Stocks to buy

Who should consider owning PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) stock? The answer is: a wide variety of investors. Maybe you like to collect passive income, or perhaps you want to get defensive as a recession might be approaching in 2023. If you’re looking for lightning-fast price action, this probably isn’t for you, but many cautious-minded investors can think

New Year 2023 will see a continued tightening of monetary policy as the Federal Reserve attempts to rein in sky-high inflation. Following the 50 basis point rate hike in Dec., there are expectations that Feb. and March will see 25 basis point rate hikes, respectively. That will bring target rates near 5% which is where

Chicago-based United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) could stage an impressive recovery next year. That seems to be the stance of CEO Scott Kirby, who doesn’t sound particularly worried about an imminent recession. UAL stock traders should remain aware of the risks, but can consider listening to what Kirby has to say and maybe even buy a few United

For a moment, imagine a world of limitless energy – one where energy is so abundant that everyone can power their homes and businesses for mere pennies.  These days, it’s tough to imagine a world like that. This winter, the average U.S. heating bill is expected to exceed $1,000.  But thanks to a potential world-changing

In 2023, stock market uncertainties will worsen, rewarding investors who seek cheap dividend stocks. The bigger their discount to their fair value, the more margin of safety the company offers. Companies that pay dividends prioritize cash flow first. Management will allocate cash flow to shareholders, rewarding them with a high dividend yield. Finding cheap dividend

With a good deal of pent-up travel demand, keep an eye on experience stocks. For one, according to SWNSDigital.com, 80% of Americans say they need a vacation in 2023 “more than ever before.” Two, according to Hospitalitynet.org, “The most recent American Travel Sentiment Study indicates that 92% of Americans have travel plans in the next six

Small-cap stocks to buy and hold don’t have the same appeal as their blue-sip counterparts. Blue-chip stocks provide stability to the portfolio with low-beta stocks that also offer cash dividends. However, an investor can’t dream of being a millionaire just by investing in blue-chip stocks. Multibagger returns come from growth stocks and small-cap stocks. Investing

Some of the hottest biotech stocks are safe and recession-proof. After all, we can’t stop people from aging – at least, not yet. We can’t stop people from seeking treatments for a myriad of issues. Plus, there’s growing demand for innovation in gene therapies, immune-oncology, precision medicine, machine-learning drug discovery, and treatments for unmet medical

There are plenty of microchip producers you can invest in. However, Satixfy Communications (NYSE:SATX) is quite different from the rest of them. SATX stock earns a “B” rating because there’s definitely risk involved, but Satixfy appears to be pioneering a specific market with growth potential. Satixfy Communications is an Israel-based satellite communications component maker. The

It’s been a brutal year for the stock market. Year to date, the S&P 500 is down about 19%, marking its sixth worst year since the 1930s.  Yet, amidst this year’s volatility, certain stocks outperformed in a big way and made their investors lots of money. One example – solar stocks. This year, top solar

The housing market is a mess. Homebuilder stocks are suffering. There are many reasons for this. Boomers refuse to move out. Millennial buyers can’t move in. So-called “starter homes” that brought generations into the market are now unaffordable for many. The problem is homebuyers don’t just buy houses. We also buy the money to buy houses.

Without doubt, clean energy is among the biggest investment themes for the next few decades. The addressable market for clean energy is huge, as it encapsulates renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and several base metals. Many clean energy stocks have already delivered multi-bagger returns. However, it’s still not too late to create a portfolio of

While 2022 has been a terrible year for investors looking for penny stocks to buy, 2023 might not be as bad. The economy went through a choppy year, and particularly volatile assets such as penny stocks sold off painfully. Of course, that correction wasn’t unexpected since penny stocks surged in 2021 due to loose monetary

Food stocks have regained some favor in 2022. Over the past few years, many investors passed over the sector. After all, food tends to be a slowly growing industry that may not hold the glamor or appeal of, say, tech stocks. However, food stocks have dramatically outperformed many other sectors in 2022. That isn’t too

There are many reasons why investors may want to look at dividend stocks to buy in this market. Earning passive income is great in good times and in bad. That’s because in difficult times like this, the downside many investors would otherwise see via valuation compression can be muted by the cash dividends paid by many

The financial technology bubble burst almost as soon as it blew up. That’s been the nature of an economy that is being buffeted by high inflation and rising interest rates. So, it may seem like an odd time to be writing about cheap fintech stocks. The November CPI showed that inflation has (slightly) slowed its

Though it’s tough to recognize the opportunity at the moment, bear market cycles offer a compelling entry point to some of the best bargain stocks to buy. Certain companies in particular have suffered substantial double-digit losses over the trailing month, which ordinarily isn’t a great sign. However, bearish traders may have gone too far as

A year ago, the outlook was unclear for some of the hottest defense stocks. The U.S. had just pulled its troops out of Afghanistan, and analysts were pointing to a potential period of isolationism. It appeared major powers such as the U.S. might turn their focus inward for a while and withdraw from the global

It’s only a matter of time before we’re hit with another massive cyberattack, and that’s why we’re looking at some of the hottest cybersecurity stocks to own today. At the moment, cities, hospitals, schools, corporations, small businesses and even U.S. government agencies are all vulnerable. Even your information isn’t safe. Your most personal information, banking

Investors watched electric vehicle (EV) stocks rise monumentally through the pandemic only to taper off as the realities facing the sector continue to take shape. Slump considered, it’s fair to conclude that electric vehicles are here to stay — as well as the cheap lithium stocks whose products are key to EV manufacturing.  In fact,