Stocks to buy

Sometimes, consistently performing stocks aren’t the headliners that financial media flocks to. Often less volatile with fewer quarter-to-quarter variations, consistently performing stocks tend to typify the “boring but reliable” stock segment. In a market full of growth-at-all-costs and high-flying tech, it’s no wonder these consistently performing stocks go unnoticed by most. But that’s a mistake.

When we talk about dividend stocks, the focus is generally on blue-chip ideas. These are large companies with strong fundamentals and a stable growth outlook. Further, these blue-chip dividend stocks provide annualized total returns in the range of 10% to 15%. However, there are high-growth dividend stocks that can deliver robust annualized returns. These are

If you’re looking for relative value in tech after the meteoric rise of the Nasdaq 100 and the Magnificent Seven in the first half, perhaps the social media scene is worth checking out this July. Undoubtedly, the artificial intelligence revolution will change many industries in profound ways that are difficult for some to fathom. When

Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock faces competition from Google Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, and Amazon Web Services in the cloud computing sector. It’s among the cloud AI stocks competing for a growing market. As such, investors shouldn’t be surprised to see ORCL stock up 40% year-to-date, though this return lags most of the top pure-play AI stocks in

Finding cheap growth stocks in today’s changing market offers investors looking for significant returns a strong chance. The main emphasis is the strategic examination of three businesses that exemplify this potential. These companies are frequently disregarded but have solid fundamentals and encouraging growth paths. One of these businesses sticks out due to its exceptional top-line growth and

Through the first half of 2024, you couldn’t blame investors for having a sense of deja vu. Technology stocks, and particularly AI stocks, are where the alpha has been for growth-oriented investors. But if you have some cash to speculate with and the patience to wait for the market rally to broaden, this could be

As artificial intelligence continues to shape industries and redefine competitive landscapes, hot AI stocks are catching the eyes of forward-thinking investors. The AI sector, known for its rapid innovation and transformative technologies, has shown impressive resilience and growth potential amid a fluctuating market environment. The artificial intelligence market is expected to grow from $196.6 billion

The initial public offering activity in the U.S. hit a two-year high in the second quarter of 2024. During the quarter, there were 39 IPOs with $8.9 billion being raised. With the market sentiment remaining positive, companies are looking to take advantage and raise funds for growth. From the perspective of investors, it’s a good

The easiest way to build wealth is to start sooner rather than later. If you wait until you accumulate a large amount of money, you could end up waiting forever. Even if you start with just $50, there are several stocks that can double this amount in two years. While there are no guarantees in

When you’re still years away from retirement, you want to ramp up your portfolio to target growth-oriented enterprises. At the same time, there’s a lot of comfort and confidence in so-called cash cows. These enterprises enjoy a range of attributes, from low volatility, high consistency and dominance in their chosen markets. As a result, blue-chip

Investors always praise compounder-type stocks, which are known for their proven ability to exponentially grow wealth over time. These companies usually achieve a high return on capital invested (ROCE) and return on equity (ROE). By reinvesting the majority of their earnings to generate further high returns on investment, these enterprises can compound their financials at

If this year’s market volatility has you feeling uneasy, you’re not alone. The overvaluation of many tech stocks has created a challenging environment, but plenty of affordable, undervalued blue-chip stocks can provide the stability your portfolio needs. In the current market rally, stocks have surged, plummeted and surged again, leading investors to favor small-cap, tech

Augmented reality stocks represent companies that superimpose computer-generated images onto the user’s view of the real world. It includes more than just images with other sensory elements such as sound. The application of augmented reality (AR) is wide-ranging. But whatever the application, investors should note that one of the overarching goals of augmented reality is

The cannabis space has been buzzing of late, which makes it ideal to consider exposure to the best cannabis stocks. Germany recently hopped aboard the cannabis legalization train, joining a growing list of countries that embraced both the use and sale of cannabis. Moreover, the U.S. recently made headlines again with its plans to reclassify

Gene editing utilizes enzymes that cut part of the DNA strand, allowing the insertion of replacement DNA. Several approaches to gene editing have been developed, the most well-known of which is CRISPR-Cas9. It is the most accurate, quickest and least expensive method. Developments in the gene editing space have led to valuable stocks with strong

Advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, medical applications and materials science are projected to expand the nanotech market significantly in 2024. This backdrop forms the backdrop for my three nanotech stocks to buy. Key growth drivers include advancements in nanoelectronics, nanomedicine and nanomaterials. The healthcare sector, in particular, is a significant beneficiary. It can leverage nanotechnology for

I believe investors should consider keeping a good chunk of their portfolios invested in blue-chip cash cow stocks. Companies that have robust margins and a long history of positive cash flow are unlikely to disappoint you in the long-run. Even in the worst-case scenario, these businesses have a huge liquidity buffer and a margin buffer

With the S&P 500 valued at 24.05x its trailing 12-month earnings and 22.27x the 12-month forward estimate, it’s not easy to find bargain blue-chip stocks. Especially, when you consider that its trailing 12-month P/E ratio a year ago was 19.61x, 18% cheaper than it is today.  While most people consider the S&P 500 to be

For a while now, AI has been taking the world by storm. It’s become the hottest sector on Wall Street, consumed most media headlines and dominated as the topic of conversation.  And after reporting the results of its quarterly executive survey on artificial intelligence, Bain & Company – one of the world’s largest consulting firms

Buying growth stocks and holding onto them for many years can result in significant gains. Some people reach their financial goals much sooner by investing in the right stocks. Even if a stock experiences modest gains, your portfolio is still moving in the right direction. While the stock market doesn’t offer any guarantees, a few patterns emerge. Corporations with rising