Stocks to buy

High oil and gas prices are here to stay. And while that could be painful at the pump, it could be very profitable for your portfolio. In fact, owning these stocks – most notably, dividend-paying energy stocks, while fossil fuel prices remain elevated can pay off in three ways. First, high prices mean high profitability

Growth stocks ran hot earlier this year and are currently in consolidation mode, but that doesn’t mean the time to buy has passed for the best growth stocks for the long term. Of course, the macroeconomic environment remains very unpredictable, as demonstrated by sticky Consumer Price Index (CPI) readings, and this could negatively impact growth-oriented

If you’re a risk-averse investor, there are many dividend stocks to buy and hold that will amplify your returns with minimal downside risk. Many inelastic businesses generate substantial cash and have high payout ratios. Even in the worst-case scenario, cash-rich companies will remain stable and pay dividends while retaining modest upside potential. These stocks are

We’re still early on in 2023, but there continues to be attractive investment opportunities in this market. Given the uncertainties on the macroeconomic front, I would prefer to remain overweight in dividend-paying blue-chip stocks. However, for the riskier part of the portfolio, there are some non-speculative penny stocks to consider. With markets clearly not in

Consumer staples stocks are not exactly the sexiest investments out there. However, with the market volatility over the past several months, it’s best to load up on these stocks as a buffer against the adverse economic backdrop. Better yet, the dividend paying consumer staples stocks discussed in the piece offer reliable payouts, which should alleviate

The stock market bloodbath of 2022 has left investors wondering whether they should choose safety over aggressive growth. While many investors are still sitting out and waiting for the market to recover, smart investors know that this is the time to bag solid, long-term stocks at a discount. The stock market has been off to

Even as market commentators debate whether the stock market can continue making a comeback this year, it’s best not to sit on the sidelines. Although uncertainty remains high, there are many strong investing opportunities out there, particularly in areas such as overlooked small-cap stocks. Overlooked, under-the-radar, whatever you want to call it, these are the stocks

Considering an addition to your clean energy holdings? If so, you might want to take a look at Sunrun (NASDAQ:RUN) stock. There are concerns about the near-term trajectory of the U.S. residential solar market, which Sunrun specializes in serving. So, RUN stock gets a “B” instead of an “A” rating. Still, financial traders can invest in

AI stocks are booming, providing exposure to what could be a potential $1.81 trillion opportunity, according to Grand View Research. Even more impressive, according to Accenture, “Artificial intelligence could double annual economic growth rates by 2035 by changing the nature of work and spawning a new relationship between man and machine. The impact of AI technologies

Cannabis hasn’t been legalized at the federal level just yet. But give it time. With more U.S. states and countries worldwide legalizing its use, it’s only a matter of time. Accordingly, I think it’s also only a matter of time before cannabis stocks begin to see higher highs. According to a Pew Research poll, 88% of U.S. adults support

American industry is back. Accordingly, investors are increasingly looking at U.S. industrial stocks as a place to invest in this difficult market. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is one of the key drivers of industrial stocks investors are focusing on. Most of this Act’s $370 billion in aid is aimed at building supply chains, which start

Since the biotech bonanza of the pandemic era, many biotech stocks have rocketed up and then down in price. Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA), Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ:TWST), and Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) all fell more than 75% from peak to trough, and may still have farther to fall. Still, improving monetary outlook and bold new ideas means these are

Automation and robotics are proving to be two megatrends of the 2020s. The pandemic, in particular, showed the vulnerability of our existing supply chains and labor supply. And the ensuing inflationary period we’ve seen since then has forced companies to take a hard look at their costs and try to maximize the efficiency of their

Factors such as health consciousness and consumer demand for luxury goods have made wearables an attractive global market. In terms of application, consumer electronics and healthcare have been the biggest contributors to the wearable technology market. With a robust growth outlook through the decade, wearables stocks are an attractive investment option. To put things into

Most remote work stocks declined significantly as the coronavirus pandemic became less severe. And with the monetary policy becoming tighter in late-2021, these growth-oriented stocks saw even more turbulence. However, the remote work trend is far from over, and many remote work stocks are bound to turn a corner once market conditions allow. Before the

The growth of renewable energy continues to create investment opportunities in renewable stocks. Environmental and economic factors drive the shift towards renewable energy sources as the cost of renewable energy technologies continues to fall. This has led to a growing demand for renewable energy, which is expected to continue in the future. Renewable energy companies

It’s no longer a question of if we’ll get hit with another cyberattack but when. Over the weekend, several NATO sites were attacked. Reddit was the victim of an attack that saw hackers steal employee login details over the last few weeks. Cities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies are constantly threatened. And experts warn 2023 could see a sharp

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has introduced the word “disinflation” to the national conversation. That’s good news for financial businesses, including neo-banking firm SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI). Furthermore, SOFI stock should grow in tandem with SoFi Technologies’ customer count. How can we describe SoFi Technologies? Is it a bona fide bank or a disruptive, one-stop-shop personal finance

With thousands of publicly traded companies to choose from, it’s inevitable that a few will make the rounds of overlooked value stocks. These enterprises represent businesses that trade at an attractive multiple to a key financial. In this case, that would be earnings on a trailing-12-month basis. However, anybody can come up with a list of

Thanks to Tesla (TSLA), 2023 could go down as the most transformative year ever for the electric vehicle industry. And it will prove to be a make-or-break year for many EV makers, wherein some EV stocks will soar to the moon, and others go bankrupt.  What exactly am I talking about?  The first Great EV