This month in March is a great time to pick up shares in these best penny stocks to buy. I chose the companies due to their strong fundamentals and potential for significant upside. Investing in penny stocks can provide the opportunity for substantial returns, as these lower-priced shares have more room for capital appreciation compared
Software stocks permeate today’s market, and the trend is here to stay. Democratized, no-code platforms make software startups a breeze, and many of these founders (and investors) have their sights on liquidity events that end with the company listed on public exchanges. For investors, though, that represents a challenge. Differentiation is key in software sectors,
After years of stagnation, cannabis stocks to buy are back on the menu. A range of bullish factors sent the sector surging over the past few weeks, with popular cannabis ETF Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSEARCA:MJ) jumping 10% in the past 5 days alone and 25% since January 1st. Of course, not all cannabis stocks
The tech sector has been a solid industry for outperforming the market. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 both have most of their assets allocated toward the information technology sector. Six of the Magnificent Seven stocks are in the tech sector. Non-tech companies like Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have been branded as tech companies to make them more
With so many different companies claiming the artificial intelligence (AI) moniker as of late, it can be difficult to determine which AI offerings are worth investing in. Companies can define themselves as AI stocks by doing anything from providing cloud infrastructure hardware to training large language models to using machine learning for data analysis. To
The demand for better environmental tech and solutions continues to ramp up as we tread the path toward a greener world. Due to this, several sectors have reached new pinnacles. However, this growth isn’t the same for each market. One of these lagging markets is hydrogen, which is why some investors are hunting for the
Anyone else notice that Gap (NYSE:GPS) stock has been on an absolute tear since May 2023? Since May, GPS stock has made a big move from $7 to $27. Much of it is justified, as it’s coming from strategic initiatives starting to pay off. Gap seems to have turned the corner across all its brands
The stock market can be a fickle beast, with trends constantly shifting and investor sentiment changing rapidly. However, consumer staples stocks tend to hold their ground in economic uncertainty. These companies provide essential products needed in any economic climate, making them a safe haven for investors seeking stability. Within the consumer staples sector, hidden gems
There is no substitute for dividend stocks when it comes to making money on Wall Street. Studies show dividend payers significantly outperform stocks that don’t reward shareholders and do so with less risk. Dividends are also responsible for the lion’s share of the stock market’s long-term performance. Ned Davis Research found income-generating stocks represented 41%
Overvalued stocks can be quite ruinous for portfolios. Even solid companies with high valuations can come crashing down if they don’t meet lofty expectations or if the market’s confidence wanes. Internet infrastructure provider, Fastly (NASDAQ:FSLY), is one example of this. In 2020, many in the IT sector loved the company’s offerings, and Fastly’s sales were
Heading into 2024, many analysts believed Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) was on the verge of splitting its stock. But many weren’t prepared for the company’s 50-for-1 split, one of the recent most extensive stock splits. Stock splits are generally seen as being bullish signs for a stock. This is even though a split doesn’t change the
U.S. stocks have logged sizable gains in recent months, registering a 30% gain since October last year. Some analysts are starting to worry that the market may be reaching overbought levels and is due for a correction. While growth stocks have propelled the market, their rapid growth also means deeper potential declines if prices turn
Dividend investing is a spectacular way of accumulating wealth, especially if you locate your dividend stocks in tax-efficient accounts. In fact, I’d argue that nimble dividend investing would beat capital gains investing in today’s economy. Despite the allure of dividend investing, risks are ever-present. For example, many companies sustain their dividend payouts to satisfy investors
The stock market remains at an all-time high. However, many analysts and market observers are starting to question aloud how much longer the current rally can last? In a recent analysis, investment bank Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) notes that U.S.-based hedge funds have started ditching American equities and shifting capital into European stocks. Hedge fund exposure
One of the best dip-buying opportunities in biotech stocks to buy was in Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ:VKTX). After hitting a high of $99.41, VKTX dipped back to about $60.30. All because of obesity data from a competitor. But that pullback wouldn’t last long. In fact, by March 26, the stock soared more than $12 a share on
Out of the wide array of possibilities, three tech companies stand out as very competitive. They make less headlines than their competitors. These businesses have the makings of high achievers and should surpass all expectations by 2028. The first one strongly supports growth potential with its strategy focusing on user base expansion and monetization. The
According to our analysis, a major shift is coming for the AI industry. It’s likely to shock most investors. It may even bankrupt some. But those who prepare for this potentially seismic jolt today could make fortunes over the coming months. That’s why, in a new broadcast tonight, March 27, at 8 p.m. Eastern, I’ll
Bill Gates’ old company, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), would undoubtedly be on his list of AI stocks to buy. I suspect it’s on most AI investors’ must-own list. At the end of December, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust had invested $42.3 billion in U.S.-listed stocks, according to the foundation’s 13F. Those assets were invested in
Compared to Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) stock, artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is a piker. SMCI stock has nearly quadrupled in value in 2024 compared to the 90% gain by its industry peer. Supermicro, as it’s known, makes generative AI-based servers for data centers. In fact, it works closely with Nvidia. It uses the
The tech industry is filled with innovative companies that can outperform the market and generate long-term gains for investors. Some tech stocks in this industry have become generational winners and have minted millionaires. Your ability to become a millionaire in the stock market largely depends on how much capital you put into your portfolio. While