Stocks to buy

If you’re a risk-averse investor, there are many dividend stocks to buy and hold that will amplify your returns with minimal downside risk. Many inelastic businesses generate substantial cash and have high payout ratios. Even in the worst-case scenario, cash-rich companies will remain stable and pay dividends while retaining modest upside potential. These stocks are

Adidas (OTCMKTS:ADDYY) said in early February that its operating profit in 2023 would be 500 million Euros ($534.2 million) less than in 2022 due to its breakup with Kanye West. The company’s profit warning was its fourth since last July. In my book, that makes it one of three celebrity stocks to sell. Celebrity partnerships

Consumer staples stocks are not exactly the sexiest investments out there. However, with the market volatility over the past several months, it’s best to load up on these stocks as a buffer against the adverse economic backdrop. Better yet, the dividend paying consumer staples stocks discussed in the piece offer reliable payouts, which should alleviate

The search for high-growth stocks isn’t dead. In fact, this year has seen a resurgence in such stocks, prompting many investors to reinvigorate their quest for growth. Interest rates are still high. And the Federal Reserve appears to be intent on keeping interest rates elevated for some time. However, growth stocks are already seeing buying activity

Even as market commentators debate whether the stock market can continue making a comeback this year, it’s best not to sit on the sidelines. Although uncertainty remains high, there are many strong investing opportunities out there, particularly in areas such as overlooked small-cap stocks. Overlooked, under-the-radar, whatever you want to call it, these are the stocks

I’m writing about Toast (NYSE:TOST) on the day after the provider of cloud-based restaurant-management software reported mixed fourth-quarter earnings. Toast stock lost more than 22% of its value on the news.  I intended to write this piece before Humpty Dumpty had a big fall. However, nothing in the firm’s results changes my investment thesis on

When many investors think about clean water stocks, the first thing that comes to mind for many investors is utility stocks. And hey, in today’s volatile market, the relative safety and security that comes from owning utilities is not a bad idea.   But if you’re an investor looking for growth, you’ll be looking for

When it comes to growth stocks, the gold investment opportunity is still not lost. Buying quality and overlooked growth stocks at attractive valuations will likely deliver returns that comfortably outperform the markets. The euphoria of 2021 was possibly the worst time to go overweight on growth stocks. Last year was spent on growth stocks, discounting earnings

American industry is back. Accordingly, investors are increasingly looking at U.S. industrial stocks as a place to invest in this difficult market. The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act is one of the key drivers of industrial stocks investors are focusing on. Most of this Act’s $370 billion in aid is aimed at building supply chains, which start

The January rally may be subsiding, but as of this writing, the bulls are still trying to push the market higher. Maybe growth stocks are coming back into fashion. But right now, it still looks like a good time to find dividend stocks to buy. There’s ample reason for caution. In case you haven’t noticed, a lot is going

Automation and robotics are proving to be two megatrends of the 2020s. The pandemic, in particular, showed the vulnerability of our existing supply chains and labor supply. And the ensuing inflationary period we’ve seen since then has forced companies to take a hard look at their costs and try to maximize the efficiency of their

Stock markets are obsessed with finding the best ChatGPT stocks. The mere mention of artificial intelligence in a press release sent many speculative stocks up in the double-digit percentage. C3.ai (NYSE:AI) and BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) are two such firms soaring when they mentioned implementing ChatGPT. Investors need to carefully pick out the hyped ChatGPT stocks from

Most remote work stocks declined significantly as the coronavirus pandemic became less severe. And with the monetary policy becoming tighter in late-2021, these growth-oriented stocks saw even more turbulence. However, the remote work trend is far from over, and many remote work stocks are bound to turn a corner once market conditions allow. Before the

The S&P 500 index has witnessed a decent recovery from the lows of Oct. 2022. During this period, several oversold stocks have surged. However, there is no dearth of opportunity in the markets. Several high-growth stocks continue to trade at attractive valuations. Even with concerns related to a recession, I believe that it’s a good

It’s no longer a question of if we’ll get hit with another cyberattack but when. Over the weekend, several NATO sites were attacked. Reddit was the victim of an attack that saw hackers steal employee login details over the last few weeks. Cities, hospitals, schools, and government agencies are constantly threatened. And experts warn 2023 could see a sharp

Although macro uncertainty continues to loom over the stock market, don’t view this as a sign to sit on the sidelines. If you are investing for the long haul, scores of strong opportunities are out there, including growth stocks to buy. Yes, with the rise in interest rates since last year, it’s been a challenging time

With thousands of publicly traded companies to choose from, it’s inevitable that a few will make the rounds of overlooked value stocks. These enterprises represent businesses that trade at an attractive multiple to a key financial. In this case, that would be earnings on a trailing-12-month basis. However, anybody can come up with a list of

Finding the right blue-chip stocks to buy is likely to be a challenging year again, given a myriad of headwinds. However, stock selection is the key, and multiple growth and blue-chip stocks are expected to outperform. The robust performance of the top blue-chip stocks to buy will continue offering a buffer against the current macroeconomic

If you want to retire a millionaire, invest early in millionaire-maker stocks. Easier said than done, right? If there was a reliable formula for pinpointing which stocks would return 100 to 1,000 times your money, we’d all be rich. Unfortunately, that “holy grail” doesn’t exist. But we can help point you in the direction of

Stocks are showing signs of life in 2023. And if you have a tolerance for risk and are willing to look for stocks to trade, the small-cap sector is one area to find stocks to watch. Historically, small-cap stocks tend to perform very well when market sentiment is moving from bearish to bullish. These stocks can be