Stocks to buy

The stock market continues to move in fits and starts as investors and traders assess ongoing issues that include bank failures, elevated interest rates, war in Ukraine, an uneven economic recovery in China, and a debt showdown that’s taking place in Washington, D.C. As always, quarterly earnings continue to move individual stocks higher and lower.

Investors seeking to preserve their capital are increasingly turning to defensive stocks amidst the volatility. These stocks have defensive qualities and the potential to grow dividends, supported by strong free cash flow. While they may not be exciting, defensive stocks have a proven track record of profitability and growth, even in challenging economic conditions. They continuously

Signs continue to point to continued growth opportunities across a wide swath of tech stocks. Recently, the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange has often been observed to outperform more balanced exchanges like the Dow on down days. That’s a sharp about-face from a few months ago, when the Nasdaq almost always underperformed relative to other exchanges. It

China’s decision to reopen its economy offers us opportunities to invest in undervalued Chinese stocks. In fact, with that key headwind out of the way, many investors have been betting on a resurgence in growth among some of China’s most undervalued stocks. Of course, many financial experts are also urging investors to be cautious. That’s because

Because of the possibility for expansion and improvement in the industry, traders are attracted to many of the top tech stocks in the market. One of the most well-known tech corporations is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). In the decades to come, innovation is expected to serve a key part in finding answers to problems including energy conservation,

Biology is the study of life. And synthetic biology is the creation of new life for new purposes. Ever since the Green Revolution of the 1970s, synthetic biology has allowed us to make new crops, drugs, and additives for profit and to make the world a better place. But the true promise of synthetic biology

I believe that Meta (NASDAQ:META) is benefitting from improving U.S. advertising trends, and the company appears to have greatly dialed back its ill-fated, expensive forays into the metaverse, pleasing many large investors. Moreover, Mark Zuckerberg’s company has launched a number of much more promising initiatives. Still, Meta continues to face tough competition and, after climbing

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When investors are looking for dividend stocks to buy, they may not immediately think of technology stocks. After all, tech stocks are generally associated with capital gains through share price appreciation, not dividends, since many tech stocks do not pay dividends. However, this has begun to change. The technology sector contains many reliable, high-yield dividend

In 2020, a bunch of electric vehicle startups went public in hopes of capitalizing on surging EV interest and becoming the next Tesla (TSLA).  Three years later, those EV makers have learned that becoming the next Tesla is no easy task.  A few have closed shop. Last summer, electric van maker Electric Last Mile Solutions

In late January, Canadian investment firm CI Financial published its 2023 outlook for small-cap equities. It was extremely bullish about small-company stock opportunities this year and beyond.   “It is our belief that small cap equities present a generational opportunity as we enter 2023,” the report said. “Small caps significantly lagged large caps in 2022 due

Last year was the worst year for the markets since the financial crisis of 2008. While the index slipped, the correction was felt most in growth and penny stocks. In challenging times, investors shift their focus towards blue-chip stocks for capital preservation and dividend income. I subscribe to this strategy. However, it’s also a good

Last month, I dubbed Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) the only Chinese electric vehicle stock you need. If you thought that statement was a bit of an exaggeration, I suggest you look at the latest quarterly earnings release for LI stock. Overall, this release helped to strengthen the bull case. Not just the results that were promising.

I don’t think it’s any surprise that dividend stocks and safety stocks continue to perform well, given the uncertain environment. If we look outside of the year-to-date and one-year performances, we can focus on dividend stocks for steady income rather than purely on performance. These are dividend stocks with consistent payouts and a history of

Last month, I wrote a piece on the three best chip stocks with growth potential for long-term investors. In it, I noted the importance of semiconductors in all aspects of our lives, as well as their role in creating new, more powerful technologies in areas such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the

While artificial intelligence is all the rage these days, investors may want to consider the best niche AI stocks to buy now. On the surface, Grand View Research reports that the global AI market size reached a valuation of $136.55 billion last year. Further, analysts project that the segment will expand at a compound annual

It’s been a good year for Bill Gates. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder’s net worth is up $15.5 billion to $125 billion. The Seattle entrepreneur and philanthropist makes a significant amount from his Microsoft holdings. However, Bill Gates’ investing strategy also involves buying large positions in other well-run companies and

Love it or hate it, whether you see it as friend or foe, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding. I say expanding because AI has been in use for years. And few consumers and businesses would deny that AI has been, on balance, a worthwhile innovation. But generative AI has put a white-hot spotlight on

Forecasting the direction of travel for the market in the short-term is more like heading to the casino than investing, but the current environment offers somewhat of a unique backdrop for picking stocks poised for a rally. Uncertainty in the U.S. banking sector is putting a huge amount of pressure onto many banks. However, some

Few may be looking to increase their exposure to real estate investment trusts, or REITs, in today’s economic environment. Yet even as the Federal Reserve suggests that interest rate cuts will not happen this year, and economic growth continues to slow, now may actually be a perfect time to search for REITs with high returns.

If you are only concerned about upside potential, looking into some stocks and cryptos with high returns is the way to go. The current environment is indeed very risky, with a recent rate hike and a recession on the horizon. Still, there are high-risk, high-return assets that can deliver multibagger gains if you’re lucky. However,

Even with the latest 25 basis point hike, the stock market seems to have digested the news and many anticipate that this is the last rate hike before the Federal Reserve chooses to pause. The interest rate is just slightly above the inflation rate, and the distresses in the banking sector have caused additional tightening

Nanotechnology refers to technologies based on materials between 1 and 100 nanometers in size, which is the microscopic level. Accordingly, the production of such materials from nanotechnology stocks represent impressive upside, for those bullish on certain key industries. The products various nanotechnology stocks are focused on vary. But these range from body armor to solar

The metaverse is emerging as a powerful economic force, creating substantial opportunity for top metaverse stocks to buy. The market value of metaverse activity could reach an astonishing $4 trillion to $5 trillion by 2030. Consumer and enterprise use cases, including e-commerce, gaming, banking, and manufacturing, will drive the value. From augmented to virtual reality, various

An essential part of becoming a very profitable investor is finding undervalued stocks to buy. Then, once the market corrects, those particular stocks go up in price relative to their true worth. It leaves investors with a great payout and increased dividend potential due to being able to purchase more shares with less capital. There

We are moving toward a future in which everything that can be fixed with software, sensors, and data monitors, will be. This idea is referred to as the Internet of Things, or IoT. Naturally, many investors are interested in IoT stocks due to the growth potential in companies related to this field. The global IoT

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) has shown that it can rapidly ramp up the production of its electric vans and trucks, while the demand for its electric vehicles has been and is likely to remain strong.  Moreover, the automaker has forecasted that its gross margins can reach around 25%. Given these points, I think the company’s stock price can

By all measures, electric vehicles’ availability and sales are expanding rapidly in the U.S. In fact, in the first quarter, there were 42 EV models available, up from 34 year over year. All while EV sales soared 45% year-over-year to a record of nearly 260,000. That also puts America on course to surpass 1 million

Chinese stocks have underperformed of late. Despite an early bounce in 2023, many of the top U.S.-listed Chinese stocks have since declined. And while the China reopening thesis remains strong, there are clear reasons why this is the case. Following the pandemic, the Chinese Communist Party showcased its power once again, shutting down the entire

The world is transitioning towards renewable energy due to extreme climatic conditions. We are finally moving away from carbon-based fossil fuels towards alternative energy sources. It may take a while for us to fully adapt but I believe the sector is hot and investors should be looking for renewable energy stocks to buy. You can