Stocks to buy

When investing for the long term, identifying the top stocks to buy and hold requires a good comprehension of overall business fundamentals. Investors should focus on companies with solid revenue growth, advanced technologies and strategic market leads for steady long-term gains. Right now, companies that are excelling in the high-performance computing and cloud services sectors

The market has been in pullback mode since mid-July, with the correction accelerating as the yen carry trade unwound. Despite a bounce from Aug. 5 lows, the S&P 500 is still down over 5% from its highs, while most growth stocks have corrected by double-digit percentages. As this correction unfolds, it’s time to focus on

There are plenty of great stocks to buy on the dip right now. The market volatility that has been ongoing since July, coupled with overreactions to second-quarter financial results, have pushed the share prices of some great companies down to attractive levels. Investors brave enough to take a position now are likely to be rewarded

In a new InvestorPlace presentation, “The Next Wave of Breakout Stocks,” host Chris Hurt admits he has been one of the unlucky ones. He admits to missing out on, among plenty of others, these breakout stocks: Energy drink maker Celsius (NASDAQ:CELH), which is up 1,400% AI GPU superstar Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), up 1,000% And robotics firm

Many people believe a recession is looming as macro indicators flash red across the board. The Sahm Rule was recently activated. An inverted yield curve has also historically preceded recessions. Moreover, with the Federal Reserve poised to cut rates and unemployment figures rising, the writing seems to be on the wall. In my view, it’s

Remember when IBM had years of stagnation and declining investor returns? Now, a successful turnaround at International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) is finally taking hold. For the first time in over a decade, IBM stock is rising and outperforming many of its peers. In the last 12 months, it has risen 34%, including a 19% gain

Following the severe market falloff that began last month but accelerated this month, investors may want to consider the inherent comfort of stable dividend stocks. No, these ideas aren’t the most glamorous in the world – far from it. Indeed, many would label them as boring. Nevertheless, in the present cycle, boring is good. To

Maybe you already know that Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, also known as flying cars or flying taxis. However, there’s more to the growth story of Joby Aviation than just manufacturing flying taxis. The company is also an innovator, and Joby Aviation stock offers investors exposure to several niche fields with high-flyer potential.

After a protracted period of downturn, the best transportation stocks are returning in great numbers; freight demand is starting to show indications of revival, as is airline demand. The industry is also using carrier onboarding and capacity-matching technologies like generative artificial intelligence. This shift to data-driven logistics should boost efficiency and eliminate supply chain bottlenecks.

Investing in blue-chip stocks is a must for a stable and growth-oriented portfolio. These companies offer solid fundamentals and reliable returns. Here, the focus is on three such companies in sectors with stable growth. The digital payment industry is booming because of the global shift to cashless transactions and new technologies that provide security and

You don’t always have to accept a sky-high valuation as part of doing business with growth investing. Some stocks present captivating growth opportunities while presenting reasonable valuations for their investors. However, valuation is only one piece of the puzzle. Many telecom stocks have some of the lowest P/E ratios in the stock market, but these

The recent cybersecurity glitch triggered by a global technological outage exposed the underlying cyber threat as the world continues to embrace internet technology. The cyber glitch came against the backdrop of the recent cyber attacks on UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH), MGM Resorts (NYSE:MGM), and Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR), two major casino operators in the country. However, these three cloud security stocks

The biggest headwind to massive wealth creation from equities is not lack of good businesses. It’s lack of patience to hold after a good idea has been discovered. Legendary investors have not created wealth overnight. While trading and speculation can deliver healthy returns in quick time, millionaires are made by buying and holding quality ideas.

For the last year or so, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has benefitted from what one might call founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s “rennianicaince.” By rehabilitating his image from a cold and somewhat unrelatable tech billionaire to a more well-rounded and likable personality, Zuckerberg has ushered in a new image. Nowadays, most investors don’t look at

The healthcare industry has been a critical part of the economy for a long time. According to a McKinsey & Company report, the healthcare industry is expected to grow at 7% from 2022 to 2027. Many healthcare companies heavily rely on trials, which need to be FDA approved in order to be put on the

I can’t blame any investor for being worried about investing in A-rated tech stocks today. The Nasdaq 100 Technology Sector index down 12% and the Nasdaq composite down 9.5% in the last month. Some of the biggest tech companies have lost billions of dollars in market capitalization overnight. But on the other hand, investing today

People around the world honor and respect Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett, so his sale of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) shares, may induce you to panic-sell or just avoid Bank of America stock. That’s a mistake. There’s a lot of positive news to report about Bank of America. Still, it’s worthwhile to track Buffett’s/Berkshire’s

Are we on the cusp of a recession? Several key indicators are flashing red, and if history is any guide, trouble could be brewing for the U.S. economy in 2025. You’ve probably heard about the inverted yield curve, which has been a reliable recession predictor in the past. When long-term interest rates fall below short-term

Investors have many reasons for investing in plant-based food stocks. Whether they have a personal penchant for socially responsible investing or are just looking to make some cold hard cash in a burgeoning industry, there are many companies to consider.  But there are also a lot of ups and downs in the vegan-friendly and plant-based

For those seeking a top mega-cap tech stock to buy and hold, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has proven to be an excellent long-term pick. Indeed, AMZN stock has seen an impressive surge this year, making its way into the $2 trillion club. Amazon continues to show strength and growth in generative AI, e-commerce and cloud computing. In