Stocks to buy

There’s more to Europe than history, travel and food. The continent is home to many of the world’s leading companies, some of which dominate their respective sector. While investors might know the names of the best European stocks, chances are they do not know the breadth and impact of many European-based companies, or the benefits

Considered to be the world’s last frontier market, many are interested in adding exposure to Africa’s growth potential to their portfolios. The issue? It can be challenging to determine what, among the limited choices among U.S. retail investors, are the best African stocks. Only a handful of American Depository Receipts (ADR) in African companies trade

Trading sideways after pulling back last month, you may think the party’s over for shares in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY). Yet while it may seem as if OXY stock, following its comeback from late 2020 through mid 2022, will disappoint from here, take a look at the details. There’s much to suggest that will not be

A well-rounded portfolio has plenty of diversity. You can find a place for mega-cap stocks and small-cap growth stocks and everything in between. You can get your stocks in a variety of sectors as you pick and choose winners. That’s why I have a variety of portfolios. Diversity is critically important. Small-cap growth stocks are

Today I’ll look at the best agriculture stocks to buy now. Each of these picks are cheap both on an earnings multiple basis and using other value metrics. The metrics I’m looking at today include free cash flow and dividend yield, as well as buyback yield. In fact, these are all farming machinery and construction

July may be an excellent time to purchase several of the best S&P 500 stocks. Tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve (Fed) combined with high inflation and ongoing supply chain issues hurt investors through the end of the second quarter. Yet, a number of high-quality S&P 500 stocks currently offer a compelling buying opportunity

The CHIPS for America Act, meant to bring the semiconductor industry back to America, has become lost in partisan politics. Republican leaders who claim to support it are using it to seek concessions on other issues. Anyone interested in semiconductor stocks should pay close attention to these developments. Stock in companies that support the funding

With oil prices dropping sharply, interest-rate hikes poised to slow, supply chains improving, China’s lockdowns winding down, and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution accelerating, it’s a very good time to buy the best automotive stocks. Also helping the automotive sector’s outlook is the extremely overdone retreat that it has suffered in recent months. The recent,

Telecommunication companies have transformed the way we communicate, work, and live in a world full of technology. During the pandemic and the global and local lockdowns, all of us used the phone, the internet, and television services to communicate, work, and get entertainment while staying at home. The telecommunication companies often make a lot of

Today we’ll talk about the best coal stocks to buy now. These stocks are deeply overlooked as a result of the green energy phenomenon and the anti-carbon establishment. That makes them very inexpensive now. For some reason, people hate coal companies even more than oil and gas companies. Except of course if you are from

Overall, blue-chip stocks are ones that are considered to be the most valuable and reliable across the stock market. In turn, investing in blue-chip stocks is a popular way to make money. There are many reasons for this, one of them being that they have been around for a long time and have been performing

While arguably most financial advisors will recommend their clients to bulk up their portfolios with proven large-capitalization ideas, you can leverage the present market dynamics in a nuanced manner with overlooked blue-chip stocks to buy. Rather than go with the flavors of the week, you may enjoy higher-probability successes by dipping a bit beneath the

Some folks might pigeonhole IBM (NYSE:IBM) as an old-school business — the type of company your grandfather might have invested in. Don’t jump to any hasty conclusions, though. IBM stock might not be “sexy” or controversial, but it offers terrific growth prospects. Granted, broad-market worries about technology stocks might make it emotionally difficult to invest in

Theme park and streaming content company Disney (NYSE:DIS) has been in the headlines lately. However, the focus hasn’t been on any of Disney’s magical characters. Rather, the buzz has been about CEO Bob Chapek getting a three-year contract extension. The impact on DIS stock has been ho-hum, but commentators on social media are still talking about

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock could be on the cusp of surging. The bank passed its stress test earlier this month and subsequently raised its dividend to 22 cents per share. I know many investors might fear a recession. However, there’s always uncertainty around. I’d rather buy banking stocks below book value instead of investing

Rocketing prices have made trips to the grocery store a more miserable essential activity than ever. And while it’s natural to think companies involved with bringing food to your table have reaped the rewards, many of those stocks have withered of late. Now though, the dinner bell is summoning investors with three of the market’s

U.S. President Joe Biden will decide whether to cancel any further student debt. He has already canceled $400 billion of student loans; therefore, there is hope that further relief is around the corner. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said the government could extend the student loan payment pause beyond Aug. 31. Both

Investing in financial stocks is not just about picking the largest and most-known banks. Financial stocks include banks, insurance companies, firms that provide various financial services, financial technology (fintech) firms, and blockchain technology companies. The best financial stocks to buy in July 2022 were chosen from a myriad of choices with features that will justify

With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy.  Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives

As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important