Many undervalued stocks have declined significantly during the market selloffs in late-2021 and throughout 2022. While the broader market has recovered, these beaten-down stocks continue to trade sideways, with some even drifting lower. However, their underlying businesses have often continued to see growth, despite their stagnant share prices. These undervalued stocks resemble coiled springs ready

You may have heard whispers that Warren Buffett has a secret portfolio outside of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B). This lesser-known holding company is called New England Asset Management, where Buffett oversees a relatively small but intriguing collection of investments. While the assets under management here pale compared to Berkshire’s empire, this secretive portfolio contains some

As we near the second half of 2024, the correction phase points to a powerful upside potential in underrated tech stocks. Last year witnessed an extraordinary boom in technology stocks, soaring to uncharted heights. However, the recent warning signs are becoming too loud to ignore, as evidenced by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index, which has slid

Are the top Russell 2000 stocks still relevant despite the focus on S&P 500 giants? Over the past year, the ‘Magnificent Seven’ has dominated the stock market, driving most of the gains. We’re now seeing the market take a breather, but Mr. Market is still focused on the trajectory of the Mag 7s. With that

It took until the 1930s for driver’s licenses to be standardized across the board, instead of just buying a car and driving it. Likewise, it took until the 1970s for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be established, enforcing safety standards and certifications for car manufacturers, a historical precedent that could inform the regulatory

After a momentous rally in tech stocks over the past several months, the market’s now in correction territory. With many of the biggest tech stocks notching higher highs during the first quarter (Q1) of the year, many had predicted a stock market breather. However, the pullback presents an excellent opportunity for investors to hunt for

One of the best ways to keep your portfolio safe while generating consistent income is in safe, dividend-paying retirement stocks at 52-week lows. It’s even better if you’re buying into a reputable company that’s paid out dividends for years, and is on sale. Look at American States Water (NYSE:AWR), for example. Over the last few months, the

For investors looking at stocks in the Magnificent 7 group, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock could be the best choice in the bunch. A strong player in the AI, cloud, and software markets, Microsoft really provides the durable long-term growth profile most investors are after. Indeed, the company’s recent increased focus on its AI investments are what’s

The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has risen dramatically in 2024.  That has set the stage for strong performance from the energy sector this year. It also sets the stage for penny oil stocks to rise dramatically as Middle East tensions ratchet higher. The energy sector has been a particularly strong performer

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock has certainly been one of the most frustrating plays for investors to own over the past five years. The strong momentum abruptly stopped in 2022 as stocks plummeted with rising interest rates. The company prioritized profitability last year and was rewarded by the market, but this year has been challenging. Meta’s

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) stock is a behemoth in the retail world and is known for its everyday low prices. When the economy faces turbulent times, Walmart stock has a proven track record of weathering economic storms.  The company’s resilience, innovative strategies and steady expansion make it a brilliant investment in the long term. Perfect for those

These are troubled days for the stock market. The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as Wall Street’s fear gauge, is spiking amid rising concerns that interest rates will remain higher for longer as inflation proves sticky and the U.S. economy slows down. In the past month, the VIX has risen 22% and is

While pulling back in more recent trading days, Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) has so far stayed in the green during 2023. A major announcement shows that Oracle stock offers exposure to AI growth. However, this announcement is just the tip of the iceberg. Oracle is investing billions in other ventures to take advantage of this lucrative growth

Investing in cryptocurrency isn’t for everyone. While some digital coins have seen nice profits and there’s a lot to be said with blockchain applications, there are also a lot of issues with the crypto space. That’s why I like to suggest crypto stocks as an alternative. Crypto stocks are a way to invest in cryptocurrencies

Few experts expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year. And Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still has not ruled out the possibility of the central bank cutting rates in 2024. Indeed, since the Fed sees its current rate level as quite restrictive and inflation is largely under control, I still expect the

InvestorPlace‘s Omor Ibne Ehsan recommended fintech stocks, which “have been Wall Street’s wallflowers for what seems like an eternity now.” I agree 100%, as they can sprout in the right conditions. Among fintech firms, I’m picking PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) because largely disregarded PayPal stock is the perfect wallflower pick in 2024. From payments processing to cross-border money transfers, PayPal is well

Currently, two major conditions are converging to continue the strong performance of energy stocks in 2024. Chief among high-performance energy stocks are those in the oil sector which currently adhere to geopolitical shifts. Now more than ever, this is driving increased speculation on which global oil stocks to buy. The first factor is the degradation