Stocks to buy

Investors typically seek to capitalize on market momentum. However, identifying opportunities amongst stocks currently out of Wall Street’s favor can prove a shrewd strategy. Rather than chasing gains in highly appreciated names, some of the most compelling investment prospects may lie with contrarian stocks, despite Wall Street’s cold shoulder. This contrarian approach warrants consideration, as

Space stocks attract investors for two principal reasons: space tourism and space exploration. Because space tourism is so young, the market size is hard to peg, but Grand View Research is forecasting a 45% CAGR from 2024 to 2030, eventually leading to a $10 billion valuation. ​The benefits of space exploration are similarly hard to

The surge in demand for memory stocks underscores the sector’s growth. The burgeoning need for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), essential for Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI processors, is driving the interest. The HBM3 standard, introduced by JEDEC in January 2022, marks a significant evolution in memory technology. It offers substantial improvements over its predecessor, HBM2E. Further, it’s designed

2024 is shaping up to be a tumultuous year for Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech behemoth and smartphone market leaders had been forced to contend with stock price downgrades from banks following lower consumer demand, and now face a landmark lawsuit amid accusations of building an industry monopoly.  Apple has firmly denied the allegations, but this

The Magnificent Seven stocks make up a large portion of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. The performances of these seven stocks can potentially make or break the stock market.  While the Magnificent Seven is a relatively new name, the group is quite familiar. Investors may remember hearing about FANG and FAANG stocks for

After a slowdown in the economy and a dip in consumer spending, there is expected to be a rise in retail and consumer spending this year. Inflation is cooling, and we have been promised a rate cut later in the year. An improvement in macroeconomic conditions means higher consumer spending. Once the interest rates come

In my view, it’s the best time to grab undervalued penny stocks for multibagger returns. The first reason for this view is the point that rate cuts are impending in the second half of 2024. Easy money policies translate into higher interest (and speculation) in growth and penny stocks. I therefore expect the markets to

Don’t count out small and mid-sized stocks. Plenty of them are strong performers that offer incredible returns to shareholders. Generally defined as any security that has a market capitalization between $250 million and $10 billion, the majority of these small and mid-sized stocks trade on the Russell 2000 index. The index was started in 1984

It may not be much, but the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) is up 7% in 2024. The index still sits about 20% below the all-time high it reached in November 2021. And with risk-on sentiment in place, investors may be looking for the most undervalued Russell 2000 stocks to buy in April.   The Russell

With the Federal Reserve not cutting interest rates yet and continued homebuyer trepidation thanks to high prices and high mortgage rates, it’s understandable why investors may not consider real estate stocks to be best play right now. Indeed, general sentiment around real estate seems to be more negative today than it has been for the

In general, many people are drawn to small-cap companies that have the potential to soar in value. Discover three such undiscovered money generators here. These companies are involved in the consumer discretionary, financial services, and technology industries. At the forefront of the homebuilding business, the first one may benefit from increased demand for residential real

Full disclosure, I’m not a tremendous fan of Cathie Wood. Generally, I think she makes some terrible picks. For example, what many would consider the best Cathie Wood stocks to buy in April, and her two largest holdings were Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). Both companies’ valuations are in the stratosphere. And Coinbase is facing

As investors, it can be very easy to get caught up in the moment or in the short term. You may see stocks going up hundreds of percent and feel like you missed out. This may make you want to buy in to catch the short-term rally. However, this can be quite risky since the

Three underdog businesses have surfaced as strong rivals in the ever-changing stock market, with plans to take the lead in each by 2030. These have placed themselves in a smart position to profit from growing industries and new trends. The first one’s asset base and revenue streams have significantly expanded with the recent acquisition of

The rally that catapulted U.S. equities to newer and higher valuations seems to have come to an end. The second quarter of 2024 has seen many stocks slip and lose their once rich valuations. Still, U.S.-listed stocks overall have become expensive, especially when compared to EU-listed stocks and emerging markets-based equities. At some point trading

With the market off to a rather wobbly start to the second quarter of 2024, investors may be looking for the most undervalued biotech stocks to buy in April that can offer more bang for one’s buck. For new investors seeking reasonable valuations and overlooked long-term growth drivers, the biotech scene is worth considering. With

Finding value stocks to double your money by 2030 requires both a pragmatic approach and a keen eye. While high-flying growth stocks may grab the headlines, underappreciated value stocks with strong fundamentals offer compelling opportunities.  These stocks possess intrinsic qualities often overlooked by the broader market. This opportunity for discerning investors allows them to capitalize

The best retail stocks to buy in April could be ripe for the picking amidst a transforming economic landscape. The past couple of years were marked by soaring inflation and interest rates, with consumers spending the bulk of expenditures on essentials. However, the tide is turning with the expected interest rate cuts later in the

Unless you live under a rock, you would be aware of the tremendous growth the tech industry has shown over the past year. Driven by artificial intelligence (AI), the industry is hitting new highs and has become a hot sector today. It is driving the Nasdaq higher amid shows signs of an economic recovery. Considering

The e-commerce landscape is undergoing a major technological shift with the advancement of AI and same-day shipping. Identifying e-commerce stocks to outperform the market over the next decade requires careful consideration.  As traditional retail models continue to be disrupted, the growth trajectory of the e-commerce market remains substantial. According to Grand View Research, the global