Stocks to buy

When I think of biotech stocks, I imagine volatile share prices and plenty of red ink. I also think of big-time shareholder returns for the industry’s winners.  However, looking through the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, I don’t see one biotech company in the top 100. They must come later.  How are biotech stocks doing in 2024?

The concept of flying cars has long been a staple of science fiction, but it is rapidly becoming a top-growth industry, with three companies leading the charge. These trailblazers are revolutionizing transportation and providing compelling investment opportunities. There is plenty of opportunity for investors to elevate their portfolio with flying car stocks if they know

Don’t miss out on the booming market for AI hardware. You can start by conducting your due diligence on Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) and then taking a small position in Taiwan Semi stock, if you don’t have one already. Sure, you can worry about Taiwan Semiconductor shares being “overbought,” which is a term than worry warts

Listing stocks with good growth potential and sound fundamentals may result in a strong portfolio in a tumultuous market like the one we are now in. Selecting the right quality stocks to buy is essential since market circumstances change quickly and many unknowns exist. In this case, three exceptional businesses are highlighted as top stocks

Aviation safety has recently shifted focus on aerospace stocks, with scrutiny primarily on Boeing (NYSE:BA) following several high-profile incidents. The most dramatic was the loss of an emergency door in flight. However, experts attribute this particular assembly issue to Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR), as that plant undertakes related work. Boeing has witnessed some positive news by

The S&P 500 has been making new all-time highs on seemingly a weekly basis. And while recent price action in the market has been relatively weak, optimism appears to remain plentiful. Various meme stocks have ridden this sentiment higher during certain bouts of euphoria this year. Yet, many of the top names in the more

Besides the economic benefits, easy money policy is likely to translate into higher a level of speculative activity. Meme and penny stocks are therefore likely to be in the limelight. This column focuses on three meme stocks to buy that can skyrocket within the next six months. An important point to note is that investors

During June and July, things got a bit overheated with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares. Prior to its July 15 ten-for-one stock split, Broadcom stock was trading at around $175 per share. Since the split, however, this much-followed AI infrastructure play has started to pull back. Now at around $156 per share, although the stock is inching

Investing in overlooked infrastructure stocks is a great way to capitalize on the United States’ impending infrastructure boom. With the bipartisan Infrastructure Investments & Jobs Act in full swing, there are a number of companies that are set to be major beneficiaries.  The need to build new and upgrade existing infrastructure is crucial to spur

Sustainable packaging stocks are an attractive investment because the industry is growing and advancing at a fast pace.  Sustainable packaging stocks include companies that design and manufacture packaging packaging solutions that are eco-friendly. These companies are involved in the development of packaging solutions. These solutions are either made to be recycled or biodegradable, or even

With growing demand for all things green, it’s time to buy the weakness in lithium stocks. Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM), for example, just said lithium demand will grow. “What we’re seeing right now in lithium is the sentiment is bearish, says Exxon’s lithium global business manager, Patrick Howarth, as quoted by Bloomberg. “But underlying that is a

Rate cuts may finally be upon us. After a tentative few months, inflation is showing signs of faltering and the market is beginning to price in rate cuts coming as early as September. The possibility has encouraged investors and institutions to start rotating out of large-cap and mega-cap companies, and rotating into small-cap stocks. These

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Last year featured 2,365 cyberattacks with a staggering 343 million victims. Data breaches were up by 72% compared to the previous record set in 2021. This makes cybersecurity stocks an even better option than usual. It’s no secret why hackers are infiltrating databases and trying to access valuable documents. Cyber hackers

Check out gold if you’re looking for some of the best stocks to buy now. After testing an all-time high of $2,480.75, the metal could easily test $2,500 or even $3,000 this year. All this is in hopes that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, thanks to growing confidence that inflation is

The concept of safe stocks arguably couldn’t be timelier. Recently, the technology sector encountered significant turmoil, with many experts questioning the sustained success of artificial intelligence and related innovations. Some of the most popular large-capitalization equities tumbled, which in some sense could bode well for boring but established players. It’s the common tortoise and the

The concept of the Internet of Things is transforming our lives and will continue to do so as the WEF, G20 and others smarten up cities. The demand for smart devices will rise in these smart cities worldwide. As a result, IoT and linked stocks will pick up pace. Smart city initiatives, 5G networks and

You get what you pay for and that applies to the equities sector as well. Sure, you can always filter for ideas that are cheap in price. The problem with this approach is that, more often than not, you’re also getting cheap businesses. What’s worse, these entities can get even cheaper – that’s not what

Despite the current rotation into value and small-cap securities, there’s still a place for growth stocks. After all, these have traditionally been the best-performing stocks over the long run. Driven by strong earnings, rapid expansion and swelling market share, the companies behind growth stocks tend to dominate the markets in which they compete. Growth stocks

Revenge travel or the phenomenon of pent-up demand stemming from the COVID-19-related lockdowns may be a fading consumer behavior. But that doesn’t mean travel stocks to buy have suddenly become irrelevant as an investment opportunity. No, if anything, investors may have a viable prospect for sustained growth on their hands. Sure, people aren’t rushing to

Dividend stocks pay dividends to their shareholders, representing a portion of the company’s profits. Not all companies offer dividends. But those that do allow their board of directors to decide the amount based on the company’s financial health and economic considerations. Dividends are typically paid out in cash on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis.