Buyback stocks refer to companies aggressively repurchasing their own shares when they are undervalued. This strategy efficiently allocates capital to buy out external shareholders at discounted prices. Remaining investors win big through accelerated earnings per share growth. As investing legend Charlie Munger wisely advised, “Pay attention to the cannibals.” He was referring to cash-rich firms

Certain stocks are outperforming the market right now. And no, we’re not referring to the mega-cap technology stocks known as the “Magnificent Seven.” There are many other securities that are rising and delivering big gains to shareholders, some of which have nothing to do with artificial intelligence (A.I.), weight loss drugs, or other cutting edge

Consumer staples stocks are known for being reliable stocks to buy to hedge against market volatility. The bullish case for buying consumer staples in 2023 was that these companies offer products that are in demand even when faced with high inflation. And, many of the top names in the sector would have pricing power to

Lithium stocks may have been crushed by oversupply issues but I’d use weakness as an opportunity to buy. That’s because the supply issues and low lithium prices are just temporary.  For one, lithium prices will eventually push higher again. That’s because, as I noted on Jan. 21, “With some lithium mines shutting down or reducing production we

As the broader indices like the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 continue to move higher, this has led to this list of high-risk, high-reward stocks that investors should pay attention to. When the backdrop is bullish as it is today, investors could make some solid returns via investing in companies such as these, as a

Scoping out a one-year time horizon, 2024 looks great for the renewable energy industry. Already, large-scale federal investments and a heightened call for decarbonization are anticipated to boost the demand for renewables. For example, The Energy Information Administration expects a 17% increase in renewable deployment in 2024, a rise to nearly a quarter of total

For investors, finding a stock that has the potential for explosive growth is the holy grail. But locating those hidden gems is just as difficult as finding the legendary cup. For savvy investors, breakout stocks under $15 have the potential to deliver substantial returns while the companies they represent have the ability to revolutionize industries.

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom isn’t slowing. Instead, more growth is ahead, as AI begins to impact just about every business and person in existence. Better, the AI market is valued at about $100 billion today and could grow to $2 trillion by 2030, according to Next Move Strategy Consulting. All creating massive opportunities for top

The semiconductor market is not just about Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), folks! Undoubtedly, the recent gains posted by the GPU giant have been nothing short of wild. Though investors may be looking to other plays in the semiconductor basket for the next Nvidia, I’m not so sure that anything will be able to catch Nvidia’s crown at

2024 is a year full of uncertainties in the geopolitical and macroeconomic sphere. Amid these risks, elite blue-chip stocks can provide downside protection and offer substantial upside. The market is calm for now, but it is prudent to position your portfolio for the eventual volatility later this year. Looking at fundamentals, the outlook for corporate

Are you looking for extra cash flow? While you can use rental properties to make extra money, these investments require more time and capital. Investors seeking an easier path to high yields and growth may want to focus on dividend stocks instead. These corporations regularly give out dividends to their shareholders. You can use these

Year-to-date, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock has risen almost 10% and over 50% in 2023. I argue that MSFT stock is one of the safest long-term investments due to its reliance on enterprises and exposure to accelerated growth through AI. It has a sustainable base of customers that will keep earnings strong while having new growth initiatives

In a previous column, which I wrote on Feb. 25 and was published on Feb. 27, I hypothesized that small-cap and mid-cap stocks would rally as they managed to obtain funding despite high interest rates, as the Street generally becomes more upbeat about equities, and as bears gave up shorting small-cap and mid-cap names. On

During periods of high inflation and a hawkish stance on interest rates from the Federal Reserve, investors may be wise to protect their wealth through dividend-paying stocks which will offer regular payouts depending on performance.  When utilized effectively, dividend-paying stocks are great for ensuring that portfolios can continue to retain their value even as historically

Penny stocks are generally high risk, speculative stocks in which to invest. Most are growth oriented and thus tend not to pay dividends. The shares discussed in this article are dividend-paying penny stocks. In fact, their dividends yield more than 8%. Before reading on, let’s set some ground work here. The definition of a penny

With solid financials, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock has become one of the more reputable fintech players for long-term investors to consider in this market. Several bullish price targets are emerging for this stock, with analysts suggesting it should trade in double digits. With a current trading price of $9 per share, this stock has potential