Stocks to buy

Although Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has rallied nearly 50% over the last couple of months, Microsoft stock is likely to climb further in both the short term and long term. Source: NYCStock / Shutterstock.com In the short term, the company’s more heralded catalysts – the growth of its overall cloud business, video games, Teams and the work-from-home

[Editor’s note: “10 Best High-Growth Stocks to Buy for Young Investors” was originally published in November 2019. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] No investment strategy suits all the people all the time, irrespective of the disruptive events occurring now. This is particularly true for young investors in their

As the novel coronavirus continues to disrupt economies across the globe, the stock market’s reaction has been both remarkable and unprecedented. Investors scrambled to find an ounce of stability in the cannabis industry, specifically in Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB) stock. While the company has a cult following, it is well-known for generating net losses. Source: Jarretera

It’s interesting to see how traders are flocking to certain stocks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. One noteworthy influx of trading volume and analyst coverage has surrounded Inovio Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:INO) stock. Source: Ascannio / Shutterstock.com Much of the interest, as you might imagine, involves the company’s prospects of being first to market with a Covid-19

As with the rest of the market, PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) was rocked by the March meltdown, but PayPal stock has reached new highs, approaching $150 as of this writing. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com As lockdown restrictions leave us confined to our homes, many businesses switched to an e-commerce business model to meet consumer demand and stay

One only needs to look at Western Europe’s April car sales to know that 2020 has been a disaster for all vehicle manufacturers including Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). On a relative basis, however, Tesla’s April decline was actually pretty good, which is great news if you own TSLA stock. Source: Tudoran Andrei / Shutterstock.com Here’s why.  According

Still a few days shy of its one-month anniversary as a public company, DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) stock is rapidly becoming the toast of Wall Street. Source: Lori Butcher/Shutterstock.com Shares of the daily fantasy sports (DFS) company and sportsbook operator are up 45% since the April 24 initial public offering. Under any circumstances, that’s an impressive performance,

You probably wouldn’t pick Anheuser Busch (NYSE:BUD) as a play on the novel coronavirus. Source: legacy1995 / Shutterstock.com Unlike other publicly traded companies that have found positive momentum as states ease social restrictions, Anheuser Busch stock remains deeply embattled on a year-to-date basis. Nevertheless, I believe the markets are acting irrationally. When you break down

After last month’s collapse, oil prices have bounced back. Will BP (NYSE:BP) stock see an additional boost? The oil giant’s shares have moved higher from their March sell-off lows. Rising from $15.51 per share to $23.62 per share, BP stock got a more than 50% gain in two months. Source: TK Kurikawa / Shutterstock.com Yet,

Now the experts are brave talking Boeing (NYSE:BA) stock up. Yesterday RBC rated it with an “outperform” rating and a $164 price target. Meanwhile, when the true opportunity presented itself during the novel coronavirus crash they were all silent about it. Below $90, BA stock was a blind and emphatic buy. Most of Wall Street

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) stock has enjoyed a strong recovery in recent weeks. The Software-as-a-Service giant saw its shares tumble from $195 to $115 during the March crash, but has rallied back above $170 now. Investors have shrugged off a slowdown in revenues at many internet companies — in particular ones exposed to advertising — by instead

[Editor’s note: “7 U.S. Stocks to Buy on Coronavirus Weakness” is regularly updated to included the latest analysis of the rapidly evolving coronavirus situation and which stocks to buy.] The novel coronavirus pandemic — formally dubbed Covid-19 — is a big deal. To date, it has infected over 5 million people across the globe. It

[Editor’s Note: “9 Stocks to Buy to Weather the Recession” was originally published on April 1, 2020. It is regularly updated to include the most relevant information.] Although the novel coronavirus devastated virtually every segment of the economy, many analysts debated whether we would enjoy a quick V-shaped recovery or slog it out through treacherous

On May 18, President Trump met with several leaders and executives from the restaurant industry. By now, we’re all familiar with how a wide range of businesses have suffered as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak and ensuing lockdown. And so, in the recent meeting with President Trump, restaurant executives have asked for more federal

[Editor’s note: “The 8 Best Cash Cow Stocks to Buy for Stable Returns” was previously published in November 2019. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] One of the most popular investment strategies is to focus on fast-charging growth companies. The appeal, of course, is that you can get in on

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) is likely to be a survivor. And I think JBLU stock is going to be a winner over the long run. Source: Roman Tiraspolsky / Shutterstock.com I am impressed with the company’s liquidity and its ability to survive. On May 7, JetBlue reported that it had up to $3.1 billion in total

[Editor’s note: “9 Gold Stocks to Stave Off Coronavirus-Induced Volatility” is regularly updated to include the most relevant information available.] With a shocking number of Americans unemployed due to the devastating economic impact of the novel coronavirus, the future appears a very dark one. At this time, the idea of a quick, V-shaped recovery seems

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) has found some mojo over the past several trading sessions. Shares have jumped 11% over the past three days, as investors are gobbling up Alibaba stock ahead of earnings. Source: Kevin Chen Photography / Shutterstock.com The company is scheduled to report its quarterly results on May 22 before the market open. Will Alibaba

[Editor’s note: “9 of the Best Food Stocks to Buy Right Now” was originally published in March 2020. It is regularly updated to reflect the most relevant information.] With so much chaos in the financial markets – something that the novel coronavirus and Washington gridlock hasn’t helped – it has been difficult to find individual

Cloud giant ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) has been a winner on Wall Street for a long time. Over the past five years, NOW stock is up 400%. Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Thanks in part to the novel coronavirus, ServiceNow’s winning streak won’t end anytime soon. ServiceNow provides digital workflow solutions. It is the best in the