Stocks to buy

Like other big tech stocks, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) still finds itself in a slump. Although it has bounced back from its 52-week low, MSFT stock remains down 25% year-to-date. The same market-related factors putting pressure on the rest of tech are putting pressure on the software colossus as well. The main challenge for Microsoft right now

Telecommunication companies have transformed the way we communicate, work, and live in a world full of technology. During the pandemic and the global and local lockdowns, all of us used the phone, the internet, and television services to communicate, work, and get entertainment while staying at home. The telecommunication companies often make a lot of

Today we’ll talk about the best coal stocks to buy now. These stocks are deeply overlooked as a result of the green energy phenomenon and the anti-carbon establishment. That makes them very inexpensive now. For some reason, people hate coal companies even more than oil and gas companies. Except of course if you are from

Overall, blue-chip stocks are ones that are considered to be the most valuable and reliable across the stock market. In turn, investing in blue-chip stocks is a popular way to make money. There are many reasons for this, one of them being that they have been around for a long time and have been performing

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) grabbed one award it probably wasn’t aiming for: NFLX stock was officially the single worst performing stock in the S&P 500 Index in the first half of 2022. This came as the company’s subscriber base stopped growing recently, and investors have extrapolated that to mean that the company is heading for terminal decline.

When billionaire investors buy stocks, I pay attention. After all, those billionaire investors became billionaires for one reason: They’re good at investing. They know how to turn a mega profit by buying stocks. So, if they’re all buying a particular stock at a certain time, it’s probably smart to buy that stock, too. And right

Some folks might pigeonhole IBM (NYSE:IBM) as an old-school business — the type of company your grandfather might have invested in. Don’t jump to any hasty conclusions, though. IBM stock might not be “sexy” or controversial, but it offers terrific growth prospects. Granted, broad-market worries about technology stocks might make it emotionally difficult to invest in

Theme park and streaming content company Disney (NYSE:DIS) has been in the headlines lately. However, the focus hasn’t been on any of Disney’s magical characters. Rather, the buzz has been about CEO Bob Chapek getting a three-year contract extension. The impact on DIS stock has been ho-hum, but commentators on social media are still talking about

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) stock could be on the cusp of surging. The bank passed its stress test earlier this month and subsequently raised its dividend to 22 cents per share. I know many investors might fear a recession. However, there’s always uncertainty around. I’d rather buy banking stocks below book value instead of investing

U.S. President Joe Biden will decide whether to cancel any further student debt. He has already canceled $400 billion of student loans; therefore, there is hope that further relief is around the corner. In addition, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona said the government could extend the student loan payment pause beyond Aug. 31. Both

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) stock fell hard into its June 30 earnings release, with investors betting on lower profits and guidance. The stock opened June 30 at about $56 per share, a market cap of $62.5 billion, but a price-to-earnings multiple of just 7x. Shares started the year at about $96. Despite its value price, analyst

Investing in financial stocks is not just about picking the largest and most-known banks. Financial stocks include banks, insurance companies, firms that provide various financial services, financial technology (fintech) firms, and blockchain technology companies. The best financial stocks to buy in July 2022 were chosen from a myriad of choices with features that will justify

Some may be trying to call a bottom with stocks, but many more believe the rout could continue. With this, it’s best to stay cautious. Instead of diving into more speculative stocks, stick with the best bear market stocks instead. What do I mean when I say, “bear market stocks?” Stocks that perform well during

As we head into the year’s second half, the U.S. stock is off to its worst start in over 50 years. The S&P 500 index has had its weakest showing since 1970, as the Federal Reserve continues raising interest rates to fight inflationary pressures. Historically speaking, the stock market has always rebounded, so it’s important

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock has not been a leader for a while. This is an unusual situation, but so is the entire setup on Wall Street. Today we are suggesting that this shall pass. AMZN stock will once again be a profit center for retail investors. But first we must address the situation with the lack

[embedded content] As it’s apt to do, TikTok started a major conversation this week. A viral TikTok video featured a man ordering, hopping in and taking a ride in a driverless taxi. That begged the question, is self-driving car tech ready? Only a few cities that have this technology right now. But we’re nearing the

These are six high-tech stocks to buy that can outperform in a recession. Typically these stocks will have low price-earnings multiples, feature lots of free cash flow (FCF) and also pay dividends. Moreover, they also tend to have large share buyback programs as a result of their FCF generation. As a result, their performance will

Wall Street has had a rough year so far while the benchmark S&P 500 index has been trading in and out of bear market territory in June. The index is down 19% year-to-date. But perhaps we can turn things around by finding good stocks to buy for July. Analysts highlight the importance of long-term investing

Even as PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock flies under the radar among stock price declines in technology companies, you should not overlook its intrinsic value. PayPal is a global payment service provider. It was founded in 1998 to shift commerce on the Internet from a model based on transactions to one based on relationships. PayPal has been

Tech giant Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is making strong strides in the industry despite the tech sell-off and recession concerns. A fundamentally strong company, AMD has suffered more than it deserved to. AMD stock is down 49% in the past six months and 28% over the past month. However, I think the market is overreacting