Stocks to buy

Buy-and-hold stocks don’t have to be boring. Often, investors looking for buy-and-hold stocks see recommendations centered around what can be called charitably value traps. Alternately, some recommend buy-and-hold stocks based purely on recent outperformance without looking at long-term potential or whether the company is objectively overvalued. These buy-and-hold stocks blend the best of both worlds,

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks represent investing in the next technology frontier, as companies try to integrate AI to maximize efficiency. This has led to a massive bull market, with even sector giants jumping into the mix. This has led to multiple companies seeing triple-digit growth. While I can’t promise such returns on the investments recommended

Investing in undervalued blue-chip stocks might be the safe harbor your portfolio needs at this time. In the past year, we’ve seen blue-chip stocks play second fiddle to tech stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which tracks 30 of the top blue-chip stocks, posted a modest 4.5% increase year-to-date, substantially behind the tech-heavy S&P 500’s

Lithium carbonate is the essential rare earth mineral that technology companies and automakers alike leverage to develop batteries. The major tailwind that pushed lithium prices to all-time highs in 2022 was a surge in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) as well as intense competition in that space. Unfortunately, overproduction coupled with an EV market amidst

Solar stocks have been relatively hard hit due to the ongoing quantitative tightening that is resulted from high inflation. While the sector has suffered as the economy tackles inflation, a silver lining appears to be emerging. That silver lining comes in the form of artificial intelligence. AI seems to be the answer to every problem these

Artificial intelligence stocks will be the choice of growth-oriented investors for years to come. But if you’re a buy-and-hold investor with above-average patience, this is a time to look for undervalued gene editing stocks.   As the name suggests, gene editing companies offer the promise of altering the base instructions that the human body receives

Investing in the right stocks can lead to life-changing returns, especially if you have a lengthy time horizon. Compounding does its magic when you don’t touch your investment for many years. If you get an 8% return on your $10,000 investment, it becomes $10,800 at the end of the year.  However, an investor who gets

E-commerce stocks were among the hottest names to buy during the pandemic. As online shopping surged, some of the best e-commerce stocks traded at rich valuations. However, the tables turned in a post-pandemic world and with downward growth adjustments, e-commerce stocks plunged. As always, markets tend to react to the extremes and e-commerce stocks now

Chewy (NYSE:CHWY) has recently become what some would consider to be a meme stock. On June 24, influential investor Keith Gill, also known as Roaring Kitty, disclosed the purchase of 9 million shares, valued at roughly $245 million. This sent investors flooding into the stock, artificially inflating its share price. However, shares have returned to

The stock market keeps rolling, with the S&P 500 surging almost 4% in the past month. Indeed, a big correction seems overdue at this point, given the sheer momentum and the fact that we haven’t had a full correction since last autumn. In any case, those looking to time an exit before the correction may

While sustainable energy infrastructure might not address all of our power-related concerns, investors should nevertheless consider green energy stocks for the long haul. Fundamentally, the broader political and ideological winds are pushing in the direction of holistic sustainability. It’s no longer just a buzzword but increasingly a way of life. Enterprises need to respond to

The United States population is aging faster than ever, attracting interest in longevity stocks. By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen, up from one in twenty 100 years ago. As a result, Crispen-based treatments meant to target age-related genomic changes are in development. Leading organizations are looking at methods to fix

Investing in growth stocks under $25 can be a strategic move for investors looking to capitalize on high-potential companies without breaking the bank. These stocks can belong to companies in the early stages of expansion or have tremendous revenue and profit potential.  While established large-cap companies offer a certain level of security, their potential for

While the market is obsessing over chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), there are other semiconductor and hardware companies to look into that have solid exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. One of them is Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI). The hardware firm specializes in various products and equipment for data centers, which have seen in an explosion of

In an era where digital threats loom large, the demand for smart cybersecurity stocks has never been this high. Investors are paying attention, as according to Fortune Business Insights, the global market for cybersecurity services and products was valued at $172.32 billion last year and is expected to skyrocket to $424.97 billion by 2030. Ongoing advances in

The S&P 500 index is trading near record highs, and the overall outlook for the market is likely to remain bullish. While GDP growth has decelerated, the markets seem to be discounting multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Besides supporting GDP growth, easy money policies are a shot in the arm

The stock market is not a get-rich-quick scheme. While it could happen if you’re lucky, that’s not the way to approach investing. But stocks are a way to get rich. You just need to set the appropriate goals for generating fabulous wealth over time. That means don’t buy penny stocks. More often than not, they

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, I have answers for you, straight from a portfolio that recently appeared in a June 25 article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.   Freelance columnist Gordon Pape has been writing about investing for as long as I can remember. He’s one of Canada’s longest-serving

Looking for dividend stocks to buy with a good mix of growing payouts and decent safety margins? You’re at the right place. Long-term growth opportunities can make corporations look more enticing and give them the potential to deliver meaningful gains. It’s no secret that some investments have great potential. Most Magnificent Seven stocks receive plenty

Identifying undervalued growth stocks to buy presents a compelling opportunity for savvy investors. Often overlooked or misunderstood by the broader market, these companies can potentially deliver outsized returns for investors. When these stocks are ‘’undervalued,’’ they can offer a unique blend of value and growth. This can potentially create a lucrative investment opportunity for discerning