Stocks to buy

A subject you don’t read about a lot in the business media is investing in Greece. Europe? Sure. Even Latin America. But Greece? Not so much.  In December, I noticed an article from Barron’s that discussed why Greece’s turnaround is underway. John Paulson, the hedge fund guy, is big on the Greek markets.  “Greece’s stock

As the financial market evolves, investors seek potency in small-cap stocks. In this dynamic market, three companies emerge as undiscovered opportunities poised for growth. To begin the first one, it strategically leverages the vast oil reserves of the Chaveroo Field, indicating immense untapped potential and a foundation for extraction. The second one’s optimistic outlook for

Last year was booming for artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI became mainstream, and enterprises started making investments in the space. If you are wondering whether it is too late to invest, we are still in the early stages of adoption. This article discusses some AI stocks to buy that are central to this revolution. According

Not long ago, the electric vehicle (EV) industry was the hottest segment of the U.S. economy. Now it increasingly appears the industry could be entering a long winter. And investors want nothing to do with EV stocks.  Over the past three months, Tesla (TSLA) stock has dropped around 16%. And in fact, it has essentially

Social media stocks have recovered nicely from the market downturn in 2022. The Global X Social Media ETF (NASDAQ:SOCL), which is comprised of 43 stocks, has gained 9.6% in the last 12 months. Since bottoming in November 2022, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up 50%. It’s a big reversal for the social media space, which

When we imagine dividend aristocrats, a handful of big names take the spotlight. AT&T (NYSE:T), Realty Income (NYSE:O), Exxon Mobile (NYSE:XOM) — these are some of the common names investors flock to when finding income-generating options for their portfolio. But these names aren’t the only game in town and, in some cases, aren’t worth the

Despite challenges, SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock thrived in 2023, rising 85% on record revenue and member growth. The end of student loan forbearance boosted earnings, and SoFi stock 480,000 members and 847,000 products in Q3, showcasing effective cross-selling and customer retention. Banking, an age-old industry, has evolved significantly with technological advances disrupting various sectors. SoFi,

Within the dividend stock portfolio, there is a case for finer diversification. First, there are blue-chip dividend stocks with stable cash flows and relatively muted dividend growth. Further, there are some of the best dividend growth stocks to buy that also trade at attractive valuations. This column focuses on the dividend growth stocks that are

There could be substantial opportunities for undervalued hydrogen stocks. That is, if President Biden loosens the proposed rules on hydrogen tax credits, making them far friendlier to producers, as E&E News notes. In fact, according to Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), the current

Small-cap semiconductor stocks have emerged as a promising investment opportunity, poised for substantial growth in 2024. As global demand for energy storage, automotive, robotics, and artificial intelligence soars, the industry holds tremendous long term potential.  Last year the global semiconductor industry saw a huge boom, driven by the increased demand for AI chips. However, artificial

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) stock was one of the best-performing names of 2023, with a staggering gain of more than 240%. This year looks good too. The chip maker has been riding high on the booming demand for its artificial intelligence solutions. While there are several reasons investors should be optimistic about NVDA stock, investors should also be wary

The US economy is on a positive trajectory, with a notable decline in inflation over the second half of the previous year. Raphael Bostic, the Atlanta Fed president, anticipates a slower progression of inflation moving forward and envisions it reaching around 2.5% by the end of 2024. Despite uncertainties, such as disruptions in shipping costs

Will 2024 be the year that cannabis stocks come back into their own? Though recreational and medical legalization is inching along, state by state, cannabis stocks haven’t come close to touching past highs. Cannabis’ lost investor enthusiasm comes primarily from two core concerns: legalization and differentiation. The first issue is self-evident but more nuanced than

Although markets have gotten off to a difficult start, Wall Street analysts continue to love and recommend several stocks to investors. Some of these highly praised stocks are mega-cap technology concerns and companies associated with artificial intelligence (AI). But not all of them. Analysts continue to heap adulation on stocks of companies with strong earnings,

Many stocks had incredible runs in 2023, and not just the so called “Magnificent 7” mega-cap technology concerns. While underreported, many stocks beat the performance of the Magnificent 7 last year. Further, they saw their share prices completely recover from the downturn in 2022. Best of all, these market outperformers look likely to continue running

Important voices in the investment world predict that 2024 could be a very strong year for mid-cap stocks. Janus Henderson portfolio manager Brian Demain believes the outlook for mid caps looks favorable as rate hikes slow and cuts draw nearer. Demain also anticipates that they could perform very well due to their relative underperformance to

Wall Street analysts conduct plenty of research before deciding which stocks to recommend. It’s part of their full-time jobs which makes them more present in the industry than most retail investors. Investors can save a lot of time by reviewing analysts’ recommendations. However, an investor shouldn’t take an analyst’s recommendation at face value. Instead, investors

The Magnificent 7 companies were the stars of the show in 2023. In the new year’s first week of trading, the cohort proved slightly less magnificent. Depending on which of the Magnificent 7 stocks you were watching, the first week of the year was quite ugly. In any case, I don’t think one week of

Many investors continue to prioritize dividends when buying stocks, relying on the payments for income, particularly in retirement. To many investors, dividends provide a more reliable and consistent return than stock price appreciation, which is prone to market fluctuations. These investors look for companies that make their dividend payouts a priority and steadily increase the

Hedge funds are specialized investment funds that aim to generate returns regardless of overall market conditions. Hedge fund managers tend to be skilled stock pickers, as they have the resources to conduct thorough research and analysis. They also often have industry connections that provide valuable insights. As such, keeping an eye on the stocks hedge