Stocks to buy

If you’re looking for an index to buy-and-hold, you shouldn’t consider the Russell 2000. It makes no sense to follow a benchmark that has historically underperformed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite for many years.  However, this same underperforming index offers great investment opportunities. Stocks often find themselves in the Russell 2000 long before they

Beauty stocks continue to shine as a lucrative investment opportunity, driven by consistent growth and innovation in the overall industry. The global cosmetics market is estimated to reach around $661 billion by 2032, increasing from $398 billion in 2023. That’s a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 3.3% from 2024 to 2028, so the

The growth and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index is in something of a significant correction at the moment. After hitting new all-time highs early in July, the benchmark Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) has already pulled back close to 10% from its recent peak. There are several reasons for this. Several key tech leaders, such as Amazon

As we enter August, it’s time to start thinking about autumn. Back-to-school sales are on and it won’t be long before the days get shorter and the temperature grows colder. Of course, the stock market has been anything but tranquil this summer. Volatility continues to rule as investors shift money around and equities swing from

The IPO (initial public offering) market has gotten stronger in 2024, according to the Q2 2024 quarterly review from IPO specialist Renaissance Capital. That has resulted in a more buoyant market for secondary offerings.  According to Renaissance, 39 IPOs raised nearly $9 billion in the second quarter, 35% higher than Q2 2023 and 324% higher

Somewhat displaced by the association with shady cryptocurrencies, metaverse stocks and the broader metaverse universe should be viewed as a foundation in progress. It may or may not include alternate reality/virtual reality devices, but the building blocks are clear: GPUs, CPUs, content, content creation tools and blockchain tech at large for in-game digital assets. According

At age 93, Warren Buffett presides over a vast stock portfolio currently worth nearly $400 billion. From humble beginnings, Buffett has created an equity portfolio that is the envy of the investment world. It is carefully tracked, meticulously analyzed and hotly debated by analysts, investors and media pundits. Many people try to replicate the Oracle

Sometimes the best way to jump into an industry like biotech is to follow the popular trades. Though that may go against the common advice of avoiding hype cycles and the fear of missing out, seeing which biotech stocks are experiencing the highest 24-hour trading volumes can be a quick way to learn which catalysts

Investing in biotech stocks is a thrilling ride. These innovative businesses developing breakthrough drugs can generate enormous profits for investors but also destroy significant value if their investigational therapies fail to make it to market. The pandemic focused a lot of attention on the sector. The SDPR S&P Biotech ETF (NYSEARCA:XBI) soared 49% in 2020,

There is no debating that stock market valuations are sky high right now. While the Federal Reserve hinted at rate cuts in September at its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, that doesn’t mean that stocks are setting up for new highs. Investors searching for safe stocks for a bear market should start their preparation

In the fast-paced world of investing, it’s rare to find low-cost growth stocks to buy and hold for the long term. Low-cost growth stocks are often found in sectors with high growth potential. For example, in the general tech industry or in more niche sectors like biotechnology. These stocks offer the possibility of substantial returns

One of the goals of investing should be to put your portfolio on autopilot. Fill it with quality companies and then set it and forget it. The benefit of the strategy is it removes the temptation to trade in and out of stocks. JPMorgan Asset Management found that over the 20-year period between January 2003

Chinese stocks have been depressed for an extended period and multiple factors have contributed to the price and time correction. This includes macroeconomic headwinds, regulatory headwinds, and geopolitical concerns. The result is that there are several undervalued Chinese stocks, but investors still seem to be gripped by fear. In my view, this is a golden opportunity to buy quality

We’re entering the dog days of summer, and the stock market continues to be a rollercoaster ride for investors. After a strong rally in the year’s first half, the waters got choppy in July as investors rotated capital out of technology stocks in favor of small-caps and value stocks. But then, just when it looked

An undeniable fact about equities is that it always remains in a long-term uptrend. In the last ten years, the S&P 500 Index has delivered total returns at a CAGR of 12.75%. Even if we extend the time horizon, the markets have rewarded investors. The key is good stock selection and the patience to hold.

It is no secret that the crumbling and outdated U.S. infrastructure needs an upgrade. Finally, after years of inaction, the federal government has taken measures to address this issue. With an infrastructure overhaul taking shape, construction stocks could have a decade of upside. Now that funding for infrastructure spending is in place, the sector is

The U.S. desperately needs better infrastructure, which, if addressed soon, could create a massive boom in infrastructure stocks. Right now, we’re in bad shape.  Look at bridges, for example. According to the Infrastructure Report Card, 42% of the 617,000 bridges in the U.S. are more than 50 years old. And about 7.5% are structurally deficient,

Investors continue to seek out top financial stocks to buy, as the macroeconomic winds appear to be shifting. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell all but served up a rate cut in September on a golden platter on Wednesday at the highly-anticipated Q&A session following the July interest rate session. At this press conference, the chairman

For many years, the electric vehicle (EV) industry, including EV charging stocks, has been plagued by two main adoption obstacles. Those include cars looking awkward and high upfront cost. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) largely changed the shift for the former. But battery costs are still exerting a heavy toll on people’s EV perception. Nonetheless, fans of quiet

Small-cap stocks are back in favor. After languishing behind their larger brethren for years, small-cap stocks are roaring ahead as investors rotate into the sector once more. The small-cap Russell 2000 index is up 10% in July versus the S&P 500’s flat performance and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 falling close to 5%. It was a