Stocks to buy

Dividend stocks at the present juncture might seem an overly conservative approach. After all, the market still appears enamored with artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies and other risk-on investment categories. Nevertheless, diversification into passive-income plays could be prudent. Earlier this month, Bank of America reported that investors pulled $4.4 billion from tech stocks in the week ending

Dividend stocks are looking more and more attractive these days. Especially when you consider a given share of some companies can be prohibitively expensive. For example, investors who want to claim ownership over a whole share of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock will have to shell out roughly $900. It isn’t just Nvidia, there are multiple examples

Listen, if you haven’t gotten the memo, penny stocks are incredibly dangerous. Yes, they’re cheap – in this case, extremely cheap. For the uninitiated, you might believe that shares can’t get any lower. Wrong! They can go down to zero. And before that happens, they can trade in fractions of a penny. At the same

Crude oil recently hit a four-month high, with the International Energy Agency expecting a supply deficit through 2024. That view is based on the premise that OPEC maintains production cuts. However, this is not the only catalyst for crude oil. There will likely be multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Expansionary

Electric vehicle stocks have corrected in the near term with factors like competition and macroeconomic headwinds impacting sentiments. However, in terms of EV adoption, the global markets are still in an early stage. In the coming years, quality EV companies will create massive value. Among the various investment options, lithium stocks are worth considering for

Generally speaking, you want to minimize your exposure to cheap stocks under $10. Yes, smaller companies have the potential to rise dramatically higher than their larger counterparts. In part, that’s because they’re unpredictable – and this ambiguity cuts both ways. Sure, cheap stocks under $10 have the benefit of the law of small numbers working

Finding the next great investment is alluring, almost like a siren’s song. For this, one must possess a crystal ball to identify the stocks about to soar, elevating portfolios to unprecedented heights. Ok, let’s set aside the crystal ball. Let’s dive into three titans in their own fields with stories full of potential and promise.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot now offers GPT-4 Turbo for free. I don’t know what that means for MSFT stock, but it shows the company’s commitment to AI. CNET contributor Don Reisinger points out that the move is a sign OpenAI is likely close to launching GPT-4.5 Turbo, which would be for Copilot Pro users who pay

Retail is a tough game. Competition is fierce, consumer spending can be fickle and the entire sector’s fortunes are linked to the state of the economy. Over the past few years, the retail industry has endured one of the worst periods in its history and retail stocks have taken a hit because of that. The

Master limited partnerships, otherwise known as MLPs, are appealing for income investors. MLPs widely offer high distribution yields above 5%. Of course, investors should always do their due diligence to make sure the underlying distribution is secure. As a result, investors should seek a balance between yield and safety when it comes to MLPs. The

Americans are opting to eat out and place high importance on experiences. This can be seen in the high travel spending we saw in 2023. Many people want to enjoy their meals, and even without spending on luxury dining, they still eat out. With a Fed rate cut, we could see an improvement in consumer

In an era of fast technological innovation and fluctuating market landscapes, spotting the next big investment opportunity is like traversing a maze of unknowns. Despite the complexity, there are lights of invention that promise to survive the storm and thrive in its midst. Here are three disruptive stocks, pioneering businesses that rewrite the rules of

For nearly a year now, all eyes have been glued to the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks. These superstar companies have delivered tremendous returns, attracting copious amounts of investment dollars. Since the S&P 500 weighting is based on market capitalization, even more money has flowed into these high-flyers. While they’ve taken a small breather over the past

The month of March has a reputation for being among the more volatile ones for the stock market. The NCAA basketball tournament known as March Madness also occurs during the month. In turn, some associate that madness with tumult in the markets. That has investors curious about what will happen to Dow stocks this month. Whether

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate or finance real estate properties. They offer investors the opportunity to gain exposure to the real estate market without the upfront investment of purchasing a property. REITs also typically supply investors with a strong dividend yield. To qualify as REITs, companies legally must return 90% of

At first glance, a concerted focus on stable blue-chip stocks might seem excessively cautious. After all, the market is booming, companies are hiring and people are spending. Don’t readily believe everything that you hear. No, I’m not advocating a doom-and-gloom narrative. However, there’s some evidence that a rotation out of the usual suspects – typically

Up 20% in the last month, and 50% year-to-date, the stock of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is a great choice in this bull market that is being driven by artificial intelligence technologies. AMD, as the company is commonly known, is a leading microchip and semiconductor company and a fantastic way to play the hype

Looking at gold and Bitcoin (BTC-USD), multiple rate cuts might be on the cards in the next 12 to 18 months. It’s also good news for equities, so many look at fresh exposure to potential multibagger stocks. Notably, funds flow from blue-chip stocks to growth stocks during times of risk-on trade. Easy money policies can

A good stock can get you closer to your financial goals. Some of the top stocks to buy can help you retire much sooner or get you closer to buying your first home. People invest in stocks for many reasons, but you have to pick the right stocks and funds to get solid returns. There

The catalyst for top weight-loss stocks comes down to one sweeping attribute: a burgeoning total addressable market. According to a Goldman Sachs analysis, earlier last year, the global industry for anti-obesity medications (AOMs) reached $6 billion on an annualized basis. By 2030, the sector could expand by more than 16 times to $100 billion. One