Stocks to buy

Don’t count the metaverse out just yet. While it started as a costly failure, companies are racing to use it, creating opportunities for some of the top metaverse stocks. For example, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) metaverse just debuted in Singapore, which will allow users to build virtual burgers, envision future McDonald’s restaurant designs and participate in contests that will reward

You get what you pay for – you’ve heard this adage before. And in most cases, it’s a true statement, especially in the market. Too many times, new investors are led astray by the promise of cheap stocks under $10, only to find out a hard lesson afterward. Nevertheless, the concept continues to be popular

Promising new IPOs are once again on everyone’s mind after a healthy first half, which saw 96 IPOs registered in the U.S., with 66 IPOs filed on the Nasdaq alone, netting $8.7 billion, clearly indicating investor confidence is on its way back. IPOs are sluggish in Asia-Pacific but growing in the Americas and EMEIA (Europe,

Several high-profile stock splits have occurred recently. First, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) decided to implement a 10-for-1 stock split which took effect June 10. Shares are up slightly since then after a period of rapid price increases and subsequent cooling. The stock more than doubled in 2024 causing the price to own a single share of Nvidia

For investors uncertain about broader market dynamics, real estate investment trusts or REITs offer an excellent avenue to put your money to work. I think it’s safe to say that the number one reason people consider this sector is the often-robust passive income potential. In other words, you’re putting your money to good use. That’s

The biotech industry has fallen on hard times over the last few years, no thanks to venture capital drying up, tighter regulatory conditions and the harsh reality of the post-pandemic healthcare environment. As a result, biotech breakthrough stocks fell out of favor with investors and were among the worst performers in the stock market.  However,

Down but not out, quantum computing stocks are a buy on excessive weakness. For one, as noted by McKinsey, quantum computing could help solve the most complex problems faster than ever before. Two, as noted by Time, quantum computing could help solve “complex problems that currently take the most powerful supercomputer several years could potentially be

Travel is back in a big way. A record number of people are traveling for the July 4 holiday. In fact, 71 million Americans are hitting the road, taking to the skies and traversing waterways, according to data from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Travel is now well above pre-pandemic levels. For Independence Day this

Sometimes, consistently performing stocks aren’t the headliners that financial media flocks to. Often less volatile with fewer quarter-to-quarter variations, consistently performing stocks tend to typify the “boring but reliable” stock segment. In a market full of growth-at-all-costs and high-flying tech, it’s no wonder these consistently performing stocks go unnoticed by most. But that’s a mistake.

The Dow 30 is an index of 30 prominent companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (the Dow). The Dow is price-weighted, so it generally includes companies with large market capitalizations. That said, long-term investors tend to own one or more Dow stocks for long-term growth.   Through a combination of stock price appreciation

When we talk about dividend stocks, the focus is generally on blue-chip ideas. These are large companies with strong fundamentals and a stable growth outlook. Further, these blue-chip dividend stocks provide annualized total returns in the range of 10% to 15%. However, there are high-growth dividend stocks that can deliver robust annualized returns. These are

Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) stock faces competition from Google Cloud, Adobe Experience Cloud, and Amazon Web Services in the cloud computing sector. It’s among the cloud AI stocks competing for a growing market. As such, investors shouldn’t be surprised to see ORCL stock up 40% year-to-date, though this return lags most of the top pure-play AI stocks in

Finding cheap growth stocks in today’s changing market offers investors looking for significant returns a strong chance. The main emphasis is the strategic examination of three businesses that exemplify this potential. These companies are frequently disregarded but have solid fundamentals and encouraging growth paths. One of these businesses sticks out due to its exceptional top-line growth and

Through the first half of 2024, you couldn’t blame investors for having a sense of deja vu. Technology stocks, and particularly AI stocks, are where the alpha has been for growth-oriented investors. But if you have some cash to speculate with and the patience to wait for the market rally to broaden, this could be

As artificial intelligence continues to shape industries and redefine competitive landscapes, hot AI stocks are catching the eyes of forward-thinking investors. The AI sector, known for its rapid innovation and transformative technologies, has shown impressive resilience and growth potential amid a fluctuating market environment. The artificial intelligence market is expected to grow from $196.6 billion

The initial public offering activity in the U.S. hit a two-year high in the second quarter of 2024. During the quarter, there were 39 IPOs with $8.9 billion being raised. With the market sentiment remaining positive, companies are looking to take advantage and raise funds for growth. From the perspective of investors, it’s a good

The easiest way to build wealth is to start sooner rather than later. If you wait until you accumulate a large amount of money, you could end up waiting forever. Even if you start with just $50, there are several stocks that can double this amount in two years. While there are no guarantees in

When you’re still years away from retirement, you want to ramp up your portfolio to target growth-oriented enterprises. At the same time, there’s a lot of comfort and confidence in so-called cash cows. These enterprises enjoy a range of attributes, from low volatility, high consistency and dominance in their chosen markets. As a result, blue-chip

Investors always praise compounder-type stocks, which are known for their proven ability to exponentially grow wealth over time. These companies usually achieve a high return on capital invested (ROCE) and return on equity (ROE). By reinvesting the majority of their earnings to generate further high returns on investment, these enterprises can compound their financials at

If this year’s market volatility has you feeling uneasy, you’re not alone. The overvaluation of many tech stocks has created a challenging environment, but plenty of affordable, undervalued blue-chip stocks can provide the stability your portfolio needs. In the current market rally, stocks have surged, plummeted and surged again, leading investors to favor small-cap, tech