Volatile markets are prime for stock pickers. And if history is any judge, a period of maximum fear frequently creates a buying opportunity for long-term investors. But right now, that still means being selective. Top stock picks are looking to be money-makers. First, the consumer staples sector is one place to look for winners, recently
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This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. 2023 has been a surprisingly bad year for individual stocks. Sixty percent of all companies in the Russell 3000 index saw their share prices go down this year; an equal-weighted portfolio would have fallen
The current Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) equity portfolio is worth $326.2 billion as of Oct. 27. The portfolio has 55 Warren Buffett stocks, including two S&P 500 ETFs. The top 10 holdings account for 87% of its total, with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) its largest holding at 47.2%. Like every other stock over the past couple of
It’s been a challenging time for the real estate investment trust (REIT) market in 2023. Higher interest rates make it much more expensive to service debt. Investors are demanding higher yields on their stocks, which pushes down share prices. And lower share prices, in turn, make it harder for REITs to issue new equity to
With rising interest rates, explosive geopolitical tensions, the potential for recession, soaring inflation, and many Americans struggling, pessimism rules the roost. However, don’t let it chase you from the markets. Instead, as Warren Buffett says, be “greedy when others are fearful,” and consider these top stocks to buy on the dip. Or, as he explained
In general, penny stock investing is all about quick gains. Investors in this high-risk world usually are in it for a quick buck. Those who win tend to win big. Less often, investors buy penny stocks with a buy-and-hold mentality. Buying and holding is precisely what we’re advocating for in this case. The companies and shares discussed
Let’s be clear: the Nasdaq index has done very well in 2023. The emergence of generative AI has propelled the leading tech firms much higher this year, leading to strong returns. However, valuation concerns remain, and that has affected stocks of late. Since its peak in July, the Nasdaq has fallen by 9% as of writing. That
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NDEXDJX:DJI) has officially entered a correction, defined as a drop of at least 10%. The relatively sharp decline has largely been caused by the increase of the interest rate on U.S. treasuries by about a percentage point in the last few months. But, as I noted in a previous column,
Conventional financial wisdom states that high-risk investments yield the highest returns. That generally holds with a few caveats, including the low-volatility anomaly. Most of the time, the most significant gains go to those with a stomach for real risk. This has led to the rise of risky stocks to buy. There’s always a bull market
The Nasdaq Composite has been on a strong rally in 2023. Today, the famous tech-heavy index is down 10% from its recent high, but on a year-to-date basis, the index has gained more than 22% year-to-date, outperforming its peers, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This downturn has led to the emergence
This is the holiday shopping season – a make-or-break time of year for many retailers, hoping seasonal shopping habits will mean a strong quarter to finish out 2023. Retail stocks will be under the microscope for the rest of the year. And there’s plenty of reason for enthusiasm. First, look at consumer sentiment. The U.S.
It’s a myth that making money comes easy in stock markets. This is important to note for all new investors. It takes time to screen businesses and build a portfolio that can navigate bad times and deliver big rewards in good times. There is also no doubt that potential millionaire makers in a portfolio are
An indirect but interesting way to invest in the electric vehicle (EV) boom is through shares of high-conviction lithium miners. Thus, you may have heard about multinational specialty chemical and lithium company Albermarle (NYSE:ALB), but we definitely don’t consider it to be high-conviction. Indeed, we’re seeing major issues with ALB stock and can only give it
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) changed the way many people buy and sell stocks. Its crypto connection could catalyze HOOD stock in 2023’s final quarter, but a crucial day is coming for Robinhood. The company has faced regulatory hurdles this year, and the company’s co-founder and chief creative officer, Baiju Bhatt, sold 90,021 Robinhood shares earlier this month.
Numerous high-quality dividend opportunities are up for grabs at the moment, which may be appealing to some investors given the uncertainty embedded in today’s market environment. Furthermore, many investors might fancy dividend stocks in the current market climate due to the lackluster performance of fixed-income securities. And, typically it is better to hold onto dividend
There is one constant on Wall Street and that is finding the trendy new thing to hop aboard. This year it is artificial intelligence (AI), or replacing human involvement with smart machines, systems and processes. This is inspiring investors to seek out AI stocks to buy. The capabilities of machine learning were revealed with the
The top flying car stocks are in prime position to be scooped up by early investors. The top flying car stocks will likely make people rich, especially since they can be bought at a discount. The market for flying car stocks is expanding rapidly. These companies sell solutions in various industries, such as industrials and
As I type this, equity investors can relate to the statement “nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.” The tech-heavy NASDAQ index is down over 4% in the five days ending Oct. 26. The S&P 500 is down over 3.4%. And even the blue-chip Dow stocks are down 1.89%. Nevertheless, if you’re looking to be a
With interest rates going up, there are more opportunities than ever for generous income. That doesn’t just apply to the fixed income market, either. This is driving more and more investors to high-paying dividend stocks. With the sell-off in defensive blue-chip stocks, there are a number of sleep well at night high-quality companies paying huge
Generally speaking, investors seeking long-term success should follow the guidance of Warren Buffett rather than target cheap stocks to buy under $10. Fundamentally, the Oracle of Omaha knows how to effectively navigate both bull and bear market cycles. Such a track record provides more confidence than swinging for the fences. Still, speculation has its moments.