Stocks to buy

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) stock is still very undervalued despite having risen almost 36% year-to-date and over 73% in the past year. BABA stock will rise over the next year because it is powered by the company’s consistently growing free cash flow (FCF). Source: Shutterstock As a result, BABA stock is more than twice its present price

Home décor e-tailer Wayfair (NYSE:W) stock is up more than 240% so far in 2020. But with heavy competition from more established e-commerce names, should investors be taking their profits now from Wayfair stock? Source: Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.com Not by a long shot. Wayfair is an up-and-coming name in the e-commerce space. And with

So much has happened in 2020, and the ripple effects will be felt for years. And while the tragedy of this virus cannot be overstated, there are some economic bright spots that came about because of it as well. Among those pandemic-proof stocks, e-commerce and cloud computing companies have led the pack. One segment of

While the novel coronavirus pandemic has been a trying time, many Americans are not letting it dampen their spirits. Instead, they’re refusing to let a “good” crisis go to waste. And an example of this dynamic is the volume surge in the markets. Ordinarily, you’d think that the worst pandemic in modern U.S. history would

In the last five years, technology companies have shifted focus. The new normal is to build a subscription-based business that revolves around the cloud. Most mega-tech companies have successfully transitioned … except IBM (NYSE:IBM). So it is not a surprise then to see IBM stock languish so low, comparatively. Source: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.com It has

Fifth-generation mobile networks are here and the market is huge. According to Allied Market Research, the global 5G technology market will grow from $5.5 billion this year and reach $667.9 billion by 2026. That represents a compound annual growth rate of 122.3%. The massive growth forecast is due to the fact that 5G will radically

Even mighty Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has not been immune to the September tech stock selloff. AMZN stock dropped 16% in the first two weeks of the month. Don’t expect that situation to last. Amazon announced Prime Day — its biggest shopping event of the year — will be taking place on October 13 and 14. That’s

Investors are constantly on the lookout for the next big thin sector which will usher in a wave of change in society. Companies in these sectors have the potential to be the next  big thing in the market. Robotics stocks are one such emerging sector. Robotics will change society in profound ways, or that is,

Last month, I discussed the peculiar narrative behind hydrogen fuel cell specialist Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG). Starting off as one of the most promising technology startups, PLUG suffered years of disappointment. However, the novel coronavirus pandemic has brought the company into a new light considering the vulnerabilities associated with fossil-fuel-based global supply chains. Suddenly, the left

When it comes to investing, it helps to be a straight shooter (and a bit of an optimist). But let’s call it for what it is: FAANG stocks, Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) included, have not been doing very well lately. In fact, FB stock stock is down about 12% from its high about a month ago. Source:

Out of 25 packaged food stocks with a market capitalization of more than $2 billion, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) has the best performance in 2020, up 123% through Oct. 1 If you broaden the search to include all food-related companies — both consumer cyclical and consumer defensive — Beyond Meat still has the best performance year

By best estimates, we’re less than a month away from the launch date of the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 12 — an event that will have a huge impact on AAPL stock. Source: ZorroGabriel / Shutterstock.com I recently shared with my readers why I think your best play for Apple may be after the iPhone reveal.

Landcadia Holdings’ (NASDAQ:LCA) agreement to merge with Golden Nugget Online Gaming in June is still of much interest to investors. When its shares merge into GNOG stock, which has yet to happen, markets will know more about sentiment regarding the deal. Investors can view the deal through several different lenses, as with any potential investment.

[embedded content] It’s been a rough year for Norwegian Cruise Line (NYSE:NCLH) and owners of NCLH stock. Source: Roberto Sorin / Shutterstock.com Coming into the year, the cruise industry was riding high on strong consumer spending and healthy travel appetite. NCLH was trading near all-time highs around $60. Revenues and profits were soaring. Life was

One way to look at the airline sector is by looking at what analysts are saying. And despite many planes still grounded, analysts are finding airline stocks to buy. In fact, there are a few that have received a “strong buy” rating. Do the analysts know something we don’t? Not really. But analysts know that

[embedded content] Source: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Jumia (NYSE:JMIA) was once heralded as the Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) of Africa. That was back in April 2019, when JMIA stock popped from its $14.50 IPO price to a $50+ price tag in a matter of days. Since then, the hype has faded, mostly because — as it turns

It should go without saying that when it comes to Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), there’s no need to panic. Yes, Tesla stock has pulled back 19% from all-time highs just above $500. But the stock still has nearly quintupled year-to-date, soaring a sizzling 740% over the past twelve months. Source: franz12 / Shutterstock.com It’s not just the

While the S&P 500 and a wide range of stocks continue their September slide, many investors are understandably jittery, wondering if a second market crash is coming this year. In response, they’re searching for industries that can offer more stability, but also growth and income over the coming quarters. One such group are the so-called

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) has been in the financial press recently, and not necessarily in a good way. In fact, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling from August undoubtedly made some SRNE stock holders wriggle in their seats. Source: Shutterstock As it turned out, Sorrento had an unexpected competitor for its

To give you an idea of how vital women CEOs are to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment strategies, former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney was appointed in late August as Brookfield Asset Management’s (NYSE:BAM) head of ESG investing. What does this have to do with women as CEOs and