Stocks to buy

Recently, we have had a great bullish rally for crude oil, both WTI and Brent, which has undoubtedly drawn attention to the energy sector and has turned on the lights to invest in the sector. Many companies are doing incredible work within this sector, bringing great value to the whole energy process around the world

Despite multiple macroeconomic issues in the past year, the market looks to finally be turning back up as 2024 nears. In 2022 and 2023, unexpected downturns from the bear market, threats of an impending recession, and inflationary pressure brought down hundreds of growing companies. Like any value investor learning from Warren Buffet, one of the most

With the market just demonstrating the possibility of a downcycle in the future, investors may want to target dividend stocks. Fundamentally, the case for passive income is rather obvious. Companies that have enough profits left over tend to operate reliable, predictable businesses. These qualities can help them weather the storm better than many purely growth-oriented

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are improving at a rapid rate. And one of the areas where they are making strides is in predicting the movements of stock prices. While far from perfect, AI is able to review news reports of companies and stocks, and make forecasts about the future direction of share prices based on

Given flying cars’ ability to ferry passengers to different locations within cities quite cheaply, I’ve long believed that the demand for flying cars will eventually go through the roof (no pun intended). While researching this article, I found that many researchers have reached the same conclusion about flying cars, also called eVTOLs. That’s short for

When I think of blue-chip stocks, companies in the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average come to mind. If you want to find blue-chip stocks to buy trading at all-time lows in the final quarter of 2023, you might be out of luck.  According to Finviz.com, 62 S&P 500 stocks are at or near

Expectations are extremely bullish for Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) stock as it prepares to issue its latest earnings today. Third-quarter financial results from technology companies have been hit-and-miss. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) knocked it out of the park with its Q3 print, Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG/NASDAQ:GOOGL) not so much. Seaport Research Partners issued a “buy” rating on AMZN stock along with

The U.S. economy has defied expectations as it accelerates despite higher interest rates, resumed student loan payments, and geopolitical tensions. Analysts have raised their forecasts, with Goldman Sachs increasing its third-quarter growth estimate to 4% from 3.7%, and High Frequency Economics raising its third and fourth-quarter forecasts. This has led to the emergence of tech

Elon Musk is perhaps one of the most influential businessmen of our generation. From Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) to SpaceX and many other disruptive businesses, Elon Musk has transformed certain industries and made his mark on how the future economy will be shaped. However, his most recent $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022 has been

Dividend stocks might be your portfolio’s antidote to protect itself against a dark economic winter. Historically, dividend-paying companies, often established and financially stable, are more resilient to economic downturns.  What’s more, the power of compounding returns, where dividends are reinvested, offers significant long-term growth potential. As markets dip further and further, you can capitalize on

In general, blue-chip stocks can be associated with steady returns. My view is underscored by the fact that the S&P 500 index has delivered total returns at a CAGR of 13.75% in the last ten years. However, there are times when blue-chip stocks go ballistic. This is followed by a period of price or time

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock delivered a solid second quarter, posting a 16% rise in net income and 11% growth in advertising revenue, its primary income source. The uptick in daily user engagement and the launch of generative AI tools signal a promising future. Meta boasts the largest user base with 3.07 billion daily active users,

With debate raging about the forward implications of the equities sector, on-the-fence investors may want to consider underappreciated utility stocks to buy. Fundamentally, the underlying industry offers critical services. As you know, bad things happen when people flip the switch and the light doesn’t turn on. On a practical level for investors, utility stocks to

For the extreme gambler who has done homework regarding risk and rewards, few thrills excite as much as cheap stocks to buy under $1. By logical deduction, of course, we’re talking about penny stocks. Psychologically, this highly speculative category is extraordinarily compelling. For a small cash outlay, one could pick up thousands upon thousands of

With uncertainty still present in the clouds, investors may find solace in dependable dividend stocks. Unlike your pure growth-oriented enterprises, companies that provide passive income tend to be less volatile when the stuff goes down. Basically, the qualities that allow companies to pay dividends – stable business model, consistent profitability – afford a level of

Amid escalating climate change concerns, electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction among U.S. consumers. EV stocks include manufacturers of electric cars, as well as the companies operating behind the scenes to provide the raw materials for these vehicles, or the battery technology needed to advance future iterations of these vehicles. As it happens, I

Finding the best international stocks to buy can be tricky. With a few rare exceptions, overseas markets have trailed United States. indices for more than 25 years now. Also, market regulations and reporting requirements are lax in many foreign jurisdictions. Corporate fraud can run rampant in many regions of the world. Earnings statements and financial

Space stocks are becoming more attractive by the day. As broader indices like the Standards and Practices (S&P) 500 decline, this opens up ripe opportunities for investors to scoop up shares of space stocks at a steep discount. These companies offer great potential for those who get in early and are patient with holding them

Despite the downbeat economy, some hidden holiday stocks represent overlooked opportunities for investors. The current consumer sentiment numbers aren’t great, considering today’s stats remain below the already-low levels we saw last holiday season. This means big-name buys are likely out of the question this season. Instead, investors should look to companies offering smaller, affordable, but

Buying the dip is an effective way to lower your cost basis for long-term positions. This strategy helps people realize a great upside when stocks recover, but not every stock is a buy the dip candidate. Some dips keep on dipping, and stocks that look like bargains are like that for a reason. However, other