Stocks to buy

The stock market is at an odd juncture right now. 2022 was a tough, bear market and 2023 had plenty of doom-and-gloom at the start — yet US markets continue to trade pretty well. With many stocks still down big from the highs though, it’s got investors looking for stocks to buy and hold forever.

It’s been a weird year. For all the noise and headache that 2022 caused us, 2023 has been off to a much stronger start. That’s despite ongoing worries over the U.S. and global economies. It has some investors turning to the pros, looking for analyst-recommended stocks to buy now. Even with stubbornly high inflation and

There were two major reasons for a deep correction in growth stocks in 2022. First, the Fed pursued aggressive contractionary policies and as liquidity dried up on a relative basis, high-beta stocks corrected. Furthermore, earnings revision on the downside in a post-pandemic era impacted several high-flying growth stocks. I believe that 2023 is a period

Electric vehicle (EV) stocks have proven profitable for investors, providing multibagger returns. As transportation continues to move in a more environmentally friendly direction, investors can continue to capitalize on opportunities not only in EV makers, but in EV charging stocks as well. While EV manufacturers often hog the spotlight, the EV charging industry is a

Hunting for cheap stocks is a good idea in the current environment, as many of these overlooked names have strong upside potential with little risk to the downside. Moreover, with a recession on the horizon later this year, I believe it’s time to take profits on many of the growth names that have rallied this

Cathie Wood is a well-known though polarizing investor. As the founder and CEO of the investment management firm ARK Invest, she has an investment philosophy that focuses on innovative technologies and growth stocks. It’s a thesis that has led to boom and bust cycles for the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) her company manages. It is also an

The stock market remains volatile. With inflation elevated, the Federal Reserve continuing to hike rates and geopolitical tensions running hot, there is plenty for investors to worry about. One way to sidestep these concerns is by owning great value stocks. There are multiple avenues to success in the markets. One strategy is to buy deep

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

There are certainly many reasons to be upbeat on emerging market stocks. One of those factors is a weaker dollar, which will enable emerging market companies to import products more cheaply and improve their financial results. Two, emerging market names names have underperformed U.S. stocks for the last decade, making a reversal in the trend

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

In my view, the best energy stocks to invest in now are renewable energy names. First of all, as you’ll see in the next paragraph, the utilization of solar energy and wind energy is ramping up tremendously in the U.S. and Europe. Secondly, while oil stocks could easily tumble tremendously and not recover for many

With the risk-on trade back in 2023, many investors have switched from playing defense to offense. In other words, they aren’t just looking to protect their portfolios; they are on the hunt for stocks and cryptos that could make them rich. While economic uncertainty remains, growth investors have done well buying the dips. Indeed, many

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) is a bank, but we might also think it of as a technology company. Even if you’re purposely avoiding financial sector stocks, SOFI stock could still deserve a place on your watch list. That’s because SoFi Technologies can secure its place as a fintech standout by protecting its customers during these uncertain times.

For many investors, the stock market may appear to be a pile of rubble right now thanks to interest rate hikes and a less-than-stellar economic outlook. However, finding diamonds in the rough can be very rewarding for long-term investors. Thus, the search for stock gems is on, with many investors looking through this period of

The bull market for electric vehicles is far from over. Of course, there was euphoria and it’s been followed by readjustment to realistic valuations. However, the EV growth story isn’t even close to being over. It’s therefore a good time to look at some EV stocks to buy for the long term. I would agree with

Undervalued stocks offer the chance to pick up shares of companies that are trading at too low a price based on some measure of intrinsic value. The appeal in identifying such equities is obvious: Find good companies at low prices before others do and watch your investment increase in value as demand rises.  The premise

There are multiple signs that inflation is rolling over, while consumer spending remains strong and corporate earnings are beating expectations. Meanwhile, the so-called credit crunch many investors have feared really isn’t materializing. Thus, right now may be an excellent time for investors to find high-quality stocks to buy. On the inflation front, the Producer Price

In a world where so many individuals have the goal of making their money work for them, investors look to dividend-paying stocks to create a stream of passive income for retirement Sounds great, right? Buy stocks now that will eventually appreciate over time, and create an income stream that should also theoretically grow alongside said

Increasing competition in the EV space is causing manufacturers to drop prices. That is causing EV stocks to dip as the market anticipates price drops could lead to weakening revenues and lower margins. But there is always a flip side to every story. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) just lowered prices on its Model X and Model Y vehicles by $5,000 while also lowering

Despite being off to a remarkable start this year, it’s imperative to remain cautious with the stock market. The macro-environment continues to present many challenges, but given the improvement in the investing sentiment, it’s important not to stay on the sidelines. In fact, it’s a golden opportunity to load up on safe stocks to buy