Stocks to buy

With a new investing year upon us, investors are on the hunt for the best bargain stocks to buy. Last year was certainly a great year for investing, making it even more pronounced to be extremely selective in 2024. There exists a class of companies that have been largely overlooked with the increased focus and

The aerospace and defense stocks sector was a huge laggard in 2023, but investors might see an uptick in momentum this year. Geopolitical tensions across the globe, including the most recent Israel-Hamas War, highlight the importance of increased portfolio protection. Investors can never be sure what will happen next, and planning ahead might be the

Though remote work trends got a little slippery in 2023, there’s no doubt that remote work stocks retain an advantage in today’s economy. In 2020, more than 60% of an average worker’s days were at home, and the figure dropped to about 25% in 2023. But that 25% seems remarkably sticky, meaning it’s likely to

Picking stocks to buy before a market surge in price can be tricky. So many different variables make investors flock to a particular company and invest. It can also be challenging to predict when an upcoming market rally will happen. Similar to picking stocks, investors can be unpredictable regarding overall market action. I discuss three

As we begin 2024, it is hard to know if the past year was the beginning of a revival for Hollywood stocks or the beginning of the end. There was good news and bad news in the movie business in 2023. The good news: there was $9 billion in ticket sales, 21% higher than in

Technology continues to advance and offer businesses and consumers more possibilities. Cloud computing is one major development that has seen tremendous growth over the years. Many shareholders who initiated positions in cloud computing companies early on have seen their investments significantly outperform the S&P 500. Cloud computing started to become mainstream in 2006 and continues to expand each

There’s no arguing against the fact that 2023 was a fantastic year for tech stocks – and AI stocks in particular.  But here in early 2024, there seems to be a lot of debate surrounding the AI Boom’s sustainability. Was 2023 a one-year fluke or the start of a big multi-year boom in AI stocks?

Even though it still sounds like science fiction, artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived for full integration into the technology industry. Unlike the tangible products most investors associate with tech companies, AI software relies less on physical presentation and more on functionality. This makes it tricky to figure out who offers the best product. However, with

Compounded growth can have a significant impact on your portfolio and progress toward retirement goals. The difference between an 8% annualized return and a 10% annualized return over 20 years is staggering.  If you start with a $10,000 portfolio, you will end up with $46,609.57 after 20 years of an 8% annualized return. Raising your

Penny stocks can be portfolio game changers even with a 10% to 15% allocation. The reason is that 5x or 10x returns in relatively quick time is not an unrealistic expectation. Of course, the ideas need to be well researched and the bullish thesis must be backed by fundamentals rather than being purely speculative. Around

The stock market becomes a labyrinth in the quest for wealth ascendancy, concealing treasures within strategic investments and market acumen. Within this labyrinth lie seven stocks—not mere tickers but gateways to potential millionaire status. Each embodies a chapter in the modern saga of wealth creation—a saga intricately woven with the first one’s staggering returns, the

Though psychedelic therapies and related psychedelic stocks have fallen out of favor recently, there’s still tremendous research and insight happening beneath the surface. Even Elon Musk uses ketamine as a depression therapeutic. While it isn’t technically a psychedelic, it’s often lumped into the same non-standard treatment protocols associated with psychedelic stocks. Johns Hopkins is committing

With the start of a new year, investors are looking to make changes to their portfolios and add new securities. As always, it’s tedious to find companies that seem appealing. But as we enter 2024, the focus on ESG and corporate responsibility is ever-increasing. Why should we care about this? Well, the reason investors should

Tech stocks have enjoyed an incredible rally over the past three months. The Federal Reserve seems set to cut rates at some point in 2024. Investors are getting ahead of that by buying into firms, such as technology companies, that will benefit from lower interest rates. However, that has pushed valuations up to lofty levels

Under most financial guidance frameworks, experts advise a long-term approach, which is exactly the opposite ethos when it comes to speculative ideas for high potential stocks. Here, the emphasis centers on getting in, scalping a quick profit and getting out to advantage the next opportunity. To better determine stocks ready to soar, I primarily looked

Investing in smart cities stocks offers opportunities for investors to take advantage of the growing global trend towards sustainable urbanization. As smart cities are designed to improve their inhabitants quality of life through the use of technology, there are many tech and tech-adjacent companies set to gain from the expansion of this new modern way

Fortune recently reported Capital Economics data that suggests property values for U.S. commercial real estate fell by $590 billion in 2023, will drop another $480 billion in 2024, and a further $120 billion in 2025, a three-year kick-to-the-head of commercial real estate stocks.  “‘A lot of what’s going to drive next year is just continued

Going into 2024, the stock market has seen a year-end rally resulting from the expected easing of interest rate hikes projected for 2024, reduced inflation, and other positive economic results. In 2024, investors must choose companies expected to grow in 2024 as they did in 2023. For an investment portfolio, it’s best to have a

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) has deals with both private businesses and government entities. The company is a redoubtable force in cyber-defense but also enhanced its products/services with artificial intelligence technology. As we look into the new year for long-term picks, Palantir Technologies is a high-conviction tech company and PLTR stock earns a confident “B” grade. This doesn’t

Skyworks Solutions (NASDAQ:SWKS), stock has long been seen as a cheap proxy for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), its largest customer. When sales are growing fast, analysts love to talk about Skyworks (which makes radio chips) getting away from that dependence. When growth is slow it hugs that dependence tight. For SWKS stock, 2023 was a tough year.