

The Russell 2000, an index tracking the performance of small-to-mid cap companies, has not had a good year in terms of relative performance. So far, the Russell returned about 8.6%, while the S&P500 and Nasdaq have appreciated 20.4% and 37.9%, respectively. With inflation clearly edging downward, U.S. equities have entered a rally period, and now

As the holiday season approaches, investors seeking gift-worthy stocks. Many turn to the portfolio of renowned investor Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B). After all, the focus is on gifts that keep on giving. Therefore, investments can appreciate and generate dividends over time, providing long-term returns and retirement options.  Buffett serves as a role

If you are a beginner investor in the stock market, it is natural to have concerns. However, you don’t need to start building a portfolio with a big amount. You can begin with a mere $100 and see it double in the coming year. Whether you already have a portfolio and want to invest an

As 2024 looms on the horizon, the cannabis sector stands at the cusp of an exciting era. This likely surge is fueled by a blend of political backing and a shift in public opinion. A major recent development for the industry is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation to reclassify marijuana as

With Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) poised to become a big winner in the AI Revolution, GOOG stock looks quite attractive at its current relatively low valuation. AI will make the company’s core search and ads businesses significantly more lucrative, and the technology should also meaningfully boost other existing offerings provided by Alphabet. Among the products in

Certain renewable energy stocks have shown resilience in the face of cost increases in 2023. Between solar and wind energies, the former outshined the latter by large in January-August 2023 as it saw substantial growth. Utility-scale solar increased by 36% and small-scale by 20%, adding 9GW of solar capacity. In comparison, wind-generated a mere 2.8GW,

As horror film fans know, there’s safety in numbers but robust profitability may be more closer to the domain of uncommon stocks to buy for growth. Don’t get me wrong – if you find yourself facing the market equivalent of a hockey-mask-wearing villain, you should probably consider the tried-and-true strength-in-numbers narrative. However, if you want

Although investors have some evidence of a possible economic recovery, they should still consider defensive stock picks. We just don’t know what will happen next. Moreover, certain data points contradict the optimistic narrative, thus warranting a reexamination of stable investment choices. To be sure, the latest jobs report offers much encouragement for everyday households. With

The quest for the passive income from a stable investment avenues beckons toward dividend stocks. Enter a realm where industry giants don their strategic armor, ready to navigate the tides of market dynamics and consumer demands. The stage is set for an enthralling exploration of seven passive income juggernauts. Each is an emblem of innovation

The past few years have seen significant investment in the energy sector. While the industry is still in the growth phase, now is the best time to take your pick and enjoy an early mover advantage with energy stocks. This is a decade defined by climate consciousness, and countries across the world are taking the

In November 2023, the U.S. economy added 199,000 jobs, exceeding Wall Street predictions. Notably, overall employment now stands 2 million jobs higher than projected in January 2020 by the Congressional Budget Office. Additionally, the unemployment rate, anticipated to be 4.2 percent by the end of 2023, is currently at a near half-century low of 3.7