Stocks to buy

The stock market keeps rolling, with the S&P 500 surging almost 4% in the past month. Indeed, a big correction seems overdue at this point, given the sheer momentum and the fact that we haven’t had a full correction since last autumn. In any case, those looking to time an exit before the correction may

E-commerce stocks were among the hottest names to buy during the pandemic. As online shopping surged, some of the best e-commerce stocks traded at rich valuations. However, the tables turned in a post-pandemic world and with downward growth adjustments, e-commerce stocks plunged. As always, markets tend to react to the extremes and e-commerce stocks now

The S&P 500 index is trading near record highs, and the overall outlook for the market is likely to remain bullish. While GDP growth has decelerated, the markets seem to be discounting multiple rate cuts in the next 12 to 18 months. Besides supporting GDP growth, easy money policies are a shot in the arm

Investing in the right stocks can lead to life-changing returns, especially if you have a lengthy time horizon. Compounding does its magic when you don’t touch your investment for many years. If you get an 8% return on your $10,000 investment, it becomes $10,800 at the end of the year.  However, an investor who gets

The wages of sin may be death but there is a lot of profit to be made along the way. Sin stocks are often great investments because they tend to be recession-resistant. Alcohol sales, for instance, tend not to decline during tough times because people continue to drink regardless of economic conditions. During the recession

If you’re looking for stocks to buy and hold, I have answers for you, straight from a portfolio that recently appeared in a June 25 article in The Globe and Mail, Canada’s national newspaper.   Freelance columnist Gordon Pape has been writing about investing for as long as I can remember. He’s one of Canada’s longest-serving

The stock market is not a get-rich-quick scheme. While it could happen if you’re lucky, that’s not the way to approach investing. But stocks are a way to get rich. You just need to set the appropriate goals for generating fabulous wealth over time. That means don’t buy penny stocks. More often than not, they

Identifying undervalued growth stocks to buy presents a compelling opportunity for savvy investors. Often overlooked or misunderstood by the broader market, these companies can potentially deliver outsized returns for investors. When these stocks are ‘’undervalued,’’ they can offer a unique blend of value and growth. This can potentially create a lucrative investment opportunity for discerning

With technology-driven growth stocks propelling the S&P 500 to new heights, dividend stocks have often found themselves playing catch-up. Yet, even in this market environment, some dividend-paying companies have managed not only to keep pace, but also beat the index by a significant margin. Specifically, while the S&P 500 has registered returns of about 27%

In the last ten years, the S&P 500 index has delivered annualized price return of 10.8%. For the same period, the total returns (including dividend gains) have been at an annual rate of 12.87%. This broadly gives a sense of the type of returns blue-chip stocks can deliver. However, within this broad time-frame, there are

Penny stocks generated plenty of publicity of late. Several meme stock surges and various catalysts can take companies with very low valuations much higher quickly. Accordingly, it should be no surprise to many that plenty of short-term traders and those looking for big wins in a short time target such penny stocks for big gains.

Investors looking for a long-term compounder should consider Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG). After the company’s recent 50-for-1 stock split Chipotle stock looks like a buy. The restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine and known for fresh ingredients just executed the first stock split in its history, and the move has made the shares the

Diversified income stocks are a smart choice for investors seeking lifelong cash flow. They offer a reliable stream of income from multiple sources and provide stability and growth potential in any market condition. Diversified income stocks come from companies with strong fundamentals and proven business models. They have a history of consistent dividend payments and

The best retirement stocks are something investors may consider later in their careers, but the previous few years have proved that there’s no poor time to start preparing. Covid-19, meme stocks and a record 11 interest rate increases between March 2022 and July 2023 have caused upheaval, making everyone think about retirement stocks. Due to

Dividend income is one of the best ways to build and secure portfolios for the long term. When reinvested, dividends can easily become a second income later on. Take Warren Buffet’s legendary $1.3 billion investment in Coca-Cola, for example. That investment, made at the end of the 1980s, now earns him more than $700 million

When strategizing about which equities to acquire, it’s natural to look at the usual suspects. Basically, these ideas attract the bulk of the spotlight. It only make sense that eyeballs track their ebb and flow. However, investors who are willing to take a risk may consider obscure stocks with high potential. If you want to

The old saying of “it takes money to make money” doesn’t apply to investing anymore. The democratization of Wall Street now allows investors with as little as $50 to invest in stocks to buy. Even better, the elimination of transaction fees means all of your money is being put to work for you as soon

Global share prices are seeing unprecedented gains. The rally appears to be extending beyond the big names, putting the spotlight on high-growth small-caps. Much of the gains in the first half of the year have been powered by mega-cap stocks- and with good reason. Tech juggernauts like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are experiencing massive growth- pushing its

The rising virtual reality (VR) market seems to have hit the pause button over the past year, and that’s despite last year’s compelling reveal of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset that may be the device that convinces us all to embrace VR, augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR). The Vision Pro reveal

Uncovering bargain stocks poised for substantial growth is hard. Understanding which stocks to buy can significantly impact investment success as the world navigates through the complexities of market trends and economic landscapes. Here, the focus is on three undervalued stocks set to explode in growth. Each of these companies possesses unique strengths and strategic advantages