While conservative plays can move you up the gridiron, sometimes you need the long ball, which is exactly the situation speculative stocks to buy specializes in. No, you’re not going to bet your lifesavings on these ideas. And no, you shouldn’t expect a smooth ride. However, what you can expect is the possibility of significant

A big rally from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has re-excited many investors. Many stocks are up for the year alongside the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. This looks like a good year so far after a strong 2023. Even though numerous stocks are up for the year, the rally for some equities is just getting started. Some stocks look poised

Demand for EVs remains robust based on delivery numbers by some of the leading firms in the sector.  Further, the expectation of rate cuts later this year promises to boost the sagging industry.  Yet that does not imply that investors should throw their hard-earned capital at EV stocks indiscriminately. In fact, there continues to be

Cryptocurrencies have been absolutely soaring lately, and things are only getting better by the day in this market. As I write this, Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has broken above the $56,000 for the first time in more than two years. This move leads me to think that a new all-time high could be within reach, even before

ChatGPT was one of the big stories of 2023. As part of the generative AI’s rise to prominence, ChatGPT stock picks have become all the rage. Google “Chat GPT stock picks,” and you get 10,300 results.  InvestorPlace’s very own Luke Lango discussed investors using ChatGPT to select stocks in August 2023, pointing out that 47% of

Since the start of the war in Ukraine two years ago, the importance of food security has never been clearer. The interconnected nature of food production worldwide has made agriculture a cornerstone of the global economy. As such, many of the once locally-based agriculture companies have become lucrative stock options in the international markets. Yet, with this

One of the best ways to spot potential opportunities is by paying close attention to insider buying stocks. After all, it’s the insiders, such as the CEOs, CFOs and directors, that know their company the best. And if they’re buying, you may want to consider taking their lead.  We also have to remember that insiders

Buying dividend stocks has proved itself a superior investing strategy over time. Companies that pay dividends tend to be profitable, well-managed and financially stable. Therefore, they outperform stocks that don’t share their wealth with investors. Research shows dividend payers in the S&P 500 have never had a losing decade going as far back as 1930.

Among dividend stocks, the “dividend aristocrats” are the cream of the crop. Owning these stocks offers the opportunity for solid long-term total returns because of the steady, increasing payouts. However, even among the aristocrats, there are some that are more regal than others. This has nothing to do with the amount of years of dividend

As earnings season rolls on, analysts are busy updating their price targets and ratings on the stocks that they cover. While many stocks have gotten downgraded after issuing subpar financial results, others are seeing their ratings and price targets get a well-deserved boost from the analyst community. Better-than-expected earnings prints, strong forward guidance, and future

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has been on an AI roll lately. It released its conversational AI model Gemini back in early December of last year. Since then, it has rapidly iterated and integrated Gemini across many Google products. Just two weeks ago, Google unveiled Gemini 1.5, which it claims is superior to competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4. We can’t

While digital innovation is all the rage, the underlying companies’ lofty valuations incentivizes a closer look at tech penny stocks. Of course, this sector presents extreme risks: you don’t want to spend any more money here than you can afford to lose. Quite frankly, you probably will lose. That said, unless you own a time

In the dynamic world of investment, EV stocks are gaining unparalleled pace. This area, formerly considered a niche market, has quickly developed. It is presently at the vanguard of the auto industry’s transition. Investors are keeping a close eye on this sector since it promises both innovation and long-term development. With governments throughout the globe