Stocks to buy

On this Independence Day, given all the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t help but wonder if the word “independence” will soon take on a whole new meaning. What will freedom look like by 2030, even 2025? Let’s say we do create a new generation of AI technologies that can clean homes, mow lawns,

There were close to 6,000 companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ exchange as of Q1 2023. It’s difficult to scan through an ocean of stocks and there are several hidden high-growth stocks. These stocks trade at a valuation gap considering the point that they are still undiscovered. However, within equities, funds flow from overbought

Dividend payments typically reach shareholders quarterly or annually in the stock market. However, some companies, particularly Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), distribute dividends monthly. Their predictable monthly rent payments make it easy to follow this pattern. Yet, most stocks don’t operate this way, hence the more common quarterly or annual payouts. These are also some

As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Joe Biden has kicked off more than $42 billion to accelerate high-speed internet access, thus boding well for so-called Biden broadband stocks. According to CNBC, the effort aims to provide the aforementioned access to every American household by 2030. To be sure, the Biden Administration

I’m willing to bet every reader of this article is sick and tired of inflation, which, although falling, remains above 4%. It has hurt stock portfolios, the economy overall, and seems to exact its toll everywhere you go. The good news is dividend stocks to beat inflation offer one method by which investors can safely navigate

Battered stocks to buy usually represent the exclusive avenue of the extreme speculator. As many beginner investors often find out, you don’t want to take the buy low, sell high adage blindly without conducting serious due diligence. Essentially, when public enterprises print red ink, they end up printing even more red ink, not transitioning to

Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, has proven to be a maverick stock-picker of our time. Her popular Cathie Wood stock picks have helped build shareholder value for its avid followers. Her investment funds, tracked by the market punditry, hold shares across various stocks. To be fair, several of these have faced the music in

Preparing for a recession at this juncture seems a ridiculous concept at this juncture. As CNBC pointed out late last week, the Federal Reserve’s key inflation measure showed that prices increased by just 0.3% in May, favorably below expectations. Put another way, disinflation is occurring which means that recession-proof stocks are only for worrywarts, right?

As we venture into July, the hunt for momentum stocks to buy is heating up. A few of the market’s top performers are potentially on the brink of a breakout. Some factors fueling their surge relate to strong earnings reports, the release of innovative new products, and an uptick in investor sentiment. These high-octane stocks

Investing in growth stocks offers the potential for significant gains but also carries higher risks. These stocks, exemplified by the likes of Google, Facebook, and Amazon, have the capacity to deliver substantial percentage increases. However, investing in growth stocks requires careful consideration and understanding of the associated challenges. Here are my three top picks for

Building long-term wealth requires patience. Instead of short-term trading, it requires finding companies that can compound for decades. Long-term investment stocks will deliver outstanding returns in the long run as they increase revenues and compound earnings. Selecting wealth building stocks requires an understanding of themes and trends underpinning growth. Secular trends can support growth for decades and

The media business is in a tough spot. The continued migration of news and information online has challenged traditional news outlets ranging from newspapers and magazines to television and radio. In recent months, The Los Angeles Times newspaper announced that it is eliminating 13% of its staff due to declining advertising revenue. BuzzFeed News announced

Few stock strategies have a better track record of success than dividend investing. That’s because companies that pay dividends are typically businesses that are themselves successful and profitable. The evidence shows that dividend stocks can withstand the vagaries of stock market cycles and outperform those companies that don’t pay a dividend. Hartford Financial Services (NYSE:HIG)

Striking a balance between growth and the price you pay can be a recipe for market outperformance. Ideally, you want to buy undervalued growth stocks with low price-to-earnings, price-to-free cash flow, or price-to-book value. Typically, these growth gems become undervalued due to temporary factors. However, the valuation disconnect doesn’t last for long as the market begins to

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. In last Sunday’s InvestorPlace Digest, we published five high-potential stocks that TradeSmith’s AI system had flagged as immediate buys. These picks were notable because our writers at InvestorPlace.com – our free news site —

Some financial traders are missing out on the potential growth of China-based electric vehicle manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) in 2023. However, it’s still not too late to wager $1,000 on LI stock as China’s government just gave EV makers like Li Auto the green light to sell green vehicles. By “green,” of course I’m referring to

Heading into 2023, the S&P 500 stocks averaged 6,5% dividend growth over the previous five years. In Q1 2023, the average dividend growth of the index was 10.07%, the fourth consecutive quarter in double digits.  In Q1 2023, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices, U.S. common dividend increases were $19.7 billion, 21.0% higher than Q4

When the momentum turns bullish for penny stocks, there is little chance of making an entry. The best time to consider some of the best penny stocks to buy is when there seems to be some consolidation. As the broad market gradually trends higher, it makes sense to consider some non-speculative penny stocks for the

The age of quantum computing is upon us. Best described as supercomputers, quantum computing technology is able to process vast amounts of data at speeds once thought unimaginable. Quantum computing stocks have the potential to revolutionize industries ranging from healthcare and prescription drug development to space exploration and artificial intelligence. Right now, the most powerful

On two occasions in 2022, homebuilder stocks, as represented by the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (BATS:ITB), looked dead in the water.  The first seismic shock to ITB’s share price came in June 2022, when its share price fell below $50 for the first time since July 2020. Four months later, it came close, hitting