Stocks to buy

If your portfolio doesn’t have some exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), you’re a little late to the party. That’s okay, though, as it’s not too late to take a position in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock. No doubt about it — Microsoft will continue to push the boundaries in the generative AI field this year, and thereby deliver outstanding

Are all regional American banks the same? Definitely not! U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) stands apart from failed banks for being consistently profitable while respecting shareholders with generous dividend payouts. At the end of the day, you’ll surely find that USB stock didn’t deserve its recent sharp drawdown and is poised for a swift comeback. It’s understandable that

Have you ever thought about investing in a Swiss bank? It’s actually not a bad idea, especially if we’re talking about UBS Group (NYSE:UBS). First of all, UBS stock is trading at a reasonable valuation. Plus, UBS Group’s takeover of Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS) shouldn’t be as troublesome as some fearmongers would have you believe. Banking-sector contagion isn’t

Dividend stocks remain at the top of investors’ radar. Not only do these companies pay out a portion of their cash flow to shareholders, but many do so consistently. This consistency has attracted investors over the years, particularly buy-and-hold investors. With the rise in Treasury yields over the last year, dividend stocks have faced more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that will enable many businesses to both save money and accelerate growth. As a result, demand for powerful, efficient AI tools is likely to explode, and companies that can deliver them will be quite prosperous. Today, we’ll look at three of the best AI stocks on the market.

Streaming stocks have taken center stage, fueled in part by the step-changes brought about during the pandemic years. The convenience of accessing a vast content library of movies, music, podcasts, and other entertainment offerings effectively ushered in a new era, leaving video stores a distant memory. Though the pandemic tailwinds may no longer be a

Nano-cap penny stocks are arguably the most volatile and speculative investments you can make other than nano-cap cryptos. Shares of these small businesses generally have a market capitalization lower than $50 million. However, since you’ve likely clicked on this article seeking stocks on the extreme end of the risk-reward spectrum, I will be discussing stocks

By now, we’re all familiar with the electric vehicle story and that there’s always come controversy around the best EV stocks to buy. We know we’re looking at a potential multi-billion-dollar story, as EV sales accelerate all around the world. In fact, in the first quarter of 2023, Americans bought over 250,000 EVs and may

With inflation falling to 5%, the expectations for sustained rate hikes have fallen considerably. Even though core inflation did rise and the labor market remains strong, the Federal Reserve, for now, is unlikely to hike interest rates further. That’s great for high-cyclical growth stocks, many of which have rebounded substantially this year. However, many stocks

Generally speaking, investing in blue-chip stocks that pay monthly dividends has several advantages. The most obvious advantage, and one that’s particularly attractive currently, is income. Dividends are periodic payments that owners either reinvest or use as income. For many, that second option makes particular sense now as the economy weakens. Further, dividends are predictable.  Companies

Electric vehicle stocks were roughed up in 2022. In fact, many crashed with some reporting a drop in deliveries. All thanks to supply chain issues. But with inflation slowly cooling and markets picking up, smart investors have started to look for EV stocks that can make you rich again. After all, governments around the world

As monetary policies remain tight, there is an increasing fear recession in 2023. While several sectors might be impacted, a recession is not necessarily bad news for all. In fact, there are many sectors where we can still find some of the best stocks for recession. It’s important to understand why investors should not panic

Now is a great time to invest in cheap blue-chip stocks. One of the key reasons for that is that blue-chips tend to do well even when overall markets are excessively volatile. Also, since many blue-chip stocks pay a dividend investors can be rewarded while they wait for the market to turn around. In fact, here are

Just recently, Ford (NYSE:F) released quarterly data showing that it was America’s best-selling vehicle brand. Plus, the iconic automaker is preparing to make inroads in Europe with an electrified commercial van. Yet, F stock remains oversold and underappreciated, so investors should hang on for the long haul and potentially a 2x share-price move. Ford is

While anybody can come up with stocks to buy that may rise over a period of time, predicting which ones will rise imminently represents a whole new ballgame. Allow me to be blunt here: I have zero – absolutely zero – clue as to whether the enterprises below will swing higher soon or even at

Thanks to the myriad economic dynamics stemming from the post-pandemic new normal, astute market participants are seeking various methods on investing in silver. Fundamentally, silver represents one of the most valuable industrial assets. It garners intense interest among multiple manufacturers because silver is the world’s best conductor of heat and electricity. Further, because of intense

While trading with the masses may generally be the wisest approach, contrarian gamblers may accrue dramatic profitability through short-squeeze stocks. To get everyone on the same page, coordinated investments in heavily shorted securities can potentially trigger ridiculous upside as bears panic out of their positions. This panicking results in bears buying the affected securities (since

I’m feeling great today. Why? Because I’m pretty convinced current inflation data indicates the start of a big new bull market.  It is no secret why stocks crashed into a bear market in 2022. Inflation roared to 40-year highs, and the Fed was forced to respond with its most aggressive rate-hiking campaign ever. The result –

Even if you’re afraid to invest in banks, this is a great time to consider SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock. First of all, it’s wrong to lump SoFi Technologies into the same category as 2023’s failures in the financial sector. Plus, SoFi is branching out into a lending niche that could generate substantial revenue. To a

With Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) rapidly cutting its costs, poised to benefit from a rejuvenation of cloud spending, and well-positioned to obtain a needle-moving boost from its new healthcare initiatives, AMZN stock is poised to climb at least 50% over the next year. And, as you’ll see, one well-regarded stock analyst agrees with my price target on