Stocks to buy

Although the S&P 500 is at all-time highs, some stocks have lagged significantly. For instance, we have seen bifurcation among the Magnificent Seven, with underperformance from Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Even among the best Dow stocks, there are some laggards with favorable risk-reward profiles. But why pick the laggards? Chasing momentum might seem irresistible

Even with the wider market rebound, Cathie Wood hasn’t quite recaptured her initial investment allure. Her flagship fund, the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSEARCA:ARKK), remains a full two-thirds below its 2021 highs. Of course, ARKK and other funds debuted during a unique confluence of favorable conditions for growth stocks, including low interest rates, a surge in

Thanks to digital transformation accelerating globally, semiconductors have become indispensable in the tech supply chain. The space has grown exponentially due to surging chip demand across sectors like AI, consumer tech, telecom, automotive, and data centers. Of course, this type of growth can attract a lot of attention from investors. However, one must comb through

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been on an absolute tear to start 2024. The company’s stock surged on Tuesday, extending its winning streak and propelling NVDA stock back toward its all-time high. The stock rose 7.2% amid a mixed market. Strong quarterly results from Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) fueled Nvidia’s climb, with demand for AI-focused cloud services driving growth.

March Madness is back and will bring together people who talk about college basketball and actively follow the games. Many people enjoy creating their brackets and seeing how close they get to predicting the final outcome. This backdrop has led to this list of stocks to buy. Investors operate in a similar way. They analyze

Since announcing its game-changing deal with ChatGPT developer OpenAI in early 2023, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has surged by over 75%. Generative AI is affecting the tech giant’s fiscal performance, but it’s still early stages. Microsoft is just beginning to benefit from this groundbreaking technology. Microsoft plans to further integrate/monetize this technology in the future. This

Which stocks is Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) likely to invest in next? That is the question many investors are asking themselves after the leading chip maker filed its first ever 13F in mid-February. The filing showed that Nvidia owns a small but influential portfolio of stocks centered on the artificial intelligence theme. The filing prompted one of

On March 1st, Goldman Sachs analyst Bonnie Herzog assumed coverage of several consumer staples stocks. The analyst is particularly fond of three particular companies. “‘We believe we are returning to an environment that will see private label’s secular rise in the U.S.,’ writes Herzog, noting private label is gaining share within roughly 60% of household

Americans are opting to eat out and place high importance on experiences. This can be seen in the high travel spending we saw in 2023. Many people want to enjoy their meals, and even without spending on luxury dining, they still eat out. With a Fed rate cut, we could see an improvement in consumer

The industry for flying cars or eVTOL aircraft is at an interesting point. Some early movers will likely commercialize eVTOL in the next 12 to 18 months. Further, flying car companies are pursuing global expansion partnerships. The stage is being set for robust growth in the next five years. It’s, therefore, a good time to

It was in June 2022 when crude oil traded above $120 per barrel. However, with contractionary monetary policies and subsequent macroeconomic headwinds, oil has been in a correction mode. Amidst the volatility, black gold has remained sideways in the last 12 months. I believe a breakout is imminent after this phase of consolidation. So, it

Dividend aristocrats are companies that cater to a specific need for income-oriented investors. These stocks are often well established, reliable companies that are part of major indexes such as the S&P 500. What makes them truly aristocratic is their commitment to increasing shareholder value. For a minimum of 25 consecutive years, they’ve consistently grown their

When selecting high-quality growth stocks, legendary investor Peter Lynch emphasized understanding the fundamentals of a business, observing consumer trends in everyday life, taking a long-term perspective and combining financial metrics with common sense. This methodology can help identify stocks poised for tremendous expansion like Walmart (NYSE:WMT) in its early days. By targeting companies that exhibit

It sounds great in principle: Buy multi-bagger stocks that deliver life-changing returns. But is it possible in practice? Investor Christopher Mayer wrote a book called 100 Baggers which attempted to quantify this question. He reviewed American stock market data back to the 1960s and found several hundred companies which delivered at least 100-to-1 returns in

Stocks with moonshot potential are drawing attention amidst the current bullishness in the stock market. Despite the latest inflation reports pointing to a potential delay in the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts, the investing sentiment remains optimistic. The current Fear and Greed Index reading 69 suggests that investors are in a risk-on mood, looking to place

Finding stocks with a margin of safety can offer more stability and set you up for a great upside. Undervalued stocks have been largely ignored by stock market participants thanks to negative news, obscurity, and other factors. Some undervalued stocks don’t remain undervalued for long. For instance, Supermicro (NASDAQ:SMCI) used to trade at a 16 P/E ratio

The United States housing market is heading into its busiest season, with several real estate stocks poised to gain from falling mortgage rates. With investors anticipating the Fed to cut rates later this year, the sector could pick up activity. Some real estate fund managers see the potential for “fantastic” real estate deals in the

While you might not personally be a fan of digitally immersive experiences, the industry is taking over and that means virtual reality stocks offer a potentially compelling upside opportunity. Personally, I’m not too big on VR. My brain just doesn’t sense a frame of reference and I get sick very easily. However, most of the

Some stocks are quietly outperforming the market and defying the expectations of both analysts and investors. Companies that had struggled for years, been widely criticized, and whose stock had largely been ignored have turned things around and their share price is once again moving higher. This reversal of fortune comes with the stock market at

A short squeeze is a financial phenomenon where rapidly increasing prices force short sellers to buy back stocks, pushing prices even higher. This situation often arises from a large number of investors betting against a stock, anticipating its decline. However, when the price unexpectedly jumps, short sellers rush to cover their positions to minimize losses,