Stocks to buy

Retail stocks have long been a favorite sector for long-term investors. Why? Well, we all need to shop for things like groceries and clothes. Without these retail companies providing us with stores or websites, where would we get the things we need to survive? Because of this, retail stocks oftentimes provide a floor of safety

There are many high-quality businesses trading near $10 per share that have significant growth potential ahead as their core operations continue to expand at a rapid pace. While their stock prices remain depressed and languishing, the intrinsic values of these companies are poised for major upside. With smart stock picking, these small-cap gems could deliver

The Russell 2000 is a stock market index that holds approximately 2000 stocks that trade mostly within the small-cap range. The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA:IWM) is a benchmark to represent the Russell 2000 index. The Russell 2000 index is diverse, with many different industries in its holdings. Not one of its holdings comprises more than 1%

With the penny stock space being overcrowded, it’s not easy to spot multibagger penny stocks. Further, it needs some research to differentiate between purely speculative penny stocks and fundamentally strong penny stocks. Purely speculative stocks are good for short term trades. If the timing is right, these stocks can double in a matter of few

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock has declined 20% over the past month. Investors should use the pullback as an opportunity to buy shares hand over fist. The current drawdown in AMD stock is due to market volatility and a pullback among all semiconductor securities. Nothing has changed to alter the growth trajectory of Advanced Micro

The 2024 U.S. presidential election season is heating up, and the primary season is wrapping up. Yet, no matter whether you are a Democrat, Republican, Independent or none of the above, election-year stocks could be a great opportunity for your portfolio. Even before ballots are cast on Nov. 5, 2024, many stocks with election-related catalysts

Quite often, the Street ignores important, upcoming catalysts when it sets its estimates and price targets. There are a few reasons, I believe, for that phenomenon. First, MBA students take many classes on how to compute and handle financial data. However, they receive little to no training on on how to think strategically and analyze

The Biden administration has formally proposed a new plan for student loan forgiveness to assist millions of borrowers. The plan was created after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Biden’s initial wide-scale loan cancellation effort. It is designed to target and adhere to the regulatory process more. This development has led to some top student

Identifying the next growth stocks to challenge Magnificent 7 is a noteworthy endeavor. The Magnificent 7 refers to Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL), Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Meta (NASDAQ:META) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have dominated the technology sector for years. These mega-cap companies have delivered extraordinary returns, shaping the market and our daily lives.

Transportation stocks may not be the flashiest investment, but in today’s economy, they tend to be stabler and more reliable than high-flying growth stocks. Still, pinning down top transportation stocks to buy is tricky. Err on the side of caution, and your investment may flatline indefinitely; swing the other direction, and your capital could crash

The run-up in gold prices isn’t over just yet. In fact, with Middle East tensions boiling over, and a pickup in safe-haven demand, the metal could test $2,700 this year, says Goldman Sachs. Roth MKM analysts also believe gold could range between $2,500 and $2,600 this year. All of which could send some of the

Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) are the first names that most investors think of when it comes to non-alcoholic beverage stocks. The competition between Coke and Pepsi is intense and cutthroat. Pepsi recently announced that it had wrestled the Subway account away from Coca-Cola. “For nearly twenty years, The Coca-Cola Company has proudly served Subway

Intel stock (NASDAQ:INTC) is an American multinational semiconductor corporation. In its recent financial reports, Intel raised many concerns for investors with its declining revenue and slow sales growth. The company’s stock has been downgraded by 14.94% in just one month. There are risks associated with Intel’s future, which could slow down the company’s growth, including

Robotics and related technologies, such as workflow automation products, cloud services, and generative AI technology, have captivated the investing community. They have assisted in leading the overall market higher over this past year especially. Investors are very interested in technology companies focused on innovation and the rollout of brand-new products and services. With the technology

In the world of investing, no single rule needs to be followed. Whether technical, fundamentals, short-term trading or long-term investing, the bottom line is generating returns that consistently beat the index. One strategy that has worked in the last few years to generate quick returns is exposure to short-squeeze stocks. The idea emerged during the

Penny growth stocks can be some of the most lucrative yet perilous investments out there. While many penny stocks end up being worthless, the ones that succeed can deliver absolutely massive returns and take you from rags to riches. However, you need to be highly selective, as the outcome of losing your entire investment is

So far only a few software stocks have benefited tremendously from the AI revolution, including Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL). But, according to Investor’s Business Daily, it’s widely believed that most AI software stocks will not monetize AI in a material way until late 2024 or 2025. That’s partly because AI has become much

Dividend stocks are your best friend if you’re looking to compound your money safely without worrying about the massive downside risk that often comes with buying into high-flying tech or growth stocks. However, not all dividend payers are boring old companies with no potential for capital appreciation. The current environment has caused many great businesses

The EV sector remains promising, despite clear headwinds that have formed. Higher interest rates have pressured demand for higher-priced electric vehicles (EVs). And with more competition coming onto the market, we see better prices and more options for EV buyers to choose. And this is great for car buyers, but not so much for the

It’s often said that baseball is America’s pastime. But for some investors, Fed watching is the real spectator sport. There’s a tremendous amount of interest and importance placed on every meeting of the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC). Three months ago, few investors would have thought their 2024 investment strategy would include choosing rate-hike