Stocks to buy

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained massive popularity over the past year. There is huge interest in AI stocks and every investor is looking for an opportunity to double their money. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a leader in the space and has already made investors rich but many under-the-radar AI stocks can outshine Nvidia. The global AI market

I’m looking for the best $5 stock to buy in March.  Commonly called “penny stocks,” people generally invest in companies with share prices of $5 or less because they’re looking for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. In today’s investing environment, where fractional shares are no big deal, I often wonder

As the accessibility and competency of artificial intelligence increases, so do the opportunities for its misuse. In particular, the cyber attack risks posed by AI and its potential for criminal commoditization bring cybersecurity into the spotlight. Furthermore, the British government has issued warnings that the volume and intensity of cyber attacks will increase with AI

Cyberattacks continue to pose a significant threat to companies. A recent survey reported that over 90% of IT professionals thought that the volume and intensity of security threats are rising. Ransomware attacks rose 27% in the last year, while 41% of enterprises experienced malware. 57% of the surveyed professionals were also concerned about the security

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock might not be the worst-performing Magnificent Seven name this year, but its year-to-date 7.5% decline is still disappointing. AAPL closed at a record high of $197.96 on Dec. 13, marking its best gain since the pandemic. Declining iPhone sales in China and lack of growth catalysts weigh on AAPL stock. The Vision

With global leaders fighting for the world to go green, investors may want to put money into renewable energy stocks – especially on weakness. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), “Renewables are set to dominate the growth of the world’s electricity supply over the next three years as together with nuclear power they meet

AI stocks haven’t been without their share of turbulence of late. Whether we’re talking about semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock or Nvidia (NADSAQ:NVDA), which is making a run toward becoming the world’s most valuable company, this road higher isn’t without bumps. AMD has seen such a dip, recently falling more than 18% from

SoFi Technologies‘ (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock recent Q4 results indicate increased efficiency and end market demand. The company’s tech division saw key margin expansion due to its process improvements and scalable business strategy.  Operating expenses declined by 17%, yet SoFi’s adjusted EBITDA margin rose 74% year-over-year  for SoFi, which indicates efficient operations. The company’s financial services sector

Once deemed an overpriced fintech stock, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock has since become attractively-priced for investors. Formerly dominant in online payments, PayPal faced heightened competition from Apple, Google, and others. Declining online shopping post-pandemic forced PayPal into less lucrative ventures, squeezing gross margins to 45.8% in Q4 2023. Shares plummeted 80%, leaving a $66.9 billion market

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, as a dovish Fed and tech sector enthusiasm brighten the outlook for all stocks, including some of the favorite long-term stocks that have been ignored amidst the growth stock rally. The stocks picked on this list are all dividend payers. Two stocks are Dividend Kings, and

The beauty industry has been a source of some pretty gorgeous gains lately. As inflation begins to retreat, consumers may finally catch a break, with just a bit more disposable income in their products to spend on those nice-to-have discretionary items that bring them joy. When you combine luxury brands with beauty products, you may

Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is the first company to come to mind when discussing favorite hydrogen stocks. However, the story has not been delivered as expected. PLUG stock has been down almost 70% in the last 12 months. The plunge in the stock is not a reflection of the broad industry sentiment. The hydrogen economy will

Corporations that outperform their competitors can generate outsized returns for their investors. While it’s possible to find an undervalued hidden gem growing fast, picking stocks leaving competitors behind can also lead to higher gains. The three corporations on this list have a history of outperforming the competition. Thanks to their expertise, resources and other factors,

Now is a great time for investors to consider these eVTOL stocks that have multi-bagger return potential. I think that the threats of a recession have reduced considerably. And the majority of analysts are now switching from bearish to bullish. This backdrop makes it possible to look at emerging technologies like electric vertical take-off and

Inflation came in much hotter than expected in February. Core services inflation, which excludes housing, rose 0.5% from January following a 0.9% increase from December. Last month’s gain was twice as fast as it was pre-pandemic, causing the Federal Reserve to rethink interest cutting rate too soon. Consumer spending is weakening as real disposable income

One of the pitfalls that can trip up even the best investors is holding on to absolute ideas. That’s not to say you shouldn’t have rules for your buying and selling decisions. But if the rules are too rigid, you can wind up missing out on some gains from the most popular stocks to buy.

When it comes to risk vs. reward in the stock market, the biotech sector has one of the highest potential payoffs. Many a fortune has been made after successful clinical results or a timely FDA approval for a new drug. Following a company’s progress from research to approval can be a life-changing way to invest.

Renewable energy stocks may be a controversial idea for some folks. After all, the concept of green solutions sometimes conjures up images of tree-hugging activists disrupting various commercial activities. Some investors may not want to support such hooliganism. At the same time, society is changing. In particular, more people – especially the younger generations –

You get what you pay for and that includes stocks under $5. Yeah, I might be starting off on a negative foot but here’s the deal: most securities that are priced this low are that way for a reason. Usually, that reason is not a good one. Nevertheless, you should avoid dismissing entire categories of

Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of holding company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, NYSE:BRK.B), is arguably the world’s greatest stock picker, having amassed a huge portfolio that’s today worth just over $370 billion. However, as good as Buffett is, there are many stocks he has missed out on and some he sold too early which he