Stocks to buy

Cash flow is the lifeblood of durable dividend stocks. When it comes to dividend stocks, there’s an elite tier of companies I like to call the “cash machines.” These stocks have stood the test of time by generating hearty profits on a consistent basis. Further, these companies share that bounty with shareholders year in and

Why is it so hard to find Wall Street’s favorite stocks? It has to do with analysts tending to be bullish about the stocks they cover. According to a September 2023 post by FactSet Vice President and Senior Earnings Analyst John Butters, of the 11,062 ratings of S&P 500 stocks, 54.4% were Buy ratings, 40.0%

There is no denying that the Electric Vehicle industry is cooling. EV makers have reduced their capital allocation toward EV production and set a lower target for the first half of 2024. This could be due to the high interest rate environment and lower consumer spending. However, it is temporary, and we will see the

In recent times, the fascination with quantum computing has surged, driven by technological advancements and a notable uptick in investments. More and more companies and institutes are performing a comprehensive exploration of the quantum-computing landscape and searching for use cases. Along these lines, investors are seeking to better understand quantum computing stocks and how they

Black Friday spending (however that’s defined these days) was better than expected. And many of the best-performing companies in late November will be retail stock winners as the year comes to an end.   But this holiday shopping season is a reminder that two things can be true at the same time. One truth of

Space stocks are helping us live in a more connected world via satellite technology. These companies are helping to close gaps for remote regions. Oftentimes, internet access is uncovered or impossible, such as at sea or in very remote areas. Also, space stocks are pioneering secure communications for government agencies and large corporations with robust

No matter how rapidly nations and companies push for carbon-neutral and alternative fuel initiatives, oil and gas stocks have a spot in investor portfolios. Current outlooks project higher oil pricing through 2024. Though the forecast creates pain at the gas pump, it’s a boon to oil and gas stocks as higher prices help keep production

The S&P 500 has put together an outstanding year in 2023, up more than 22%, with 11 trading days left until 2024. As a result, there are approximately seven stocks up 100% or more in 2023.  Now, if you broaden the search to include all U.S.-listed stocks with a market capitalization of $2 billion or

Every day, we hear about the tremendous innovation from artificial intelligence advancements. AI is transforming many industries, such as autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, molecule discovery and fraud detection, to name a few. This has led to an AI boom. You can participate in this new era through several AI stocks as these applications develop. In

The stock market is closing in on its all-time high. The S&P 500 is up over 20% in 2023, with less than three weeks to go in the year. Yet those gains were not distributed equally. Three beaten-down stock picks are ready for a rebound in 2024. For a good part of the year, virtually

As we get ready to start 2024, investors can’t turn on the financial news without hearing one or both sides of the soft landing debate. The question is whether the Federal Reserve can bring inflation down and cool down the economy without causing a recession. So, is it time to look for soft landing stocks,

The list of companies that have stopped advertising on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) because Elon Musk endorsed an antisemitic post continues to grow. It’s become so long that you could construct an excellent portfolio from all the names abandoning the social media platform and its volatile billionaire owner. Interestingly, most companies that have

Momentous, positive catalysts can cause stocks to rocket a great deal higher in relatively short amounts of time. For example, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock was lifted by tremendous optimism about the revenue that it will generate from AI. Propelled even further by AI fever was Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), which rose from $143 in January to $475 in

Hugo Ste-Marie and the rest of his portfolio strategists at the Bank of Nova Scotia recently compiled a list of 10 major market themes for 2024. One of them was about Latin America stocks.  Ideas included interest rate cuts, GDP expectations, United States savings, bonds, lower-than-expected earnings, large-cap stocks, S&P 500 predictions, the Magnificent 7,

It has become possible that electric aviation is a current reality, and it will change the air travel industry. The technological advances and environmental considerations in this area provide a very good investment opportunity. The electric aviation stocks have only started but provide opportunities to achieve sustainable growth. Something that is music to the ears

Electric vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly a great alternative for the future. As the years go by, the world focuses on a great transition towards cleaner energy consumption and production. Society is leaning toward leaving the traditional vehicles that consume diesel and gasoline behind in favor of vehicles that consume clean energy. That would contribute to

Looking ahead to 2024, conditions appear to favor a continued rally in the stock market. Inflation keeps falling, the economy remains strong, bond yields are in decline, and the U.S. Federal Reserve could begin lowering interest rates as soon as March. There are also growing expectations that we’ll achieve the hoped-for “soft landing,” where the

A crypto bull market could be on the horizon, and history shows certain stocks tend to dramatically outperform major cryptocurrencies when prices are surging. Despite Bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) recent spike, many related equities remain far below previous highs. However, if crypto keeps climbing, massive gains may follow for crypto-adjacent companies. Of course, corrections or downturns are

Recently, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) celebrated Copilot’s one-year milestone, showcasing AI’s increasing integration into daily life. With upcoming improvements, including OpenAI model integration and DALL-E 3 for image creation, Copilot becomes a more potent tool.  Additionally, the financial strength of MSFT stock, evidenced by a 13% revenue increase to $56.5 billion, positions it as a stable AI

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock is having a good year despite analyst reservations. Shares are up 47% in 2023 and are within just a few percentage points of the all-time high it hit in July. The tech giant is also a member of the so-called Magnificent 7 group of stocks that drove the S&P 500‘s performance for