Stocks to buy

I believe that many chip makers may very well be about to embark on a huge, multi-decade boom. While there’s a great deal of focus on the large extent to which the advent of artificial intelligence is boosting chip makers’ financial results, the chip space has other extremely powerful, positive catalysts that are getting much

Airlines are seeing record numbers of travelers this year. All of which could provide a good deal of lift for currently undervalued airline stocks. Better yet, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), flight cancellations in the first half of the year were at 1.4%, the lowest in over a decade. “This year’s record-breaking air travel

As regulations gradually turn friendlier, the global cannabis market is at an inflection point of growth. By the end of the decade, there are likely to be several massive wealth creators among cannabis stocks. Of course, with industry potential, there is intense competition. However, in the next few years, the industry will witness consolidation and

Investing in retirement takes some forethought and planning. Stocks need to offer both growth and protection for investors in their twilight years. Ideally, they should also pay a regular dividend that can serve as an important source of income for retired investors or be reinvested to help grow a portfolio. Putting one’s nest egg into

One reason to invest in stocks is to generate a stable income that can help finance your life without having to work all the time. This includes investing in high-dividend stocks. The appeal of dividend stocks, including those that pay high dividends, is passive income. A trait of low or high-dividend stocks is that they

In a stock market that’s somewhat lacking in volatility, value investors are sure to find other things to be anxious about. Indeed, momentum is growing behind a wide range of names, especially those in tech with artificial intelligence (AI) plans and products under development. For some value-conscious folks, the magnitude of momentum driven by an

High-risk penny stocks are known for their volatility. They often feature low trading volumes, minimal prices and unstable financial and fundamental standings. This makes them more volatile than larger-cap stocks. However, for savvy investors, high-risk penny stocks can provide a pathway to substantial returns on a relatively small initial investment. When building a high-risk penny

In April’s report, McKinsey & Company projected that the global space ecosystem will rise to a $1.79 trillion inflation-adjusted value by 2035 from $630 billion in 2023. This encompasses the entire infrastructure that leverages the space economy, including undervalued space stocks, from software and telecommunications to manufacturing and terrestrial equipment. While SpaceX is pushing the technological envelope and

Wall Street history shows that long-term stock investing is one of the key ingredients for lasting financial success. The S&P 500 index, regarded as the benchmark for U.S. stocks, has shown a historical average annualized return of around 10% since its inception in 1928 through the end of 2023. Similarly, from 1996 to mid-June 2022,

As network connectivity improves worldwide, so does the ability to integrate wireless technologies like cloud computing. With these advancements, what were previously niche tech sectors have come to the forefront of the stock market. As the need for off-device computing increases with the push to bring artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) to

Investing in the stock market can be daunting, but finding once-in-a-lifetime stocks can offer considerable rewards. Here, the exploration concentrates on three such stocks with high growth potential. Despite their low stock prices, these companies exhibit impressive fundamentals that make them attractive investments. These companies’ solid top-line growth and expanding transaction volume showcase their market dominance

Despite continued macro uncertainties in the global economy, growth stocks have continued to be on a tear. While it may be tempting to take profit with some of these winners, among them are stocks best considered to be growth stocks to hold. Yes, there are some growth stories out there where it may be wise

Oil and gas stocks can be some of the most undervalued stocks an investor can stumble upon. One of the reasons why is because of the stigma that surrounds investing into non-renewable energy assets, and this sentiment is prevalent whether we’re talking about an everyday market-watcher or a professional investor at a Wall Street firm.

Undervalued semiconductor stocks are excellent additions to any portfolio because chip sales are expected to rise 13.1% in 2024 after falling about 8% in 2023. Global semiconductor sales climbed 15.8% to $46.4 billion in April, rising monthly for the first time this year. This serves as an encouraging indication for cheap semiconductor stocks. Among the

Bet on penny stocks under $5 with interest rate cuts looming. However, it’s important to note that penny stocks are notoriously volatile, especially those trading for under $5. These stocks usually belong to businesses in their nascence or grapple with significant hurdles. Hence, most investment experts advise caution when dealing with the speculative nature of

Finding undervalued growth stocks in the middle of a bull market is no easy task. By definition, they are investments rising in value over time. With the S&P 500 trading up about 25% so far this year, locating these discounted hidden gems remains a challenge but doable. Just because a growth stock has gained in

Everyone’s definition of cash-cow stocks is different. I consider cash-cow stocks to be companies whose free cash flow (FCF) is considerably higher than the capital expenditures required to keep the business running efficiently. FCF generators with high FCF yields, defined as free cash flow divided by enterprise value, are even better.  I look for those

As the second half of 2024 unfolds, main Wall Street indices are reaching new highs. The Nasdaq 100 index soared more than 20% year-to-date, and the S&P 500 saw an all-time high with a 16% surge. Meanwhile, the hunt for undervalued breakout stocks intensified among savvy investors. Think of it as a Wall Street plot

There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and its AI strategy (or lack of one) entering this year. With the first half now over, investors now have more understanding of where Apple is headed in the AI age. Indeed, the Cupertino-based innovator is shooting for intelligence (note the lack of “artificial”) that’s

After a tumultuous 2023, the stock market is back on its feet this year, putting high-potential stocks in the spotlight. Stocks are climbing steadily, the S&P 500 has been up 17% in the last six months, and inflation rates have cooled. Now, as we reach the midpoint, several companies hope to keep the momentum and