Dividend investing has a long, successful track record that makes it one of the best strategies investors can use. The best dividend growth stocks to buy tend to be those that regularly raise their shareholder payout. The asset managers at Hartford Funds looked at the performance of the benchmark S&P 500 going all the way

When nested within a comprehensive and well-rounded portfolio, private equity and venture capital are often seen as the Holy Grail of diversified investing. Though illiquid and with a few other negative traits, private equity and venture capital investing offer uncorrelated assets and, with venture capital specifically, access to tomorrow’s biggest companies before they go public—if

An investor needs to be looking for stocks that can ride out a period of general downturn in the market. Three key players come to mind, each offering its own investment opportunity as a store of value in turbulent market environments. The first one exemplifies outstanding organic revenue growth and shows evidence of the importance of core

As the global push for sustainability gains momentum, investors are eyeing renewable energy stocks to buy. Currently, an increasing number of nations are committing to tripling installed renewable energy generation capacity by 2030 in pursuit of the 1.5°C climate goal. In addition, consumer demand for eco-friendly products is putting clean energy stocks on Wall Street

Economists are divided on the question of when, or if, a recession will occur. Some even support the argument that we’ve been in a rolling recession. Whatever your thoughts on the matter, the fact that a potential recession is still being discussed should put you on the hunt for recession-proof retail stocks.   Of course, the

Travel demand is accelerating with major sector names reporting strong demand ahead of the key holiday period, underscoring the potential of airline stocks to buy before summer. Last week, Booking.com said it expects to see strong travel demand despite the slowdown in certain regions, namely the Middle East. Booking.com said it expects room-night growth to

Investors seeking reliable AI-powered returns should consider robotics stocks. Many companies are leveraging artificial intelligence to create human-like robots. As discomforting as that truth may be to some, the economic potential therein is massive. The numbers behind the opportunity are staggering. Between 2023 and 2030 the artificial intelligence robots market could grow at a compound annual

One of the biggest mistakes an investor can make during earnings season is assuming that just because a stock went down, the company reported bad quarterly numbers.  That isn’t always the case.  Just consider: Arm Holdings (ARM).  The AI chip designer reported quarterly earnings last night. And ARM stock dropped in response. Obviously, that’s because

In the late 1970s, Louis Navellier – then a college student, now a senior analyst at InvestorPlace – accidentally beat the market. By running financial data through a Wells Fargo mainframe computer (an enormous privilege at the time!), he came across a model that beat the S&P 500 by a considerable margin. Since then, he’s

It may seem counterintuitive to invest in undervalued airline stocks now. The recent economic reports have stoked fears the U.S. may be heading toward a crippling stagflation scenario. Inflation remains sticky, while the recent GDP data indicates a substantial economic slowdown. However, Mr. Market’s biggest nemesis in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell feels we’re probably getting ahead of ourselves

Since the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 have gained 6% and 10% year-to-date, now is the time to buy undervalued stocks under $20. Investors are anticipating three rate cuts from a now dovish Federal Reserve, and even though GDP growth slowed down in Q1, corporate profits are strong, which is often a good sign of how healthy the market is. Investors are happy

On May 4, value investing disciples trooped to Omaha, Nebraska, for Berkshire Hathaway’s (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) annual general meeting. Everyone was eager to hear what Warren Buffett had to say about the economy and Berkshire’s operations. The company’s vaunted equity portfolio is a north star for many value investors seeking the best Warren Buffett stocks to