Stocks to buy

Investing great Peter Lynch steered Fidelity Magellan from a fund with $20 million in assets under management (AUM) to $14 billion in AUM in just 13 years years. That’s a compounded annual growth rate greater than 29% and why he is considered a stock market legend. While Lynch may be a legend, that doesn’t mean

Market forces unleashed a sizable rally in U.S. equities in 2023. Although policymakers and equities traders were not out of the woods yet on the macroeconomic front, many positive signs in recent economic data fueled optimism. The Federal Reserve has already projected rate cuts most likely during the latter half of 2024, given how the

If PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) were valued like Visa (NYSE:V), PayPal stock would rise. This could have important implications for PYPL stock investors. The world’s biggest payment processor is now America’s most valuable bank. Its shares are up almost 20% over the last year and are now priced at 32 times earnings. PayPal, meanwhile, is down over

2023 was, in many ways, a challenging year for the media industry. With the decline of traditional distribution channels such as physical media, movie theaters, and cable TV, content producers must shift their business models dramatically to adapt to the changing times. This could mean it’s time to bet on streaming stocks. Online advertising models

The past four years have been a roller coaster for investors. The pandemic brought the longest bull market in history to a screeching halt, only to see it quickly rebound and go on a two-year extended run. The S&P 500 index then tumbled hard in 2022, only to reverse course again and surge more than

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) is known for its discounts, but COST stock might not look cheap to some reluctant investors. Nevertheless, after viewing Costco’s recent results, even the skeptics will surely be tempted to stock up on a few shares. There are plenty of commentators who praised Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) for its robust holiday-season 2023 sales. Yet,

Steve Symington is a long-time contributor to The Motley Fool. Over the years, he’s written more than 8,000 articles for the publication. A piece of Symington’s from July 2023 provides a hint or two on how to find the next household names and undiscovered stock gems.  The headline says it all. 4 Lessons From My

Telehealth stocks fell off the collective radar somewhat post-pandemic. But betting against the sector isn’t smart because healthcare’s future is undoubtedly anchored in virtual offerings for routine and non-emergent care. While some claim the pandemic accelerated telehealth by as much as 10 years, it’s inarguable that we’ve entered a new era of at-home primary and

The financial markets in 2024 will be pulsating with transformative opportunities driven by companies poised to redefine industries. This is leading to several 2024 investment trends making themselves known, and several stocks gaining traction. Three distinct stocks illuminate diverse sectors, suggesting robustness, technological innovation, and strategic positioning. The first one’s astute market navigation in the

While capital appreciation is vital, dividends are also important to total returns. Dividend stocks for consistent income provide both and are often more stable. Your portfolio can be a reliable source of income if you pick the right dividend stocks. There are numerous dividend stocks for consistent income that pay out dividends frequently, either monthly

In 2023, electric vehicle sales surpassed 1 million units. But, the past few months showed lower production, slowing demand, and reduced EV investments. Despite macroeconomic challenges, certain EV stocks performed well at year’s end. The EV industry, seen as a lucrative future investment, stands out due to its relative newness. Compare it to mature markets

Several years ago, the idea of vegan stocks may have been laughable. We’re Americans and in America, we eat meat…real meat. That might have been the prevailing attitude and in some regions perhaps, that’s still the case. Nevertheless, thanks to the emerging Generation Z, a food paradigm might be shifting soon. Here are a few

The future of the U.S. economy is promising, marked by a robust recovery in the travel sector. In fact, spending and air passenger numbers are exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Leisure travel is resilient, and business and group bookings are on the rise, indicating a positive trend. International outbound travel is rebounding, contributing to a favorable outlook.

The promise of gene editing is moving closer to being a reality. If you’re an investor with a speculative appetite and appropriate risk tolerance, you may want to consider a long position in gene editing stocks.  The idea at the core of gene editing is personalized medicine. Tools like 23-and-Me can help you understand your DNA.

Cloud computing refers to all of the infrastructure required to store and host the internet and its websites including servers, data centers, storage, networking, and development tools located off premises. Individual users and institutional users alike utilize the cloud. Those services and infrastructure continue to grow at a rapid pace making cloud stocks an important

For years, big data has been quite the abstract theme for many investors who aren’t well-versed in data science. Indeed, many investors may still misunderstand what firms within the big data space bring to the table. From the analytics of massive data sets to tools that help enterprises better manage, visualize and interpret vast troves

Halfway through January, investors are wondering what the most popular investments for 2024 will be.  In 2023, the top-performing stock index was the Nikkei 225, up 30.1%, 590 basis points higher than the S&P 500. Coming in a distant third was the STOXX 50, a collection of 50 of Europe’s largest companies.  The three worst-performing

The traditional economy and workplace continues to evolve. The results of that transition are very evident in the gig economy. The gig economy itself has grown rapidly reaching a value of more than $455 billion last year.  More and more workers are shunning the typical 9 to 5 office job. It is expected that more

There are ample evidences that suggest that the “buy and hold” strategy is possibly the best way to make millions from the market. While many investors can screen good ideas, there is lack of patience when it comes to holding stocks. The millionaire-making secret is to hold high-growth stocks that represent businesses with potential and

Despite previous uncertainties, the future of the U.S. economy in 2024 looks promising. Bipartisan leaders have reached an agreement on federal spending, averting the potential for a government shutdown. Economists are revising their growth projections upwards, indicating stability and continuity in government programs without significant budget cuts. The agreement suggests a positive trajectory for economic