Stocks to buy

Despite cooling inflation, investing in farmland remains an excellent way to hedge against higher prices. That’s because it’s a real asset that does well in periods of inflation and over more extended periods because of ongoing food scarcity issues. According to Barron’s reporting, the 25-year average annual return for farmland through March 2021 was 11.2%,

Although investors can bag profits by following the masses, it’s also possible to accrue substantive rewards by walking the path least traveled with top stocks for smart investors. That’s not to say that you should be contrarian for contrarianism’s sake. Rather, some ideas might not get as much attention as others despite their relevance. To

Looking for the best growth stocks to buy will take much more scrutiny in the current market environment. I wrote a column on Dec. 31, 2022 about 25 tech stocks to “buy before they take off in 2023.” Almost all of them have rallied and are up substantially since they changed hands for peanuts back then.

When it comes to building a strong portfolio, it’s wise to include some of the best long-term consumer stocks. In fact, there are two key reasons for this. One, these types of stocks typically pay out regular dividends. Many of them offer above-average yields and/or have a long track record of dividend growth. Returns from dividends

Healthcare stocks have been trailing the market this year. Vanguard’s Health Care ETF (NYSEARCA:VHT) is down 5% on the year, compared with a 10% year-to-date gain in the benchmark S&P 500 index. Investors should view the current slump as an opportunity to take positions in leading healthcare stocks with growth potential. The current dip in

A few stocks recently eclipsed the $1 trillion mark. A couple more attained $2 trillion valuations. And others, such a the top stock to buy below, could reach the $500 billion mark shortly. These names are some of the top stocks for future growth and among the best stocks to buy. All are growing rapidly and

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock has already rallied sharply this year. So, is it too late to invest in Apple now? It’s a tough call, as some critics might express doubts about the company’s upcoming foray into virtual reality (VR) hardware. On the other hand, Apple’s recently announced deal with a famous chipmaker could prove to be a

In times of economic uncertainty, it can be wise to invest in recession-proof growth stocks that have the ability to withstand downturns and offer financial stability. Ensuring a portfolio is both robust and has growth potential is crucial. This piece spotlights three exceptional growth stocks that possess these attributes, effectively safeguarding against any potential economic

The trillion-dollar club is an exceedingly rare group. In fact, there are only 5 companies on that list currently. Investors can buy shares in 4 of the 5 on U.S. exchanges. The fifth, Saudi Aramco, trades on the Tadawul, Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange. Regardless of where they can be purchased, companies valued at $1 trillion

A Deloitte report about artificial intelligence (AI) in the life sciences puts it bluntly. Big data is the new currency for biopharma firms. The quantum leap forward in computational power that AI affords gives pharmaceutical firms the ability to develop products faster than ever before. This has lead investors to start looking for the top

The stocks on the list are prominent tech stocks with cutting-edge AI language models. The first stock’s advancements include the PaLM API, MakerSuite, and the Generative AI App Builder. It enables developers to generate various media from natural language prompts. In contrast, the second one collaborates with OpenAI and utilizes GPT-3.5 to resolve complex cloud incidents. It is revolutionizing

Tech stocks have had a great start to 2023 after the sell-off in 2022. With the growing demand and success of cloud computing, augmented reality and artificial intelligence, tech companies are ready for a solid comeback. The Nasdaq Composite Index was down 33% in 2022 and several stocks took a beating. Many companies suffered more

“Finding the next Google” is a catchphrase among investors who seek to invest in one of the next trillion-dollar companies before they become as influential. However, navigating the stock market and finding such candidates is like finding a needle in a haystack. Even that might be an understatement considering the harsh environment we are in

When it comes to possibilities of outsized rewards, few sectors can beat out biotech stocks with blockbuster potential. Fundamentally, the underlying sector enjoys a massive footprint. According to Grand View Research, the global biotech market size reached a valuation of $1.37 trillion last year. However, the segment might expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)

This time of year it’s rare to hear anyone talking about stocks to buy in May. Instead the opposite “sell in May and go away” makes its rounds in the media, the latest round of alarm-sounding. It’s not a completely unfounded piece of advice— data does confirm that the market tends to perform better in the first

As someone who has been writing about stocks professionally for 18 years, I remember when Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) were the first companies with $1 trillion market capitalizations. There was a great deal of fascination with the milestones at the time. Subsequently, both overcame the $2 trillion mark,  and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL)

The stock market can provide investors with an unpredictable and thrilling journey, filled with both excitement and anticipation. This article will delve into the peak of that exhilaration – penny stocks, and particularly high return penny stocks which may be undervalued relative to their future potential. These lesser-known stocks have the potential for significant returns.

Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology is igniting a digital renaissance worldwide. The sector is brimming with contenders that could potentially become juggernauts in the space. However, in selecting the best 5G stocks to buy now, it’s imperative to exercise caution. After all, with any technology, such as 5G, the potential for a robust upside is massive.

It’s no secret that Warren Buffett’s favorite stock these days seems to be Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). The tech giant now accounts for about 47% of Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) portfolio. Buffett began buying shares in 2016 and pretty much hasn’t stopped. He added over 20 million more shares of Apple stock in the first quarter. Through

Stock screeners can help investors identify stocks to buy based on a variety of criteria. In fact, one helpful predictor of stock price growth can be found with analyst ratings. Though not perfect, an analyst rating can indicate where institutional investor sentiment lies. In this article, I used a screener to help find stocks that