Stock Secrets

It’s no secret that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) CEO Warren Buffett is a major investor in Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY). It’s been reported that Buffett holds more than 2.24 million shares of OXY stock and collects substantial quarterly dividends from those shares. Yet, Buffett wouldn’t just buy a stock to collect dividends. To meet Buffett’s criteria, Occidental

Building a growth portfolio from scratch can be a complicated job. There is no doubt that identifying good investment options in the vastness of the markets can be a time-consuming task. Besides, if you want to build your low-cost portfolio, you must do good research on the best and most efficient low-cost options. To help

Wagering on the top earnings performers is always a wise strategy in navigating your portfolio toward stability. Undeniably, a gentle undercurrent of optimism courses through, as evidenced by the S&P 500 Index, with a 13% uptick this year. However, the choppiness in the stock market remains. So, it remains a prudent strategy to load up

Charlie Munger, vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)/(NYSE:BRK.B) is one of the biggest names in the investing world with an impeccable track record over the years. Consequently, Charlie Munger stocks serve as barometers many investors emulate in the pursuit of wealth-building strategies. His financial behemoth, Berkshire Hathaway, has culminated in a bastion of wealth

Due to the consistent decline of broader indices like the S&P 500 this year, it has become apparent that the results for companies in 2024 will be more uncertain than ever. In order to fight against this decline, investing in extraordinary startups may give investors the leg up they need to beat the market, thus

Picking AI stocks that can make big gains in the next five years can seem like an embarrassment of riches. There are many companies to choose from. But it still may be better to narrow your focus as you look at this compelling sector.   An increasing number of companies are touting their AI capabilities.

Dividend stocks have proved time and again to be a superior investing strategy. We all want capital appreciation, or to see our stocks grow in value over time, but dividends are what really drive excess returns. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) studied the long-term impact dividends have on stocks. They found dividends accounted for an

Airline stocks are always exciting for investors to consider. On one hand, airliners are highly cyclical businesses, creating risk for investors to monitor. On the other hand, many of these airlines demonstrate great potential. This is especially true as they navigate their post-pandemic recoveries and continue to return to growth. Although investors need to be

Climate change stocks are an important and controversial thematic area for investors. Runaway carbon emissions fears were overstated but net emissions continued to rise overall in 2022. Thus, carbon reduction will continue to matter to the markets and demand will persist.  The market downturn last year prompted fear that gains over the last few years

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) is one hyper-growth stock I continue to keep on my watch list. Indeed, there are plenty of reasons for this, as I’ve pointed out in my previous pieces. Whether it’s the long-term growth potential of the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, or Joby’s compelling position within this space, there are

In 2023, a year when the market has heavily favored technology stocks, drugmakers like Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) seem to have been left behind. However, if PFE stock is trading at a low price and Pfizer rewards its loyal shareholders with substantial dividend distributions, then value-focused investors should be buyers, not sellers. Not only that, but I

Ambitious investors always explore companies that are not just adapting to change but shaping the future of their industries, setting the stage for explosive growth and potential fortunes. The article shines a spotlight on three such stocks to buy that are poised to leave an indelible mark in their respective fields. These companies are utilizing

Since the start of 2023, Visa (NYSE:V) stock has gained by around 13.33%, besting the  S&P 500 Index (NYSEARCA:SPY), which is up by around 12.8% year-to-date. After making strong gains throughout the year, stocks not have great results ahead. A similar scenario could play out for V stock if rising rates start affecting the economy

Analyst downgrades can be a valuable tool when making investment decisions. However, just because an analyst has changed his or her rating on a stock from “buy” to “hold,” from “buy” to “sell” or from “hold” to “sell,” doesn’t mean you need to follow suit. Much like everyday investors get it wrong, and the so-called