Stocks to buy

Income-focused investors crave stability and consistency in their long-term portfolios. Enter utility stocks for income, a sector known for its reliable cash flow and dependable dividend payouts. These companies provide essential services like electricity, gas and water, guaranteeing steady demand regardless of economic conditions. In general, the rates utility companies charge customers are either regulated

Electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to be the key piece steering the future of private transportation. The world is transitioning from gasoline-only vehicles to hybrids and EVs. Unfortunately, the global electric vehicle market has had better days. Well-known brands like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), as well as smaller EV players, have seen their deliveries growth contract in recent

The Russell 2000 index offers investors various small-cap companies that can incite great long-term returns and add a more differentiated investment to their portfolio. Not all stocks in the Russell 2000 are automatic wins, but there are certainly some worth keeping your eye on. These three stocks, in particular, have exciting events that have sparked

There hasn’t been a lot of good news to report for PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) shareholders over the past five years. PYPL stock is down 35% in this period, 121 percentage points worse than the S&P 500 on a relative basis.  There are many reasons for this lack of performance.  However, if you’re a glass-half-full person, that

You know those far-fetched headlines asking if a stock can go to $10,000 by 2025, but it’s only trading at $1,000? It is pure silliness. However, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock could be the exception. As I write this, Nvidia’s share price is $904, up 14% for the month, 107% for six months, 234% for the past

Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to ban TikTok. Should this ban be ratified by the U.S. Senate, several U.S. companies and the stock market could react negatively. With the measure passing in a 352 to 65 vote, it’s clear the US government sees a threat in TikTok. Though the bill needs to

The race for quantum computing dominance is heating up, creating big opportunities for related quantum computing stocks. Right now, China and the U.S. appear to be neck and neck. In fact, GlobalData Principal Analyst Isabel Al-Dhahir, said: “In 2024, the two countries stand almost neck-and-neck, albeit with very different strategies. Private companies lead the way

It’s no surprise that the biggest new arrivals on the S&P 500 all have strong ties to the world of artificial intelligence (AI). Recent reports suggest that the generative AI boom which helped to drive forward Wall Street in 2023 is set to become a $1.3 trillion industry by 2032, growing at a compound annual

Already in 2024 there has been a major reshuffling among the companies I call “Cloud Czars.” Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has passed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), while Meta Networks (NASDAQ:META) has gained on the pack and Amazon.Com (NASDAQ:AMZN) is up substantially. Apple is a special case because most of their business is outside cloud. The cloud laggard is Alphabet

The travel industry is roaring back to life in 2024, making it a great time to consider the top overlooked travel stocks to buy. Pent-up demand, relaxed travel restrictions and a new sense of wanderlust are driving a surge in bookings.  While airlines are often the first stocks that come to mind for travel investors,

An amalgamation of recent events goes to show how important cybersecurity is. For example, consider the AT&T (NYSE:T) hack that occurred a few weeks ago. Although merely a single event, it sparked demand for cybersecurity, and I won’t be surprised if additional idiosyncratic events do the same. Systematically speaking, cybersecurity is set for a secular

There are some penny stocks for massive ROI that investors should consider adding to their portfolios as we enter into this year’s second quarter. Penny stocks are shares of small public companies that trade at low prices, typically below $5 per share. While they are considered highly speculative investments, penny stocks can offer several potential

As we move into April, the dust is settling on fourth quarter 2023 earnings season, and, by most accounts, it was a success. According to data from FactSet, 73% of companies listed in the S&P 500 index exceeded their earnings estimates. Overall, earnings for the last quarter of 2023 grew 4% year-over-year, marking the second

In the last few years, any discussion on hydrogen stocks was incomplete without Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). The stock has, however, experienced a correction of almost 70% in the last 12 months. In an emerging sector, that risk always exists with small companies. Even with ambitious plans, execution and financing headwinds can play spoilsport. Having said

Seven mega-cap tech stocks making up the so-called Magnificent 7 continue to generate most of the buzz in the market right now. These companies are the largest and most successful U.S. tech stocks, with strangleholds on their respective industries. The AI boom has led to outsized interest in a number of these names, with Nvidia

The tech industry has experienced tremendous growth over the past year because of increased investor interest in tech, particularly in fields like generative AI and cloud computing. A benchmark ETF for the tech industry is the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLK), which has increased by 45% within the past year compared to the S&P 500, which

Semiconductor stocks have become increasingly important in today’s digital age. While semiconductors currently power smartphones, tablets, PCs, cars and aircraft, they will also be at the center of recent computing revolutions, including generative artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Advanced silicon-based chips are needed to train complex AI models and to generate advanced machine learning algorithms. It’s

Over the last year or so artificial intelligence has dominated the stock market. Excitement around the emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning has made it even more difficult for underappreciated  and undervalued stocks to shine. Yet everyone loves a bargain, which is one of the primary reasons investors will always hunt for undervalued companies.

AI, or artificial intelligence, is not a new concept but is one that has taken the stock market by storm over the past year. It seems like any stock even remotely related to AI has enjoyed incredible gains. While some refer to it as a bubble, there is plenty of smart money investing in these

Dividend growth stocks offer long-term investors the best of both perspectives. You receive a steady income from your investments while having the potential to outperform the market. Growth stocks without dividends mean you only earn a return on your investment when you sell shares. Dividend income stocks have high yields but don’t offer much in