Stocks to buy

For those hoping to retire young and wealthy, the dividend kings are an excellent class of assets to consider. They are a prestigious group of publicly traded stocks with a record of increasing their dividend payouts every year for the past 50 consecutive years or more.  The list of dividend kings is exclusive. The most

The financial technology or fintech sector looks promising this year. Fintech companies use technology to offer money management solutions. They try to make banking, investing, and borrowing easier, and their relevance has grown with technological advances. Several dividend-paying fintech stocks have emerged as strong industry players with solid upside momentum. The industry’s future looks bright, and a rate cut

In April 2024, Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) stock touched 52-week lows of $8.30. With macroeconomic headwinds, intense competition and significant cash burn, the pessimism seemed to be justified. However, Rivian stock has doubled from these lows and currently trades at ~$16.30. It seems that the EV company is back from the dead and there are fundamental reasons

Elections are tricky business and it’s important not to put too much emphasis on polls, especially polls before September. That said, it seems clear that Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump has a less-complicated path to the White House. Basically, conservatives voted decisively for the man. Therefore, investors should at least consider stocks for

Emerging as one of the best growth and restaurant stocks, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) continues to gain traction due to its unique menu and in-house operations. In Q1 2024, the company brought in a $2.7 billion revenue. Additionally, the company’s 50-for-1 split also was a key driver of a 21% year-to-date surge in CMG stock

Big changes may be over the horizon this November. With the wild election cycle shifting up another gear, it’s never been more important to consider adjusting one’s portfolio. That doesn’t mean investors should make wholesale changes: you never know what may happen next. Still, it makes sense to consider so-called recession-resistant stocks if you haven’t

“The person that turns over the most rocks wins the game,” prominent investor Peter Lynch famously said regarding investing. This basically means that investors need to do a lot of digging and research in order to find quality stocks in which to invest their capital. Clearly, it’s not enough to follow the herd on Wall

After Wednesday’s painful market-wide sell-off, investors seem more willing than ever to give up on the big-tech trade. Indeed, the Magnificent Seven was crushed as two members reported quarterly results that failed to impress. As portfolios concentrated in these names look to diversify into some of the mid-and large-cap top performers, perhaps it’s the non-magnificent

After Wednesday’s painful market sell-off, investors seeking value and bountiful dividend stocks may have more of a chance to pounce. Indeed, the broader market indices are fresh off their worst day since 2022. At this juncture, it’s okay to be slightly rattled as you look to reposition ahead of a choppy move into mid- and

Given the expanding size of the nanotechnology industry, buying nanotechnology stocks with a very low-risk profile is possible. Electronics is one of the most important sectors that applies nanotechnology. Technologies like nanoscale semiconductors and nanorobots are improving the efficiency and size of electronic elements. This sector is expanding further due to the emergence of nanotechnology,

Things are getting extremely volatile in the market. After big tech earnings disappointed, the Nasdaq index plunged more than 600 points (3.5%) in a single trading session as the rotation out of technology securities gathers steam. At the same time, the benchmark S&P 500 index fell more than 2% and posted its worst one-day performance

While the most common current examples of artificial intelligence (AI) are the large language models (LLM) like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot, the future of the technology is likely far more multi-faceted than question-and-answer chatbots. Moreover, the current involvement of various tech companies in the development of AI means that some future AI stocks

For the past two weeks, the stock market has been mired in its worst selloff of the year. Despite fantastic earnings from the tech sector, investors are caught in a selling frenzy on fears that the ‘AI Bubble’ is about to pop. But we think this morning’s encouraging GDP numbers should offer a reason for

Artificial intelligence is the hottest sector on Wall Street right now. Indeed, it seems like every day, a new AI startup is popping up. These startups have had no trouble attracting huge sums of venture capital funding in 2024. Just look at Hebbia, which raised $130 million at a $700 million valuation in July. Or,

The rotation out of technology stocks appears to have been short-lived. With second-quarter earnings season underway and the mega-cap technology companies reporting their results, we’re reminded yet again why tech stocks lead the market and are the best growth securities that investors can own. Whether it’s artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, cloud computing, streaming, or e-commerce

Uncovering the best game-changing stocks to buy is a true holy grail for achieving considerable financial returns while investing. Here are three standout companies ready to shift the valuation landscape. Understanding their fundamental strengths may lead to sharp and strategic investment decisions. To begin with, the first company on the list is experiencing high top-line

Restaurant stocks have been hit rather hard in this inflationary climate. Thanks to customers’ resistance to higher prices, the pricing power of various fast-food firms has proven somewhat limited recently. However, I do think waning inflationary pressures and price rollbacks could help the quick-serve restaurant and fast-food firms stage a much-awaited comeback. Sure, some restaurants

While the overall market hovers near an all-time high, retail stocks lagged. Take the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT), for instance, the largest ETF in the space, which has yet to reclaim its 2021 highs. In fact, several major retail stocks have seen further dips recently. This divergence from the overall market likely presents a unique

Known more as a search and cloud computing giant, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) is also clearly looking to expand into other high-growth verticals. Indeed, the openness of regulators to certain large deals in the tech sector makes the U.S. market one that rewards investors who stick with the giants over the long-term. The specific vertical Alphabet

Here are seven outstanding dividend stocks that stand out for attractive yields and solid fundamentals. They are ideal picks for a long-term investment strategy. Fundamentally, investing in long-term dividend stocks is a sharp approach to building a solid portfolio. A portfolio that can counter market fluctuations and provide stable income over time. For instance, the