Stocks to buy

After a tumultuous 2023, the stock market is back on its feet this year, putting high-potential stocks in the spotlight. Stocks are climbing steadily, the S&P 500 has been up 17% in the last six months, and inflation rates have cooled. Now, as we reach the midpoint, several companies hope to keep the momentum and

Predicting which stocks will prove successful over the long term has always been somewhat difficult. A lot can change over the long term and a winner that looks well-positioned today can see its strengths erode over a period of years or months, if not overnight. At the same time, investors have made fortunes by simply holding on to companies for 10 years or more that exhibit strong competitive advantages. Of course,

After a period of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to shift gears in the coming months. With inflation moderating and approaching the Fed’s 2% target, economists and investors anticipate rate cuts as early as September 2024. Lower interest rates typically benefit certain sectors through lower borrowing costs

Businesses aim to generate profit, so high cash flow stocks are proof of a company’s success in making profits by generating and holding significant cash reserves. Organizations use substantial free cash to reduce debt, withstand downturns, reinvest in growth and reward shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. Renowned investor Warren Buffett asserts that a company’s

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B, BRK-A) has been making some pretty notable bets in energy stocks over the past several years. Undoubtedly, the conglomerate is sitting on a rather large stockpile of cash. And relative to the growing cash position, some of its recent energy bets may be somewhat less newsworthy but still worth examining.

We’re already in the second half of the year and the earnings season begins this week. The past quarter has been incredible for several companies with stocks hitting new all-time highs. The S&P 500 is setting new records and the Nasdaq is on an upward rally. With the earnings season, pre-earnings stocks could gain further momentum

The metaverse is still very much alive and well, creating opportunities for some of the top metaverse stocks. At the moment, we’re seeing metaverse growth in gaming and e-commerce. We’re also seeing it in retail with IKEA and Nike (NYSE:NKE), for example. We’re seeing it with McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) latest jump into the metaverse. Plus, we’re

These electric vehicle (EV) stocks picks had some of the best deliveries this quarter. Due to the current economic downturn, a lot of people aren’t exactly lining up to snag the latest EV model. As such, EV makers have resorted to slashing prices to deal with declining demand. That has triggered a price war while

As the race towards autonomous driving accelerates, self-driving stocks are becoming a key focus for investors aiming to capitalize on this transformative technology. With advancements in AI, machine learning, and robotics, the automotive industry is on the cusp of a revolution that promises to redefine urban mobility. The market for self-driving stocks is projected to

Solar stocks have been relatively hard hit due to the ongoing quantitative tightening that is resulted from high inflation. While the sector has suffered as the economy tackles inflation, a silver lining appears to be emerging. That silver lining comes in the form of artificial intelligence. AI seems to be the answer to every problem these

No sales day is as big, or as important, as Amazon’s (NASDAQ:AMZN) Prime Day, which runs on July 16-17 this year. The online store generated $12.9 billion during last year’s event, accounting for 2% of its annual revenue. It’s one thing that makes Amazon stock extra reliable. Prime Day and Amazon Stock As history makes

In an era where digital threats loom large, the demand for smart cybersecurity stocks has never been this high. Investors are paying attention, as according to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for cybersecurity services and products was valued at $172.32 billion last year and is expected to skyrocket to $424.97 billion by 2030. Ongoing advances in

The stock market is not a get-rich-quick scheme. While it could happen if you’re lucky, that’s not the way to approach investing. But stocks are a way to get rich. You just need to set the appropriate goals for generating fabulous wealth over time. That means don’t buy penny stocks. More often than not, they

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, I have answers for you, straight from a portfolio that recently appeared in a June 25 article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.   Freelance columnist Gordon Pape has been writing about investing for as long as I can remember. He’s one of Canada’s longest-serving

With technology-driven growth stocks propelling the S&P 500 to new heights, dividend stocks have often found themselves playing catch-up. Yet, even in this market environment, some dividend-paying companies have managed not only to keep pace, but also beat the index by a significant margin. Specifically, while the S&P 500 has registered returns of about 27%

The tech industry is currently, by far, the most important in the market. Software companies and related industries have been driving most of the market’s gains recently. Recent AI hype means the tech industry’s influence is felt across every part of the economy, as companies race to automate their processes and integrate AI into their

The S&P 500 is booming. The popular benchmark index is up 16% this year and is 44% higher since the start of 2023. After losing over a fifth of its value the year before, our roaring bull market shows little sign of letting up. But a crash will come. Last October, the index hinted at

In the wake of the pandemic, we’re witnessing the emergence of value traps throughout the tech landscape on Wall Street, but there are still many undervalued tech stocks you can buy. The challenges faced by U.S. markets amid the tech stock sell-offs of 2022 and the uneven influence of the generative AI boom have left

Low-priced stocks are attractive as they provide an opportunity to create a diversified portfolio with limited funds. Additionally, there are speculative ideas among low-priced stocks that attracts investors for quick returns at the blink of an eye. There are several interesting stocks under $3 that are likely to trade in double digits before the end

Crude oil prices have started to move higher after a period of moving lower due to the lack of upside catalysts, presenting opportunities for oil stocks to buy on dip. The recent trend has been driven by optimistic demand forecasts for summer fuel consumption and a decline in U.S. crude inventories. The Organisation of the