Stocks to buy

There’s more to Europe than history, travel and food. The continent is home to many of the world’s leading companies, some of which dominate their respective sector. While investors might know the names of the best European stocks, chances are they do not know the breadth and impact of many European-based companies, or the benefits

Considered to be the world’s last frontier market, many are interested in adding exposure to Africa’s growth potential to their portfolios. The issue? It can be challenging to determine what, among the limited choices among U.S. retail investors, are the best African stocks. Only a handful of American Depository Receipts (ADR) in African companies trade

Government data continues to dole out bearish sound bites for financial pundits in need of gripping stories to weaken investor confidence. But other evidence suggests it’s time to shop for bargains on Wall Street. Right now there’s no better spot than in three butchered tech stocks to buy and hold for the long haul. This

Trading sideways after pulling back last month, you may think the party’s over for shares in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY). Yet while it may seem as if OXY stock, following its comeback from late 2020 through mid 2022, will disappoint from here, take a look at the details. There’s much to suggest that will not be

A well-rounded portfolio has plenty of diversity. You can find a place for mega-cap stocks and small-cap growth stocks and everything in between. You can get your stocks in a variety of sectors as you pick and choose winners. That’s why I have a variety of portfolios. Diversity is critically important. Small-cap growth stocks are

Just recently, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio (NYSE:NIO) released monthly and quarterly delivery results that were outstanding. That’s bullish for NIO stock, and so is favorable data concerning retail automobile sales in China. Nio’s comeback story has had several chapters — some exciting, others disappointing. The company rose up from the depths of despair in early 2020,

Safe dividend stocks offer investors stable income while lowering overall portfolio risks. These stocks typically have substantive profits and cash flow to offer a respectable annual return. Rising interest rates and recession worries have shareholders seeking safety in such robust companies. So far in 2022, high-dividend paying exchange traded funds (ETFs) have seen record inflows

Given the complexities of the post-pandemic economy, investors may be served well seeking out the balanced profiles of the best mid-cap stocks to buy this month. In other circumstances, going through the middle of the road might be considered bland or playing it too safe. However, in the context of the equities sector, middle-capitalization companies

July may be an excellent time to purchase several of the best S&P 500 stocks. Tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve (Fed) combined with high inflation and ongoing supply chain issues hurt investors through the end of the second quarter. Yet, a number of high-quality S&P 500 stocks currently offer a compelling buying opportunity

Big data analytics company Palantir (NYSE:PLTR) is a government favorite and was considered highly attractive based on the number of contracts it was receiving. Many investors thought that PLTR stock could soar to new heights after its initial public offering in 2020; however, they were wrong. PLTR stock started its stock market journey on a

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is considered one of the best in the industry, but tech companies have suffered the most recently. Nothing could stop NVDA stock from dropping to a new low. Despite growing at a rapid pace, Nvidia is struggling. The stock was inching closer to the 52-week low of $140, but the recent developments in

Oversold tech stocks is our topic for today. Markets have kicked off the third quarter, while optimism is still hard to come by. Meanwhile, investors are getting ready for the busy earnings season. So far in the year, high-growth tech stocks have seen significant selling pressure, in part due to rising interest rates and mounting inflation.

While stocks generally have taken it on the chin in 2022, there’s a bunch of Nasdaq stocks trading at a discount.  For example, the Nasdaq 100 Index is down 26.5% through Jul. 8. The same goes for the entire Nasdaq Composite Index. Even the Dow Jones Industrial Average is off more than 14%. It is

2022 is likely to go down as one of the most challenging years for investors since 2008. Year-to-date, the S&P 500 is down more than 20%, while there is equal pain in the bond market due to inflation and a hawkish Federal Reserve. However, there are a handful of sectors outperforming over the past few

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

Rocketing prices have made trips to the grocery store a more miserable essential activity than ever. And while it’s natural to think companies involved with bringing food to your table have reaped the rewards, many of those stocks have withered of late. Now though, the dinner bell is summoning investors with three of the market’s

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