Stocks to buy

Multi-billionaire investor Ken Fisher wrote recently that the stocks of relatively small companies tend to be very unpopular with the Street during the early phase of bull markets. Therefore, Fisher’s advice at this point in the cycle is that investors buy only large-cap firms. But for long-term, risk-tolerant investors, another approach is to purchase the

The spending on building factories in the U.S. is booming, as such outlays came in at about $200 million each month from May to September, according to the Federal Reserve. Conversely, in 2019, only about $80 million per month was spent building factories in America. This has led to the rise of stocks to buy

While investors should always conduct their own research and consider various viewpoints, targeting stocks with analyst upgrades offers an excellent starting point. For one thing, market participants can leverage valuable intelligence already extracted. Let’s face it – if we could sit all day and research our next big ideas in a time vacuum, we would.

It’s common to find healthy business model companies that are addressing large markets but also struggling with cash burn. Keeping a close watch on these firms is prudent, looking for fundamental improvements in cost cutting, changes in product-mix, and operating leverage. Stocks with enhanced fundamentals can deliver multibagger returns in quick time. For example, Tesla

EV maker Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) sustained robust growth in October with 40,400 deliveries. This showed a 10% monthly increase and a 300% surge from October 2022. Despite a 20% rebound from their Oct. 19 low, shares hover around 20% below all-time highs seen this August, when shares hit $46.65. The suppressed valuation may stem from

When most investors think about investing in EV stocks, one name comes to mind – Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). The company that started it all, Tesla remains the gold standard. Most EV companies aspire to reach Tesla’s success, in terms of mass market adoption and brand power. However, the EV market is expanding, with competition increasing rapidly

If this is the beginning of a broader market rally, many short-term investors may shift away from dividend stocks. After a year or more of playing defense, it makes sense that risk-tolerant traders and investors will want to consider equities with more upside.   But, there’s still a case for solid dividend stocks in your portfolio.

At first glance, the idea of oil stocks for a recession might seem counterintuitive. True, the world still runs on hydrocarbons, irrespective of what electric-vehicle evangelists say. Nevertheless, if an economic downturn materializes, such an event implies reduced mobility. Still, there might be a reason to go contrarian here. First, multiple companies – particularly the

Dividends continue to be a source of strength for investors amid ongoing market volatility. While share prices fluctuate, quarterly dividend payments remain a return on invested capital that shareholders can count on. Fortunately, upcoming good news is that dividend payouts are rising across American markets. In this year’s third quarter, dividend payments rose. The average

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has hinted at the likelihood of implementing further interest rate hikes to counter inflation with a potential tightening slated for the December meeting. Although market expectations lean towards a pause, Powell underscored the nuanced equilibrium required to tackle inflation without causing undue economic harm. Despite the U.S. economy exhibiting a

At 3.7%, inflation remains an issue. While consumer prices have come down from their peak of 9.1% in June 2022, the inflation rate in the U.S. remains well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% annualized target. And although markets are not expecting any further interest rate hikes from the central bank, there is no guarantee that

The holidays are fast approaching, meaning it’s time to start making a gift list and checking it twice. Figuring out what to get the grandkids can be particularly difficult for people. Beyond any generational divide that might exist, it can be hard to figure out what the grandkids already have and what they might need.

Dividend investing is a robust and stable investment strategy that has helped many investors increase their portfolios over time. Investors are attracted to dividend stocks that are undervalued. This is because they give individuals guaranteed income within an expected time frame. Typically, most investment strategies are ones in which the rate of return for the

In the current environment, interest rates are rising while inflationary pressures are mounting due to spiking commodity prices and other inputs, including labor and freight. Higher interest rates can have differing impacts on different groups of stocks. The most prominent impact is a lower equity risk premium. This is the premium investors are willing to

Without contest, Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is the best artificial intelligence (AI) stock on the current market. No matter how you slice it, Nvidia has the best chips for AI and machine learning at this point. And undeniably, the company has done the work to get to where it is today and deserves the accolades.  But tremendous

With top names in the tech sector rallying lately, you may be curious to know which are the tech stocks to buy. One way to get started is through TradeSmith. TradeSmith offers investors valuable tools for determining which stocks to buy. A good example is its Health Indicator feature. This comprehensive indicator provides an overall

Energy stocks have had an inconsistent year in terms of performance, as last year’s immense oil market volatility has largely faded in 2023. The iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:IXC) has only risen a tepid 2.2% year-to-date (YTD). However, the winter months are typically a bullish season for energy prices, as colder weather boosts heating demand

Already into the year’s final quarter, it’s time to prepare for a massive 2024. With a strong earnings season, the market has been recovering so bag stocks that will continue to soar. Invest in companies that have stellar fundamentals, a steady growth history, and the ability to withstand all the market ups and downs. Let’s

With 10-year treasuries continuing to yield nearly 5% income investors have a lot of choices. Strong yields are currently available in the bond market and the equity market. I think that makes higher-yield dividend stocks particularly interesting at the moment. While investors can buy treasuries and other bonds and bank 5% returns with very little

Last week, gold briefly traded above $2,000 an ounce. The precious metal is finally poised for a breakout rally after an extended period of sideways movement and consolidation. Considering the positive outlook, it might be a good time to look at some of the best gold stocks to buy. Coming to the bull thesis for