Stocks to buy

It is not hyperbole to say we are closer to World War III than at any time since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. With the U.S. and its western allies provoking Russia over its invasion of Ukraine by saying they will admit the country into NATO, hostilities could escalate. Similarly, war in the Middle

As the second half of 2024 unfolds, main Wall Street indices are reaching new highs. The Nasdaq 100 index soared more than 20% year-to-date, and the S&P 500 saw an all-time high with a 16% surge. Meanwhile, the hunt for undervalued breakout stocks intensified among savvy investors. Think of it as a Wall Street plot

After a tumultuous 2023, the stock market is back on its feet this year, putting high-potential stocks in the spotlight. Stocks are climbing steadily, the S&P 500 has been up 17% in the last six months, and inflation rates have cooled. Now, as we reach the midpoint, several companies hope to keep the momentum and

There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its AI strategy (or lack of one) entering this year. With the first half now over, investors now have more understanding of where Apple is headed in the AI age. Indeed, the Cupertino-based innovator is shooting for intelligence (note the lack of “artificial”) that’s

Navigating the stock market can often feel like sailing through unpredictable waters, especially in times of economic uncertainty. This makes the case for the best safe stocks to buy in July. There are a myriad of factors that can contribute to an increasingly uncertain market. This can include market volatility, geopolitical tensions and federal reserve

Are you interested in AI but don’t know where to start? I can’t blame you. Researching artificial intelligence stocks can be overwhelming. To cut through the noise, I prefer to look to the analysts who share their insight on certain assets through ratings. This gives us an easier way to identify quality stocks, with an

The search for top flying car stocks is on. Growth investors initially piled into this industry last year, with many top players in this potential trillion-dollar industry (by 2040) seeing sharp gains. Unfortunately, many top electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) companies have seen stark declines this year as growth investors eye other high-growth sectors

Recent insights from the Altagamma Consumer and Retail Insight event in Milan make a compelling bull case for betting on luxury retail stocks. A qualitative analysis presented during the event showed how the luxury space relies on few affluent clients. Despite the broader economic headwinds, these high-end customers continue driving robust revenue for luxury brands.

The search for millionaire-maker growth stocks is a never-ending one. But finding companies that are poised to make significant moves higher isn’t an easy task. Finding the “next big thing” may be more difficult than locating companies that have previously provided outsized returns. The three companies on this list can certainly be put in such

After a period of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming inflation, the Federal Reserve is poised to shift gears in the coming months. With inflation moderating and approaching the Fed’s 2% target, economists and investors anticipate rate cuts as early as September 2024. Lower interest rates typically benefit certain sectors through lower borrowing costs

Predicting which stocks will prove successful over the long term has always been somewhat difficult. A lot can change over the long term and a winner that looks well-positioned today can see its strengths erode over a period of years or months, if not overnight. At the same time, investors have made fortunes by simply holding on to companies for 10 years or more that exhibit strong competitive advantages. Of course,

With U.S. Presidential elections around the corner, there are several sectors in the spotlight. The reason being potential policy changes and their impact on growth. As an example, decarbonization investments have increased under President Biden. However, if Donald Trump is elected, energy transition is likely to be decelerated. Amidst these concerns, it’s a good time

We’re already in the second half of the year and the earnings season begins this week. The past quarter has been incredible for several companies with stocks hitting new all-time highs. The S&P 500 is setting new records and the Nasdaq is on an upward rally. With the earnings season, pre-earnings stocks could gain further momentum

Warren Buffett has outperformed the S&P 500 for decades and has made his investors quite happy. Some investors opt to play it safe by investing in index funds, but others want to outperform the S&P 500 and Warren Buffett. While it’s no easy feat to outperform either of them, it is possible. Investors can start

During stock investing, having a list of the top undervalued stocks can offer lucrative opportunities for value growth and portfolio stability. Here are three stocks whose intrinsic value exceeds their current market price, promising potential gains as the market corrects itself. The fundamentals that drive these stocks are operational efficiency, market penetration and innovation. These

There’s a lot of significance behind the timely return of investing influencer Keith Gill, who is best known by his YouTube and X persona, “Roaring Kitty.” Gill was a driving force behind the 2021 meme stock frenzy that saw GameStop’s stock briefly soar 4,000% in a now infamous short squeeze. Now, there are several meme stocks

If you had to point to any one attribute that makes very large capitalization firms attractive as an investment vehicle, it would be predictability. Big, established businesses are predictable in terms of earnings and revenue growth. At the same time, they lack maximum upside potential. So, the next best thing in that regard may be

Why consider video game stocks? If I had to boil it down into one word, it would be “culture.” Allow me to explain. For the longest time since the inception of digital entertainment, video games represented the near-exclusive domain of friendless nerds. If you wanted to have a partner in life, you kept that stuff

As the stock market passes through mid-2024, it’s vital to identify stocks for a market rally to capitalize on emerging growth trends. Here are three standout real estate investment trust (REIT) stocks. Each demonstrates high fundamentals that lead these companies to gain on the market rally in the second half of 2024. The first company

As the march of digitalization moves skyward, cloud computing has become one of the most relevant investment sectors. Essentially, businesses from across multiple industries are migrating their data streams to online networks. This framework presents a powerful opportunity for forward-thinking market participants, boding well for top-tier cloud-computing stocks. The projected numbers really tell the tale.