Stocks to buy

The stock market bloodbath of 2022 has left investors wondering whether they should choose safety over aggressive growth. While many investors are still sitting out and waiting for the market to recover, smart investors know that this is the time to bag solid, long-term stocks at a discount. The stock market has been off to

Consumer staples stocks are not exactly the sexiest investments out there. However, with the market volatility over the past several months, it’s best to load up on these stocks as a buffer against the adverse economic backdrop. Better yet, the dividend paying consumer staples stocks discussed in the piece offer reliable payouts, which should alleviate

Even as market commentators debate whether the stock market can continue making a comeback this year, it’s best not to sit on the sidelines. Although uncertainty remains high, there are many strong investing opportunities out there, particularly in areas such as overlooked small-cap stocks. Overlooked, under-the-radar, whatever you want to call it, these are the stocks

It’s super-easy to look for large-cap stocks – those names that seemingly everyone knows, or FAANG stocks that get plenty of attention from both analysts and retail investors. But if you want to stand out from the crowd and find some bargains with some penny stocks, then this one’s for you. Penny stocks don’t necessarily

AI stocks are booming, providing exposure to what could be a potential $1.81 trillion opportunity, according to Grand View Research. Even more impressive, according to Accenture, “Artificial intelligence could double annual economic growth rates by 2035 by changing the nature of work and spawning a new relationship between man and machine. The impact of AI technologies

There’s little doubt that electric vehicles will be dominant in the future. In California last quarter, plug-in vehicles accounted for 24% of all light vehicles sold, and 21% of all light vehicles sold were pure EVs. With the federal government heavily incentivizing the purchase of EVs through the tax code, and spearheading the development of

American industry is back. Accordingly, investors are increasingly looking at U.S. industrial stocks as a place to invest in this difficult market. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is one of the key drivers of industrial stocks investors are focusing on. Most of this Act’s $370 billion in aid is aimed at building supply chains, which start

Since the biotech bonanza of the pandemic era, many biotech stocks have rocketed up and then down in price. Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE:DNA), Twist Bioscience (NASDAQ:TWST), and Amyris (NASDAQ:AMRS) all fell more than 75% from peak to trough, and may still have farther to fall. Still, improving monetary outlook and bold new ideas means these are

Automation and robotics are proving to be two megatrends of the 2020s. The pandemic, in particular, showed the vulnerability of our existing supply chains and labor supply. And the ensuing inflationary period we’ve seen since then has forced companies to take a hard look at their costs and try to maximize the efficiency of their

Although gainful employment may seemingly represent a source of gratitude during a season of layoffs, that might not be the case right now, thus cynically bolstering the narrative for specific stocks to buy. According to a late-Jan. 2023 report by Chicago-based staffing firm LaSalle Network, its survey found that 85% of U.S. workers may consider

Most remote work stocks declined significantly as the coronavirus pandemic became less severe. And with the monetary policy becoming tighter in late-2021, these growth-oriented stocks saw even more turbulence. However, the remote work trend is far from over, and many remote work stocks are bound to turn a corner once market conditions allow. Before the

In this rather uncertain market, the search for defensive growth stocks is picking up. Indeed, this category of high-quality companies with steady cash flows and growing dividend distributions are sought out in times of turmoil. With interest rates on the rise, geopolitical concerns ramping up, and a recession potentially on the horizon, defensive growth stocks certainly

It’s no longer a question of if we’ll get hit with another cyberattack but when. Over the weekend, several NATO sites were attacked. Reddit was the victim of an attack that saw hackers steal employee login details over the last few weeks. Cities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies are constantly threatened. And experts warn 2023 could see a sharp

Wall Street is slowly coming around to three ideas that I’ve advocated for months: the notion that most stocks can only go up when the Fed is cutting interest rates is ridiculous, America is not headed for a recession, and we’re likely on the verge of a bull market or already in one. The latest

With thousands of publicly traded companies to choose from, it’s inevitable that a few will make the rounds of overlooked value stocks. These enterprises represent businesses that trade at an attractive multiple to a key financial. In this case, that would be earnings on a trailing-12-month basis. However, anybody can come up with a list of

The energy storage industry is well-positioned for success in 2023, as a wave of positive changes in the energy landscape means more investment, innovation, and growth. Clean energy transition and decarbonization initiatives are driving increases in renewable energy investments, leading to groundbreaking research and development into new efficient storage capabilities. Meanwhile, demand is steadily increasing

Investors assessing how various sectors will perform in 2023 certainly have their hands full. There are plenty of uncertainties to consider, from central bank-related macro concerns to geopolitical issues and a slowing global economy. What this portends for energy stocks in particular is going to be difficult to ascertain. That said, I think there’s good

If you want to retire a millionaire, invest early in millionaire-maker stocks. Easier said than done, right? If there was a reliable formula for pinpointing which stocks would return 100 to 1,000 times your money, we’d all be rich. Unfortunately, that “holy grail” doesn’t exist. But we can help point you in the direction of

Fresh off writing about the three most undervalued fintech stocks to buy for February 2023, I’ve been asked to come up with the three best fintech stocks to buy this month. Compared with my undervalued picks, the best fintech stocks are well-known. While they aren’t necessarily mega caps, they have products and services that most investors

Editor’s note: “The Breakout Stocks of an Industry Set to Grow 40X” was previously published in December 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. There are a lot of exciting technological innovations and trends out there these days. Right now, AI is getting all the hype.  And while I’m