Stocks to buy

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is a top stock to buy ahead of its fiscal 2024 Q4 earnings call after markets close on July 30. The company demonstrated solid growth across multiple business segments, specifically based on its expanding cloud services and AI  advancements. The company’s growth trajectory has a solid record of beating earnings per share estimates. 

It’s a great time to consider investing in small-cap stocks. The Russell 2000 index — comprising 2,000 firms with market capitalizations between $250 million and $2 billion — recently hit its highest level since January 2022.  The benchmark index has continued to outpace the S&P 500 over the past several weeks. The index is more

Markets have been a bit chaotic over the last few days. That’s because investors have been rotating out of blistering-hot tech stocks, like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and other top semiconductor stocks in favor of small-cap stocks.  All on growing confidence the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by September. In fact, according

With the S&P 500 providing a paltry 1.32% dividend yield today, income-focused investors must be selective in their search for yield. That’s where the Dividend Aristocrats come in. These 66 S&P 500 companies have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years. While Dividend Aristocrats may not be the most exciting stocks to own,

Finding value in this market is difficult because the S&P 500 has increased over 50% since its bottom in October 2022. Certainly, you won’t find it in technology or mega caps, which have soared due to the AI craze. However, healthcare stocks stand out, considering the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV) is up

With the recent stock market pullback, you may be taking a look at potential bargains among widely-followed stocks. However, instead of “buying the dip” in what’s popular, you may want to take a look at the deep value opportunities among contrarian stocks instead. While the market has become highly concentrated in the “Magnificent Seven” and

At the start of July, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG,NASDAQ:GOOGL) was hitting new highs. Flash forward to now, and Alphabet stock has reversed course. If you’ve been following recent news, you can quickly answer the question “what happened?” For one tech stocks have experienced a sell-off. Doubt and uncertainty about the generative AI growth trend has negatively affected

Finding the best undervalued tech stocks, ones that can outperform the broader market, is no easy task. To start off, there are no guarantees when it comes to picking winning stocks. You can make all the right selections in the beginning, but the wrong timing can curtail the company’s growth in the short term. Secondly,

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) gained altitude recently after obtaining a new certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It moves the eVTOL leader one step closer to its goal of commercializing its business next year. Although it is helping to create an entirely new industry from the ground

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the major talking point on Wall Street in 2024. This makes the case for the best cheap AI stocks to buy.  There are several companies that have skyrocketed this year due to their innovation and earrings growth driven by the sector. The future growth potential is undeniable, but many

We’re into the second week of the earnings season, and some of the top banking companies and other big guns have reported results. The start of the season looks good, and every investor hopes to see the same momentum as their favorite companies report. The earnings season also sees a lot of volatility in the

No technology company of our time inspires as much hope and fear as Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR). This is true for its technology, a deep learning database used primarily by the military. It’s also true for PLTR stock and its prospects. Bulls see Palantir worth $50 per share, bears barely $10.  (It was selling at $26 on

The stock market correction seems well underway, with the S&P 500 now down close to 5% from its peak. For tech-heavy investors, the market rumbles may have felt far worse, with the Nasdaq 100 off just shy of 9%. Indeed, a market correction was bound to happen at some point. And though this may or

Wall Street rarely sees two trends like artificial intelligence (AI) and stock-split euphoria competing for attention. AI drove record highs for major indices in 2024, while stock splits, though cosmetic, also fueled market excitement for certain names. Stock splits come in forward or reverse types, with forward splits being more popular among investors. Forward splits

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) recently reported strong Q2 2024 results. Yet Chipotle stock barely budged.  On the top line, its revenue was $2.97 billion, $30 million higher than Wall Street’s estimate, while its earnings per share were 34 cents, two cents better than the consensus. The company’s earnings were up because of price hikes kicking

Oil and gas stocks continue to gain steam in the run-up to the 60th presidential election on Nov. 5. Republicans have held the House since the beginning of the 118th Congress, so should the Republican ticket of Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance win, the Republicans will have chances to advance their policy ideas

Despite a recent price drop, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) remains a top fintech stock. The company is expected to report its Q2 earnings on July 30 before market open, with all eyes on how the company’s overall revenue growth will continue. Indeed, the company’s Q1 numbers were stellar, with overall revenue surging 26% amid impressive 54%

The S&P 500 makes it easy to invest in the stock market. The famed index has 500 holdings and periodically replaces underperforming stocks with more promising picks. Many investors who don’t know much about the stock market prefer to invest in passive index funds that mirror benchmarks like the S&P 500. However, there is a

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, often referred to as the “Dow” is an index fund composed of 30 influential American companies that represent the most traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE ). These companies include famous Dow stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), among others. Recently, as investors have started to

Over the last three months, restaurant stocks have come under pressure due to consumer pushback against higher prices. Consumers are pulling back and opting for value, leading to declines in same-store sales. Still, this is a bifurcated industry where some players are thriving in this challenging environment. To be sure, the last quarter was difficult