Stocks to buy

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

The Millionaire Next Door is a timeless book that explores the habits ordinary people use to become millionaires. The book demonstrates how achieving a 7-figure net worth can be attainable if you control your consumption and prudently save and invest your money. The concepts in the book aren’t flashy, and not everyone surveyed in the

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 top growth stocks have consistently outperformed other types of stocks over the past decade, and they have done so with relatively little risk to the downside. Most of these growth stocks have been a wild ride since the pandemic era, and the volatility could continue well into 2024 if recession fears turn out to

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 transition to electric vehicles is underway, and it will benefit various suppliers, such as electric car makers, software providers, battery producers, EV charging stocks, and lithium miners. Investors can choose to invest directly in electric car stocks or companies that manufacture EV batteries to benefit from this megatrend. Since holding electric vehicle shares might

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

Editor’s note: “Industry Catalyst Gives Desktop Metal Enormous Potential” was previously published in November 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. When it comes to 3D printing leader Desktop Metal (DM), it’s all about the Fourth Industrial Revolution. That is, the company has been at the epicenter of a

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)

Editor’s note: “Thanks to VR, the Metaverse Is Still Destined for Greatness” was previously published in September 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available. Amid the economic chaos of 2022, investors have all but forgotten about VR and the once-promising metaverse. Since late 2021, Google search interest in the

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)

As if investors haven’t had enough to think about these last few years, now there’s a debt ceiling crisis to consider. But a little perspective can go a long way. First, this isn’t the first time the United States has butted up against its debt ceiling. And despite the posturing on both sides, there is

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.

Momentum stocks are securities that are rising fast and seeing their gains accelerate. This is often because a given stock has one or more catalysts that have led to a rally in its share price. Catalysts can include strong earnings, regulatory approval of a new product or service, a sizable stake taken by a notable

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

The only thing that people can agree on when it comes to SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI), it seems, is that there will always be disagreement. The top analysts on Wall Street see different trajectories for SOFI stock, so what is a retail investor supposed to do? The answer is: listen to the bull and bear cases for

As electric cars gain more mainstream attention, numerous EV stocks have emerged as winners over the past decade. Of course, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) has led the way, providing life-changing returns for those who bet on the success of Elon Musk’s vision. However, with the market maturing, there are plenty of other opportunities to consider. Competition is picking up,

More than any time since the advent of fossil fuels, new, game-changing energy technologies are emerging and proliferating, making many energy stocks very attractive. The latter phenomena are not really surprising, given the huge increases in the utilization of renewable energy, along with the electric-vehicle revolution. Among the new technologies rising to the forefront are