Stocks to buy

Following July’s market peak, stocks face significant pressure with 10-year Treasury yields at levels unseen since the financial crisis. Consequently, investors have a higher-yield, lower-risk alternative than dividends. Nevertheless, dividend stocks prove more rewarding over time, especially dividend growth stocks that bring increased dividends and capital growth.  Select stocks boost dividends yearly as profits rise.

I believe it is very important to explore blue-chip stocks if you’re an investor looking to beat the market. If we look at the S&P 500 index, the 10-year annualized (price returns) have been healthy at 10.71%. By just investing in the index, an investor could have easily delivered positive returns when adjusted for inflation. However, the story

The energy sector is undergoing a major transformation as the world shifts to cleaner and more sustainable sources of power. Renewable energy is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, driven by technological innovation, policy support and consumer demand. However, most energy systems are dominated by non-renewable sources of energy, primarily natural gas followed

Editor’s note: “Nuclear Power Breakthrough Clears Way For ‘Limitless’ Energy” was previously published in August 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Imagine a world of limitless energy – one where energy is so abundant that everyone can power their homes and businesses for mere pennies.  These days, it’s tough

Okay, I’ll admit the idea of flying cars terrifies me. It looks cool in sci-fi movies, but the reality is going to be scary as hell. However, the best flying car stocks sound right up my alley. As a former police officer, I’ve seen how people can’t handle driving a two-ton vehicle with all four

In the ever-evolving financial realm, fintech stocks with big money continue to grab investors’ attention. The fintech industry has undergone a radical shift, evolving into an epicenter of innovation, with automation and AI at its helm. Additionally, spearheaded by the meteoric rise of digital banking and the e-commerce boom, this trend is hard to ignore.

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary predicted mortgage rates will exceed 8%. He also emphasizes the historically low unemployment rate and the impact of remote working enabling individuals to relocate to sunnier locations in lower-tax states like Texas and Florida. O’Leary believes those factors will boost housing demand and drive up prices in those regions. The

The video game industry has experienced massive growth in recent years. Its development traces its modest roots as a casual family entertainment system to its current widespread appeal and pop-culture impact. The eSports segment is also experiencing massive gains, valued at $1.38 billion in 2022. With eSports and video game streaming becoming mainstream, industry experts

Short squeezes can rapidly produce huge gains for investors. As heavily shorted stocks climb, short sellers have to buy back the shares they bet against, causing the stock to climb higher and forcing other short sellers to buy the shares. So a tremendous, vicious — but potentially very positive — cycle is created. On the

Electric vehicles have been gaining momentum, and battery stocks are now on the radar. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares have surged by over 950% within the past five years. Investors look for similar opportunities when a stock has that type of moment and rewards long-term investors to that degree. Many electric vehicle stocks saw their prices soar in

As always, the market has recently been abuzz with electric vehicle (EV) talk. Despite economic concerns, the EV market displays remarkable momentum, surpassing 10 million sales in 2022 and another 35% jump projected by the end of 2023. EVs on the road are projected to cut global daily oil consumption by five million barrels daily

Today’s volatile market makes momentum investing a compelling strategy for those comfortable with daily turbulence. Unlike value investing, which is rooted in purchasing undervalued assets, momentum investing hinges on the principle that assets that have performed well recently will continue to do so in the near future. Bottom line, momentum investing is all about capitalizing

Imagine soaring above traffic in your flying car. Truly a scene straight out of sci-fi tales. As technology vaults forward at an incredible pace, the once-distant dream of zipping around in aerial vehicles is closer than ever. Enter the realm of flying car stock picks. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft draws comparisons

For more than a year, a planned merger deal has been a big factor driving price action for shares in VMware (NYSE:VMW). As you may recall, back in May 2022, Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) announced plans to acquire all outstanding shares of VMW stock. Required regulatory reviews have delayed the merger, as the transaction could give Broadcom

There’s increasing talk about a potential market crash. Several commentators have drawn parallels between 2023 and 1987 in that both years began with a massive run-up in stocks even while underlying fundamentals were fairly flimsy. The run in 1987 culminated in a historic market crash on October 19th of that year. Will history repeat? Maybe

As consumer spending has (and continues to) cool, many retail stocks have become heavily sold short. In many cases, these large wagers by the short-seller community (considered to be part of the “smart money”) appear to be shrewd bets. However, in situations where the short side of the trade has become very crowded (i.e. the

Billionaire Mark Mobius has decided to invest a great deal of his own money in emerging-market stocks. Mobius, who’s quite interested in India, South Korea and Taiwan, recently wrote “We are seeking companies that have established international diversification, and we’ve come across numerous enterprises with remarkable technological prowess that enables them to broaden their investor

There’s a lot going on with electric vehicle manufacturer Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ:MULN) lately. I’ll admit, it’s not all good news. Yet, there are enough positive developments to make MULN stock a worthy buy-and-hold, as long as you keep your position size small. As you may have already heard, Mullen Automotive effected a 1-for-9 reverse stock split in

We are all aware of the many companies doing amazing work in different sectors of our economies ecosystems. However, a little extra admiration has to be shown for the impressive companies engaging in advancing technology to help explore and navigate the next frontier. Are you curious to know which are the top space stocks that

As a rule of thumb, you should avoid targeting cheap securities, However, exceptions can always be made, particularly for these tantalizing stocks under $10 to buy. To be sure, the cheap ideas in the capital market attract much attention. However, their underlying fundamentals tend to suffer from huge credibility challenges. On the flip side, the