Stocks to buy

The stock market keeps rolling, with the S&P 500 surging almost 4% in the past month. Indeed, a big correction seems overdue at this point, given the sheer momentum and the fact that we haven’t had a full correction since last autumn. In any case, those looking to time an exit before the correction may

While the market is obsessing over chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), there are other semiconductor and hardware companies to look into that have solid exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. One of them is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI). The hardware firm specializes in various products and equipment for data centers, which have seen in an explosion of

E-commerce stocks were among the hottest names to buy during the pandemic. As online shopping surged, some of the best e-commerce stocks traded at rich valuations. However, the tables turned in a post-pandemic world and with downward growth adjustments, e-commerce stocks plunged. As always, markets tend to react to the extremes and e-commerce stocks now

The S&P 500 index is trading near record highs, and the overall outlook for the market is likely to remain bullish. While GDP growth has decelerated, the markets seem to be discounting multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Besides supporting GDP growth, easy money policies are a shot in the arm

Investing in the right stocks can lead to life-changing returns, especially if you have a lengthy time horizon. Compounding does its magic when you don’t touch your investment for many years. If you get an 8% return on your $10,000 investment, it becomes $10,800 at the end of the year.  However, an investor who gets

Contrarian stock upgrades might help you capitalize on this year’s AI-inspired market rise. Regarding the prospects of a Federal Reserve rate reduction, the S&P 500 rose 14.5% in the first half of the year, driven by technology and communication, which gained 28.2% and 26.7%, respectively. Big-cap growth stocks did well, at 20.7%, while smaller-cap stocks

Penny stocks often hold excitement and are attached with the potential to deliver outsized returns. These stocks are typically priced under $5 per share. Penny stocks can present unique investment opportunities with high-risk, high-reward outcomes (returns) in the short to mid-term. Here, the focus is on the dynamics behind three penny stocks that can navigate

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, I have answers for you, straight from a portfolio that recently appeared in a June 25 article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.   Freelance columnist Gordon Pape has been writing about investing for as long as I can remember. He’s one of Canada’s longest-serving

The stock market is not a get-rich-quick scheme. While it could happen if you’re lucky, that’s not the way to approach investing. But stocks are a way to get rich. You just need to set the appropriate goals for generating fabulous wealth over time. That means don’t buy penny stocks. More often than not, they

Few industries were as hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic as the restaurant sector. According to the National Restaurant Association, the pandemic resulted in $240 billion of financial losses at U.S. restaurants. Additionally, it wiped out 2.5 million jobs and led more than 110,000 dining establishments to permanently close. In all, the pandemic obliterated six

There’s a good number of catalysts for cannabis stocks to buy. We already know 88% of Americans want legalization, which the current candidates should use to their advantage for votes. In addition, we know that Germany just legalized its use, which could set off a domino effect across Europe. We know cannabis will be rescheduled

Investing requires patience and a long time horizon to generate sizable profits. It’s no secret that the most successful investors are people such as Warren Buffett, who are infinitely patient and hold stocks in their portfolios for decades. Buffett famously said, “The stock market is a device to transfer money from the ‘impatient’ to the

Identifying undervalued growth stocks to buy presents a compelling opportunity for savvy investors. Often overlooked or misunderstood by the broader market, these companies can potentially deliver outsized returns for investors. When these stocks are ‘’undervalued,’’ they can offer a unique blend of value and growth. This can potentially create a lucrative investment opportunity for discerning

With technology-driven growth stocks propelling the S&P 500 to new heights, dividend stocks have often found themselves playing catch-up. Yet, even in this market environment, some dividend-paying companies have managed not only to keep pace, but also beat the index by a significant margin. Specifically, while the S&P 500 has registered returns of about 27%

Blue-chip stocks are associated with well-established, financially stable companies that have a track record of earnings growth and pay dividends to shareholders. These are not high-flying start-up companies that are racking up debt as they grow exponentially and race to grab market share from competitors. Rather, stable blue-chip stocks represent companies that are reliable, well-known

Looking for dividend stocks to buy with a good mix of growing payouts and decent safety margins? You’re at the right place. Long-term growth opportunities can make corporations look more enticing and give them the potential to deliver meaningful gains. It’s no secret that some investments have great potential. Most Magnificent Seven stocks receive plenty

Small-cap stocks, typically valued between $300 million and $2 billion, often promise notable growth potential and superior long-term returns. Now, with interest rate cuts on the horizon, investors are speculating which high-growth small-cap stocks may thrive. Unlike their larger counterparts, small caps face challenges in securing financial resources and may have to resort to higher-cost

In the last ten years, the S&P 500 index has delivered annualized price return of 10.8%. For the same period, the total returns (including dividend gains) have been at an annual rate of 12.87%. This broadly gives a sense of the type of returns blue-chip stocks can deliver. However, within this broad time-frame, there are

Not all semiconductor stocks with skin in the AI boom are egregiously overvalued. Despite the hot run in chip plays, there’s still value in neglected plays that many investors are shying away from for one reason or another. Whether due to unique risks, uncertainties, or other factors, some of the less-crowded and, in many cases,

Gene editing is revolutionizing medicine, creating substantial opportunities for some of the best gene editing stocks. With the technology, we can fix faulty genes, or replace them with healthier genes in an attempt to cure diseases or help the body fight disease. It holds massive promise for treating cancer, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, hemophilia and AIDS.