Stocks to buy

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

Figuring out which blue-chip stocks to buy before the bull market returns can be a challenge. So far, declines on Wall Street have pushed the major averages into bear market territory. Macroeconomic uncertainty continues to add pressure to shares on Wall Street. Understandably, investors pay attention to the world’s biggest and most stable companies. These

With the exception of energy and utilities, all sectors of the S&P 500 are in the red for the year. Of the losing sectors, healthcare stocks have held up relatively well, outperformed only by consumer staples. This relative strength can be attributed primarily to two factors. First, with the country putting the coronavirus pandemic in

Editor’s note: This article is regularly updated with the latest information. Cybersecurity stocks have fallen along with the entire tech sector. One concern was that many of these stocks were trading at high valuations, which was particularly concerning considering that many of these companies are not consistently profitable. However, demand for cybersecurity is not going

Rising interest rates and recession fears have put pressure on the real estate space, creating an opportunity in these REITs to Buy. Crown Castle International (CCI): Cell tower REIT with a 3.63% forward yield and appreciation potential. City Office REIT (CIO): This office building REIT, which yields 6.76% today, may be oversold, based on its

Finding the best tech stocks to buy now is a little more complicated than it was a year ago. While the S&P 500 has held up relatively well, the bear market has been brutal for investors in individual stocks. Simply put, many individual names have been obliterated, particularly in tech. Given the selloff, it’s got

While no one can truly predict a catastrophic equities sector downturn, it’s nevertheless a wise idea to strategize certain investments that can survive a stock market crash. Primarily, all eyes center on the Federal Reserve. Recently, in a question-and-answer session hosted by the Cato Institute, Fed chair Jerome Powell committed to raising interest rates until

In general, investors focus on large-cap stocks or growth stocks that are listed on main exchanges. However, there are high-quality stocks to buy from the ocean of stocks listed in the over-the-counter market. I believe that it’s a good idea to buy and hold some of the best OTC stocks. The key difference between regular

Source: 2jenn / Shutterstock [Editor’s note: “Fears of a Housing Market Crash Are Creating Huge Opportunities” was previously published in July 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Everyone’s suddenly worried about a housing market crash. But my data strongly suggests that those fears are grossly overexaggerated. And they’re

In a landmark bipartisan act of legislation not long ago, the CHIPS and Science Act became a U.S. law. Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) is certain to benefit from this law, though the market doesn’t seem to appreciate this. Furthermore, investors evidently haven’t fully grasped how impressive Advanced Micro Devices’ second-quarter 2022 results were. All in

Cathie Wood is well known to invest in stocks that are focused on technological advancements. The CEO of ARK Invest came to the limelight when Cathie Wood stocks skyrocketed in 2020. During that year, the flagship ARK Innovation ETF returned 150% as compared to 16% returns for the S&P 500 index. It goes without saying

Without a doubt, electric vehicles are the future. Compared to gasoline-fueled autos, they’re cheaper to power and maintain, and of course, EVs are much better for the environment. All of those qualities make them more attractive to consumers and businesses. But perhaps most importantly, governments are putting their considerable weight behind electric vehicles. Moreover, EV

The best funds for retirees should include solid financial strategies for generating enough money to cover the later-year living expenses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “in 2020, life expectancy at age 65 for the total (U.S.) population was 18.5 years.” Therefore, individuals need to plan ahead for those golden years. Although

The mention of food stocks likely conjures up grocery stores and related retailers, wholesalers and suppliers. Indeed, those types of companies are present on this list, but it also includes a number of firms that make those foods possible.  That said, what we’re looking for is stocks that appear poised to perform well in the

Undervalued marijuana stocks can be difficult to tell from marijuana stocks that are on the way out. It’s been a few years since the markets were expecting a major inflection point for the marijuana industry. Regulatory hurdles and sustained cash burn have restricted growth. There was a euphoric rally for marijuana stocks in 2019, which

Especially during these difficult circumstances, investors seeking shelter and reliable growth opportunities should consider the best utility stocks to buy. Fundamentally, power distribution features no substitute in a digitalized economy. If you really want to look at the cynical argument, bad things happen when the lights go out involuntarily. The other factor that helps drive

With all the projected growth for plant-based food and beverage companies, it’s not surprising that investors continue to look for the best vegan stocks to buy.  Despite the industry’s growth slowing in 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report on plant-based food and beverage suggests that plant-based revenue — which includes dairy, meat, and other plant-based alternatives

Starting the session following Labor Day weekend in the red, it’s clear that even so-called S&P 500 stocks to buy are feeling the heat. Toward the end of August, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell presented a less-than-encouraging picture for future monetary policy. Essentially, Powell remains concerned about multidecade highs in inflation. Therefore, he aims to

Bear markets generally signal that  investors’ overall sentiment is  negative  Such markets are usually, but not always, associated with recessions. And most of the statistics about the history of bear-market stocks don’t instill a lot of confidence in investors.  But there is reason for investors to be cautiously optimistic at this point. On the one

Source: Doloves / Shutterstock Weeks of selling pressure finally erupted yesterday, sending the Dow Jones up 1.4%, the S&P 500 up 1.8%, and the Nasdaq up 2.1%. Our own top stocks, meanwhile, more than doubled the broader indices. And that’s just a preview of how the next 12 months will play out on Wall Street.