The ability of a given company to produce free cash flow is one factor you must consider when looking for stocks to buy. Holding stock in a firm with plenty of funds on hand could offer you peace of mind that it will be able to meet its debts with money left over to take
It’s been a weird year. For all the noise and headache that 2022 caused us, 2023 has been off to a much stronger start. That’s despite ongoing worries over the U.S. and global economies. It has some investors turning to the pros, looking for analyst-recommended stocks to buy now. Even with stubbornly high inflation and
When it comes to finding the best penny stocks under $3 to buy now, there are scores of potential candidates. According to Finviz, there are nearly 1,500 publicly-traded companies listed on major U.S. exchanges that trade for $3 per share or less. Add in the similarly-sized number of sub-$3 per share stocks trading in the over-the-counter
While most financial advisors may direct you to blue-chip stocks to buy now, the problem with this well-meaning concept is that everybody else also has the same idea. Because of their massive footprint, these high-profile companies feature transparent, predictable businesses. However, the other side of this relationship centers on a decided lack of upside potential.
If you’re looking for some low-risk stocks for inflation-proofing, investing in historically stable companies with robust cash flows and dividends is the best bet right now. A recession is on the cards later this year, and if you are only worried about protecting what you have while having returns that can beat inflation, I would
katleho Seisa | Getty High fees can take a bite out of your portfolio returns, but the good news is that it’s becoming cheaper to invest. Financial services firms charge clients a fee to invest their funds, typically withdrawn from their investment assets. When costs are high, they eat into returns over time. Consider that
Visitors take photos in front of the Meta (Facebook) sign at its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, on December 29, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent popped 9% after announcing better-than-expected top-line results. Meta posted $28.65 billion
With the first three months of the year behind us, it’s now earnings season. Accordingly, investors looking for strong buys have a list of companies to choose from. At least, a list of companies that outperformed expectations on the earnings front. Markets tend to immediately reward companies that report earnings with positive surprises. Of course,
In March, I published a piece on the best cloud computing exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For this article, I’m discussing the top cloud computing stocks for 2023. As I often like to do, I scour ETFs to develop stock ideas. In my previous piece, the funds I selected were the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY),
If you watched stocks yesterday, you would think the bear market was back in full force. But today, you’d think a new bull market is emerging. This is nothing new. If you feel like this market has been throwing you for a loop, you are not alone. In January, stocks soared because inflation collapsed. And
There were two major reasons for a deep correction in growth stocks in 2022. First, the Fed pursued aggressive contractionary policies and as liquidity dried up on a relative basis, high-beta stocks corrected. Furthermore, earnings revision on the downside in a post-pandemic era impacted several high-flying growth stocks. I believe that 2023 is a period
The Microsoft logo displayed on their stand during the Mobile World Congress 2023 on March 2, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. Joan Cros | Nurphoto | Getty Images Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft — Shares of tech giant Microsoft gained more than 8% Wednesday after a better-than-expected earnings report a day
The recent Bitcoin (BTC-USD) might have cooled down, with the price dropping well below $30,000. But I believe this rally is unlikely to be the last of it for BTC — conditions seem perfect for another rally in the near future, which could be hugely beneficial for crypto stocks. First, the Bitcoin halving event in
The Schwab US Divided Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) offers a basket of the best dividend stocks for investors. It’s also a standout among top ETFs, having run from $25.50 in 2011 to a peak of $80 last year. All thanks to the quality of its holdings, which have high dividend yields, strong value, growth, and quality stock
Education is quickly changing with the times. Traditional classroom methods aren’t as popular as they once were, simply because technology opens new possibilities. EdTech stocks combine computer technology and current educational practices, shifting the traditional learning paradigm we take for granted. In theory, EdTech stocks provide more-accessible and affordable education to all. Such a pursuit
At first glance, the first-quarter 2023 results from electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) don’t seem all that bad. However, many investors’ initial reaction was to sell TSLA stock. In the wake of this, opinions vary concerning the future trajectory of the Tesla share price. Fortunately, there is a dip-buying strategy that could work well
Investors interested in battery stocks can look at this sector from multiple angles. Some companies manufacture batteries that power the current generation of EVs, future technology innovators, OEMs, commodity producers, traders, etc. Though, others focus on lithium batteries, solid-state battery innovations, and other key growth areas of this market. These are the kinds of battery stocks
Is Wall Street’s opinion of Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) optimistic or pessimistic? There’s an odd divergence between the ambitious consensus price target on PLUG stock and the multitude of downgrades. Still, hopefully, today we can wade through the sea of opinions and come to a conclusion about Plug Power. Plug Power is probably the most famous publicly
In this article PACW FRC WAL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A trader works at the post where First Republic Bank stock is traded on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, March 16, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines before the bell
As electric vehicle sales continue to surge, it’s clear that this is a space that’s ripe for long-term growth. However, many investors may be dissuaded from investing in the sector, who believe that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has already provided all the growth there is. Most other EV stocks simply won’t make it. I agree that the future EV