Stocks to buy

Investing in undervalued stocks gives investors an edge in capitalizing on companies with high growth potential. Listing these stocks involves scanning the fundamentals, which helps mark potential the market might overlook. Indeed, fundamentals like top-line growth, profit margins, and strategic initiatives reflect a company’s true value. Here, the focus is on three undervalued stocks. To begin with, the

The emergence of clean energy and the concurrent pushback from fossil fuel enthusiasts show that the global energy mix has reached a pivotal moment. Therefore, opportunities are abundant in the energy sector. One such opportunity is hydrogen, and moreso green hydrogen, a market forecasted to grow by 39.5% per year until 2030. Although hydrogen stocks

Cannabis stocks have been through an extended period of depression. Overcapacity, regulatory headwinds, competition, and cash burn have contributed to the decline in the cannabis industry. However, markets react to extremes and I believe that cannabis stocks are undervalued. In addition to this, the regulatory environment is getting friendlier. Germany legalized recreational cannabis this year and I

If you’re looking for an index to buy-and-hold, you shouldn’t consider the Russell 2000. It makes no sense to follow a benchmark that has historically underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite for many years.  However, this same underperforming index offers great investment opportunities. Stocks often find themselves in the Russell 2000 long before they

Beauty stocks continue to shine as a lucrative investment opportunity, driven by consistent growth and innovation in the overall industry. The global cosmetics market is estimated to reach around $661 billion by 2032, increasing from $398 billion in 2023. That’s a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.3% from 2024 to 2028, so the

As we enter August, it’s time to start thinking about autumn. Back-to-school sales are on and it won’t be long before the days get shorter and the temperature grows colder. Of course, the stock market has been anything but tranquil this summer. Volatility continues to rule as investors shift money around and equities swing from

The growth and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index is in something of a significant correction at the moment. After hitting new all-time highs early in July, the benchmark Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) has already pulled back close to 10% from its recent peak. There are several reasons for this. Several key tech leaders, such as Amazon

The IPO (initial public offering) market has gotten stronger in 2024, according to the Q2 2024 quarterly review from IPO specialist Renaissance Capital. That has resulted in a more buoyant market for secondary offerings.  According to Renaissance, 39 IPOs raised nearly $9 billion in the second quarter, 35% higher than Q2 2023 and 324% higher

Somewhat displaced by the association with shady cryptocurrencies, metaverse stocks and the broader metaverse universe should be viewed as a foundation in progress. It may or may not include alternate reality/virtual reality devices, but the building blocks are clear: GPUs, CPUs, content, content creation tools and blockchain tech at large for in-game digital assets. According

At age 93, Warren Buffett presides over a vast stock portfolio currently worth nearly $400 billion. From humble beginnings, Buffett has created an equity portfolio that is the envy of the investment world. It is carefully tracked, meticulously analyzed and hotly debated by analysts, investors and media pundits. Many people try to replicate the Oracle

Sometimes the best way to jump into an industry like biotech is to follow the popular trades. Though that may go against the common advice of avoiding hype cycles and the fear of missing out, seeing which biotech stocks are experiencing the highest 24-hour trading volumes can be a quick way to learn which catalysts

Investing in biotech stocks is a thrilling ride. These innovative businesses developing breakthrough drugs can generate enormous profits for investors but also destroy significant value if their investigational therapies fail to make it to market. The pandemic focused a lot of attention on the sector. The SDPR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI) soared 49% in 2020,

There is no debating that stock market valuations are sky high right now. While the Federal Reserve hinted at rate cuts in September at its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, that doesn’t mean that stocks are setting up for new highs. Investors searching for safe stocks for a bear market should start their preparation

In the fast-paced world of investing, it’s rare to find low-cost growth stocks to buy and hold for the long term. Low-cost growth stocks are often found in sectors with high growth potential. For example, in the general tech industry or in more niche sectors like biotechnology. These stocks offer the possibility of substantial returns

One of the goals of investing should be to put your portfolio on autopilot. Fill it with quality companies and then set it and forget it. The benefit of the strategy is it removes the temptation to trade in and out of stocks. JPMorgan Asset Management found that over the 20-year period between January 2003

Many investors find transportation stocks unique due to their inherent qualities and vital role in the economy. Whether it’s people or goods, transportation is a fundamental service with demand that tends to be resilient, even in softer markets. Likewise, this industry is essential for economic growth, which means that its constituents tend to grow in

It’s been a good last 12 months for Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock. During this period, the tech and e-commerce stock has surged by 40%. While it’s prudent to buy on corrections, Amazon stock will continue to be a wealth creator in the coming years. This column discusses the reasons to be bullish on Amazon. The central

The e-commerce scene has faced considerable challenges in recent years. With an inflation-hit consumer inclined to put their wallets away when it comes to bigger-ticket discretionary items, e-commerce firms have had to ride out the harsh waves in recent quarters. With the first (of potentially many) Fed rate cuts likely just months away, consumers may

If you’re a more risk averse investor, identifying recession-proof Warren Buffett stocks can be a great way to build and preserve your wealth. When economic activity slows down and uncertainty clouds the stock market, Wall Street tends to run to safety.  Safety can be characterized in a variety of different ways. This can be stocks

Chinese stocks have been depressed for an extended period and multiple factors have contributed to the price and time correction. This includes macroeconomic headwinds, regulatory headwinds, and geopolitical concerns. The result is that there are several undervalued Chinese stocks, but investors still seem to be gripped by fear. In my view, this is a golden opportunity to buy quality