Stocks to buy

Are you looking for mid-cap dividend stocks to buy? According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats Index is down 4.01% year-to-date (YTD) through May 12. That compares to a 1.5% gain for the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index and an 11.4% downturn for the S&P SmallCap 600 Low Volatility High

Every once in a while, I like to consider stocks to buy on the dip. These are companies whose shares have fallen by 10% or more in the past week. According to Finviz.com, 42 companies with a market capitalization of $2 billion or more have seen their share prices fall by 10% or more over

An upside to rising rates is the market’s reintroduction to fixed-income assets providing a decent income. As exciting as auctions and secondary market sales are, though, typical Treasuries lack the excitement of active stock trading. Watching your cash compound in a high-yield savings account (HYSA) is even duller. However, bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer all

The most recent economic data suggests the Fed’s inflation problem is starting to ease. That’s got investors excited about the prospect of the Fed’s rate hikes being on pause. Most people see a black and white relationship when it comes to interest rates and the stock market — rates rising is bad, rates coming down

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword, shaking up industries and transforming the world as we know it. OpenAI’s ground-breaking chatbot, ChatGPT, has dominated headlines this year, which led to a swath of new AI technologies entering the market. What’s more startling is that the AI revolution is still young, and these developments could be

Investors can find growth plays in many corners of the stock market, but  a smart play would be looking for the stocks reshaping the future. These are companies at the forefront of a burgeoning trend that look poised to run away with a large slice of the growing market share.  A good first place to

Many U.S.-based stock traders have probably never considered China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI). Yet, LI stock could actually be a winner based on Li Auto’s EV delivery data. At the same time, prospective investors should monitor Li Auto’s expenditures as they could hinder the company’s growth. There are several publicly listed Chinese clean

In addition to the established leaders in the social media industry, numerous emerging platforms are piquing the interest of investors. These platforms are either following existing social media trends or pioneering new ones, such as the development of user-friendly communication formats, the surge in short-form videos, and the continuous growth of dating apps, which are

Signs continue to point to continued growth opportunities across a wide swath of tech stocks. Recently, the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange has often been observed to outperform more balanced exchanges like the Dow on down days. That’s a sharp about-face from a few months ago, when the Nasdaq almost always underperformed relative to other exchanges. It

This year has been, and will continue to be, a rollercoaster of a year. Markets will continue to be volatile, and economic concerns will persist, but so too will opportunities in some of the top stocks and cryptos. Artificial intelligence has arrived, and its emergence has only begun to create opportunities that will continue to

While the S&P 500 is up 7.7% for the year, the rising tide has not floated all boats. According to Finviz, 100 stocks are trading within 10% of their 52-week lows, while 38 of its constituents have stocks trading within 5% of their 52-week lows. While some bargain stocks are bargains for a reason, others represent

China’s decision to reopen its economy offers us opportunities to invest in undervalued Chinese stocks. In fact, with that key headwind out of the way, many investors have been betting on a resurgence in growth among some of China’s most undervalued stocks. Of course, many financial experts are also urging investors to be cautious. That’s because

Although many market experts expected the hydrocarbon industry sector to soar – thus sending oil stocks to buy higher – in reality, the segment has been conspicuously deflated. Still, according to a recent CNBC article, the plunge in fossil fuel prices may bottom out soon. Further, a more significant pickup may materialize in subsequent quarters. Let’s be

Smart money doesn’t only go to large companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Many investors look for smaller companies poised for a breakout that have reasonable valuations. Still, penny stocks have their risks — over 90% fail. But the stocks that do well can yield respectable returns for investors.  Many retail investors buy penny stocks

While for the longest time the best house in the worst neighborhood was consistently the U.S., shifting circumstances incentivize consideration of international stocks to buy. At the simplest level, individual markets tend to ebb and flow. To use a baseball analogy, global securities were due to knock one out of the yard. Further, a Business Insider

While the benchmark S&P 500 index may be up nearly 8% for the year, recent pensiveness in the market incentivizes consideration of safe ETFs to buy. Fundamentally, exchange-traded funds offer relative protection thanks to their broad footprint. By entering the market with several market ideas, you stand a better chance of success. Not to break

Warren Buffett is best known for being among the most successful investors of all time. Indeed, his success in investing has earned the billionaire a loyal following and the nickname “Oracle of Omaha.” His company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-B), holds an expansive portfolio that spans various industries, from technology to finance and includes significant stakes in

Energy stocks were one of the hottest sectors in the market in 2022. Between the onset of the war in Ukraine, surging inflation and concerns around macroeconomic policy, oil and gas were in the right place at the right time. However, things have moved in a sharply different direction more recently. The price of oil

With the S&P 500 index yielding less than 2% on average right now, high-dividend stocks are still appealing to income investors. Interest rates are on the rise, but investors can still find stocks that have superior yields. Even better, investors can buy high-yield stocks that have sustainable dividends. The following thre ultra-high dividend stocks have

Most housing stocks could come under pressure this year. After all, persistently high mortgage rates and home prices, coupled with concerns around inflation, bank sector chaos, weakening economic growth, and a very real possibility of recession have kept a lot of potential homebuyers on the fence. Granted, median existing home sales fell about 0.9% year