Stocks to buy

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the oldest stock market index, and one in which the highest quality companies invest. Although investors sometimes regard the Dow as a boring index, plenty of stocks brim with excitement. Remember, the boring trait is valuable during corrections due to the defensive qualities of its blue-chip stocks. Also, some

Penny growth stocks are all the rage for investors seeking explosive returns. With the market cycle potentially shifting and the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates up to three times this year, now could be an opportune time to grab some neglected penny stocks before they take off. While recessions have historically occurred more

Over the past year or so, Wall Street has been fixated on the major tech companies, driven by AI-led growth. However, valuations for many of these tech giants are bloated, which makes penny stocks all the more attractive. Penny stock investing can be risky, but picking the right ones can be incredibly lucrative. Investors who

The stock market’s scintillating form during the past year has surprised many. Although usually up to the task, various hedge funds failed to position for the year-over-year stock market surge, leaving them watching on from the sidelines. Numerous stocks have delivered stellar year-over-year returns, outperforming the market by some distance. Sure, many of them have

In a time of swift technological advancement and market upheaval, a few disruptive stocks stand out as innovative leaders, transforming established sectors and establishing new standards for achievement. Three businesses are leading this revolutionary wave, using their distinct approaches and inspiring leadership to reshape their industries completely. These businesses aren’t just following but also creating

Cyberattacks continue to pose a significant threat to companies. A recent survey reported that over 90% of IT professionals thought that the volume and intensity of security threats are rising. Ransomware attacks rose 27% in the last year, while 41% of enterprises experienced malware. 57% of the surveyed professionals were also concerned about the security

One of the pitfalls that can trip up even the best investors is holding on to absolute ideas. That’s not to say you shouldn’t have rules for your buying and selling decisions. But if the rules are too rigid, you can wind up missing out on some gains from the most popular stocks to buy.

Chasing yield when investing is a dangerous game. The highest-yielding stocks often have problems that cause their prices to fall and their yields to soar. But you can still find excellent stocks with ultra-high yields that are excellent companies to own. Research by Wellington Management looked at dividend stocks over 92 years between 1930 and

What are the defining features of millionaire-maker stocks? First, they must be fast-growing companies exceeding their industry’s growth, supporting stock outperformance. Second, their growth must be backed by secular tailwinds enabling multi-year growth. In the current investment landscape, different industries will originate several millionaire-maker stocks. For example, the cybersecurity threat environment has dramatically changed due

Meta Platforms’ (NASDAQ:META) stock surge continues to be driven by its fundamentals, with robust growth in ad revenue continuing to remain the story with most investors. With over 3 billion daily app users, engagement has soared alongside the company’s stock price. This surge in engagement has allowed META stock to exceed expectations, reporting earnings per

Dividend stocks are looking more and more attractive these days. Especially when you consider a given share of some companies can be prohibitively expensive. For example, investors who want to claim ownership over a whole share of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock will have to shell out roughly $900. It isn’t just Nvidia, there are multiple examples

As it is with any company, Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) has problems and opportunities. It’s important to be aware of both, but you’ll regret it if you let perceived headline risk shake you out of a perfectly good trade with INTC stock. Intel has aspirations to become an international chipmaking-foundry superstar. The demand for artificial intelligence chips is strong in

Crude oil recently hit a four-month high, with the International Energy Agency expecting a supply deficit through 2024. That view is based on the premise that OPEC maintains production cuts. However, this is not the only catalyst for crude oil. There will likely be multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Expansionary

Electric vehicle stocks have corrected in the near term with factors like competition and macroeconomic headwinds impacting sentiments. However, in terms of EV adoption, the global markets are still in an early stage. In the coming years, quality EV companies will create massive value. Among the various investment options, lithium stocks are worth considering for

While the digital innovation space offers no shortage of upside opportunities, wearable technology stocks could offer a distinctly compelling prospect. We’re not just talking about innovation for its own sake but rather one that has significant everyday practicality. Even better, the market itself has responded enthusiastically to the burgeoning field. According to Grand View Research,

Finding the next great investment is alluring, almost like a siren’s song. For this, one must possess a crystal ball to identify the stocks about to soar, elevating portfolios to unprecedented heights. Ok, let’s set aside the crystal ball. Let’s dive into three titans in their own fields with stories full of potential and promise.

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Copilot now offers GPT-4 Turbo for free. I don’t know what that means for MSFT stock, but it shows the company’s commitment to AI. CNET contributor Don Reisinger points out that the move is a sign OpenAI is likely close to launching GPT-4.5 Turbo, which would be for Copilot Pro users who pay

Value investing has long been a popular and successful style of investing. Essentially, value investors will search for stocks that appear to be trading for less than what the company should be valued at. This means that they can pay less for a company than what it should be prices and value investors thus look

Retail is a tough game. Competition is fierce, consumer spending can be fickle and the entire sector’s fortunes are linked to the state of the economy. Over the past few years, the retail industry has endured one of the worst periods in its history and retail stocks have taken a hit because of that. The

Americans are opting to eat out and place high importance on experiences. This can be seen in the high travel spending we saw in 2023. Many people want to enjoy their meals, and even without spending on luxury dining, they still eat out. With a Fed rate cut, we could see an improvement in consumer