Stocks to buy

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.

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

It was in June 2022 when crude oil traded above $120 per barrel. However, with contractionary monetary policies and subsequent macroeconomic headwinds, oil has been in a correction mode. Amidst the volatility, black gold has remained sideways in the last 12 months. I believe a breakout is imminent after this phase of consolidation. So, it

For nearly a year now, all eyes have been glued to the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks. These superstar companies have delivered tremendous returns, attracting copious amounts of investment dollars. Since the S&P 500 weighting is based on market capitalization, even more money has flowed into these high-flyers. While they’ve taken a small breather over the past

The athleisure segment has had mixed fortunes. While highfliers such as Lululemon (NASDAQ:LULU) continue to post amazing growth, other players have stumbled. Today, there are several undervalued athleisure stocks to consider. Broadly, the athleisure segment has been a growing category for several reasons. First, the work-from-home trend catalyzed by the Covid-19 pandemic has been a

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are companies that own, operate or finance real estate properties. They offer investors the opportunity to gain exposure to the real estate market without the upfront investment of purchasing a property. REITs also typically supply investors with a strong dividend yield. To qualify as REITs, companies legally must return 90% of

The electric vehicle (EV) market is in the midst of a slump in 2024. Interest rates remain elevated, and the Federal Reserve does not want to be hasty about cutting them either. Elevated rates for an elongated period not only risks slowing economic growth, but it can disincentivize consumers from purchasing products or assets normally bought using debt,

Up 20% in the last month, and 50% year-to-date, the stock of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock is a great choice in this bull market that is being driven by artificial intelligence technologies. AMD, as the company is commonly known, is a leading microchip and semiconductor company and a fantastic way to play the hype

Alcohol stocks fall into the consumer staples sector for their defensive attributes. It’s not that people “need” their products, but they tend to buy them no matter the state of the economy. Not surprisingly, brewers delivered outsized earnings growth of 32.4 when compared to the earnings growth of the overall consumer staples sector.   However,

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) continues to command a huge share of the global digital ad market, while the company’s cloud unit is growing rapidly, has become profitable, and should be boosted by the AI Revolution. Speaking of AI, Alphabet’s technology in that area is strong, and the firm seems committed to quickly and fully remedying problems

Investing in penny stocks requires not just patience, but an immense appetite for risk. U.S. equities are in the midst of a rally with the Nasdaq and S&P500 rising 7.97% and 7.02%, respectively, on a year-to-date basis. The Russell 2000 Index, which tracks the performance of small-cap companies, is up around 2.26% year-to-date. If penny-stock investors make

Finding the best investment ideas is tricky. The market fluctuates and transitions into different cycles, with the constant temptation to switch your bets to chase trending stocks. However, the most successful investors know that market millionaires aren’t built overnight. Choosing the right stocks to buy and hold presents the most significant potential for growth. And

Last year emerged as a time of unexpected resilience and expansion for the stock market driven by the strength of unstoppable mega-cap stocks. Notably, the S&P 500 wrapped up last year with a solid 24% gain, turning heads in the process. Moreover, the stock market picked up from where it left off last year, taking

Analysts are increasingly optimistic about the future of the U.S. economy. Recent data shows strong growth in the Q4 2023 and continued resilience in the job market. Economists now expect the gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 2%, double the pace predicted at the end of the previous year. This positive outlook has led

There are some ripe bargains in the stock market this month, which has led to this list of under-$10 stocks to buy. It’s fair to say these companies trade at attractive valuations, and many have low market caps too, increasing their attractiveness. I think now is an ideal time for investors to scoop up shares

In late February, Wendy’s management team surprised both customers and investors with a clarification. The fast-food chain announced wrote to CNN that “Wendy’s will not implement surge pricing, which is the practice of raising prices when demand is highest. […] It was never our plan to raise prices when customers are visiting us the most.”

The renewable energy sector is one of the most promising industries with a market size valued at $1.09 trillion in 2023 and expected to reach $2.45 trillion by 2032. As the global consciousness for climate change has increased over the last decade, the industry has been continuously growing with major subsidies from the government. The

The U.S. is undergoing an infrastructure boom, with projects across multiple states. This construction boost will spur a multi-year growth cycle in these top infrastructure stocks to buy. Over the years, concerns have reigned about the country’s aging infrastructure. In November 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to address