Stocks to buy

Many investors believe we’re at the point of no return or may already be in recession. “A soft landing now looks unlikely, with the airplane in a tailspin (lack of market confidence) and engines about to turn off (bank lending),” said JPMorgan strategists, as quoted by Fortune — leading us to look at some of the best dividend

Dividend stocks are a very beneficial foundation for an investment portfolio. First, they offer a return that is not directly tied to a company’s share price, which can help investors through downturns in the market. Dividend payments may be taxed at a more favorable rate. Finally, investors can take advantage of compound interest by reinvesting dividend

The buzz surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) this year is shining a spotlight on the broader AI industry, which is ripe with potential for early investors. In the area of robotics, the synergy with AI is revolutionizing the field. So, today, we’ll look at some of the top robotic stocks to buy for long-term returns.

Large, blue-chip dividend stocks are popular with investors due to their sleep-well-at-night qualities and ability to offer attractive, risk-adjusted, long-term wealth and income compounding. However, small-cap stocks have the potential to yield superior total returns. This is due to their higher growth potential and tendency to offer higher dividend yields. Indeed, small-cap stocks may involve

The titans of Wall Street reported earnings this morning, and the numbers were shockingly good.  While the stock market’s initial reaction is very mixed, the reality is that these strong bank earnings – coupled with falling inflation data – do create strong support for a big stock market rebound rally over the next few months. 

If your portfolio doesn’t have some exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), you’re a little late to the party. That’s okay, though, as it’s not too late to take a position in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock. No doubt about it — Microsoft will continue to push the boundaries in the generative AI field this year, and thereby deliver outstanding

Are all regional American banks the same? Definitely not! U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) stands apart from failed banks for being consistently profitable while respecting shareholders with generous dividend payouts. At the end of the day, you’ll surely find that USB stock didn’t deserve its recent sharp drawdown and is poised for a swift comeback. It’s understandable that

Have you ever thought about investing in a Swiss bank? It’s actually not a bad idea, especially if we’re talking about UBS Group (NYSE:UBS). First of all, UBS stock is trading at a reasonable valuation. Plus, UBS Group’s takeover of Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS) shouldn’t be as troublesome as some fearmongers would have you believe. Banking-sector contagion isn’t

Dividend stocks remain at the top of investors’ radar. Not only do these companies pay out a portion of their cash flow to shareholders, but many do so consistently. This consistency has attracted investors over the years, particularly buy-and-hold investors. With the rise in Treasury yields over the last year, dividend stocks have faced more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that will enable many businesses to both save money and accelerate growth. As a result, demand for powerful, efficient AI tools is likely to explode, and companies that can deliver them will be quite prosperous. Today, we’ll look at three of the best AI stocks on the market.

Streaming stocks have taken center stage, fueled in part by the step-changes brought about during the pandemic years. The convenience of accessing a vast content library of movies, music, podcasts, and other entertainment offerings effectively ushered in a new era, leaving video stores a distant memory. Though the pandemic tailwinds may no longer be a

Nano-cap penny stocks are arguably the most volatile and speculative investments you can make other than nano-cap cryptos. Shares of these small businesses generally have a market capitalization lower than $50 million. However, since you’ve likely clicked on this article seeking stocks on the extreme end of the risk-reward spectrum, I will be discussing stocks

As an investor, finding stocks that can make you rich is as easy as making good choices and sticking by them. There are just some stocks that are going to keep winning, even if they fall back a little bit. What makes these stocks that can make you rich so tempting is that, since the

By now, we’re all familiar with the electric vehicle story and that there’s always come controversy around the best EV stocks to buy. We know we’re looking at a potential multi-billion-dollar story, as EV sales accelerate all around the world. In fact, in the first quarter of 2023, Americans bought over 250,000 EVs and may

Is it possible for a retail apparel outlet to thrive when the economy is shaky? Yes, it is definitely possible as Burlington Stores (NYSE:BURL) caters to discount hunters, an advantage during elevated inflation. Sure, it’s somewhat risky to invest in retail apparel stocks, but Burlington’s favorable current-quarter outlook indicates BURL stock could run higher. Headquartered

With inflation falling to 5%, the expectations for sustained rate hikes have fallen considerably. Even though core inflation did rise and the labor market remains strong, the Federal Reserve, for now, is unlikely to hike interest rates further. That’s great for high-cyclical growth stocks, many of which have rebounded substantially this year. However, many stocks

Generally speaking, investing in blue-chip stocks that pay monthly dividends has several advantages. The most obvious advantage, and one that’s particularly attractive currently, is income. Dividends are periodic payments that owners either reinvest or use as income. For many, that second option makes particular sense now as the economy weakens. Further, dividends are predictable.  Companies

Now is a great time to invest in cheap blue-chip stocks. One of the key reasons for that is that blue-chips tend to do well even when overall markets are excessively volatile. Also, since many blue-chip stocks pay a dividend investors can be rewarded while they wait for the market to turn around. In fact, here are

Electric vehicle stocks were roughed up in 2022. In fact, many crashed with some reporting a drop in deliveries. All thanks to supply chain issues. But with inflation slowly cooling and markets picking up, smart investors have started to look for EV stocks that can make you rich again. After all, governments around the world

As monetary policies remain tight, there is an increasing fear recession in 2023. While several sectors might be impacted, a recession is not necessarily bad news for all. In fact, there are many sectors where we can still find some of the best stocks for recession. It’s important to understand why investors should not panic