Stocks to buy

While avoiding a recession last year boosted sentiment for 2024, concerned investors may still want to consider stable stocks. You just don’t know what might happen next. For example, who would have thought that the regional banking crisis would erupt? And the worrisome thing is that some experts believe we’re not necessarily out of the

While many, if not most investors, appear bullish about the market’s prospects this year, it’s never a bad time to consider long-term dividend stocks. By that, we’re talking about profitable, relevant enterprises that you can trust. These aren’t necessarily sexy securities but they should help you ride out any turbulence or even outright storms. Indeed,

Following the remarkable ascent of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) last year, it’s only natural for investors to consider the top tech stocks to buy for 2024. Yeah, I suppose that NVDA could again be a winner. It’s off to a great start and the underlying generative artificial intelligence sector should only blossom from here. Still, it’s risky

This year couldn’t be more bullish for the crypto market, which has led to this series of crypto predictions to help investors make the most informed choices. Not only are interest rates predicted to fall, but also upcoming ETFs are speculated to be approved for some of the leading cryptocurrencies. As the investment landscape improves,

After the rollercoaster ride which was 2023, many investors are looking for opportunities in the new year. While the broader market recovered strongly, the rally left some high-quality companies behind. With beaten-down valuations but improving fundamentals, these dirt-cheap stocks could be primed for a rebound in 2024. As we enter the year, I’m optimistic about

“The Dogs of the Dow” system involves purchasing the index’s 10 stocks with the highest dividend yields at the end of each year. Using the technique has a few major advantages. Of course, stocks with high dividend yields pay investors to wait for a rebound to provide either significant income or the ability to buy

Right around this time last year, InvestorPlace analyst Luke Lango made 10 big predictions for the stock market. His boldest included forecasting that 2023 would be one of the best years for stocks in history. Nine of the 10 predictions came true! That’s because Luke recognized that the Federal Reserve has an outsized role in

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) was by far the best AI stock of 2023. 2023 is over, but it was the year that artificial intelligence took off. AI stocks are facing something of a different environment in 2024.  The evolution of the sector continues and investors continue to seek higher sales as the leading indicator of success. By

The Baby Boomer generation remains an economic force, especially considering its influence on Baby Boomer stocks. While many are now in retirement, this generation continues to spend its money and influence the decisions of small and large companies. A Bank of America study released last fall found that throughout the Baby Boomer generation’s adulthood, U.S.

Last year, lithium prices plunged, leading to a significant correction in some of the best lithium stocks. The outlook for lithium remains bearish for the year and the recovery is likely to be gradual. However, there is no doubt that lithium demand will swell in the coming years on the back of rising EV adoption.

The best part of growth for the EV sector is still to come. By 2030, EVs are likely to represent more than 60% of vehicles sold globally. The number of EVs will expand to 350 million by the end of the decade. To put things into perspective, the number of EVs on the road in 2021 was

As we enter into the new year, we need to start looking into how we can make changes to our portfolio. One thing is unlikely to change from last year though. AI will likely continue to be at the forefront of the market. 2023 was the year of ChatGPT with AI exploding into the mainstream

Safety is never guaranteed in the financial markets. However, it’s a reasonably safe bet that Mastercard (NYSE:MA) will continue to reward its loyal investors with dividend distributions, quarter after quarter. Mastercard is a premier, blue-chip company that respects its shareholders, so my top dividend-grower pick for this year is MA stock. At the same time,

The Global X FinTech ETF (NASDAQ:FINX) is up by more than 20% year over year (YOY) for good reason. Although financial technology stocks are procyclical, the industry possesses embedded secular growth. As such, fintech stocks are likely to outperform the market in most years. According to Fortune Business Insights, the fintech arena may proliferate at

History shows dividend stocks beat out their non-paying siblings by a wide margin over time, and they do so with less risk. Companies that initiate a dividend and raise it tend to handily outperform both static dividend payers and non-payers. Yet, don’t buy a dividend stock just because it has a high yield. Chasing yield

The streaming industry continues to struggle. The race to develop content and gain market share has left many companies overstretched and unprofitable. At the same time, the need to raise prices has forced consumers to pick and choose which streaming platforms they will keep, jettisoning many subscriptions and leading to a loss of revenue. The

Growth stocks made a big comeback in 2023, outperforming value stocks by 31%. This is the second biggest outperformance on record (data goes back to 1979) — only 2020 saw a bigger outperformance. Can the rally in high-growth stocks continue into 2024? With the economy remaining strong, interest rates poised to move lower and a

Inflation has moved into an endemic phase. The annual rate of inflation is much closer to the Federal Reserve’s target rate of around 2%. However, the last few years have made it abundantly clear that we live in a digital world. That means that individuals and businesses must protect our identity and personal data like

One good way to find investment opportunities is by looking to see what the smart money is doing at any given time. When corporate insiders or activist investors take a position in a company, it’s often a sign that investors should expect favorable developments going forward. Heading into 2024, several interesting smart money stocks could

If you’re looking for S&P 500 stocks to buy, don’t be afraid to check out some of America’s oldest companies for potential profits. Good companies stand the test of time.  Bloomberg recently published an article discussing some of the world’s oldest companies. One of the names was Consolidated Edison (NYSE:ED), better known as ConEd, the