Stocks to buy

While investment ideas derived from social media platforms tend to have a high-risk reputation, some of the best meme stocks to buy present rather sensible profiles. In other words, you can envision a typical financial advisor speaking well of these enterprises. This just proves that you can’t judge a book by its cover. Another reason

Thinking about divesting all of your bank stocks? Don’t be too hasty, as there will be winners in the financial sector even as some banks fall by the wayside. SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) represents the future of personal finance with features that should appeal to finicky bankers. In addition, SOFI stock is a prime pick because SoFi

As the overall stock market remains choppy, plenty of investors may be considering which dividend stocks to buy for steady, reliable returns. In the near term, stocks offering average- to above-average yields can produce steady gains in a sideways market. In the long term, stocks that pay dividends can produce strong total returns through a combination of

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. It’s been a terrible week for speculators in low-quality stocks. Last Sunday, struggling retailer Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQ:BBBY) announced it was entering Ch. 11 bankruptcy. The speed of its wind-down, however, makes it

The move toward decarbonization and the global transition to renewable energy sources is accelerating. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable power sources will surpass coal to become the world’s biggest source of electricity generation by early 2025. That makes now a great time to consider buying the best green energy stocks. Furthermore, according

As Morgan Stanley noted recently, artificial intelligence is poised to improve (and, I believe, revolutionize) many fields from content creation to internet search to e-commerce. And the firm thinks that AI “could help tech companies tap some $6 trillion in offline spending.” Since AI systems are literally built with computers that are powered by chips, buying the best AI

The problem with finding stocks that could be the next Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is that you’re looking for a needle in a haystack. How many investors knew they had the tiger by the tail when buying either stock in 2010? Very few. So what should investors look for to find the next trillion-dollar companies?

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are picking up. The International Energy Agency (IEA) just released a new report that shows electric vehicle sales around the world rose 55% in 2022 and surpassed 10 million units for the first time. The IEA said that more than 26 million electric vehicles were on the roads in 2022, up 60%

The metaverse is a term that currently describes a single, shared, immersive, and constant 3D virtual space where we can experience life in ways we cannot in the real world. That explains the metaverse, according to techtarget.com anyway. I’m one who thinks the metaverse has clear ramifications for gaming stocks and tech in general. Gaming

Markets are improving, with the benchmark S&P 500 index up 9% on the year so far. The technology-laden Nasdaq index has gained 17% year to date. With a recovery underway, now looks like an opportune time for investors to wade back into high-growth stocks, while also looking for companies with attractive valuations. There happen to be

If you’re interested in investing in water tech stocks, you’d be wise to turn to Invesco. It’s cornered the market on water technology companies, marketing three of the top water exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on U.S. stock exchanges: Invesco Water Resources ETF (NASDAQ:PHO), Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF (NYSEARCA:CGW) and Invesco Global Water ETF

E-commerce stocks are hot right now. As the internet has grown and matured, e-commerce companies have reached the point that many have made traditional retailers obsolete. While traditional retailers suffered financial hardship during the pandemic as their stores operated at reduced capacity, e-commerce companies thrived. Today, the global e-commerce market is estimated at more than

When it comes to finding the best penny stocks under $3 to buy now, there are scores of potential candidates. According to Finviz, there are nearly 1,500 publicly-traded companies listed on major U.S. exchanges that trade for $3 per share or less. Add in the similarly-sized number of sub-$3 per share stocks trading in the over-the-counter

By now, we’re all well aware of the world’s desire to go green, which could greatly benefit green energy stocks. The U.S. wants to cut emissions by up to 52%. The European Union says it aims to cut emissions by up to 55%. China says it will stop releasing CO2 in the next 40 years. To

Sooner or later, investors will stop fearing the “phantom recession,” i.e. the recession that really doesn’t exist except in many economists’ imaginations. At that point, many growth stocks should come soaring back. The latest evidence supporting my “phantom recession” theory came last week, when S&P reported that the U.S. private sector Purchasing Managers’ Index for April came

Personalized medicine stocks are hot right now. This form of medicine based on the particular genes, proteins, and other substances in a person’s body.  It promises to revolutionize healthcare making stocks in companies offering this form of medicine very intriguing.  The potential return on such shares is clearly high: Developing these treatments requires massive investments

As we march forward toward a hyperconnected future, the importance of 5G stocks is becoming increasingly evident. 5G, the fifth generation of cellular network technology, will likely revolutionize communication, offering stronger speeds, more reliable connections, and a myriad of opportunities for innovation. Moreover, with over 250 global commercial 5G network deployments already and robust momentum

The words innovative and tech stocks go hand-in-hand. Throughout the modern era leading organizations have consistently invested the newest machines and gadgets that have revolutionized our lives. Consider the TV, the automobile, the computer, and the cell phone. Those innovations have strong associations with companies and their stocks. Every year incremental and breakthrough innovation occurs.

Penny stocks are one of the easiest ways to make multibagger gains in the market. However, when looking at penny stocks to buy, you have to be comfortable taking the risk that comes with these speculative names. These stocks are extremely sensitive too, and disproportionately impacted by, economic volatility which ends up crushing many of

The future of vehicles is electric, and many EV stocks are innovating and developing cutting-edge technologies to lead the way in this high-growth sector. Of course, 2022 wasn’t the year for this sector. After a rip-roaring 2021, most EV stocks have since settled down to more subdued levels. One could argue that such a move