Stocks to buy

In retirement, investors need income and stability. While bonds provide income, they might lack adequate appreciation to grow an investor’s nest egg. In contrast, cheap retirement stocks are important portfolio components that provide potential appreciation and income. According to Hartford Funds, dividends have comprised a large share of market returns. Therefore, investing in retirement stocks must

The outlook for the S&P 500 index is optimistic for the next 12 months. Over this period, the index is likely to trend higher by 9.3%. Without a doubt, there will be undervalued blue-chip stocks and growth stocks that will witness a significant rally. It’s a good time to remain invested in fundamentally strong names that trade at a valuation gap.

I used Bard AI to help recommend blue-chip stocks for July. Right off the bat, it’s clear that Bard isn’t considering recent events in recommending the shares it has. Most of the rationale it offers in picking the shares centers on long-term factors. That’s fine, given that long-term investing produces better average returns. But it also suggests

Some stocks have skyrocketed year to date. Indeed, shares of some technology companies more than doubled over the last six months. This rally has been fueled by improving investor sentiment and excitement about artificial intelligence. These hypergrowth stocks appear to be carrying their momentum into the year’s second half, continuing to rally to new heights.

As we brace for a potential recession looming on the horizon, many investors are recalibrating their portfolios in search of low-risk stocks. If you’re in sweats thinking about financial risk, and your concern rests with capital preservation, you might want to avoid high-flying growth stocks. To be fair, growth stocks should hold a pivotal spot

The market is now in its second half of 2023 and what a roller coaster ride it’s been. We’ve seen stocks fly high and plummet due to high inflation, aggressive interest rate hikes and a devastating banking crisis. With such high-impact issues beating down on investor portfolios, finding sustainable income and growth is a challenge

When it comes to investing in pharmaceutical stocks, an intriguing area for future growth is gene editing. This is an exciting field that may provide a solution to some of our most vexing diseases, such as cancer and diabetes.   And in 2023, many companies are closer than ever to a solution. So, although I

If you’re looking for a way to catapult yourself into the millionaires’ club, you might want to consider investing in some millionaire-maker cryptos right now. Despite the recent rally, many undervalued gems in the crypto market are trading at bargain prices. That’s because the rally has mostly benefited the top projects, while the giants still

Investing in semiconductor stocks is an ideal way to take advantage of the backbone of the computer industry. These companies make and design the chips that make significant contributions to the global economy. While these companies suffered more than they deserved in 2022, this year seems to be much better. The recent advances have well-positioned

Peter Lynch believes individual investors have an advantage over Wall Street and large money managers. It is due to their flexibility and lack of bureaucratic rules. Lynch’s bottom-up approach focuses on companies that investors are familiar with and conducts thorough fundamental analysis. He emphasizes investing in companies with a clear growth story and understanding their business and

Inflation-resistant stocks naturally dominated the equities research landscape as a robust labor market continued to confound the Federal Reserve. However, we may have reached a point where the central bank has had enough. If policymakers don’t lay down the gauntlet, accelerating prices may get out of control. Therefore, it’s time to consider investing during disinflation.

When it comes to EV stocks, most people immediately think of well-known names like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Nio (NYSE:NIO). However, the opportunity for significant returns may lie in identifying undervalued sleeper stocks that haven’t yet gained high demand. EVs have become a mainstream industry, and investing in emerging EV stocks can offer strong returns. That

Finding buy-and-hold long term stocks for your portfolio is essential for success. Especially when we’re talking about firms producing strong returns, with solid long-term outlooks. While the stocks listed below may not grab headlines like the leading tech companies do, but they can — and have provided returns that are equally as impressive.  Long Term Stocks: Coca-Cola (KO)

The electric vehicle boom is accelerating – with no signs of slowing down. In fact, thanks to a strong Federal push for decarbonization, EVs already make up 10% of the nation’s total light-duty vehicle market, says American City and County. So, looking at how to get rich with EV stocks makes sense. President Biden wants that

Penny stocks have always interested many investors. Indeed, this interest comes from many places. Some investors like the volatility of these stocks, and the ability to buy a large amount of shares at one time. Others focus on the immense upside potential most penny stocks provide. Of course, this extremely high upside also means these

With Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, investors can get exposure to multiple technology niche markets. These include social media, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. So, before you cash in your Meta Platforms shares for a profit, consider holding on for more potential gains. You may have already heard about Meta Platforms laying off part of its staff.