Stocks to buy

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

Hidden treasures sometimes go overlooked in the busy world of financial markets. Here, attention is frequently drawn to the names with the most sparkle. The purpose of this piece is to highlight three of these less shiny treasures. The first one sticks out for its unwavering dedication to pharmaceutical innovation. The company may grow long

I think it’s safe to say the metaverse hasn’t really delivered quite yet, at least as quickly as many investors hoped. Undoubtedly, the metaverse is still very much in the “under construction” mode for Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) and a number of other virtual reality and augmented reality innovators doing their best to advance the field.

The global energy market was valued at $1 trillion in 2023, and it is projected to reach $2.45 trillion in 2032. This represents a CAGR of 9.47% through 2032. Similarly the clean and renewable energy market was valued at $219 billion in 2021 and is predicted to reach $1.45 trillion by 2030. Meaning the sector

Buying and holding stocks for years is some of the most common advice you’d hear from market experts when it comes to building your wealth. My own average holding is ten years, though I’m (slowly) moving toward a more income-based portfolio. Buy-and-hold eliminates some laborious processes, like monitoring your portfolio daily to find your entries

The first official summer day is June 20, just two months from now. This has me thinking about summer stocks and companies that benefit from the warm weather between June and September. Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) naturally comes to mind. If you bought last October at its 52-week low of $78.73, you’re up 43% in six

Robotics stocks offer a high-potential frontier, considering the market is expected to grow over 11% between 2024 to 2028. It’s anticipated to eventually land on a total market volume of over $65 billion. A leading robotic vacuum maker expects its market to rise from $12 billion in 2021 to $51 billion by 2028. Another robotic-assisted

Fifty dollars doesn’t go very far today—unless you’re looking for under-$50 stocks to buy now and round out your portfolio. Although inflation growth may be declining, the current cost of goods and services remains significantly higher than two years ago. This discrepancy exists because inflation indexes measure ongoing growth, not actual price differences, leading to

Technology stocks have outperformed other sectors since the turn of the year, collectively outpacing their nearest counterpart (financial services) by more than 2x. Although technology stocks can be cyclical, many are secular, meaning they possess the means to deliver returns throughout the economic cycle. As such, adding high-quality technology stocks to your portfolio is always

If 2024 is any indication, those interested in retail stocks should look to the VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH) for inspiration rather than the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT).  The former tracks the performance of the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index, while the latter follows the S&P Retail Select Industry Index. The two ETFs own

Risk-on! The stock market is widely expected to takeoff like a rocket once the U.S. Federal Reserve finally begins lowering interest rates. If that happens, investors’ risk appetite is sure to increase, with certain stocks catapulting higher as a result. The last time markets got frothy in 2021, it led to record high prices for

You may have noticed increased broadband costs recently. Many ISP stocks adjust prices annually based on inflation rates like the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Retail Price Index (RPI). Companies pass these costs on to consumers to maintain their profit margins. Additionally, the growing reliance on high-speed internet for remote work, online entertainment and e-commerce