Stocks to buy

Almost one year ago, I picked three of the best stocks to buy with $500. The caveat was that their combined share prices had to be equal or near $500. The three stocks were Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD), Targa Resources (NYSE:TRGP) and United Rentals (NYSE:URI). Their combined share prices were $509.37, so the total went over

It’s no longer just about OpenAI or ChatGPT. We now have the the rise of powerful rivals in the large language model (LLM) scene. Some of the most capable LLMs are backed by massive technology sector heavyweights. Anthropic AI and its Claude model have been a hot place in which companies want to invest. And

Buy in May and go away. That investing maxim suggests investors should walk away from the market in Spring and not return again till October. Historical data supports the May to October period as the worst-performing six-month period of the year. Analysts at LPL Financial found that from 1950 on, the S&P 500 returned just

Finding value stocks to buy — especially if you’re trying to emulate Warren Buffett — isn’t nearly as easy as copying trades from Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B). Something many amateur Buffett aficionados overlook is that, when it comes to finding value stocks to buy, Warren Buffett’s choices are surprisingly slim. With billions in cash, Buffett

When photographing a basketball game, sometimes it works best to set the camera up under the basket to catch all the action “in the paint” rather than chase players. The same goes for hunting, as many hunters wait in deer stands or duck blinds for game to cross their paths. That kind of method also works well for

Are you keeping an eye on undervalued restaurant stocks? In 2022, the full-service restaurant business was projected to have a global market size of $1.5 trillion. By 2030, it was predicted that this amount will increase to as much as $1.8 trillion, data from Statista shows. As a result, investors cannot ignore restaurant stocks, especially

With explosive, growing interest in everything tech, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and self-driving cars, semiconductor demand will only run higher. All of which should fuel upside for undervalued semiconductor stocks. According to Precedence Research, the global semiconductor market could be worth about $1.137 trillion by 2033. That’s up from $544.78 billion in 2023.  In addition,

Global military spending for 2023 touched record highs of $2.44 trillion. On a year-on-year basis, defense spending increased by 6.8%. That does not come as a surprise, as there are multiple points of geopolitical friction globally. It’s also likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace through the decade. From an

Investing in retail stocks can be a winning strategy in a volatile or stable market. These companies are necessary components of the economy and the strongest brands own a dominant market share in their respective industries. Even if the economy weakens, we all need to shop and purchase goods and products. Since these companies are

2023 tax season has come and gone meaning it is time to consider 2024 contributions to your IRA. That will include some mix of Index and mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, and individual stocks. The maximum contribution in 2024 is $7,000 for those under 50 years of age and $8,000 for those 50 and older. While

To say the least, 2023 was a challenging year for auto manufacturers. That said, these issues limited upside, creating some undervalued auto stocks to buy. Indeed, last year was tough operationally for auto stocks. First, elevated interest rates squeezed subprime buyers out of the auto market, leaving only high-income, high-credit-quality buyers. The second challenge was

Among the many possibilities available, growth-oriented investors find small-cap stocks to be particularly interesting. Here are three small-cap equities, particularly those always searching for clear, significant gains. Each one offers different chances to take advantage of their development potential in the financials, industrials, and consumer staples sectors. The first one sticks out for its strong

After several difficult years both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line industry is finally bouncing back. Cruise operators are reporting record bookings for 2024 as travel demand comes back to pre-pandemic levels. According to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a record 35.7 million people are expected to cruise this year, up

Cloud computing stocks have outperformed the stock market for several years. The industry still has a good runway based on its projected 16.40% compounded annual growth rate until 2029, leaving undervalued cloud stocks to consider. It’s a scalable industry that offers enticing profit margins once corporations establish themselves as leaders. While investors can choose from many cloud

Dividend investors can produce outsized total returns by investing in stocks with a mix of yield and growth. Dividend growth stocks have the ability to grow their dividends each year, even during recessions. One way to do that is to start with the Dividend Achievers, a group of stocks with at least 10 years of

Investing in dividend stocks is one of the surest paths to building long-term wealth. Those who reinvest dividends compound their returns, building sustainable wealth in the long run.  However, dividend stocks can be pricey, creating an initial entry barrier for investors simply lacking the funds. The good news is that not all dividend stocks are

Betting big on the future is not easy. Investing guru Cathie Wood attempts to discern the big ideas that will shape tomorrow and acts on them by buying large tranches of stock for her Ark Invest family of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  It requires having a stoic constitution because it means being willing to endure extended

The market is still enamored with AI news, raising the profile of some sectors in tandem with its growth. One of the most promising technologies that can help AI is quantum computing stocks, which continue to gain traction as the tech develops.  Quantum computing is seen as the next revolution in modern technology. It can

Cloud computing has solidified its position as the backbone of modern business operations. This begs the question: what is the best cloud computing stocks to buy? As businesses embrace the era of AI and continue to migrate their operations to the cloud, demand will grow even stronger. Its flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness make it a

No risk, no reward, as the saying goes. While markets generally move in fits and starts, there are some stocks that prove to be multibaggers. These are stocks that are doubling investors’ money many times over and creating millionaires in the process. Often times, these stocks are risky bets and prone to volatility. But for