Warren Buffett is undeniably the greatest living investor. Since becoming chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A)(NYSE:BRK-B) in 1965, he generated returns of 3.7 million percent for investors. That’s a near 20% annual return or twice that of the S&P 500 index. While partially a result of his buy-and-hold philosophy, the best Warren Buffett stocks are those

Federal Reserve officials kept current interest rate levels unchanged on Wednesday. Investors and economists will be diligently scrutinizing any hints and clues offered during this meeting, specifically regarding the long-term stability of rates and whether central bankers still view future increases as necessary in the coming months. For now, these central bankers maintained the current

Lithium stocks are facing a challenging 2023, as the global metal supply exceeds the demand from electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. This surplus is leading to a sharp decline in lithium prices, which has hurt the profitability and growth prospects of many lithium producers. However, some companies are managing to maintain their competitive edge. They

Positive developments continue to benefit the United States economy. The GDP exhibited a robust growth rate of 4.9% on an annualized basis in the third quarter. In the upcoming earnings season, a period lasting about a month each quarter when companies release financial results, steadily improving economic indicators have led analysts and economists to maintain

As we enter November and market volatility continues, blue-chip stocks are looking like a good bet for investors. These are stocks of well-known companies, most of whom have been in business for decades and are leaders in their respective categories. Strong earnings, consistent growth, reliable dividend payments, and durable competitive advantages are just a few

It’s interesting how news about one company can affect a range of other businesses. A perfect example happened not long ago, when PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock dropped even though there wasn’t any terrible news about the company. This is fine, though, as it just opened up a window of opportunity for value seekers to invest in PayPal. Granted,

Investors who want to beat the market must consider growth stocks. You have to be aggressive to capture higher returns. That’s precisely what shares of growth firms do: By definition, their returns exceed those of average stock returns from the market. The markets are volatile right now. The S&P 500 index has fallen since early August. However, caution

DividendChannel.com has a list of 25 SAFE dividend stocks.  By the site’s definition, these stocks have a reasonably high yield; the quarterly dividend is accelerating, they’ve never missed or lowered dividends and they have paid dividends for at least 20 years.  Twenty years seems like a long time. However, Dividend.com lists 15 stocks that have

For conservative investors, including those in and nearing retirement, highly reliable dividend stocks with a growth component are an excellent tool. That’s because these equities produce regular income and are likely to generate significant returns for investors through increases in their stock prices. They make for excellent top dividend stock picks. Investors can use the

Every day, more and more technology companies are starting to dive into the world of artificial intelligence. Most people may indeed know and summarize artificial intelligence as something like ChatGPT, but it goes much deeper than that. This is just one example of the technologies these generative AI stocks are developing. Companies can participate in

Everyone knows the top semiconductor stocks to buy. Headliners like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), and Taiwain Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) capture investor attention. And, in most cases, they’re direct funnels for retail investor capital.  But secret semiconductor stocks are hiding in today’s market. If you find them, you could be positioned to ride the next

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has reportedly agreed to pay Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) $1 billion over five years to enable 1 million of Amazon’s employees to utilize MSFT’s Microsoft 365 “cloud productivity software.” Microsoft 365 is MSFT’s cloud-based offering that includes all of the company’s well-known apps, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Also included in Microsoft 365 are several other apps,

Although 2023 has witnessed a massive surge in relevant industries – most notably artificial intelligence – investors may want to consider value stocks to buy at the current juncture. Why? Basically, the good times probably won’t last forever. Yes, the September jobs report came in much hotter than expected. Also, the U.S. GDP grew at

The uncertainty surrounding interest rates and the mixed earnings have pressured investor sentiment. With the holiday season upon us, now is also a good time to invest in stocks that will enjoy a strong upcoming quarter. However, if you are worried about the market’s ups and downs, look for stocks that can weather any storm.

At first, the idea of environmental, social and governance or ESG stocks to buy and hold doesn’t seem particularly lucrative. Generally, an understanding exists that people don’t become wildly successful because they’re truly philanthropic. So, the same applies to big corporations, right? Well, when it comes to sustainable stocks, it’s a nuanced picture. Of course,

Investing in flying car, or eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) stocks, once a sci-fi dream, now offers potential for impressive returns as this industry rapidly advances. Top flying car stocks present an enticing opportunity for early investors, potentially leading to significant wealth creation. Notably, many such companies have stocks that are currently trading

I asked Google’s Bard to give me 7 AI stock picks it believes will double in value in 2024. The results weren’t far off from what I would expect. There’s a good representation of technology firms and a few firms that benefit from secular trends as well.  Alphabet isn’t on the list so Bard is