While conservative plays can move you up the gridiron, sometimes you need the long ball, which is exactly the situation speculative stocks to buy specializes in. No, you’re not going to bet your lifesavings on these ideas. And no, you shouldn’t expect a smooth ride. However, what you can expect is the possibility of significant

A big rally from Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has re-excited many investors. Many stocks are up for the year alongside the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100. This looks like a good year so far after a strong 2023. Even though numerous stocks are up for the year, the rally for some equities is just getting started. Some stocks look poised

The AI chatbot revolution seems to be in full swing, with many impressive large language models (LLMs) looking to grab a slice (or perhaps a big chunk) of ChatGPT’s lunch. Undoubtedly, OpenAI is an incredibly disruptive company that seems to be leading in the AI race. However, it’s important to remember that it’s a race

Penny stocks and startups might be great for speculation, but building a retirement portfolio requires more stability. Preparing for the golden years requires a blend of growth, safety and, more importantly, income. While doubling your money in a week is exciting, investing should be anything but. Dividend growth investors require income and, of course, dividend

I am finally excited about the direction Nasdaq is moving in. It has been hitting new highs, and while we anticipate a Fed rate cut, several growth stocks are already soaring high. A rate cut will mean even better days for the stock market, and we could see our money grow. If you have $10,000

Demand for EVs remains robust based on delivery numbers by some of the leading firms in the sector.  Further, the expectation of rate cuts later this year promises to boost the sagging industry.  Yet that does not imply that investors should throw their hard-earned capital at EV stocks indiscriminately. In fact, there continues to be

One of the best ways to spot potential opportunities is by paying close attention to insider buying stocks. After all, it’s the insiders, such as the CEOs, CFOs and directors, that know their company the best. And if they’re buying, you may want to consider taking their lead.  We also have to remember that insiders

Buying dividend stocks has proved itself a superior investing strategy over time. Companies that pay dividends tend to be profitable, well-managed and financially stable. Therefore, they outperform stocks that don’t share their wealth with investors. Research shows dividend payers in the S&P 500 have never had a losing decade going as far back as 1930.

Among dividend stocks, the “dividend aristocrats” are the cream of the crop. Owning these stocks offers the opportunity for solid long-term total returns because of the steady, increasing payouts. However, even among the aristocrats, there are some that are more regal than others. This has nothing to do with the amount of years of dividend

Since the start of the war in Ukraine two years ago, the importance of food security has never been clearer. The interconnected nature of food production worldwide has made agriculture a cornerstone of the global economy. As such, many of the once locally-based agriculture companies have become lucrative stock options in the international markets. Yet, with this

In the current bullish stock market, it’s an exhilarating period for savvy investors betting on the upcoming market sensations. The optimism is connected to the S&P 500 shattering the historic 5000 threshold, supported by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s bullish projection of 2.9% growth in the first quarter (Q1). As the market seems ready to embrace

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) remains the focal point of many investors, given its impressive recent performance. These past few months, investor attention has almost entirely been taken up assessing the growth potential of AI stocks, with Nvidia leading the way. The company’s high-powered H100 AI chips and A100 GPUs remain the market standard, and have allowed Nvidia

As earnings season rolls on, analysts are busy updating their price targets and ratings on the stocks that they cover. While many stocks have gotten downgraded after issuing subpar financial results, others are seeing their ratings and price targets get a well-deserved boost from the analyst community. Better-than-expected earnings prints, strong forward guidance, and future

Alphabet’s (NASDAQ:GOOG, NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google has been on an AI roll lately. It released its conversational AI model Gemini back in early December of last year. Since then, it has rapidly iterated and integrated Gemini across many Google products. Just two weeks ago, Google unveiled Gemini 1.5, which it claims is superior to competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4. We can’t