Stocks to buy

An eventful year for the Chinese stock market is slowly closing. Although many investors believed things could be headed in the right direction after a tough 2021, most stand bitterly disappointed. That said, value investors may well be undeterred by this year’s performance, looking for Chinese stock picks for 2023. Chinese stocks are among the best

What’s the best way to trade shares of video-game retailer GameStop (NYSE:GME)? Is it better to buy and hold GME stock, or flip it for a quick gain on a short squeeze? Actually, it’s not an either/or scenario, as both approaches are valid depending on one’s risk tolerance. Either way, however, it’s important to watch the

Among market participants, there are optimists and pessimists. The former are often eternal bulls while the latter often paint doomsday scenarios on any macroeconomic event. However, it’s usually best to take the middle path and be a realist. If I look at the current markets, a realistic assessment will be that uncertainties will prevail in

[Editor’s note: “Cannabis Stocks Are Gaining, but We’re Still Bearish” was previously published in October 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Back in October, U.S. President Joe Biden announced sweeping measures that many believe clears the path toward national marijuana legalization. Following that announcement, the ETFMG Alternative Harvest

Looking ahead a year is always difficult. Predictions made now are unlikely to accurately reflect the situation 12 months from now. That is even more true in today’s highly volatile markets. That said, Blackrock’s (NYSE:BLK) chief investment officer for U.S. equities, Tony DeSpirito, is bullish on the energy sector. He believes that, because the sector’s

Millionaire investors searching for income stocks to buy have a different problem than the rest of the market players. They need to balance their portfolio’s preservation of capital against generating income on capital. 2022 is an exceptional year for meeting both requirements. Bonds and stocks both fell this year. Since all of the picks have a

Usually, most financial advisors will direct their clients to consider the bigger picture. However, because of the unique circumstances of the post-pandemic new normal, investors may want to consider the best short-term stocks to buy. Primarily, the twists and turns of the equities sector makes this market unreliable and unpredictable. In addition, recent fundamentals seemingly support

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is just getting started and EV stocks are here to thrive. There was a time when EV was a new concept with only a few producers in the market, but over the past few years, everything about the industry has changed — and how!  There is a surge in demand

The concept of targeting iron-clad stocks to buy for volatility might seem overkill. After all, the Labor Department just revealed that the U.S. economy added 263,000 jobs, above analysts’ expectations. However, it also means that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tackle the money supply’s expansion took a massive hit. Let’s just get down to the

We are just weeks to the end of 2022. That means it’s time to deliver our telecom stock picks for 2023.  It hasn’t been a good year for telecom stocks. As of Dec. 1, the S&P 500 communication services sector was down 35.2%, making it the worst-performing of the 11 sectors that make up the

Elon Musk is generating his own news cycle again. This time, the Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO isn’t making waves for his focus on electrification. Rather, it’s the social media space that’s been upended, with his acquisition of Twitter. With this deal in the rear-view mirror, many investors may be looking at other social media stocks to buy, as

It makes sense if you haven’t been thinking much about Christmas stocks. You really can’t be blamed for not being in the Christmas spirit this year. The stock market’s challenging 2022 took a toll on a lot of portfolios, leaving many investors feeling more like a Grinch than looking for new stocks to buy. But

Pharmaceutical stocks overall have fared well during this tough year for the market, but Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) has been a pharma name that’s truly “crushed it” so far in 2022. LLY stock has rallied 36.2% in the past year, moving 19% higher in the past six months alone. Mainly, due to enthusiasm for the company’s

While many different factors can influence the stock market, one of the most important to many retail investors may be the actions of hedge funds. That’s because hedge funds are often known as the smart money to be followed, particularly in times of uncertainty. Notably, one group of stocks that hedge funds have been buying

While no one enjoys enduring significant market volatility, the downside invariably brings stocks that are screaming buys to the table. These are companies that have either absorbed way too much red ink than they deserve or are woefully underappreciated. Regardless, astute investors should plan ahead with compelling tickers to add for 2023. For this list

The marijuana sector has witnessed tremendous growth in recent years. In fact, newfound support has allowed cannabis companies to gain access to capital, which has helped fuel further growth. Additionally, as more and more states legalize cannabis, the market will only get bigger. One way to capitalize on the sector is by investing in marijuana

With the electric vehicle story only expected to accelerate, here are just some of the top EV stock picks for 2023. We already know that governments all over the world want millions of them on the roads in the future. In addition, we know President Biden wants 50% of all new vehicle sales to be

For all investors wondering when the stock market is going to bounce back, here’s your answer: In 2023 – and in a major way.  The logic is exceedingly simple.  Inflation caused the 2022 stock market crash. Its opposite – disinflation – will spark a massive 2023 stock market recovery. Sure, it may not feel like

[Editor’s note: “Buy the SoFi Stock Dip for 29X Gains in 10 Years” was previously published in September 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] There’s a lot of uncertainty in the market right now. But when I look at stocks, I see some huge opportunities. That’s exactly what

A challenging stock market in 2022 – and the likelihood of continued high inflation in 2023 – has many investors looking for gold stocks to buy to hedge their portfolios. Granted, there are already some pressures on gold prices, which are down about 2% in 2022. The Federal Reserve’s moves to raise interest rates in