Stocks to buy

It is counterintuitive to buy stocks when the market is in turmoil and prices are sliding to new lows every few days. But this is exactly the time for investors to be wading into the market and looking for deals. The goal is always to buy low and sell high. Right now, prices for many

Mention retirement stocks and your mind probably goes to more conservative, relatively defensive equities. The tried and true method of seeking investments that withstand market cyclicality while steadily growing is a wise one. In other words, it isn’t one from which to deviate.  And given the bear market we’re currently in, there are opportunities to

Source: Blue Planet Studio / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “8 Reasons This Is the Start of a New Tech Bull Market” was previously published in June 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Folks, welcome to the new bull market in tech stocks. I know that may sound crazy to

Even with a bright outlook for the long-term, electric vehicle stocks have struggled in the last few quarters. The Vanguard Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF (NASDAQ:DRIV) has declined by 23% in the last 12-months. A large part of the correction has come in the last two quarters. However, considering the positive industry tailwinds,

The general knock against Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) stock is that all of its steam has dissipated as we move out of the pandemic and any associated lockdowns. Detractors argue that gaming and metaverse plays like Roblox became overhyped as they garnered high levels of engagement due to lockdowns. Now comes the hangover. They argue caution. But

Undervalued semiconductor stocks were on the move before the bear market took over. First, it came for the most speculative and high-growth stocks in early to mid-2021, while many quality names were still hitting new highs in the fourth quarter. Eventually, weakness pervaded the market and the bears came for the rest. While it left

The potential recession in the U.S. economy should have little impact on the entertainment industry and on music stocks. Music is the antidote to depression, anxiety, and daily stress. It is by far a top way to change our mood and become more positive and happier, especially when the current stock market conditions are far

Cyclical stocks typically follow the ups and downs of an economy. Virtually every company is somewhat affected by economic forces, but the discrepancy varies significantly. For example, a consumer goods business is less likely to be affected than a cruise line operator. Nevertheless, the best cyclical stocks can be an interesting way to play the

The metaverse concept could potentially be the biggest step in the evolution of the internet. It is essentially an interactive digital universe facilitated by technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. Hence, it could foster a digital ecosystem to help companies rake in the big bucks. Consequently, investors are pondering over the best metaverse stocks

Senate Democrats are working hard to pass a new budget before Congress’ nearly month-long recess which begins on Aug. 6. The senators have made significant progress on the legislation. Since the budget will probably include provisions to spur greater adoption of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs), the best stocks to buy that could surge

Value investors are often looking for a discount and want to find those bargain stocks set to bounce. This requires plenty of patience and a willingness to look beyond the volatility, especially on days when the market rallies. Those investors who spend their time waiting for stocks to fall into bargain territory have two major

The steep selling in U.S. markets has felt relentless in the first half, and even the best Asian stocks got caught in the tide. Despite already falling into a bear market territory, the U.S. indices still trade above fair value. When considering interest rates have further risen as the Federal Reserve battles rampant inflation, investors

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