Stocks to buy

Finding dividend stocks to buy and hold isn’t a matter of chasing yield alone— far too many companies facing limited growth potential instead elect to throw cash to shareholders in an attempt at appeasement. Worse yet, some companies even borrow money to juice dividend yield. While that practice has largely gone out of favor in

Electric vehicle sales have been increasing at a robust pace in the last few years. In 2022, global EV sales exceeded 10 million. Further, EV sales for last year are likely at 14 million and would account for 18% of total car sales. As healthy growth sustains, I am bullish on some of the best

One of the best ways to create wealth is finding the right dividend stocks to buy and hold. No other asset class has performed as well as buying equities, not gold, not bonds, not real estate. Several years ago Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) published a study showing that over the past century, stocks beat out gold

Everyone knows that America has a major obesity problem. Because of this, new anti-obesity drugs are going to generate a great deal of revenue and profits their companies. What people don’t realize is that those weight-loss drugs come with high valuations and equities that reflect most of the profits they will generate. Consequently, investing in

One of the best reasons to invest in dividend stocks is how well they hold up when the stock market falls. Whether it’s a correction, a bear market, a recession, a depression or a full-on market crash, dividend-paying stocks outperform non-payers by a wide margin. The asset managers at Hartford Funds looked at the performance

When the topic of tech stocks comes up, chances are, you’re not really thinking about any underlying dividends. Instead, the top innovators generally tend to be capital-gains-oriented investments. Usually, that’s by design. Companies like Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) need to constantly reinvest their earnings into the business for future advancements or expansions. Still,

Whenever the discussion pivots to stocks to buy for long-term growth, invariably, the “accretive” technology sector garners a tremendous amount of the spotlight. By accretive, I’m referring to solutions that forward productivity, such as artificial intelligence or electric vehicles. However, many other sectors warrant consideration, especially if we’re going to extend the timeline. In particular,

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce lower rates during its March meeting. That March FOMC meeting takes place over a two-day span from March 19th to the 20th. During this time, it can be hard to find stocks to buy. However, these ones are certainly worth considering grabbing beforehand. The stock market should rally on

While making investments, identifying solid opportunities can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. While daunting, with enough time and patience it is possible. This article aims to point you towards three stocks that stand out as potential goldmines. They are all currently priced under $10 and the stocks are forecast to quadruple

In the stock market, certain gems often lurk in the shadows, awaiting discovery by savvy investors. As the market enters 2024, three under-the-radar stocks to buy are poised to break free from obscurity and soar to new heights. These companies, spanning the energy, technology and precious metals sectors, are not merely sleeping giants but strategic

The stock market might be sitting at an all-time high, with the Dow recently closing above 38,000 for the very first time, but the gains continue to be lopsided. About 70% of the stocks in the benchmark S&P 500 continue to trail the index’s performance. A handful of mega-cap tech companies remain the drivers of

Entering a bull market wasn’t a linear journey. With the market shift from a 2022 bear market, where safer stocks gained favor, to 2023’s confidence, it prompted a return to growth stocks.  Despite the S&P 500‘s 23% surge, some 2022 gainers declined in 2023. S&P 500 Pure Value rose 5%, while Nasdaq-100 tech jumped 52%.

Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the current food and textile needs to ensure the “ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” With global food shortages and water scarcity in several regions, sustainable agriculture is more relevant than ever. It also implies a positive outlook for sustainable agriculture stocks in the coming years. Some

Over the years, social media has turned from an internet curiosity to a marketing powerhouse. It gave businesses of various sizes an avenue to reach a wider audience and effectively market products. It created a social economy where even personalities or products become overnight successes. Large companies have taken advantage of this arrangement; some have

The “Dogs of the Dow” strategy consists of investing in the 10 highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Purchasing the Dogs of the Dow creates higher dividend income, by focusing on high-yielding stocks. The following three stocks are part of the 10 Dogs of the Dow for 2024. They are not the highest-yielding

Artificial intelligence was a great trade in 2023. Stocks in the sector soared while corporations have been in a rush to announce AI initiatives to attract investors. While some sectors fizzle out after a few years, AI has tremendous staying power. The technology is already incorporated into many websites, apps, and platforms that we regularly

In 2014, China quietly set up a state-led fund to invest in semiconductor manufacturing. The China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund (now known as “The Big Fund”) would eventually raise $45 billion and distribute the proceeds into everything from wafer fabrication to chip design. The results have been jarring. Late last year, Chinese state-owned Huawei

In the fast-paced world of tech investments, finding the next big hit is like navigating a complex maze. Amidst this landscape, a few standout stocks emerge as potential game-changers, each poised to potentially turn your investments into millions. These millionaire-maker tech stocks stand out with their compelling narratives of innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence. Moreover,

Chinese consumer stocks continue to face a relentless price decline that’s hurting profits. As a result, consumer companies in the MSCI China Index have lost an estimated $157 billion since the end of September.  While that’s scary for those companies’ shareholders, it provides an opportunity for risk-tolerant investors willing to jump under a falling knife

When analysts write about the metaverse, it’s not uncommon for it to be in a derisive tone. The fact that we’re not all strapped into virtual reality (VR) headsets with our families at home indicates its failure. The truth is the metaverse is already here. Just like Bitcoin (BTC-USD) isn’t considered a failure due to