Stocks to buy

Sooner or later, investors will stop fearing the “phantom recession,” i.e. the recession that really doesn’t exist except in many economists’ imaginations. At that point, many growth stocks should come soaring back. The latest evidence supporting my “phantom recession” theory came last week, when S&P reported that the U.S. private sector Purchasing Managers’ Index for April came

The massive short squeeze rally in GameStop (NYSE:GME) and several other meme stocks in 2021 will go down in the books of financial history. While the speculative euphoria has calmed, short squeeze stocks continue to grab the attention of investors. Furthermore, selected high short interest stocks continue to surprise with a 100% or 200% rally

Until interest rates started increasing in 2022, companies disrupting industries were very popular with investors. Think FAANG stocks and others.  Today, investors aren’t nearly as quick to jump on the bandwagon of fast-growing disruptors. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get exposure to companies innovating and changing their industries — It just means you have to

There are certainly many reasons to be upbeat on emerging market stocks. One of those factors is a weaker dollar, which will enable emerging market companies to import products more cheaply and improve their financial results. Two, emerging market names names have underperformed U.S. stocks for the last decade, making a reversal in the trend

Penny stocks are one of the easiest ways to make multibagger gains in the market. However, when looking at penny stocks to buy, you have to be comfortable taking the risk that comes with these speculative names. These stocks are extremely sensitive too, and disproportionately impacted by, economic volatility which ends up crushing many of

The future of vehicles is electric, and many EV stocks are innovating and developing cutting-edge technologies to lead the way in this high-growth sector. Of course, 2022 wasn’t the year for this sector. After a rip-roaring 2021, most EV stocks have since settled down to more subdued levels. One could argue that such a move

In my view, the best energy stocks to invest in now are renewable energy names. First of all, as you’ll see in the next paragraph, the utilization of solar energy and wind energy is ramping up tremendously in the U.S. and Europe. Secondly, while oil stocks could easily tumble tremendously and not recover for many

With the risk-on trade back in 2023, many investors have switched from playing defense to offense. In other words, they aren’t just looking to protect their portfolios; they are on the hunt for stocks and cryptos that could make them rich. While economic uncertainty remains, growth investors have done well buying the dips. Indeed, many

There’s no question that tech stocks have been the top performing stocks so far in 2023. This explains why, at 16.4%, the Nasdaq has so handedly outperformed the S&P 500’s return of 8.1%, as well as the other major US stock indices. Leading the charge was Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and its 88.9% return. It was followed

For many investors, the stock market may appear to be a pile of rubble right now thanks to interest rate hikes and a less-than-stellar economic outlook. However, finding diamonds in the rough can be very rewarding for long-term investors. Thus, the search for stock gems is on, with many investors looking through this period of

The bull market for electric vehicles is far from over. Of course, there was euphoria and it’s been followed by readjustment to realistic valuations. However, the EV growth story isn’t even close to being over. It’s therefore a good time to look at some EV stocks to buy for the long term. I would agree with

Undervalued stocks offer the chance to pick up shares of companies that are trading at too low a price based on some measure of intrinsic value. The appeal in identifying such equities is obvious: Find good companies at low prices before others do and watch your investment increase in value as demand rises.  The premise

Welcome to earnings season! Pay close attention over the next few weeks because this may be the most important earnings season in recent history.  How this earnings season plays out could determine where stocks go over the next few months.  It all boils down to basic math.  Market Check-Up The S&P 500 is currently sitting

In a world where so many individuals have the goal of making their money work for them, investors look to dividend-paying stocks to create a stream of passive income for retirement Sounds great, right? Buy stocks now that will eventually appreciate over time, and create an income stream that should also theoretically grow alongside said

If you are looking for some excitement in your portfolio, you might be tempted by high-risk, high-reward stocks. These are the stocks that can soar to the moon or crash to the ground, depending on how the market perceives their growth potential and profitability. Although the economy is in a relatively good state so far,

Despite being off to a remarkable start this year, it’s imperative to remain cautious with the stock market. The macro-environment continues to present many challenges, but given the improvement in the investing sentiment, it’s important not to stay on the sidelines. In fact, it’s a golden opportunity to load up on safe stocks to buy

Editor’s note: “One Little-Known Tech Stock Could Be the Next Big Thing in 2023” was previously published in March 2023. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. People often make the common misconception that innovation follows a straight path. The hero’s journey goes like this. Someone comes up with a

Among the things investors should like about TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) is its popularity among working-class and middle-class consumers who are looking to save money. The apparel and home fashion retailer offers brand-name merchandise at a discount at its T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra and Homesense stores and their online counterparts, appealing to a wide swath of consumers. This makes TJX

High-yield dividend stocks  may be appealing, but when it comes to a long-term, income-based investing strategy, focusing on growth rather than the highest current yields may be the best way to go. After all, plenty of high-yielders can turn into dividend traps. In these situations, a dividend cut/suspension, and/or a worsening of fundamentals sends the

Buying dividend stocks trading at discount pricing is generally a smart idea. Such equities give owners the dual benefit of price appreciation potential in their forward-looking target prices. And two, they also provide nominal income through their periodic dividends. Provided the investor isn’t speculating in high-risk shares, it’s a reasonable strategy overall. Each of the stocks listed