Stocks to buy

Guilty pleasures are defined as activities, habits, food and more that cause people to feel shame or guilt when they indulge in them, usually due to the fear that they will be judged by others. This means the category could extend to fast food, desserts, extravagant coffees, streaming services, gambling and many types of games.

Investors typically seek out very popular stocks with a large trading volume in hopes of riding the wave of growth potential. However, many investors who only pay attention to very popular stocks miss out on significant buying opportunities among stocks traded less often. Investors should pay attention to a broader array of companies and refrain from

The Defiance Hotel, Airline, and Cruise ETF (NYSEARCA:CRUZ) is up by approximately 25% year-over-year, illustrating the robust growth embedded in cruise stocks. However, what goes up must come down, which is why I believe a minor correction in cruise stocks is due. Moreover, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has slipped by more than 3% month-to-date,

Machine learning is closely related to artificial intelligence. It is a branch thereof which enables computers to emulate human learning. The scientific field arose in the 1950s but has largely remained non-influential in the stock market until very recently.  Artificial intelligence has come to the fore over the past year making machine learning stocks incredibly

Jon Wolfenbarger, a 32-year market veteran warns that despite the seemingly booming U.S. labor market, there are underlying weaknesses that suggest an imminent recession. While the headline numbers show strong job growth and historically low unemployment rates, Wolfenbarger points out that the kind of jobs being added and other economic indicators paint a bleaker picture.

The demand for infrastructure services will surge as governments around the world prioritize upgrading and expanding essential networks. From transportation and energy to water systems and telecommunications, infrastructure stocks to buy offer promising growth potential for investors.  These companies often enjoy stable cash flows, supported by essential services and government contracts. Moreover, advancements in technology

The stock market is currently under pressure, as the U.S. economic report last week indicated a significant slowdown in growth and persistent inflation issues. Amidst this downturn, savvy investors are looking for EV stocks to buy. The U.S. GDP grew by only 1.6% in the first quarter, below the anticipated 2.4% growth rate, as reported

In 2022, the global cost of cybercrimes came in at $8.44 trillion, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). By 2027, that could balloon to $23.84 trillion. Cybersecurity threats continue to mount in the face of unpreparedness by governments, large and small companies, schools and the average person. They serve

As we near the second half of 2024, the correction phase points to a powerful upside potential in underrated tech stocks. Last year witnessed an extraordinary boom in technology stocks, soaring to uncharted heights. However, the recent warning signs are becoming too loud to ignore, as evidenced by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which has slid

You may have heard whispers that Warren Buffett has a secret portfolio outside of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B). This lesser-known holding company is called New England Asset Management, where Buffett oversees a relatively small but intriguing collection of investments. While the assets under management here pale compared to Berkshire’s empire, this secretive portfolio contains some

Many undervalued stocks have declined significantly during the market selloffs in late-2021 and throughout 2022. While the broader market has recovered, these beaten-down stocks continue to trade sideways, with some even drifting lower. However, their underlying businesses have often continued to see growth, despite their stagnant share prices. These undervalued stocks resemble coiled springs ready

After a momentous rally in tech stocks over the past several months, the market’s now in correction territory. With many of the biggest tech stocks notching higher highs during the first quarter (Q1) of the year, many had predicted a stock market breather. However, the pullback presents an excellent opportunity for investors to hunt for

It took until the 1930s for driver’s licenses to be standardized across the board, instead of just buying a car and driving it. Likewise, it took until the 1970s for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be established, enforcing safety standards and certifications for car manufacturers, a historical precedent that could inform the regulatory

Are the top Russell 2000 stocks still relevant despite the focus on S&P 500 giants? Over the past year, the ‘Magnificent Seven’ has dominated the stock market, driving most of the gains. We’re now seeing the market take a breather, but Mr. Market is still focused on the trajectory of the Mag 7s. With that

One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe while generating consistent income is in safe, dividend-paying retirement stocks at 52-week lows. It’s even better if you’re buying into a reputable company that’s paid out dividends for years, and is on sale. Look at American States Water (NYSE:AWR), for example. Over the last few months, the

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has risen dramatically in 2024.  That has set the stage for strong performance from the energy sector this year. It also sets the stage for penny oil stocks to rise dramatically as Middle East tensions ratchet higher. The energy sector has been a particularly strong performer

For investors looking at stocks in the Magnificent 7 group, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock could be the best choice in the bunch. A strong player in the AI, cloud, and software markets, Microsoft really provides the durable long-term growth profile most investors are after. Indeed, the company’s recent increased focus on its AI investments are what’s

Currently, two major conditions are converging to continue the strong performance of energy stocks in 2024. Chief among high-performance energy stocks are those in the oil sector which currently adhere to geopolitical shifts. Now more than ever, this is driving increased speculation on which global oil stocks to buy. The first factor is the degradation

InvestorPlace‘s Omor Ibne Ehsan recommended fintech stocks, which “have been Wall Street’s wallflowers for what seems like an eternity now.” I agree 100%, as they can sprout in the right conditions. Among fintech firms, I’m picking PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) because largely disregarded PayPal stock is the perfect wallflower pick in 2024. From payments processing to cross-border money transfers, PayPal is well

Few experts expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year. And Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still has not ruled out the possibility of the central bank cutting rates in 2024. Indeed, since the Fed sees its current rate level as quite restrictive and inflation is largely under control, I still expect the